What does it mean to be in full communion with another denomination?
The United Church of Christ has long had a commitment to reconciliation among the many...
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Unquestioning and Unchanging
I spoke with someone who has different views than I do about the current political realities...
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UCC GMP issues statement on U.S. bombing of Iranian nuclear sites
Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson, General Minister and President/CEO of the United Church of Christ...
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The Land of the Free
The blame game is being played out publicly on social media platforms. At a time when there is...
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A Joint Prayer on the Aid Blockade in Gaza
On Monday, a civilian ship that was bound for Gaza, carrying aid and a dozen committed...
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The Ministry of Resistance
Today, I was a part of a planning meeting for a panel discussion at the upcoming World Council...
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Service Project at General Synod 35 encourages churches to build ‘banned book’ libraries
The practice of banning books has been at an all-time high. Last year, the American Library...
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General Synod 35 workshops are here! Opportunities for connection, resources, leadership development, and more
Attendees at this summer’s General Synod 35 will have plenty of learning opportunities to...
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Shills and Shells
Lately, I found myself thinking about the many distractions that interfere with achieving...
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Proposed Bylaws Changes Regarding Director Terms for Consideration by General Synod 35
Proposed Bylaws Changes Regarding Director Terms for Consideration by General Synod 35 This...
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Anything Goes
Anything Goes The 25th of May will mark the fifth anniversary of the murder of George...
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Unity Not Uniformity
The United Church of Christ is diverse. This is not an aspirational statement, instead it...
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UCC leaders, partners gather to vision for a more inclusive version of the church
No two United Church of Christ congregations are alike, and not all UCC congregations identify...
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Peace Be With You…
“…And also with you” is the response on Sunday mornings and on occasions where the peace...
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UCC GMP Releases Statement on Pope Francis
Pope Francis died early in the morning on Easter Monday, April 21, after suffering a stroke...
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‘An exorcism attempt’: COREM statement calls out Trump administration’s harmful policies
The Council for Racial and Ethnic Ministries (COREM) released what they are calling “A...
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‘Not your typical webinar’: Womxn 2 Womxn series aims to foster community
As the church works towards gathering this summer at General Synod 35 in Kansas City,...
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Pension Boards appoints David A. Klassen as its President, CEO
The Pension Boards, an affiliated ministry of the United Church of Christ recently announced its...
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Help Wanted
While in Washington, DC on Ash Wednesday, the 44th day of the current administration, I made...
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Politics and the Church
Every now and then I get correspondence from someone who says: “The church should not be...
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