General Synod recognizes honored guests, Mission Co-Workers
The 35th General Synod welcomed some familiar faces Friday evening as honored...
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Delegates line up to speak out
Most communication during General Synod Plenary sessions flows from the platform to the floor....
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Nominee says society needs church to counter ‘alarming’ trends
A standing ovation honored a United Church of Christ nominee after she addressed the...
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Reckoning, Revival, and the Risk of Connection: A Reflection on Justice and Worship
In today's opening worship service, the congregation was grounded in the rhythms of justice...
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General Synod 35 opens to visitors as well as delegates
A steady stream of attendees visited the registration tables at General Synod 35 on opening...
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UCC Disaster Ministries Team releases prayer for Texas flooding victims
The Disaster Ministries Team of the United Church of Christ has released a prayer for the...
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Self-Evident?
The Fourth of July holiday came and went with mixed sentiments. On the 4th of July 1776, the...
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Courage to Lead
Across time and generations, the church has been a part of the ever-changing landscape...
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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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