August 2026 COMma: COMs Supporting Culture of “Call”
A minister in your COM’s Conference has expressed concern about how few Members in...
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How does our COM maintain confidentiality when it comes to meeting minutes? What should we...
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Read MoreA Message from the Rev. Stephen Boyd, United Church of Christ Ecclesiastical Endorser for Government Chaplaincy — March 2026 Featured COMma Article
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Read MoreNEW Committee on Ministry Resource Library – February 2026 Featured COMma Article
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Read MoreDescribing the Work of Ministers in Specialized Settings – January 2026 Featured COMma Article
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Read MoreUCC Ministers Serving Ecumenically – December 2025 Featured COMma Article
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Read MoreCommittees on Ministry: Caring for the Whole Person – November 2025 Featured COMma Article
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Read MoreCoaching on Care – October 2025 Featured COMma Article
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God’s Abiding Presence in the Prophetic Action of 21 Young People
As a Mother of One of the Plaintiffs, a UCC Minister Reflects “This is the best time to be...
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