Ongoing Injustice: The Bureau of Indian Education
In the coming weeks we will mark Indigenous Peoples Day and Native American Heritage Month. While...
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Child Nutrition-Caring for the Most Vulnerable
“Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you...
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Gratitude and New Beginnings: A Message from Rev. Linda Jaramillo
While January is traditionally known as the New Year, September is also a time of new beginnings....
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Prophetic Vision & Social Policy at GS30
Every two years the General Synod of the United Church of Christ, our denomination's church-wide,...
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Religious liberty: What are we REALLY talking about?
Religious freedom has been the cornerstone of American values from the beginning of our nation, and...
Read MoreTrade agreements: A matter of conscience
Trade agreements affect hundreds of millions of people and the environment. As neighbors to people...
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The President’s Request for Authorization for Use of Military Force
The President wants a new Authorization for Use of Military Force: Is this another recipe for...
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“When I was in prison….”: Our Faith and the Criminal Justice System
Deeply connected to the recently renewed dialogue about the criminal justice system and the...
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A New Awakening: Understanding our Faith’s call to Address Racism
Following the killings of unarmed black and brown men and women, and of police officers last year,...
Read MoreA Christmas message from Rev. Linda Jaramillo
"Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to...
Read MoreAdopting a Global Development Agenda to Bring the Kin-dom Closer to Earth
Global Development Phase I: The Millennium Development Goals As befits their name, the Millennium...
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Justice for Native Americans
Last year, the 29th UCC General Synod passed a resolution calling on the United Church of Christ to...
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Looking Back, Looking Forward: A Legislative Review and Glimpse Ahead
We’ve asked our staff to help us unpack the complex justice issues that we’re working on. Using...
Read MoreLiteracy is a matter of Justice: Reading Changes Lives
The ability to read touches every facet of life from our faith to our health. Individuals who are...
Read MoreMission 4/1 Earth and the Call to Earth Care
We’ve asked our staff to help us unpack the complex justice issues that we’re working on. Using...
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Domestic Violence: Congress, the NFL, and the Church
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. I’ve struggled for several weeks to wrap my head...
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Tensions in Korea and the Need to Pursue Peace
We’ve asked our staff to help us unpack the complex justice issues that we’re working on. Using...
Read MoreThe Doctrine of Discovery: Why it still Matters Today
We’ve asked our staff to help us unpack the complex justice issues that we’re working on. Using...
Read MoreWhy we still need affirmative action
We’ve asked our staff to help us unpack the complex justice issues that we’re working on. Using...
Read MoreWe must Stand for Voting Rights
Voting is one of the most fundamental forms of civic engagement and participation in the common...
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