Join us as we welcome these folks for a discussion about Queer Love and Liberation: -Schmian Evans, Minister for Women and Gender Justice, United Church of Christ -Rev. Derek Terry, Acting Executive Director, Open and Affirming Coalition of the United…
Each day in the news, we hear of new efforts by state and federal policymakers to dehumanize our LGBTQIA+ siblings. Amid this ever-evolving landscape, it can be challenging to keep up with all the twists and turns of LGBTQIA+ policy…
Juneteenth marks the official end of the enslavement of African descended people in the U.S. The original legal declaration was signed into law by Abraham Lincoln January 1, 1863, which instituted The Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth is also known as Freedom…
You're invited to join Rev. Dr. Bentley deBardelaben-Phillips, Minister and Team Leader for Education for Faithful Action Ministries for a powerful and affirming Pride Worship Service—streamed LIVE or experienced in person—on Sunday, June 28 from 3:00–4:30 PM at the historical…
As our nation approaches its 250th anniversary, we stand at a critical evolutionary crossroads. The promise of American pluralism has never been a static artifact of the past, it is a living, breathing covenant that each generation must expand, deepen,…
How do faith leaders, organizers, nonprofits, congregations, and community advocates sustain themselves while responding to the urgent challenges of this moment? Join Rev. Dr. Dietra Wise Baker from the Center for Faith Lived Organizing for a timely dialogue exploring how…
The United Church of Christ's mission calls us to welcome all, love all, and seek justice for all. Living out that call means speaking boldly in the public square through public policy advocacy and election engagement that shape our common…
Congress is frequently described as gridlocked, polarized, and dysfunctional with one notable exception: impeccable service for the donor class. It is enough to prompt mass conversions of even the most ardent optimists to zealous cynicism. In such a world, is…
We all feel a call to “do what you love.” Parents, teachers, pastors and culture all reinforce the message. Most importantly, the call comes from the Spirit within. To work and play freely, without shame or exploitation, is to feel…
Join the Disability Ministry Board for an interactive conversation around the intersections of disability and economic justice. We'll learn a bit about how the limitations of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) impacts housing and financial stability for the community diagnosed with…
We are all experiencing a rise in our food prices, but the people who harvest our food are often left out of the conversation. This webinar connects the cost-of-living crisis to migrant labor while exploring the roles of faith in…
Join us as for a conversation with Dr. Meg Bartlett-Chase, sex educator, organizer and advocate--about how providing great sexuality education is a way to resist authoritarianism. Dr. Bartlett-Chase has researched sex education policy, practice and controversy, and she is the…