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SUMMARY:Revitalizing Church Practices: New Church Planting Strategies for Success
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a transformative journey to breathe life into communities through new church plants. In this session\, discover innovative strategies that ensure the growth and sustainability of new churches. This kickoff to our “Revitalizing Church Practices” series offers a deep dive into the foundation of successful church planting.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/revitalizing-church-practices-new-church-planting-strategies-for-success/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T163000
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CREATED:20230830T173052Z
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SUMMARY:General Synod Worship Planning Community: A Case Study (Reimagining Ritual Series)
DESCRIPTION:General Synod Worship provides an opportunity for the church to center as a community of faith. The first onsite GS was charged to “Make All Things New.” This webinar will reflect on General Synod Worship as a model\, in planning\, preparation and execution\, to consider how local church worship may be renewed and reimagined.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/general-synod-worship-planning-community-a-case-study-reimagining-ritual-series/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T163000
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SUMMARY:Then Let Us Sing! A Case Study (Reimagining Ritual Series)
DESCRIPTION:Then Let Us Sing! is a new online hymnal and music resource developed by the United Church of Canada for release in fall 2024. The Education Justice\, and Ethos (EJE) sub-committee works to create strong theological criteria and rubric for music selection and edits from an anti-oppression\, anti-colonial lens — including an ethical framework for copyright. Members of the sub-committee\, including UCC Minister of Worship and Theology\, Cheryl Lindsay\, discuss the process and impact of the theological and ethical commitments in the development of this resource.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/then-let-us-sing-a-case-study-reimagining-ritual-series/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213949
CREATED:20230823T221715Z
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SUMMARY:The Metamorphosis Moment: A Conversation with Marcia McFee (Reimagining Ritual Series)
DESCRIPTION:Marcia McFee\, PhD (professor\, worship designer\, author\, preacher and ritual artist) joins Cheryl Lindsay\, DWS (UCC Minister for Worship and Theology) for a conversation about the creativity and innovation needed and available to worshipping communities in this moment as the church emerges from the pandemic into the next normal.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/the-metamorphosis-moment-a-conversation-with-marcia-mcfee-reimagining-ritual-series/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213949
CREATED:20220525T202101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T170715Z
UID:185875-1674142200-1674145800@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Our Whole Lives and Sexuality and Our Faith: Dismantling Shame and Stigma about Bodies and Relationships
DESCRIPTION:Many churches embrace an Our Whole Lives/Sexuality and Our Faith ministry as a part of faithful justice work. This ministry provides people of all ages with information they need to understand how bodies function\, recognize qualities in healthy and unhealthy relationships\, practice decision-making through a values and faith framework\, and advocate for equity and inclusion. \nJoin Amy Johnson\, UCC Minister for Sexuality Education and Justice and Dr. Melanie Davis\, UUA OWL Program Manager for this engaging and informative webinar. \nThis webinar is part of a special series of Thursdays for the Soul webinars focused on twelve Just World Covenant programs in the United Church of Christ. On the third Thursday of each month\, one of these programs will be featured. Learn more at: www.ucc.org/just_world_covenants
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/our-whole-lives-and-sexuality-and-our-faith-dismantling-shame-and-stigma-about-bodies-and-relationships/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230112T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230112T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213949
CREATED:20221214T142300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T135441Z
UID:201162-1673537400-1673541000@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:UCC Ethnic and Congregations of Color in Rural Communities
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays for the Soul: A webinar series to care for the whole church. Topics are wide ranging\, and are focused on the spirituality and care of people. Prayer\, worship\, music\, psalm readings\, or compassionate teaching are included. This will be a predictable time of gathering for something to feed your spirit\, offered by Faith Education\, Innovation\, and Formation and Justice and Local Church Ministries of the national setting\, United Church of Christ.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/ucc-ethnic-and-congregations-of-color-in-rural-communities/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230105T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230105T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213949
CREATED:20221214T165218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T211735Z
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SUMMARY:Dancing in the Darkness with Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III & Rev. Traci Blackmon
DESCRIPTION:Join Rev. Traci Blackmon as she interviews Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III on his newest book\, Dancing in the Darkness\, a life-affirming guide to the practical\, political\, and spiritual challenges of our day. \nThey will discuss how to practice spiritual resistance by combining justice and love while drawing on the teachings of Dr. King\, Howard Thurman\, sacred scripture\, southern wisdom\, global spiritual traditions\, Black culture\, and their own personal experiences.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/dancing-in-the-darkness-with-rev-dr-otis-moss-iii-rev-traci-blackmon/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221222T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221222T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213949
CREATED:20221115T144934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221209T141108Z
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SUMMARY:Near the Brokenhearted
DESCRIPTION:The Christmas Season is primarily known for Hope and Joy\, focused on community and familial gatherings of celebration and thanksgiving. However\, for some\, the winter holidays season may be difficult due to personal loss and grief. Please join us for a special Christmas service in which we acknowledge pain and mourning during the holiday season and lift up prayers for hope\, peace\, and affirmation that God “is near the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit” (Psalm 34:18).
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/near-the-brokenhearted/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213949
CREATED:20220525T202705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T153015Z
UID:185878-1671118200-1671121800@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:WISE (Welcoming\, Inclusive\, Supportive\, and Engaged) for Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:The United Church of Christ adopted the WISE (Welcoming\, Inclusive\, Supportive\, and Engaged) for mental health covenant as a denomination in 2015 as part of our commitment to mental health justice. Join representatives of the UCC Mental Health Network for practical resources for what UCC members and congregations can do to become WISE for mental health and create a more just world for all. \nThis webinar is part of a special series of Thursdays for the Soul webinars focused on twelve Just World Covenant programs in the United Church of Christ. One the third Thursday of each month\, one of these programs will be featured. Learn more at: www.ucc.org/just_world_covenants.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/wise-welcoming-inclusive-supportive-and-engaged-for-mental-health/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213949
CREATED:20221108T184724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221124T072152Z
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SUMMARY:World AIDS Day of Prayer and Remembrance
DESCRIPTION:In 1988\, December 1st was declared to be World AIDS Day\, a day to remember those living with HIV/AIDS\, honor those who have died and to raise awareness around prevention and testing. Globally\, there are more than 38 million people living with the disease\, while another 40 million have died since the first diagnosis in 1981. Though there have been great strides in treatment\, HIV/AIDS still claims as many as 860\,000 lives per year. \nPlease join UCC and ecumenical leaders as Thursdays for the Soul presents a World AIDS Day of Prayer and Remembrance.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/world-aids-day-of-prayer-and-remembrance/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213949
CREATED:20220525T201705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T132701Z
UID:185872-1668699000-1668702600@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Becoming a Creation Justice Church
DESCRIPTION:Creation Justice Churches is a program of the United Church of Christ that guides congregations in discerning how they can best embody a commitment to care for God’s creation. As Christians\, this is our first calling in the Bible. It is also a calling that has been integral to the DNA of the UCC as a denomination and the historic role played by the UCC’s Commission for Racial Justice in launching the environmental justice movement. In the face of the climate crisis\, the Creation Justice Church program has provided a path of active hope for a growing number of congregations. As the UCC’s Minister for Environmental Justice\, the Rev. Dr. Brooks Berndt will introduce the program and host the following church leaders who have helped lead their church into becoming Creation Justice Churches: \n\n\nBarbara Smith-Bacon from First Congregational United Church of Christ in Sarasota\, Florida\nRev. Robert Grabill from the Church of Christ at Dartmouth College\nRev. Nancy Leckerling from First Congregational Church in Guilford\, Connecticut\nClaire Stiles from Lakewood United Church of Christ\, St. Petersburg\, Florida\n\nThis webinar is part of a special series of Thursdays for the Soul webinars focused on twelve Just World Covenant programs in the United Church of Christ. On the third Thursday of each month\, one of these programs will be featured. Learn more at: just world covenants
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/becoming-a-creation-justice-church/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213949
CREATED:20220915T154922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T132517Z
UID:194256-1668094200-1668097800@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Writing as a Spiritual Practice
DESCRIPTION:A daily pause. \nA moment of wonder. \nA simple invitation to insight. \nWith deep understanding of the human spirit\, each poem by Tina Datsko de Sánchez touches the reader’s core with its rich imagery and holy metaphors. Join us as Tina reads poetry from her latest release\, Swimming in God\, shares insight on her writing process and how she finds inspiration\, and invites attendees to craft ecstatic poetry of their own through writing prompts. We invite you to come to this webinar with your favorite writing implement and an open heart. \nSwimming in God is available at thepilgrimpress.com\, at your favorite online book seller\, or on order with your local bookstore.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/writing-as-a-spiritual-practice/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221103T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221103T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213949
CREATED:20220915T184306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221007T131527Z
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SUMMARY:Spirituality and Pop Culture
DESCRIPTION:As Christmas becomes increasingly secularized\, how do we talk to our congregations about the holiday? And how has the popular view of Christmas changed over time? The answer may come from depictions of Christmas in popular movies and TV shows. \nJoin author and religion journalist John A. Zukowski as he talks about his book Christmas on the Screen\, which explores the spiritual and cultural implications of Christmas movies and TV shows. \nThis session will point out how popular culture has changed how Americans feel about Christmas. It’s an opportunity to both use and critique images of Christmas in popular culture as we head toward another Christmas season. \nChristmas on the Screen is available at thepilgrimpress.com\, at your favorite online book seller\, or on order with your local bookstore. \n100 Spiritual Movies to See Before You Die is available to pre-order at thepilgrimpress.com
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/spirituality-and-pop-culture/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213949
CREATED:20220920T170408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T130206Z
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SUMMARY:How to Protect Your Digital Information: A Practical Discussion of Digital Privacy
DESCRIPTION:In light of the Dobb’s decision having a firm grasp of digital privacy is all the more important. Knowing who has access to your online life\, from period trackers to grocery apps and social media\, and what companies can do with that information is critical. This session will help empower and inform folks to take practical steps to protect their digital privacy and provide context about what is happening in the digital privacy space.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/how-to-protect-your-digital-information-a-practical-discussion-of-digital-privacy/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213949
CREATED:20220525T201213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T124259Z
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SUMMARY:Immigrant Welcoming Congregations Working for Human Rights and Dignity for All
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will be led by faith leaders and impacted leaders in the field who are doing on-the-ground community organizing with UCC congregations on border issues\, immigrants’ rights\, Sanctuary\, refugee resettlement\, and the accompaniment of asylum seekers as part of the greater struggle for human rights and dignity for all people. Presenters will share stories of how anti-immigrant policies are hurting our community members and offer examples of how to create concrete methodologies to educate and move your congregation to effectively engage on the issue of immigration. Participants will leave with a step-by-step process of becoming an immigrant welcoming and/or Sanctuary congregation. \nThis webinar is part of a special series of Thursdays for the Soul webinars focused on twelve Just World Covenant programs in the United Church of Christ. On the third Thursday of each month\, one of these programs will be featured. Learn more at: www.ucc.org/just_world_covenants.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/immigrant-welcoming-congregations-working-for-human-rights-and-dignity-for-all/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213949
CREATED:20220902T125612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T131416Z
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SUMMARY:Intergenerational Advent Planning
DESCRIPTION:Join members of the Association of United Church Educators (AUCE) Board of Directors as they share about faith formation during Advent. There will be ideas for intergenerational Advent activities\, Advent resources\, ways to collect ideas. We’ll also touch on intergenerational ministries\, creative planning strategies\, and practices of online faith formation.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/intergenerational-advent-planning/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213949
CREATED:20220913T134416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T134416Z
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SUMMARY:Releasing\, Blessing\, and Sending Rev. Dr. Chris Davies
DESCRIPTION:Join officers and staff of the United Church of Christ in a Service of Release as we give thanks for the ministry of Rev. Dr. Chris Davies\, Team Leader and Minister\, Faith INFO\, as she transitions from her role at the national setting to do a new thing.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/releasing-blessing-and-sending-rev-dr-chris-davies/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213949
CREATED:20220927T185426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T130220Z
UID:195431-1665070200-1665073800@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:The Small Church Story Project in the Maine Conference
DESCRIPTION:Intrigued by reports of small\, rural\, congregations who are creating new ways of “being church’\, Rev Douglas Dunlap and Rev Susan Craig formed The Small Church Story Project in 2015. Their efforts are to gather the stories of such congregations of the Maine Conference to share with churches small and large\, wherever these may be\, in the nation or the world. Also to counter the narrative that small churches have no other future than that of closing and how small size can be turned to advantage which leads to spirited worship\, vibrant fellowship\, and responses to Christ’s call to serve that are engaging\, effective\, and heartening. \nJoin us as Rev Roberto Ochoa meets with Rev Dunlap and Rev Craig to find out more about the Small Church Project and to hear the stories of small\, rural\, congregations making a difference in their communities of spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/the-small-church-story-project-in-the-maine-conference/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213949
CREATED:20220915T154158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T125642Z
UID:194254-1664465400-1664469000@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Preparing for Advent 2022: Days to Come
DESCRIPTION:The United Church of Christ partners with The United Church of Canada to offer a collection of resources for the Advent season. From devotionals to candle lighting rituals\, for individuals and for communal worship\, we will have resources ready for your faith communities. Join us for an overview of the collection and a preview of a new song!
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/preparing-for-advent-2022-days-to-come/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213949
CREATED:20220822T094429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T185836Z
UID:192270-1663860600-1663864200@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Shared Learning from Gun Violence Ministries
DESCRIPTION:“They will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will not take up sword against nation; they will train for war no more. Everyone will sit under their own vine and fig tree. No one shall make them afraid.” Isaiah 2:2-4 \nWe have testified\, protested\, advocated\, written letters\, made calls\, held vigils and prayed\, weeped and comforted and\, after the March 22\, 2021 massacre in Boulder\, our faith communities demanded action. We could no longer be satisfied with being “just another stat”. Although it would have been easy to be overwhelmed with the complexity and scope of gun violence prevention\, we knew we MUST do something – anything – and we had to start immediately. Peace-making action was required urgently and there was no time to be afraid. \nHear from faith leaders in Colorado as they share their experiences\, lessons learned and best practices in transforming trauma and catalyzing a nationwide disarmament movement.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/shared-learning-from-the-disarmament-movement/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213949
CREATED:20220525T200621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220812T192355Z
UID:185868-1663255800-1663259400@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Just Peace Churches and the Disruptive Power of Peace!
DESCRIPTION:The United Church of Christ was the first Christian denomination to declare itself a “Just Peace Church” in 1985. Over the past 35+ years\, the concept of Just Peace- that intersection of peace with justice reflected in the biblical vision of God’s Shalom – has been affirmed by ecumenical partners around the world. As our world suffers from conflicts around the world\, now is the time to seek alternatives to militarism and turn our focus to building peace from the ground up. \nThis webinar will introduce you to the concepts of Just Peace and highlight ways in which local churches are living out their Just Peace identity. We will also lift up our 2022 theme for Just Peace Sunday “The Disruptive Power of Peace: Friendship\, Justice & Security” to be celebrated on Sunday September 18th this year. Speakers for this webinar will include members of the UCC’s Just Peace Network and Steering Committee. \nThis webinar is part of a special series of Thursdays for the Soul webinars focused on twelve Just World Covenant programs in the United Church of Christ. On the third Thursday of each month\, one of these programs will be featured. Learn more at: www.ucc.org/just_world_covenants
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/just-peace-churches-and-the-disruptive-power-of-peace/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213949
CREATED:20220822T095035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T095036Z
UID:192272-1662651000-1662654600@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:UCC Colectivo de Latinx Ministries: Present & Future
DESCRIPTION:Join Rev Roberto Ochoa as he speaks with the leaders of the UCC Colectivo de Latinx Ministries about their role in uplifting the contributions of Latines/Latinas/Latinos in the United Church of Christ. They will share how they were formed and their hopes and vision for the Latinx communities in the wider church.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/ucc-colectivo-de-latinx-ministries-present-future/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220901T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220901T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213949
CREATED:20220822T095913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T140756Z
UID:192276-1662046200-1662049800@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Gather in Joy…Go in Justice
DESCRIPTION:Rejoice with us in worship as Cheryl Lindsay\, Minister for Worship and Theology\, and conference ministers of the United Church of Christ reflect on the Spirit at work among us…moving in joy and justice.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/gather-in-joygo-in-justice/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220825T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220825T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213949
CREATED:20220811T140624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T193642Z
UID:191483-1661441400-1661445000@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Moving Through Life With Embodied Grace
DESCRIPTION:How do we connect the inspired mind of Christ to the often tired Body of Christ? What spiritual practices allow us to tap into the “fount of every blessing” even as we engage the urgencies of our time? \nJoin Matt Carriker\, the founding pastor of Agape Spiritual Community UCC in Waltham\, Massachusetts and Gabrielle Chavez\, organizing pastor of Christ the Healer UCC centered in the Portland Oregon metro area as we explore some cutting edge work at the intersection of activism and contemplation coming out of two newer congregations. \nAs part of the conversation\, there will be an offering of understanding and practice that evolved from over a generation of experience and experimentation to quickly access embodied grace\, the state of being Jesus called “heaven on earth”.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/moving-through-life-with-embodied-grace/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220818T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220818T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213949
CREATED:20220525T195515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220718T120038Z
UID:185865-1660836600-1660840200@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Accessible to All Churches and Disabilities Justice
DESCRIPTION:The United Church of Christ adopted the Accessible to All (A2A) covenant as a denomination in 2005 as part of our commitment to disabilities justice. Barriers to accessibility are both physical and attitudinal. Disability justice intersects with the UCC’s commitments to racial\, economic\, gender\, sexual identies\, just peace\, and environmental justice. Join representatives of the UCC Disabilities Ministries Board for practical resources for what UCC members and congregations can do to create a more just world for all. \nThis webinar is part of a special series of Thursdays for the Soul webinars focused on twelve Just World Covenant programs in the United Church of Christ. One the third Thursday of each month\, one of these programs will be featured. Learn more at: www.ucc.org/just_world_covenants.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/accessible-to-all-churches-and-disabilities-justice/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220811T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220811T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213949
CREATED:20220727T133216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220807T230554Z
UID:190530-1660231800-1660235400@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Sharing Leadership in UCC Community
DESCRIPTION:Some mistakenly believe that United Church of Christ faith communities resist leadership by design. The truth is that UCC polity calls on communities to share leadership\, voluntarily and covenantally. Sharing leadership is so countercultural\, it’s easy to misunderstand. \nJoin Dean Sarah B. Drummond of Andover Newton Seminary at Yale Divinity School and Rev. Dr. Chris S. Davies for an energizing and timely conversation about Drummond’s new book from the Pilgrim Press\, Sharing Leadership: A United Church of Christ Way of Being In-Community. \nDavies and Drummond will reflect on questions like\, “How can faith communities share leadership well?” and\, “How can the UCC help its members to carry the life-giving practices of sharing leadership into their families\, communities\, and workplaces?” \n*Please note this session is pre-recorded.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/sharing-leadership-in-ucc-community-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220804T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220804T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213949
CREATED:20220719T141146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T133957Z
UID:189925-1659627000-1659630600@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Faithful Abortion Access: Then And Now
DESCRIPTION:The Clergy Consultation Service was a nationwide network of getting people access to safe abortion services and resources before it was legal. Hosted by Rev. Dr. Chris Davies\, join alongside To Offer Compassion: A History of the Clergy Consultation Service On Abortion authors D.A. Dirks and Patricia Relf to learn more about the extensive network of the time\, and hear the testimony of Rev. Donna Schaper about her work along the way. Faith Choice Ohio’s Executive Director Elaina Ramsey will join alongside Dr. Sherry Warren\, the United Church of Christ’s Minister for Gender Justice in speaking towards ways people of faith can show up now that we look towards state-led decision making.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/faithful-abortion-access-then-and-now/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220728T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220728T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213949
CREATED:20220609T201637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220715T140100Z
UID:187213-1659022200-1659025800@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:A Conversation with Franklinton Center at Brick’s Rev. Elly Mendez Angulo
DESCRIPTION:The mission of Franklinton Center at Bricks is to provide a nurturing home to local\, national\, and global programs and organizations seeking liberation. (FCAB’s website).\nCome join us as for a conversation with Rev Elly Mendez Angulo\, Program Manager and Interim Executive Director who will share the history\, the UCC connection and current vision of Franklinton Center to manifest a world where systemic oppression does not exist; the whole divinity of a person is realized; the memory\, contribution and resilience of our ancestors is embraced; and the environment is healed. \nToday\, Franklinton Center at Bricks programs continue to focus on living up to the legacy of our ancestors and our predecessor institutions by serving the people of our community\, through the following broad program areas: \n\nCenter for Rural Community Development and Education\nCenter for African American Historic Preservation\nCenter for Land-based Innovation\nSocial Justice Conference and Retreat Center.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/a-conversation-with-franklinton-center-at-bricks-rev-elly-mendez-angulo/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213950
CREATED:20220525T194811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220617T110821Z
UID:185858-1658417400-1658421000@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Our Faith Our Vote 2022: Faithful Engagement in a Time of Increased Voter Suppression
DESCRIPTION:Throughout Scripture and in the teachings of Jesus\, we hear the faith call to be in just\, compassionate right relation with each other. So discipleship draws us to engagement with our common life\, what we call the political process\, as the way we order our relationships. \nJoin this webinar and learn how the UCC Our Faith Our Vote campaign can be integrated into congregational life and shape congregational identity\, complementing and amplifying other congregational covenants like ONA and Just Peace. \nWe will hear from several members of congregations that have participated in the Our Faith Our Vote campaign and learn from their stories. \nThis webinar is part of a special series of Thursdays for the Soul webinars focused on twelve Just World Covenant programs in the United Church of Christ. One the third Thursday of each month\, one of these programs will be featured. Learn more at: www.ucc.org/just_world_covenants.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/our-faith-our-vote-2022-faithful-engagement-in-a-time-of-increased-voter-suppression/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213950
CREATED:20220706T133531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220708T162709Z
UID:188958-1657812600-1657816200@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:The Flag in The Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:One of the most difficult and theological conversations a congregation may have is about the flag in the sanctuary. Join alongside Rev. Roberto Ochoa\, Rev. and Rev. John Gage to discuss what considerations go into this conversation\, as well as how your congregation might engage it with grace and care for the people involved. Hosted by Rev. Dr. Chris Davies\, this program does not prescribe an outcome\, but will provide resources for engaging the conversation.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/the-flag-in-the-sanctuary/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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