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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231259
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231259
CREATED:20220525T201213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T124259Z
UID:185870-1666279800-1666283400@www.ucc.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231259
CREATED:20220902T125612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T131416Z
UID:193200-1665675000-1665678600@www.ucc.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231259
CREATED:20220913T134416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T134416Z
UID:194007-1665502200-1665505800@www.ucc.org
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:20260414T231259
CREATED:20220927T185426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T130220Z
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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:20260414T231259
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231259
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231259
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:20260414T231259
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:20260414T231259
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:20260414T231259
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:20260414T231259
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:20260414T231259
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:20260414T231259
CREATED:20220719T141146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T133957Z
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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:20260414T231259
CREATED:20220609T201637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220715T140100Z
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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:20260414T231259
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:20260414T231259
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220707T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220707T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231259
CREATED:20220627T105254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T105254Z
UID:188380-1657207800-1657211400@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Blessed Youth
DESCRIPTION:Join Rev. Dr. Chris Davies as she interviews Rev. Dr. Sarah Lund\, Minister for Disabilities & Mental Health Justice\, Health & Wholeness Advocacy at the United Church of Christ and author of the newly released book\, Blessed Youth: Breaking the Silence about mental Health with Children and Teens. They will discuss challenges\, hope\, and practical resources.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/blessed-youth/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220630T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220630T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231259
CREATED:20220408T131652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220607T112125Z
UID:182763-1656603000-1656606600@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:An Afternoon of Theatre with the Just Peace Players
DESCRIPTION:The Just Peace Players are a group of interfaith religious leaders who write and perform plays on peace and justice themes. They perform live and virtually for local congregations and Association gatherings throughout the New England area and beyond. Join us as the Just Peace Players perform and discuss their ministries for the wider church and interfaith communities.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/an-afternoon-of-theatre-with-the-just-peace-players/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231259
CREATED:20220524T171431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220603T132338Z
UID:185644-1655998200-1656001800@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Manual on Church Update
DESCRIPTION:Join Rev. Dr. Chris Davies and members of the Manual on Church Working Group for a conversation on where we have been\, and where we are going with the document of Best Practices and Covenental Connections. Attendees of this conversation will get a sneak peak into the newly developed Marks of Faithful and Vital Congregations\, and be invited into the trials of “how will this work for your setting?”
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/manual-on-church-update/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231259
CREATED:20220523T202655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T094928Z
UID:185524-1655393400-1655397000@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Open and Affirming: the Power of Covenant
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for UCC congregations taking their first steps towards an Open and Affirming covenant\, and for existing ONA churches looking for new ways to live into their ONA commitment. We’ll focus on “covenant” as the basic value of our movement\, and the reason we’ve become the largest and fastest-growing LGBTQ-affirming church movement in the world. We’ll share best practices we’ve learned from growing ONA churches\, including intersectional advocacy\, and ways a church can design an ONA conversation that builds consensus and strengthens relationships. \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/open-and-affirming-the-power-of-covenant/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231259
CREATED:20220523T201736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220526T131457Z
UID:185520-1654788600-1654792200@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Faithful Election Engagement in a Time of Increased Voter Suppression
DESCRIPTION:The United Church of Christ’s Our Faith Our Vote Campaign is our ongoing commitment to equip you with the tools for nonpartisan faithful engagement in our democratic process. The campaign is made up of three main components; voter registration\, issue education\, and voter empowerment. \nJoin us as we explore faithful election engagement in a time of increased voter suppression. This session will offer a variety of resources as you support your community and congregation.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/faithful-election-engagement-in-a-time-of-increased-voter-suppression/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231259
CREATED:20220407T175238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220504T131934Z
UID:182701-1654183800-1654187400@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:All Together: Insights from Strengthening the Church
DESCRIPTION:Gleaning wisdom and possibilities from new church planters and revitalizing churches on how to adapt and do ministry through shifting times. This webinar sets out to explore how “All Together” we can strengthen our church. This webinar will engage new church planters that have received grant funding from Strengthening the Church offering\, we will hear the impact of Strengthening the Church offering from a Conference Minister and gain insights from a church coach who supports the work of new church plants in the United Church Of Christ through Strengthening the Church funding.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/all-together-insights-from-strengthening-the-church/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231259
CREATED:20220502T203357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220506T132326Z
UID:184373-1653579000-1653582600@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Make Visible II: Queer Singers Unite!
DESCRIPTION:In a world with increasing vulnerabilities and an onslaught of public messaging and policy making coming against trans and queer youth\, womxn\, and people who love and support them\, celebration and affirmation will continue to be one line of resistance. Join Minneapolis based artist Rachel Kurtz as she shares her new single “All the Gay Kids\,” and Tucson based artist Tracy Howe with their new single “I Am Becoming.” The two will talk about touring churches\, celebrating journeys and being queer womxn artists. This will be a delightful Thursday for the Soul.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/make-visible-ii-queer-singers-unite/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231259
CREATED:20220427T201231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T201231Z
UID:184169-1652974200-1652977800@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Living Out Contemplation and Action
DESCRIPTION:Come hear about and join in the movement of UCCers beginning to become a church of “contemplatives in action\,” inspired by the General Synod 2021 resolution. Presenters include Rev. Matt Carriker and Rev. Darrell Goodwin. Rev. Carriker is co-author of the “Becoming a Church of Contemplatives in Action” Resolution\, Pastor of Agape Spiritual Community in Waltham\, MA\, and just released his first book\, “Giving Christianity Back to Agape Love.” Rev. Darrell Goodwin is the Executive Conference Minister in the Southern New England Conference of the United Church of Christ. As the chief vision-keeper\, communicator and strategist\, Rev. Goodwin is responsible for guiding the Conference in its positive and transformative impact in our world. He also represents the Conference in ecumenical\, interfaith and public gatherings and events.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/living-out-contemplation-and-action/
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220518T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220518T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231259
CREATED:20220525T203727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T191559Z
UID:185883-1652887800-1652891400@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Refugee Sponsorship\, Asylum Accompaniment\, and Sanctuary Church: How Can My Church Practice Responsible Hosting?
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn the key differences between types of migrant hosting and be invited to consider what gifts their church offer contextually to host a migrant family as they transition to life in the United States. \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/refugee-sponsorship-asylum-accompaniment-and-sanctuary-church-how-can-my-church-practice-responsible-hosting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231259
CREATED:20220427T141443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T154732Z
UID:183941-1652369400-1652373000@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Celebrating Pacific Islander & Asian American History Month
DESCRIPTION:May is Pacific Islander & Asian American History Month and the United Church of Christ is privileged to be affiliated with PAAM (Pacific Islander & Asian American Ministries). In the last few years harassment and violence towards the AAPI communities have increased\, especially during the covid pandemic. Join Rev Roberto Ochoa\, UCC Associate for Congregations of Color/Ethnic Identified Congregations as he engages in candid conversations with Ms Lynne Hanamoto\, Moderator of PAAM\, Southern CA/NV region and Rev Mitchell Young\, PAAM SC/SN Ambassador and Pastor of Plymouth UCC in Montebello\, CA about the history\, celebrations\, and challenges facing UCC PAAM congregations and communities.\n#StopTheHate!
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/celebrating-pacific-islander-asian-american-history-month/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231259
CREATED:20220419T161533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T183003Z
UID:183529-1651764600-1651768200@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Love Your Neighbor: Get Them Internet
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays for the Soul: A webinar series to care for the whole church. Topics are wide Fill your souls by helping others: bring the UCC’s leadership in tech and media justice home to your community. Today\, if you don’t have the internet\, it’s almost impossible to get a job\, health care\, housing\, food\, an education\, worship or even see your grandkids. The advocacy of the United Church of Christ’s 60-year-old Media Justice Ministry helped create a new federal program that offers low-income families up to $30/month off their internet bill–or up to $75 in tribal areas. Join us to learn about easy\, concrete ways to ensure your neighbors are not left behind and left out.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/love-your-neighbor-get-them-internet/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231259
CREATED:20220419T164306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T135630Z
UID:183535-1651159800-1651163400@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Resurrecting Hope: Embracing Harm Reduction and the Leadership of People Who Use Drugs
DESCRIPTION:Join Rev. Traci Blackmon\, Rev. Erica Poellot and Harm Reduction and Overdose Prevention Ministries for a service of celebration of justice-seeking harm reduction love. People who use drugs are beloved by God\, called into ministry\, and are resurrecting hope and new life with communities impacted by substance use and overdose.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/resurrecting-hope-embracing-harm-reduction-and-the-leadership-of-people-who-use-drugs/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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