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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210128T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210128T163000
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SUMMARY:When your Church Goes Viral
DESCRIPTION:Despite evidence and relevance to the literal\, what happens when your church goes metaphorically viral on the internet?! Join Rev. Adam Ericksen\, Pastor of Clackamas UCC\, and Rev. Dr. Chris Davies\, about faith in the technological sphere\, the memes of Jesus\, and pastoring folks in our own relative age group.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/when-your-church-goes-viral/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210202T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210202T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T060356
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SUMMARY:The State of Rural Churches and Communities
DESCRIPTION:In rural and small towns\, the church is often a focal point for the spiritual and social well being of a community. During these times of health\, economic\, and social uncertainties facing the U.S.\, how are UCC congregations serving rural and small towns\, and what are they doing to meet the needs of their communities?\nIn the United Church of Christ\, rural and small congregations make up 60% of the denomination and are the backbone of the UCC.\nJoin Roberto Ochoa\, UCC Program Associate for Congregations of Color/Ethnic Identified Congregations as he moderates a panel of Conference and pastoral leaders as they bring voice to the celebrations\, challenges\, and the needs of leading UCC congregations in a rural/small town setting.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/the-state-of-rural-churches-and-communities/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210203T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T060356
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SUMMARY:OWL Taking Flight: Parents and Caregivers As Sexuality Educators
DESCRIPTION:Our February Taking Flight webinar will feature Robin Slaw\, credentialed religious educator and author of “Parents and Caregivers as Sexuality Educators\, Small Group Ministry.” This 10-session program helps adults explore their roles as the most important sexuality educators their children will have. Robin will give an overview of the program and share tips for using it online. \nThe current version has a Unitarian Universalist perspective\, and a United Church of Christ adaptation is progress. The program can be adapted for other faith traditions and secular settings. This is a wonderful learning opportunity to all who support adults caring for children. \nTime will be available for general interest Q/A related to Our Whole Lives and at-home resources.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/owl-taking-flight-parents-and-caregivers-as-sexuality-educators/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210204T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210204T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T060356
CREATED:20210201T203825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210201T203825Z
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SUMMARY:The State of the Church
DESCRIPTION:After decades of ecological disasters\, years of political division and disruption\, and now one year into the throes of a global pandemic\, we invite two denominational leaders and theologians to reflect together on what is the role\, condition\, and emerging mission of the Church. \nSpend an hour with Bishop W. Darin Moore\, Bishop of the AME Zion Church\, and the Rev. Dr. John C. Dorhauer\, General Minister and President of the United Church of Christ
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/the-state-of-the-church/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210209T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210209T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T060356
CREATED:20210204T201243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210204T201243Z
UID:143797-1612884600-1612888200@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Incorporating Innovation into the Life of the Church
DESCRIPTION:What’s a Theory of Change and why does it matter for local church ministry? If you’d like answers to these questions you didn’t ask\, tune into to this webinar to learn more about UCC’s new ministry initiative in collaboration with the United Church of Canada and the Disciples of Christ. You’ll hear from a couple participants who have just gone through the most recent Theory of Change workshop as well as the project lead\, the Rev. Phiwa Langeni\, who is the Ambassador for Innovation and Engagement in the UCC’s Center for Analytics\, Research & Development\, and Data (CARDD).
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/incorporating-innovation-into-the-life-of-the-church/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210210T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T060356
CREATED:20210127T170923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210127T171751Z
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SUMMARY:Evangelical Christianity and the Climate Crisis
DESCRIPTION:With its size and its collective power\, evangelical Christianity has had a significant presence in the political\, cultural\, and religious landscape of the United States. As such\, it becomes critically important to understand evangelical Christianity today in relationship to the climate crisis. How do evangelical Christians regard the climate crisis? What are the political implications of this? To address these questions\, we will be joined by a panel of speakers who will give attention to the trends as well as the diverse perspectives to be found within evangelical Christianity. Among the speakers will be: \n\nDr. Robin Veldman\, author of “The Gospel of Climate Skepticism: Why Evangelical Christians Oppose Action on Climate Change”\n\n\nKyle Meyaard-Schaap\, National Organizer and Spokesperson for Young Evangelicals for Climate Action\n\nThis webinar is co-hosted by the Rev. Dr. Brooks Berndt of the United Church of Christ Environmental Justice Ministry and the Rev. Michael Malcom of Alabama Interfaith Power & Light and the People’s Justice Council. \nSign-up now to join the webinar! Even if you can’t make its scheduled time\, still sign-up\, and we will send you a recording of it.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/evangelical-christianity-and-the-climate-crisis/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T060356
CREATED:20210208T214503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T214503Z
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SUMMARY:Celebración Afro-Latine En Palabra y Oración
DESCRIPTION:The Latina\, Latino\, y Latine identity is rich in cultural diversity. Join us as we celebrate and honor the Afro-Latine influences and experiences in word and prayer.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/celebracion-afro-latine-en-palabra-y-oracion/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210215T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210216T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T060356
CREATED:20210113T203155Z
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SUMMARY:MLK Day of Service
DESCRIPTION:MLK Day of Service\nFebruary 15 & 16\, 2021\n6:00 – 8:00 pm\nTwo\, 2-hour sessions \n“By the time we reached the counter\, we’d already won.” \n–Dr. James Lawson\, Theologian & Tactician of Non-Violence within the Civil Rights Movement \n  \nJoin Chuck Alphin\, Certified Kingian Non-violence Trainer\, in two\, 2-hour teach-in sessions as we explore:\n– The Myths and Facts of Nonviolence\n– Types and Levels of Conflict\n– Six Principals of Kingian Non-violence\n– Six Applications of Kingian Non-violence \nEvent fee: $35 \n 
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/mlk-day-of-service/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210216T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210216T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T060356
CREATED:20210211T200554Z
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SUMMARY:Equity and Equality in the Movement for Racial Justice
DESCRIPTION:Racial justice continues to be a concern for African descendant communities globally. The onset of COVID-19 in early March has affected people across the globe but in the US people of color\, particularly Black people\, have been disparately affected resulting in heightened racial ethnic disparities and inequities. The movements for justice is complex and includes the call for equity and inclusion – issues which are essential to bring changes in church and society. Join Aundreia Alexander\, Associate General Secretary for the National Council of Churches\, Adele Halliday from The United Church of Canada and Karen Georgia Thompson as they discuss the role of the church in creating a just world for all.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/equity-and-equality-in-the-movement-for-racial-justice/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210219T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210219T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T060356
CREATED:20210212T131136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210216T172517Z
UID:144225-1613748600-1613752200@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:The State of the Poor
DESCRIPTION:Who and what is hurting our poor and low-income siblings? Join Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II\, the President & Senior Lecturer of Repairers of the Breach\, and Co-Chair of the Poor People’s Campaign\, as he addresses the State of the Poor in America in 2021. Rev Barber will address: \n\nThe current state of poverty in the US\nThe Poor Peoples’ Agenda: Needed reforms\nThe role and responsibility of people of faith\n\nAnd leave us with actions we can engage both as individuals and as communities\, as well as some dialogue about what we can do together to ensure that we all have what we need to thrive in 2021 and beyond.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/the-state-of-the-poor/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210223T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210223T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T060356
CREATED:20210218T151136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210222T145753Z
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SUMMARY:Church-Based Reparations
DESCRIPTION:There is growing call among many US religious groups to explore financial reparations as part of amends through financial investments and long-term programs benefiting African Americans.\nWe will explore the theological grounding for reparations and will share learnings\, mistakes\, suggestions for next steps and practices for engaging the work. Join us for an ecumenical panel discussion of representatives of various predominantly white congregations and entities who have engaged in reparations.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/church-based-reparations/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T060356
CREATED:20210223T175320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210223T175320Z
UID:146586-1614267000-1614270600@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Recovering Spiritual Practices of Enslaved Africans
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation about African spiritual practices and the church. The spiritual practices of Africans were problematized in the enslavement and colonization of African people. Those brought into the Americas as enslaved people carried with them heritage\, culture and spiritual practices that were interrupted with the introduction of Christianity and the vilification of African traditions. Is the “table” wide enough to make room for the ways in which African spiritualities are accompanying African descendant people on their spiritual journeys? How can we honor people and traditions shrouded by the imposition of racism and afrophobia?
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/recovering-spiritual-practices-of-enslaved-africans/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210302T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210302T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T060356
CREATED:20210223T214547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210223T214547Z
UID:146635-1614699000-1614702600@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:The State of Creation
DESCRIPTION:What is necessary to halt the deleterious effects of climate change in the 21st century? Join Rev. Brooks Berndt\, Minister for Environmental Justice\, UCC and Jim Antal\, author\, public theologian\, Special Advisor on Climate Justice to the General Minister and President of the United Church of Christ. Rev. Antal will address: \n\nThe current state of climate change.\nThe impact of the roll-back of over 100 EPA regulations and disengagement from the Climate Accord: Needed reforms.\nThe role and responsibility of people of faith.\nActions we can engage both as individuals and as communities in 2021\n\nJoin us in a formal address from Rev. Antal as well as some dialogue moderated by Rev. Brooks Berndt about what we can do together to ensure God’s creation thrives in 2021 and beyond.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/the-state-of-creation/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210303T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210303T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T060356
CREATED:20210209T130830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T235122Z
UID:143960-1614772800-1614776400@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:OWL Taking Flight: "Five Tips For Selecting Fantastic OWL Facilitators!"
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Melanie Davis\, UUA OWL Program Manager\, and Rev. Kelly Burd\, UCC OWL Trainer and local pastor\, for tips about how to choose great OWL facilitators. What qualities should you be looking for? Who is the best fit for your congregation or organization? Join us to find out!
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/owl-taking-flight-consensual-non-monogamy-and-faith-what-can-we-learn-from-a-canadian-unitarian-council-survey/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210303T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210303T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T060356
CREATED:20210212T155515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210212T155618Z
UID:144246-1614783600-1614789000@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Living by Faith: Overcoming Hurricanes in Nicaragua and Honduras
DESCRIPTION:Global Ministries partners from Nicaragua and Honduras will share their assessment of damages due to Hurricanes Eta and Iota in November 2020. They will also share the ways they have been working to provide for the needs of their communities and the present and the future of disaster relief in their countries.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/living-by-faith-overcoming-hurricanes-in-nicaragua-and-honduras/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210304T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210304T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T060356
CREATED:20210226T202011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210226T202011Z
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SUMMARY:The State of Women
DESCRIPTION:As we begin Women’s History Month\, we are joined by leadership from the World YWCA and the Cleveland YWCA to discuss the state of women globally. Women continue to live at the margins across the world often unemployed\, underemployed\, and fighting for human rights and dignity. We will discuss some of the issues facing women and children\, including sexual and gender-based violence\, digitalization\, and the impact of COVID on young people. These are three critical issues (of many) that we are feeling especially and globally relevant since the pandemic.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/the-state-of-women/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210309T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210309T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T060356
CREATED:20210303T220634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210303T220634Z
UID:150169-1615303800-1615307400@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Beyond the Children’s Moment: Children’s Ministry Today
DESCRIPTION:Come for a conversation of Children’s ministry in 2021. How are we seeing people connect to the children in their congregations and beyond? What tenets of faith formation do we hold towards our children when faith becomes digital? Join the Association of Christian Educators and Faith INFO Team Lead Chris Davies\, with esteemed panelists across the UCC discussing how they engage Children in the life of the church.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/beyond-the-childrens-moment-childrens-ministry-today/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210310T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210310T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T060356
CREATED:20210308T150035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T153728Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Savior or Neocolonialist?: Assessing Biden from an Indigenous Christian Perspective
DESCRIPTION:The environmental movement has widely lauded the actions taken by the Biden-Harris administration in addressing the climate crisis through early appointments and executive orders. Yet\, there is a larger context to consider as indigenous leaders continue fights against pipelines domestically and Syria is bombed internationally. In this webinar\, Mark Charles\, a dual citizen of the US and the Navajo Nation\, will provide an indigenous Christian perspective on Joe Biden’s presidency. Mark is a co-author of the book\, “Unsettling Truths: The Ongoing\, Dehumanizing Legacy of the Doctrine of Discovery.” In 2020\, Mark ran as an independent candidate for the US presidency. \nThis monthly installment of Creation Justice Webinars is co-hosted by the Rev. Dr. Brooks Berndt who serves as the Minister of Environmental Justice for the United Church of Christ and the Rev. Michael Malcom who serves as the Executive Director for Alabama Interfaith Power & Light and the People’s Justice Council. \nSpecial thanks to the sponsorship of the Cornerstone Fund in making this webinar possible.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/climate-savior-or-neocolonialist-assessing-biden-from-an-indigenous-christian-perspective/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210311T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210311T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T060356
CREATED:20210304T191340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210304T191340Z
UID:150343-1615476600-1615480200@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:A Lenten Hour of Prayers and Reflections
DESCRIPTION:Join us as UCC pastoral leaders offer up Lenten prayers and reflections from their ethnic roots and perspectives. A spiritual journey for all of God’s children.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/a-lenten-hour-of-prayers-and-reflections/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210316T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210316T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T060356
CREATED:20210304T214711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210304T214711Z
UID:150419-1615908600-1615912200@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Doctrine of Discovery Hawaii
DESCRIPTION:In their own voices\, Hawaii will discuss the destructiveness of the Doctrine of Discovery past and present on their people and how it differs from the experiences of present day Americas.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/doctrine-of-discovery-hawaii/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210317T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210317T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T060356
CREATED:20210225T195431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210225T195431Z
UID:146825-1615989600-1615993200@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Fukushima: Living in the Shadow of a Nuclear Disaster
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion of the painful legacy and a prayer commemorating the 10th anniversary of the “triple disaster” in Japan. Featuring an interview with Terumi Kataoka\, Representative of the Aizu Radiation Information Center in Fukushima Prefecture.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/fukushima-living-in-the-shadow-of-a-nuclear-disaster/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T060356
CREATED:20210311T214658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210311T214658Z
UID:154132-1616081400-1616085000@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Celtic Worship
DESCRIPTION:A blessing from the 19th century compendium of Gaelic prayer\, the Carmina Gadelica: \nThe guarding of the God of life be upon me\,\nThe guarding of loving Christ be upon me\,\nThe guarding of the Holy Spirit be upon me\,\nEach step of the way\,\nTo aid me and enfold me\,\nEach day and night of my life. \nIn this ongoing season of Lent and as we gather ourselves in for all to follow; pour yerself a cup of tea\, wouldja\, and join in on the day after St. Patrick’s for some traditional Celtic music by Laureano Sanchez and worship led by Rev. Dr. Chris Davies\, Rev. Brendan Curran\, and Chaplain Lynn Cooper.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/celtic-worship/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210323T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210323T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T060357
CREATED:20210316T155612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T160732Z
UID:156186-1616513400-1616517000@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Building Supportive Networks in Faith Formation
DESCRIPTION:In April 2020\, the Wisconsin Conference UCC began offering a weekly drop-in support Zoom for faith formation leaders\, both lay and clergy\, to provide a safe space for faith formation leaders to talk about how they were navigating the extraordinary and sudden changes to how they engaged in this ministry. Within a short time\, the group expanded to include faith formation leaders from other conferences and other denominations. This has become a community that not only shares ideas and resources\, but also shares its challenges and frustrations as well as celebrates its joys and successes. Join us for a conversation about the value of building supportive networks in faith formation.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/building-supportive-networks-in-faith-formation/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T113000
DTSTAMP:20260418T060357
CREATED:20210310T150416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210318T121159Z
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SUMMARY:Journey to the Waters: A Service of Remembrance and Healing
DESCRIPTION:The International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade is one of few days that honors the memory of the millions whose lives were interrupted and disrupted by the Transatlantic Slave Trade. This service will create space for the honoring of many whose names are unknown\, individuals who were not funeralized or ritualized. The service is designed as a time for lament as we remember the resilience\, courage\, resistance\, ingenuity and rebellion of Africans who were brought forcefully into the Americas. Through song\, dance\, poetry and prayers – we will remember. \nIn recalling the memories of those who have passed on\, there is the acknowledgement that the atrocities of 400 years of movement of Africans into the Americas abroad ships designed to move people as chattel. These memories compel us to ensure that we eradicate the legacies of the enslavement of Africans that continues to manifest as racism\, Afrophobia and other forms of discrimination. \nThe service gathers the international and interfaith communities to honor the dead\, to pray for healing\, to celebrate the joy of African descendant people\, and to affirm the commitment to eliminate the legacy of injustices that linger. \nThe waters are healing. The waters are an essential part of human life. The waters hold the bodies and memory of the dead. We journey to the waters to remember and to heal.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/journey-to-the-waters-a-service-of-remembrance-and-healing/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Wider Church Ministries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210325T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210325T163000
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SUMMARY:The History of Afro-Christian Churches in the UCC with Rev. Yvonne Delk
DESCRIPTION:In 1957\, when the Evangelical and Reformed church and the Congregational and Christian churches formed the United church of Christ\, there was a fifth stream that fed into our formation\, the Afro Christian Church. While it maintained a Christian identity\, it was an independent and separate organizational structure comprised of the Afro Christian Convention\, five conferences\, 150 churches\, 25\,000 members\, 185 ordained ministers and licentiates. Join us as we hear of this rich legacy from Dr. Yvonne Delk a daughter of the Afro Christian tradition and spiritual leader in our midst.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/the-history-of-christian-churches-in-the-ucc-with-rev-yvonne-delk/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210325T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210325T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T060357
CREATED:20210309T151707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T231619Z
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SUMMARY:Lessons from the Hebrew Bible: The Enduring Resilience of African Descended Women
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will highlight two significant days in March on the UN International Decade for People of African Descent calendar:\nUN International Day for the Elimination of Racism and UN International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Using the book of Job as a scriptural focus\, the panelists will provide critical reflection on these significant UN Decade days from the perspectives of women of African descent committed to liberation\, healing\, and transformation of biblical narratives.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/lessons-from-the-hebrew-bible-the-enduring-resilience-of-african-descended-women/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Racial Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210330T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210330T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T060357
CREATED:20210318T121707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210318T212307Z
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SUMMARY:Stories Rooted in Love that Dismantle Stigma
DESCRIPTION:Stigma perpetuates the harm that people experience in their communities and in their world. The Gospel calls us to be communities of love and healing. Join the UCC’s Health and Wholeness Advocacy Team for stories and actions rooted in love that help to dismantle stigma.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/stories-rooted-in-love-that-dismantle-stigma/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Health and Wholeness Advocacy Ministries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210331T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210331T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T060357
CREATED:20210309T162254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T164044Z
UID:151178-1617199200-1617202800@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Commission on the Status of Women
DESCRIPTION:Global movements are necessary to affect change. The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is the principal global intergovernmental body exclusively dedicated to the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women. CSW65 just closed out. What were the outcomes of the event? How can women impact global advocacy and be more involved in the fight for women’s justice? What is the role of the church in advocating for justice for women and girls? Join us for this important conversation. \nThe Wednesdays with the World webinar series will be highlighting the ways in which the quest for justice is intersectional and global\, allowing UCC members greater opportunities for increased awareness of global concerns and highlighting options for advocacy and action.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/commission-on-the-status-of-women/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Wider Church Ministries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210401T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210401T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T060357
CREATED:20210323T130144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210325T135745Z
UID:157450-1617291000-1617294600@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Maundy Thursday
DESCRIPTION:On Maundy Thursday we commemorate the day on which Jesus Christ shared a meal\, prayed\, and was taken to trial before he was crucified. This year pastors from across the denomination read the scripture through a new lens.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/maundy-thursday/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210406T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210406T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T060357
CREATED:20210324T122852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T175954Z
UID:157095-1617723000-1617726600@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:The State of Black Bodies in the US
DESCRIPTION:Dean Kelly Brown Douglas is Dean of the Episcopal Divinity School at Union Theological Seminary and Professor of Theology at Union. She also serves as the Canon Theologian at the Washington National Cathedral and Theologian in Residence at Trinity Church Wall Street. Her groundbreaking and widely taught book Sexuality and the Black Church: A Womanist Perspective (1999) was the first to address the issue of homophobia within the black church community. Her latest book\, Stand Your Ground: Black Bodies and the Justice of God (2015)\, examines the challenges of a “Stand Your Ground” culture for the black church. The publication of her next book\, Resurrection Hope: A Future Where Black Lives Matter\, is forthcoming. \nJoin us as Dean Douglas invited us to consider the current state of Black liberation in this country and how we must contend with the myth of Anglo-Saxon Exceptionalism.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/the-state-of-black-bodies-in-the-us/
LOCATION:Zoom
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