Church-Based Reparations There is a 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. We will explore the theological grounding for reparations and will share…
OWL Taking Flight: Racial Justice Replay! Take time to watch or review this practical and reflective conversation with OWL Trainers of Color about how to be more intentionally anti-racist as an OWL facilitator.
Mysticism and Mindfulness This webinar will offer conversation and practice from some of the leading mystics and mindfulness practitioners in the UCC. Come and listen alongside Rev. Dr. John C. Dorhauer, Shannon Abbott, Rev. Dr. John T. Myers and Rev.…
Disabilities, Mental Health, and Racial Justice Join international disabilities scholar Rev. Dr. John Swinton and UCC’s Minister for Disabilities and Mental Health Justice Rev. Dr. Sarah Lund for a theological and practical conversation about God’s calling for us to create…
As we collectively both prevent and respond to what is happening in our world, the impacts of a global pandemic on how we grieve continue to offer both opportunities and demand creativity in keeping people safe. On this panel, we…
An intentional conversation on the important role of faith communities in addressing scientific stigma and dismantling barriers to biomedical prevention and treatment access. Presenters: Ulysses Burley, Founder, UBtheCURE, LLC Louis Shackelford, Project Manager External Relations, COVID-19 Prevention Network (CoVPN) &…
An engaging conversation on how faith can be both a source of trauma and healing, centering the experiences, journeys, and perspectives of stigmatized people from marginalized and vulnerable communities. Presenters: Rev. Michael Crumpler, LGBTQ and Multicultural Programing Coordinator, Unitarian Universalist…
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…
Darrell Goodwin and Chris Davies are queer leaders in the United Church of Christ. They have worked together: visioning, dreaming and praying for a future where the United Church of Christ is relevant for the past several years. Come with…
In their own voices, First Nations Indigenous People will discuss the destructiveness of the Doctrine of Discovery on their peoples in what is presently known as the Americas and the Caribbean. *Please note this session is pre-recorded.
Let’s Talk About Abortion Abortion access is an issue of faith! The United Church of Christ has had a strong history of supporting access to safe and healthy abortion since before Roe V. Wade. UCC Clergy have been advocating for…
Join us for an interactive time with sex ed trivia and prizes!