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SUMMARY:Nurture the Soul's Reading Into the New Year: "Who Told You That You Were Naked" with Rev. Dr. Beverly Dale
DESCRIPTION:Both self-help guide and spiritual inspiration\, “Who Told You That You Were Naked?” is packed with meditations that are biblically grounded and tangibly liberating. Each meditation includes a prayer and prompts for reflection\, with themes focusing on purity culture\, sacred-sexual bodies\, and ethics without repression. This book takes the body’s experiences seriously and honestly\, wrapping readers in love where they are wounded\, inviting holistic reflection on the faith that informs our living\, and encouraging movement to (re)connect the spirit and the flesh. We will get to spend time in the text and enjoy an enlightening conversation with Rev. Dr. Beverly Dale during this hour-long webinar.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/nurture-the-souls-reading-into-the-new-year-who-told-you-that-you-were-naked-with-rev-dr-beverly-dale/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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SUMMARY:Climate Action Assembly
DESCRIPTION:Every two months the UCC Council for Climate Justice hosts a Climate Action Assembly to discuss actions and programs related to recent General Synod resolutions. This assembly will focus on federal advocacy efforts and future planning as we approach the next General Synod in July. Climate Action Assemblies are open to all members of the UCC.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/climate-action-assembly-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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SUMMARY:Christ in the Rubble: A Conversation with Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac received a lot of global attention with his Christmas 2023 Nativity scene showing Christ surrounded by the rubble of Gaza. He has now expanded on that Christmas message with a forthcoming new book Christ in the Rubble: Faith\, the Bible\, and the Genocide in Gaza. In this book\, Rev. Dr. Isaac challenges mainstream Christians’ uncritical embrace of the modern State of Israel and challenges us to realign our beliefs and actions with Christ – who can be found not among perpetrators of violence\, but with victims buried under the rubble of war.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/christ-in-the-rubble-a-conversation-with-rev-dr-munther-isaac/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T130000
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CREATED:20250212T170441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T160026Z
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SUMMARY:OWL Taking Flight: Sex Ed and Disability Justice
DESCRIPTION:Join Our Whole Lives leaders in a discussion about sexuality education and disability justice.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/owl-taking-flight-sex-ed-and-disability-justice/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Our Whole Lives
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T163000
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CREATED:20250212T170932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T155638Z
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SUMMARY:Womxn Are Here: Inspiring Generations Onward
DESCRIPTION:Join Gender & Sexuality Justice for a special Womxn’s Month offering featuring intergenerational womxn’s voices from across the United Church of Christ. Together we’ll discuss the work of womxn in the UCC by sharing stories\, hope and what this moment calls for in seeking justice and care for all.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/womxn-are-here-inspiring-generations-onward/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Gender and Sexuality Justice Ministries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T163000
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CREATED:20241211T225807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T155458Z
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SUMMARY:What's Next Disarming Leviathan: How We've Become Entangled in the Worship of Nationalism and Political Power
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an enriching conversation with Pastor and Author\, Caleb Campbell\, the author of “Disarming Leviathan”.  As Christian Nationalism has become an established feature of the American landscape\, how does Rev. Campbell’s writings in “Disarming Leviathan” help prepare us to confront it with compassion and hospitality\, and with the truth of the good news of Jesus. We’ll be in deep conversation with Rev. Campbell on his journey\, how the book came about\, and the practical steps of loving our neighbors as ourselves.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/nurture-the-soul-special-offering-whats-next-disarming-leviathan-ministering-to-christian-nationalists/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T163000
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CREATED:20241210T215636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T150238Z
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SUMMARY:My Soul Looks Back And Wonders How I Got Over: Wisdom Of The Elders For Such A Time As This - A 3 Part Series
DESCRIPTION:In this three-part webinar\, two elders of the Afro-Christian tradition will share how the African Spirit of Ubuntu has sustained their lives\, and why it offers a source of nurture for our souls at such a time as this. Each session will center on one value of Ubuntu as we discover ways to put our collective wisdom into practice.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/my-soul-looks-back-and-wonders-how-i-got-over-wisdom-of-the-elders-for-such-a-time-as-this-a-3-part-series/2025-02-27/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T163000
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CREATED:20250205T145318Z
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SUMMARY:Thriving Through Moments of Unrest
DESCRIPTION:Join Gender & Sexuality Justice Ministries to explore ways to thrive through moments of unrest and building communities of care.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/thriving-through-moments-of-unrest/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Gender and Sexuality Justice Ministries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T163000
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CREATED:20250203T142712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T142712Z
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SUMMARY:What's Next Rooted in Faith and Justice: A Vision of Liberation with Jonathan Kuttab
DESCRIPTION:For decades\, Palestinians have sought freedom and justice\, including recognition of their rights and self-determination. Their struggle is at the heart of Palestinian Liberation Theology\, developed in the late 1980s by Palestinian Christians\, and set forth in the Rev. Dr. Naim Ateek’s groundbreaking book\, Justice and Only Justice. Jonathan Kuttab was among those Palestinian Christians whose discussions led to the emergence of this paradigm. Mr. Kuttab\, a Palestinian Christian and a lawyer\, is also a co-founder of Al-Haq\, the first Palestinian human rights organization. Join us in this webinar to hear Mr. Kuttab speak about the genesis and development of Palestinian Liberation Theology and the founding of the Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Center; and efforts to advocate for and defend the human rights of Palestinians. Mr. Kuttab will speak about liberation from theological and political-legal perspectives\, including an alternative vision to a two-state solution. He will also share reflections on the genocide and war of the past 15 months.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/whats-next-rooted-in-faith-and-justice-a-vision-of-liberation-with-jonathan-kuttab/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T182843
CREATED:20241210T215636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T150236Z
UID:240772-1740065400-1740069000@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:My Soul Looks Back And Wonders How I Got Over: Wisdom Of The Elders For Such A Time As This - A 3 Part Series
DESCRIPTION:In this three-part webinar\, two elders of the Afro-Christian tradition will share how the African Spirit of Ubuntu has sustained their lives\, and why it offers a source of nurture for our souls at such a time as this. Each session will center on one value of Ubuntu as we discover ways to put our collective wisdom into practice.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/my-soul-looks-back-and-wonders-how-i-got-over-wisdom-of-the-elders-for-such-a-time-as-this-a-3-part-series/2025-02-20/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T182843
CREATED:20250203T143850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T150522Z
UID:242518-1739892600-1739896200@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Gender & Sexuality + Our Faith
DESCRIPTION:God seeks love OUT LOUD in our tending to ourselves and one another! Join Gender & Sexuality Justice Ministries to learn\, grow and embrace Gender & Sexuality + Our Faith in action!
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/gender-sexuality-our-faith/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Gender and Sexuality Justice Ministries
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T163000
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CREATED:20241210T215636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T150235Z
UID:240768-1739460600-1739464200@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:My Soul Looks Back And Wonders How I Got Over: Wisdom Of The Elders For Such A Time As This - A 3 Part Series
DESCRIPTION:In this three-part webinar\, two elders of the Afro-Christian tradition will share how the African Spirit of Ubuntu has sustained their lives\, and why it offers a source of nurture for our souls at such a time as this. Each session will center on one value of Ubuntu as we discover ways to put our collective wisdom into practice.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/my-soul-looks-back-and-wonders-how-i-got-over-wisdom-of-the-elders-for-such-a-time-as-this-a-3-part-series/2025-02-13/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T182843
CREATED:20250129T142048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T214508Z
UID:242370-1739365200-1739368800@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Elon Musk\, Oligarchy\, and Climate Justice
DESCRIPTION:Over and over again\, the Bible tells of prophets who confronted rulers and the rich with an eye toward justice. Today\, the ultra-rich hold enormous political power in the United States\, and the implications are many\, especially when it comes to the pursuit of climate justice. As the world’s richest man and as someone once hailed as a climate savior\, Elon Musk has told the President that “we don’t need to rush” to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. As people of faith\, what are we to make of this situation in which a small number of wealthy individuals have a tremendous influence over the future well-being of humanity and all of God’s creation? More importantly\, what are we to do? The following panelists will help us address these questions: \n-Edie Rasell\, author of “The Way of Abundance: Economic Justice in Scripture and Society”\n-KeShaun Pearson\, Executive Director of Memphis Community Against Pollution\n-Joseph Geevarghese\, Executive Director of Our Revolution \nEven if you cannot make the webinar at its scheduled time\, still sign-up\, and we will send you a link to a recording of it. \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.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/elon-musk-oligarchy-and-climate-justice/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice,Environmental Justice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T163000
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CREATED:20241210T215223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T215801Z
UID:240766-1738855800-1738859400@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Nurture the Soul: Reading into the New Year: Rooted in Faith and Justice
DESCRIPTION:Are you struggling to understand the complexities and injustices in Israel/Palestine? Rooted in Faith and Justice offers a powerful and enlightening perspective through the eyes of Palestinian Christian leaders and thinkers. Join us for this webinar to become empowered to host your own book study and delve into a conversation around the realities and possibilities of liberation.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/nurture-the-soul-reading-into-the-new-year-rooted-in-faith-in-justice/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T182843
CREATED:20250124T214347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T214347Z
UID:242291-1738756800-1738762200@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Love of Children Partner Event - Context Matters: The Impact of Social Context on Emotional Growth
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will give youth workers\, parents and educators a chance to examine the context and environment within which our children are developing socially and emotionally. The goal of this seminar is to offer a framework for understanding the WHY so we can identify the WHAT and HOW when we are working to support youth today. Participants will also be invited to think about how their own context can show up in their interactions with youth and ways to be mindful of those impacts.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/love-of-children-partner-event-context-matters-the-impact-of-social-context-on-emotional-growth/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T182843
CREATED:20250106T180021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T144349Z
UID:241421-1738756800-1738760400@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:OWL Taking Flight February 5: 25 Years of OWL!
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate 25 years of Our Whole Lives! Special guests will share historical context and we’ll look at where we hope the next 25 years will take us.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/owl-taking-flight-february-5-25-years-of-owl/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Our Whole LIves,Our Whole Lives
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T163000
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CREATED:20241210T172437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T180613Z
UID:240742-1738251000-1738254600@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Nurture the Soul's Reading Into the New Year: "Don't Just Give Me That Old Time Religion" with Rev. Dr. Christine Y. Wiley
DESCRIPTION:At the start of every year\, Nurture the Soul partners with Pilgrim Press to highlight books that came out in the last quarter of the previous year or are forthcoming. We have an exciting list of topics and authors to highlight this January including Author and Rev. Dr. Christine Y Wiley. \nRev. Dr. Christine’s new book is based on qualitative research done alongside 20-African American women from different walks in life. We’ll hear stories to get a sense of what mental well-being means to these women and then explore how religion impacts their mental well-being directly and indirectly.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/nurture-the-souls-reading-into-the-new-year-dont-just-give-me-that-old-time-religion-with-rev-dr-christine-y-wiley/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T182843
CREATED:20241210T214938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T215353Z
UID:240764-1737991800-1737995400@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Nurture the Soul Special Offering: What's Next\, Illusions and Realities of Christianity and Politics
DESCRIPTION:Join Rev. Dr. Dietra Wise Baker for a conversation exploring Justice as a spiritual practice within and beyond the Protestantism and how to live beyond the illusions of an apolitical gospel. Rev. Dr. Wise Baker will then give us some guidelines on how to get started towards a social transformation that includes ALL of G-d’s creation.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/nurture-the-soul-special-offering-whats-next-illusions-and-realities-of-christianity-and-politics/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T182843
CREATED:20241210T172136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T180525Z
UID:240740-1737646200-1737649800@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Nurture the Soul's Reading Into the New Year: The Recovery of Joy while Living with Depression with Robert Griggs
DESCRIPTION:At the start of every year\, Nurture the Soul partners with Pilgrim Press to highlight books that came out in the last quarter of the previous year or are forthcoming. We have an exciting list of topics and authors to highlight this January including Author and Pastor Robert Griggs. \nAt a time when we’re all looking for hope\, his book\, “Wild Coin Hunting: The Recovery of Joy while Living with Depression”\, offers hope for people living with mental illness and their loved ones. Drawing from his own experience of recovering from depression\, as well as what others have taught me along the way\, it shows that a full and joyful life is possible after the devastation of mental illness. There’s honesty about pain\, but there’s also laughter\, as he shares recovery stories from his adventures as the founder of a great new sport\, “wild coin hunting”
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/nurture-the-souls-reading-into-the-new-year-the-recovery-of-joy-while-living-with-depression-with-robert-griggs/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T182843
CREATED:20250108T162427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T162558Z
UID:241570-1737399600-1737403200@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Interfaith Service & Moral Mass Meeting
DESCRIPTION:For Such a Time as This: A Prophetic Response to America’s Defining Moment\nJanuary 20th is a time for us to gather as one\, united in witness\, to reflect\, and to rise in body and spirit as we seek a just world for all. \nHealing Cathedral Christian Church\n(Disciples of Christ)\n4523 Elvis Presley Blvd.\nMemphis\, TN 38116 \nMonday\, January 20th\, 2025\n6:00pm CT / 7:00pm ET \nRegister to attend in person: Summary – Interfaith Service & Moral Mass Meeting (cvent.com) \nLearn more: Interfaith Service & Moral Mass Meeting – United Church of Christ (ucc.org)
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/interfaith-service-moral-mass-meeting/
LOCATION:Healing Cathedral Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)\, 4523 Elvis Presley Blvd.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38116
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T182843
CREATED:20241223T140204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T140242Z
UID:241179-1736946000-1736949600@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:From a Toxic Media to a Toxic Environment
DESCRIPTION:Media in our society can have a decisive influence on everything from elections to the quality of the very air we breathe. It can shape and inform the demands of a public and the political will of those in office. In short\, a toxic media can lead to a toxic government and\, literally\, a toxic environment. This is evident in the influence that media conglomerates like Fox can have on matters as vital as the climate crisis. In this webinar\, we will hear from three guest panelists who will help us to understand our current media landscape\, how it impacts the climate crisis\, and what we can do about it. \n-Allison Fisher\, Program Director for Climate and Energy\, Media Matters for America \n-Elyse Martin\, Manager of Persuasion Research & Campaigns\, Environmental Defense Fund \n-Cheryl A. Leanza\, Policy Advisor\, UCC Media Justice \nEven if you cannot make the webinar at its scheduled time\, still sign-up\, and we will send you a link to a recording of it. \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.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/from-a-toxic-media-to-a-toxic-environment/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice,Environmental Justice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T182843
CREATED:20241210T194540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T140518Z
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SUMMARY:Nurture the Soul Special Offering: "What's Next"\, The Flourishing Body with Rev. Dr. Beverly Dale
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with a sex-positive Disciple of Christ Pastor\, Rev. Dr. Beverly Dale whose ministerial call is to help Christians rethink the 2000 year-old Christian teaching about our sexual bodies when many have been harmful to intimate relationships and dampened our joy of being spiritual in all of our physicality. We’ll explore how the recent political election is\, in part\, a result of some of the cultural teachings of what is known as The Empire Church about the body and why it is so important to recognize the ongoing danger this represents to our culture and the planet. \nAnd\, we’ll take a deep dive to explore the difference between religious beliefs and faith\, and whether we need to obey religious rules about sexual intimacy and what it is to be authentic in our spiritual life. (found in her first book\, Advancing Sexual Health for the Christian Client\, Data and Dogma.)
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/nurture-the-soul-special-offering-whats-next-the-flourishing-body-with-rev-dr-beverly-dale/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T182843
CREATED:20241211T225415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T225415Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Action Commissioning Service
DESCRIPTION:As we enter a year of critical importance in the struggle for climate justice\, the UCC is holding a Climate Action Commissioning Service. Gather with us as we faithfully prepare ourselves to take action in the coming year. The theme for this service and for the UCC’s 2025 Climate Hope Campaign is “Planting Seeds of Hope.” Our preacher will be the Rev. Michael Malcom\, the Executive Director for Alabama Interfaith Power & Light and the People’s Justice Council. \nEven if you cannot make the service at its scheduled time\, still sign-up\, and we will send you a link to a recording of it.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/climate-action-commissioning-service-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice,Environmental Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250106T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250106T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T182843
CREATED:20241210T171705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T140412Z
UID:240738-1736177400-1736181000@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Nurture the Soul Special Offering: What's Next\, What Our Covenant Calls Us to Do and Be in this Time
DESCRIPTION:Join Rev. Mark Pettis and others for a conversation on What’s Next\, What Our Covenant Calls Us to Do and Be in this Time? Coming out of the election season\, how do we\, as congregations of the United Church of Christ refocus our attention to the mission that is central to who we are? How do we lean into the relationships we have across the church\, and with others of faith\, to move our mission forward.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/nurture-the-soul-special-offering-whats-next-what-our-covenant-calls-us-to-do-and-be-in-this-time/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241217
DTSTAMP:20260404T182843
CREATED:20241212T214157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T214646Z
UID:240874-1734307200-1734393599@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Embodied Advent Series 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an Embodied Advent Series that highlights the ministries of a diverse representation of United Church of Christ partners and faith leaders.  All Advent programs have been pre-recorded and will be made available on Nurture the Soul’s YouTube channel the Monday before each Advent week.  Please note we decided to include a “Longest Night” service in lieu of a 4th week of Advent. The purpose of these webinars is to nurture your souls and ministries and can be shared in lieu of holding your own service – or to pull pieces from to enhance your own ministry settings.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/embodied-advent-series-2024/2024-12-16/
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T182843
CREATED:20241119T171438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T171438Z
UID:240147-1733922000-1733925600@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Reclaiming Our Democracy
DESCRIPTION:After the election\, commentators like Tom Nichols urged people to “stay engaged and make their voices heard at every turn.” But most still wonder how\, and even if\, they can make a difference between elections. What are the options? (1) Protesting? Vital\, but usually not the long game. (2) Signing email form letters\, which only 3% of Congressional staff says is highly effective? Just gestures. (3) Taking a 2-year nap until the next election? Sadly\, the preferred route for many. Few know about (4) transformational advocacy which helps you change an issue while you also become changed in the process. \nIn his book “Reclaiming Our Democracy: Every Citizen’s Guide to Transformational Advocacy\,” Sam Daley-Harris writes about people who have successfully brought about social change and personal transformation. Join us for this webinar as Daley-Harris shares his stories and wisdom gained from years of leading and coaching advocacy organizations such as Citizen’s Climate Lobby\, Friends Committee on National Legislation\, Catholic Relief Services\, and RESULTS. \nEven if you cannot make the webinar at its scheduled time\, still sign-up\, and we will send you a link to a recording of it. \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.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/reclaiming-our-democracy/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice,Environmental Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T182843
CREATED:20241119T174245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T174245Z
UID:240150-1733238000-1733241600@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Stories from the Pacific Basin
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Pacific Basin Initiative Week\, please join us for stories and updates from Global Ministries’ East Asia and Pacific partners. \nFrances Namoumou\, Program Manager with the Pacific Conference of Churches in Fiji\, will discuss the ecumenical partner’s Climate Change work and their new sustainable agriculture project\, the Vulagi Eco-Farm and Training Center. \nMartha Mensendiek\, long-time mission co-worker in Kyoto\, Japan will lift up stories of staff and visitors who have been transformed by the outreach of the Bazaar Café\, a bold witness of the United Church of Christ in Japan to marginalized communities in the Kyoto area. \nVoices from Silliman University Divinity School in Dumaguete\, Philippines will share about the school’s growing Music and Liturgy degree program\, which integrates indigenous Filipino song and instrumentation as part of its formation of students for ministry in the United Church of Christ in the Philippines.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/stories-from-the-pacific-basin/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Global Ministries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241202T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241202T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T182843
CREATED:20241029T160911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T170621Z
UID:239069-1733153400-1733157000@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Nurture the Soul Special Offering: An Ecumenical Gathering for Prayer and Action for World AIDS Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:Two years ago\, Rev. Roberto Ochoa organized an ecumenical online World AIDS Day observance. He cultivated a program that was both informative and spiritual. Since then\, he and Metropolitan Community Churches’ representatives have been creating resources for churches and communities to honor World AIDS Day. Join a diverse group of theologians\, faith and community leaders to learn more about these resources and how your communities and learn more about how to support and honor World AIDS Day in 2024 and beyond. \nThursdays 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/nurture-the-soul-special-offering-an-ecumenical-gathering-for-prayer-and-action-for-world-aids-day-2024/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T182843
CREATED:20241029T155306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T165942Z
UID:239067-1732203000-1732206600@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Nurture the Soul: Immigration: Will There Be Calm After the Storm?
DESCRIPTION:Join Revs. Noel Anderson\, Randy Mayer\, and others to learn more about how United Church of Christ is working and evolving to welcome immigrants to our communities and congregations. Immigration has once again become a divisive issue in this election season\, one that is filled with false statements and misinformation. The presenters will share stories from the Border as well as some practical steps on how to practice our faith through ministry and advocacy with immigrants.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/nurture-the-soul-immigration-will-there-be-calm-after-the-storm/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T182843
CREATED:20241118T163258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T163258Z
UID:240049-1732107600-1732113000@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Breaking the Chains - A 2-day Virtual Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we participate in rich dialogue and intentional learning on Gender & Sexual Based Violence through the lens of Thursdays in Black! \nTogether\, we’ll learn how to partner in Breaking the Chains of gender and sexual based violence through deconstructing biblical narratives\, testimony in action\, social media’s influence on youth and ways to engage in violence prevention and anti-trafficking work.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/breaking-the-chains-a-2-day-virtual-summit-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Gender and Sexuality Justice Ministries,Global Ministries,Thursdays in Black
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