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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/2025-02-13/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094620
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T163000
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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:20260404T094620
CREATED:20250124T214347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T214347Z
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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:20260404T094620
CREATED:20250106T180021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T144349Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260404T094620
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094620
CREATED:20241210T214938Z
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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:20260404T094620
CREATED:20241210T172136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T180525Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094620
CREATED:20250108T162427Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094620
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:20260404T094620
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094620
CREATED:20241211T225415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T225415Z
UID:240795-1736341200-1736344800@www.ucc.org
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:20260404T094620
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241217
DTSTAMP:20260404T094620
CREATED:20241212T214157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T214646Z
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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:20260404T094620
CREATED:20241119T171438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T171438Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094620
CREATED:20241119T174245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T174245Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241202T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241202T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094620
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:20260404T094620
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:20260404T094620
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241121
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SUMMARY:Reset for Renewal: Imagine Labs
DESCRIPTION:Over the course of several days\, we invite those involved in children’s and youth ministry in local congregations to gather for a time of study\, reflection\, leadership development\, worship and support in a hybrid model. We will have a diverse group of presenters\, theologians\, authors and local church practitioners to offer insight and lead spirited workshops that will provide extra tools for leading ministries in the twenty-first century. \nIn person attendees will meet at the UCC National Ministries\, 1300 East 9th St.\, Suite 1100 (11th floor)\, Cleveland\, OH 44114. The meeting will take place in the Mission Central Conference Room. Virtual attendees will receive the Zoom link information in the registration confirmation email. \nIn Person Attendee Agenda \nVirtual Attendee Agenda \nAll times listed are in Eastern Standard Time. Agendas are tentative and subject to change. \nThe registration fee is $10 for virtual attendees. \nThe deadline to register for in-person attendees is Thursday\, October 17\, 2024. In Person registration is by invitation only. Please contact Tyler Ung at UngT@ucc.org for any inquiries. \nThe deadline to register for virtual attendees is Friday\, November 15\, 2024.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/reset-for-renewal-imagine-labs/
LOCATION:UCC National Ministries or Virtual\, 1300 East 9th St.\, Suite 1100\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44114
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094620
CREATED:20241105T194918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T154819Z
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SUMMARY:Nurture the Soul Special Offering: What’s Next: Building Community w/Faith Practitioners from Across the Country
DESCRIPTION:Join a small group of diverse faith practitioners (campus\, church\, community organizing and board settings) who met through a gathering of people to explore racial justice. In this webinar\, we’ll learn through personal accounts of how they have attended to sacred self-care in complicated and diverse settings; developed strategies and skills for sustaining themselves in their work; confronted their fears personally and collectively in order to model building authentic relationships of trust across our divided Nation. All of this has led to an imagination and practice of what a just world for all looks and feels like and a deep admiration and a sustaining kinship.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/nurture-the-soul-special-offering-whats-next-building-community-w-movement-makers-from-across-the-country/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Racial Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094620
CREATED:20241004T170932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T152009Z
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SUMMARY:Nurture the Soul - Building Community Connections to Create Resilient Communities Part 2
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, Katie Howe\, Minister for Disaster Response and Recovery will discuss how loving our neighbor starts with being prepared for disasters. There are some steps that all churches should be taking regardless of their financial or human resources. She will discuss some of the main ideas in the newly revised Local Church Disaster Preparedness Workbook\, and discuss the importance of having a well-structured preparedness plan. She will be joined by Rev. Kelly Hansen\, Conference Disaster Response Coordinator for the Kansas-Oklahoma Conference United Church of Christ\, and John Etter\, a member of Central St. Matthew United Church of Christ in New Orleans\, LA\, who will discuss their experiences with disaster preparedness.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/nurture-the-soul-building-community-connections-to-create-resilient-communities-part-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094620
CREATED:20241029T153747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T153948Z
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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/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays in Black
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094620
CREATED:20241015T194035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T183405Z
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SUMMARY:What Is Owed: International Climate Debt
DESCRIPTION:While developed countries disproportionately caused the climate crisis\, developing countries have disproportionately suffered the consequences. As a result\, a debt is owed. Yet\, the opposite is happening as developing countries are the ones saddled with the crushing burden of debt payments. According to a report from the IMF and World Bank\, 47 developing countries will pay $400 billion dollars to service their debts in 2024. With the risk of default\, these countries are not able to devote the money needed to address the climate crisis. As the UN Climate Change Conference takes place in Azerbaijan\, we will focus on the enormous moral and financial issues at stake with climate debt. Athena Peralta from the World Council of Churches and Karimi Kinoti from Edeni Platform discuss these critical matters. \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/what-is-owed-international-climate-debt/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241111T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241111T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094620
CREATED:20241029T154717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T195235Z
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SUMMARY:Nurture the Soul Special Offering: "What's Next" - Naming the Pain: Unresolved Grief and the Lure of Political Extremism
DESCRIPTION:In most cases\, anger and fear are the emotions most readily associated with Christian Nationalism and other forms of political extremism. Rev. Dr. Tanya Jeffcoat\, however\, will examine the ways in which unresolved grief often plays an underlying role in drawing people to extremist positions. After exploring several expressions of unresolved grief\, she will offer potential approaches for addressing grief and building communities that offer opportunities to heal from the divisions we face.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/nurture-the-soul-special-offering-whats-next-naming-the-pain-unresolved-grief-and-the-lure-of-political-extremism/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094620
CREATED:20241003T201842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T151834Z
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SUMMARY:Nurture the Soul - Building Community Connections to Create Resilient Communities Part I
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, Katie Howe\, Minister for Disaster Response and Recovery will discuss how creating coalitions and community building during non-disaster times can create an environment that can help communities if they experience a disaster including climate-caused\, human caused\, technological or environmental disasters. She will be joined by Rev. Dr. Becca Girrell from the United Community Church of Morrisville\, VT. Rev. Girrell will discuss her experience with building community connections prior to the significant repeated flooding in Morrisville\, VT\, and how that has had a positive impact on their community.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/nurture-the-soul-building-community-connections-to-create-resilient-communities/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094620
CREATED:20241015T193340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T183156Z
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SUMMARY:UCC Climate Action Assembly: Post-Election Gathering
DESCRIPTION:On the day after the election\, we will assess implications of the election results and begin to plan ahead. Our special guest speakers will include Robin Lewis\, the Climate Equity Director for Interfaith Power & Light-DMV\, and Abigail Cipparone\, the Domestic Policy Advocate of the United Church of Christ’s DC Office. \nWe will also look ahead to the next stage of the Climate Hope campaign as church members prepare to visit the offices of their elected officials. \nEvery two months\, the UCC Council for Climate Justice hosts a Climate Action Assembly focused on collective endeavors rooted in recent General Synod resolutions. Climate Action Assemblies are open to all members of the UCC.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/ucc-climate-action-assembly-post-election-gathering/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094620
CREATED:20241003T191906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T164425Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Our Whole Lives Taking Flight: Celebrating OWL for Grades 10-12\, 2nd edition and More!
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED – more information will come later. \nAmy Johnson and Melanie Davis will give you the latest Our Whole Lives curriculum info\, including what to expect with the next edition of OWL for Grades 10-12\, the difference between “editions” and “reprints\,” and how the new format is rolling out across levels of OWL.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/our-whole-lives-taking-flight-celebrating-owl-for-grades-10-12-2nd-edition-and-more/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Our Whole Lives
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241105T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241105T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094620
CREATED:20241022T163526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T163526Z
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SUMMARY:Vote with Love: An Election Day Prayer Vigil & Convening
DESCRIPTION:On election day\, November 5th\, join Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia A. Thompson and UCC leaders from across the nation for a non-partisan election day prayer vigil and convening. The vigil will highlight the prayers and intentions collected from across the UCC using this portal\, which will be woven together with music and prayers from UCC leaders. Following a time of prayer\, we will then hold space for the fears and anxieties many feel around the election in separate breakout rooms for pastoral care concerns\, spiritual grounding\, and election protection tips. Let us join together on November 5th to pray for our nation\, for our democracy\, and for justice and peace to prevail.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/vote-with-love-an-election-day-prayer-vigil-convening/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241031T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241031T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094620
CREATED:20241009T161434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T182947Z
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SUMMARY:Nurture the Soul: Don’t Be Scared\, Be Prepared! What to Expect in the 2024 Election
DESCRIPTION:With November 5th approaching fast\, it can be difficult keeping the election anxiety at bay. The past few years have demonstrated how the time between the presidential election and the presidential inauguration can be uncertain\, chaotic\, and even scary. But one of the best ways to keep the election scaries away is to have a plan in place\, as a church\, for the many scenarios that could play out on and after election day. \nJoin us for a conversation about how we can best prepare for November 5th and the following days. We will discuss topics such as 1) election security and ballot counting\, 2) how to combat misinformation/disinformation on and after Election Day\, and 3) how churches can discern their role as community leaders in keeping our elections safe and accessible. \nWe’ll hear from experts including Abigail Cipparone (UCC Office of Public Policy & Advocacy)\, Chris Crawford (Protect Democracy)\, Cheryl A. Leanza (UCC Media Justice)\, Rev. Michael Neuroth (UCC Office of Public Policy & Advocacy)\, and Raelyn Roberson (Common Cause).
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/nurture-the-soul-dont-be-scared-be-prepared-what-to-expect-in-the-2024-election/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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