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SUMMARY:Nurture the Soul: Exploring Access Sunday: A Discussion with UCC Disabilities Ministries
DESCRIPTION:The second Sunday of October is designated Access Sunday in the UCC calendar\, a day for celebrating the disability community and advocating for greater access. Each year\, the UCC Disabilities Ministries Board produces resources for Access Sunday\, including a complete liturgy\, original music\, and scripture commentary. Come join members of the UCCDM Disability Theology Committee as they discuss the meaning and purpose of Access Sunday\, the 2024 resources\, and how to start celebrating Access Sunday at your local church!
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/nurture-the-soul-exploring-access-sunday-a-discussion-with-ucc-disabilities-ministries/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164308
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SUMMARY:OWL Taking Flight: Let’s Talk Month with Advocates for Youth!
DESCRIPTION:Lauren Barineau from Advocates for Youth joins us to talk about Let’s Talk Month. How do we talk to kids about sexuality and why is it important?
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/owl-taking-flight-lets-talk-month-with-advocates-for-youth/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Our Whole LIves,Our Whole Lives
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T163000
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SUMMARY:Race to the Polls: Preparing the UCC for the 2024 Election
DESCRIPTION:Almost every ballot measure and candidate policy platform have implications for racial justice because racial disparities are woven into every part of our political system and common life. No matter what your political views are\, in the 2024 election we all will be making choices that either maintain the status quo of racism or create greater equity and justice. In the UCC\, we have the resources of our faith and the covenants we share in our General Synod Resolutions to help guide us\, but with all the information swirling around us\, it can be hard to discern what and who will actually help us build a more just world for all. So we hope you’ll join us for this webinar where we will prayerfully engage in care-full conversation to discover the ways our faithful commitments to intersectional justice and collective liberation can guide our voting and campaigning in this vital moment for democracy in the United States. A special offering from the Racial Justice Ministries and Join the Movement.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/race-to-the-polls-preparing-the-ucc-for-the-2024-election/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Join the Movement,Racial Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240930T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240930T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164308
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SUMMARY:Community Safety Training Series
DESCRIPTION:How can congregations build an ecology of community safety that is rooted in care\, investing in each other\, believing in each other\, and trusting each other and the rhythms and cycles around/within us? What community safety practices can we engage in now that also help us build the world we long for? Our experienced trainers will expand on our “Ecology of Community Safety” guide to offer practical skills\, psycho-social care practices\, planning tools\, and analysis of current conditions\, all towards practicing new ways of creating safety within our own congregational contexts. \nThis series is hosted by the United Church of Christ’s Love of Church FaithINFO team\, and is open to all faith traditions.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/community-safety-training-series/2024-09-30/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Faith INFO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164308
CREATED:20240829T204050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T204050Z
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SUMMARY:Living Our Extravagant Welcome\, A Two-Part Series
DESCRIPTION:Part One\, September 19\, 2024 – The “Purple Church” In a denomination like the United Church of Christ\, what does it mean to lead a purple church\, a church with members from across the political spectrum\, in the midst of a culture that is increasingly divided and siloed? Our panelists will explore how this works in rural and suburban settings of the United Church of Christ\, as well as how such ministry can be a calling for our denomination. \nPart Two\, September 26\, 2024 – Multiple Religious Belonging We are witnessing an increase in our culture of individuals and families who practice and/or identify with more than one faith tradition. Is there room in our congregations to welcome and embrace these people and families? How does this look in different settings of the church. Our panelists will speak about this present and growing reality in our churches from various perspectives and discuss how it is part of our sense of expansive welcome.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/living-our-extravagant-welcome-a-two-part-series/2024-09-26/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164308
CREATED:20240724T164222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T122951Z
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SUMMARY:Community Safety Training Series
DESCRIPTION:How can congregations build an ecology of community safety that is rooted in care\, investing in each other\, believing in each other\, and trusting each other and the rhythms and cycles around/within us? What community safety practices can we engage in now that also help us build the world we long for? Our experienced trainers will expand on our “Ecology of Community Safety” guide to offer practical skills\, psycho-social care practices\, planning tools\, and analysis of current conditions\, all towards practicing new ways of creating safety within our own congregational contexts. \nThis series is hosted by the United Church of Christ’s Love of Church FaithINFO team\, and is open to all faith traditions.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/community-safety-training-series/2024-09-23/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Faith INFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Community-Safety-Training-Series.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164308
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SUMMARY:Living Our Extravagant Welcome\, A Two-Part Series
DESCRIPTION:Part One\, September 19\, 2024 – The “Purple Church” In a denomination like the United Church of Christ\, what does it mean to lead a purple church\, a church with members from across the political spectrum\, in the midst of a culture that is increasingly divided and siloed? Our panelists will explore how this works in rural and suburban settings of the United Church of Christ\, as well as how such ministry can be a calling for our denomination. \nPart Two\, September 26\, 2024 – Multiple Religious Belonging We are witnessing an increase in our culture of individuals and families who practice and/or identify with more than one faith tradition. Is there room in our congregations to welcome and embrace these people and families? How does this look in different settings of the church. Our panelists will speak about this present and growing reality in our churches from various perspectives and discuss how it is part of our sense of expansive welcome.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/living-our-extravagant-welcome-a-two-part-series/2024-09-19/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164308
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SUMMARY:Nurture the Soul Special Offering: God’s Love Knows No Borders
DESCRIPTION:An ecumenical delegation comprised of 10 faith leaders will bear witness at the southern border\, from September 12-16. This border immersion experience is offered by the UCC Rio Grande Valley as a way for groups to get a clear picture of the challenges faced at the Texas-Mexico border\, and ways to support this life-saving work.  The Central Pacific Conference Immigrant Welcoming Network organized faith leaders from four UCC conferences\, the ELCA\, UMC\, UCC Colectivo de Latinx Ministries and the Interfaith Movement for Immigrant Justice in Oregon. \nPanelists Include: Rev. Tyler Connoley (CPC Conference Minister)\, Rev. Ali Lopez\, Pastor of UCC Rio Grande Valley\, Pastor Keren Rodriguez IMIRJ Organizer/UMC in Aloha\, Oregon\, and Pastor Lucas Shurson\, Faith Lutheran\, Caldwell\, ID\, NW Intermountain Synod of the ELCA (Southern Idaho).
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/nurture-the-soul-special-offering-gods-love-knows-no-borders/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164308
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T202621Z
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SUMMARY:Nurture the Soul Special Offering: "Toxic polarization and partisan divides: Holding on to Faith\, Hope\, and Love this election season"
DESCRIPTION:Toxic polarization is a spiritual crisis. In this polarized moment\, powerful social forces push us to think people across our divides are evil\, extreme\, or even subhuman\, causing a breakdown of community and trust. Calling toxic polarization a spiritual crisis means it is a problem that exists not just in society but in our hearts\, harming us from the inside out. This is a question of who we are as people\, not just what kind of democracy or society we’re going to have. The good news is that our faith calls us to a higher standard\, teaches us how to live together in daily life\, and gives us tools to rebuild community and trust. The One America Movement organization supports faith leaders and faith communities as they put their moral and spiritual resources to bear against toxic polarization. In this UCC Our Faith Our Vote (Vote with Love!) webinar\, we will hear from Chandra DeNap Whetstine\, Chief Operating Officer at One America and a UCC Member in Discernment\, along with Abigail Cipparone\, UCC Domestic Policy Advocate\, on the dynamics of toxic polarization and how Jesus calls us to respond. In short\, we will explore together how to hold on to faith\, hope\, and love this election season! Join us!
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/nurture-the-soul-special-offering-toxic-polarization-and-partisan-divides-holding-on-to-faith-hope-and-love-this-election-season/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164308
CREATED:20240829T204831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T204850Z
UID:235517-1726059600-1726063200@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:A Refuge in Times of Trouble: Faith Communities as Resiliency Hubs
DESCRIPTION:As the climate crisis leads to more extreme weather events\, faith communities can play a vital role as places of refuge and resiliency. For example\, a house of worship with solar panels\, battery storage\, air conditioning\, and an air filtration system can provide a place for community members to come during heat waves\, power outages\, or unhealthy air quality days. Faith communities not only can serve as drop-in centers\, but they can also serve as evacuation zones\, emergency shelters\, and resource hubs in times of trouble. In this webinar\, we will learn more about the cutting edge of how faith communities are embodying a love of neighbor in very tangible and needed ways. We will hear from those leading the way in their local communities to make this happen: \n-Bekah Estrada\, Southern California Director\, Interfaith Power & Light \n-Rev. Dr. Kevin Earley\, Senior Pastor\, Community Church of Atlanta \n-Gary White\, Environmental Justice Ministry Leader\, Congregational Church of San Mateo \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 brought to you by the United Church of Christ\, Alabama Interfaith Power & Light\, and the People’s Justice Council. \nThe co-hosts will be the Rev. Dr. Brooks Berndt\, the Environmental Justice Minister for the UCC\, and Katie Howe\, the UCC’s Minister for Disaster Response and Recovery.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/a-refuge-in-times-of-trouble-faith-communities-as-resiliency-hubs-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164308
CREATED:20240828T170136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T170214Z
UID:235339-1726059600-1726063200@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:A Refuge in Times of Trouble: Faith Communities as Resiliency Hubs
DESCRIPTION:As the climate crisis leads to more extreme weather events\, faith communities can play a vital role as places of refuge and resiliency. For example\, a house of worship with solar panels\, battery storage\, air conditioning\, and an air filtration system can provide a place for community members to come during heat waves\, power outages\, or unhealthy air quality days. Faith communities not only can serve as drop-in centers\, but they can also serve as evacuation zones\, emergency shelters\, and resource hubs in times of trouble. In this webinar\, we will learn more about the cutting edge of how faith communities are embodying a love of neighbor in very tangible and needed ways. We will hear from those leading the way in their local communities to make this happen: \n-Bekah Estrada\, Southern California Director\, Interfaith Power & Light \n-Rev. Dr. Kevin Earley\, Senior Pastor\, Community Church of Atlanta \n-Gary White\, Environmental Justice Ministry Leader\, Congregational Church of San Mateo \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 brought to you by the United Church of Christ\, Alabama Interfaith Power & Light\, and the People’s Justice Council. \nThe co-hosts will be the Rev. Dr. Brooks Berndt\, the Environmental Justice Minister for the UCC\, and Katie Howe\, the UCC’s Minister for Disaster Response and Recovery.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/a-refuge-in-times-of-trouble-faith-communities-as-resiliency-hubs/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/A-Refuge-in-Times-of-Trouble.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164308
CREATED:20240724T164222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T122949Z
UID:233143-1725912000-1725915600@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Community Safety Training Series
DESCRIPTION:How can congregations build an ecology of community safety that is rooted in care\, investing in each other\, believing in each other\, and trusting each other and the rhythms and cycles around/within us? What community safety practices can we engage in now that also help us build the world we long for? Our experienced trainers will expand on our “Ecology of Community Safety” guide to offer practical skills\, psycho-social care practices\, planning tools\, and analysis of current conditions\, all towards practicing new ways of creating safety within our own congregational contexts. \nThis series is hosted by the United Church of Christ’s Love of Church FaithINFO team\, and is open to all faith traditions.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/community-safety-training-series/2024-09-09/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Faith INFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Community-Safety-Training-Series.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164308
CREATED:20240828T155540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T155942Z
UID:235336-1725454800-1725458400@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Climate Action Assembly
DESCRIPTION:The UCC Council for Climate Justice hosts Climate Action Assemblies every two months to focus on efforts related to the implementation of past General Synod resolutions. In this Climate Action Assembly\, we will hear a briefing on the UCC’s current Vote for Climate Hope Campaign as it enters a critical stage. Climate Action Assemblies are open to all members of the UCC.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/climate-action-assembly-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164308
CREATED:20240821T122731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T180903Z
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SUMMARY:OWL Taking Flight: Learning About Bodies Book Series
DESCRIPTION:Dorian Solot and Marshall Miller join us to talk about their new book series for young children. Dorian Solot and Marshall Miller are the authors of the Our Whole Lives K-1 (2nd ed.) curriculum\, and the picture books for young children All About Vulvas & Vaginas and All About Penises (learningaboutbodies.com).
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/owl-taking-flight-learning-about-bodies-book-series/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Gender and Sexuality Justice Ministries,Our Whole LIves,Our Whole Lives
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240829T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240829T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164308
CREATED:20240724T161929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T123105Z
UID:233081-1724945400-1724949000@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Nurture the Soul: Labor in the Pulpit
DESCRIPTION:God Gave Us One Day of Rest\, Unions Gave Us Two\nLabor Day is not just a time to celebrate working people and their contributions to our society; it is also a time to remember the struggle workers endured to achieve the many benefits we now enjoy. Labor Day provides a unique opportunity for faith communities and organized labor to rediscover their common bonds: social justice\, democracy\, equality\, the dignity of all people\, economic and racial justice\, fair treatment in the workplace and the right to form unions. Join a conversation with Rev. Seth Wispelwey\, UCC Minister for Economic Justice as we reflect on how this Labor Day can be a launchpad for churches to address current conditions of working people and reaffirm commitments to worker justice every day in these trying times until all are thriving.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/nurture-the-soul-labor-in-the-pulpit/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Nurture the Soul
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164308
CREATED:20240611T205812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T205834Z
UID:228438-1724873400-1724877000@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:3 Best Practices for Stewardship in Congregations
DESCRIPTION:We will discuss the three practices most likely to increase giving in a local congregation: teaching about generosity\, pastoral leadership\, and online giving options. The webinar will examine why these practices matter and discuss how to implement them in a congregation.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/3-best-practices-for-stewardship-in-congregations/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Stewardship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164308
CREATED:20240724T163535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T123939Z
UID:233111-1724340600-1724344200@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Nurture the Soul: Filling the J.A.R. of God’s Economic Justice: Jubilee\, Abundance\, Reparations
DESCRIPTION:God commissions us to establish economies built around deeply-rooted justice\, universal equity\, and sustaining compassion so that all might thrive. We are to manifest the canceling of debts\, the meeting of needs\, and the return of stolen land and wealth. Join a conversation with Rev. Seth Wispelwey\, UCC Minister for Economic Justice on the concrete ways churches and individuals are newly empowered in this work with the United Church of Christ.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/nurture-the-soul-filling-the-j-a-r-of-gods-economic-justice-jubilee-abundance-reparations/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Nurture the Soul
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Economic-Justice-Webinar.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240819T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240819T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164308
CREATED:20240724T164222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T122949Z
UID:233133-1724097600-1724101200@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Community Safety Training Series
DESCRIPTION:How can congregations build an ecology of community safety that is rooted in care\, investing in each other\, believing in each other\, and trusting each other and the rhythms and cycles around/within us? What community safety practices can we engage in now that also help us build the world we long for? Our experienced trainers will expand on our “Ecology of Community Safety” guide to offer practical skills\, psycho-social care practices\, planning tools\, and analysis of current conditions\, all towards practicing new ways of creating safety within our own congregational contexts. \nThis series is hosted by the United Church of Christ’s Love of Church FaithINFO team\, and is open to all faith traditions.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/community-safety-training-series/2024-08-19/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Faith INFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Community-Safety-Training-Series.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164308
CREATED:20240724T162739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T163006Z
UID:233103-1723735800-1723735800@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Nurture the Soul: A conversation with member ministries of the UCC Council for Racial and Ethnic Ministries (COREM)
DESCRIPTION:The Council for Racial and Ethnic Ministries (COREM) is a ministry of racial and ethnic groups of the United Church of Christ – United Black Christians\, Ministers for Racial Social Economic Justice\, Pacific Islander Asian-American Ministries\, Colectivo de UCC Latinx Ministries\, Council for American Indian Ministry and United Samoan Ministries. COREM advocates for the racial and ethnic concerns within the United Church of Christ. \nPlease join Rev Roberto Ochoa as he has conversations with leaders from three member ministries of COREM as each ethnic/racial ministry shares to the wider church their vision and mission for a just world for all. \nOn August 1st\, Roberto will be joined by Ms. Eppie Encabo\, Moderator of the Pacific Islander and American Asian Ministries (PAAM)\, Rev. Mitchell Young\, Vice Moderator\, and Kahu Rennie Mau\, Moderator of Hawaiian PAAM as they share the success of PAAM’s most recent convocation held in Hawaii in June. \nOn August 8th\, Roberto will be joined by Ms. Zillah J. Wesley\, President of the United Black Christians (UBC) and Ms. Deborah Dee Brayton\, Vice President in which they will discuss the various events and activities by the UBC in 2024 and plans for 2025. \nOn August 15th\, Roberto will be joined by Rev. Yinessa Romero\, Moderator of the Colectivo de UCC Latinx Ministries and Rev. Lorraine Ceniceros\, Vice Moderator as they review the Colectivo’s activities in the 2024 leading up to a planned gathering of UCC Latinx leaders later in the year.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/nurture-the-soul-a-conversation-with-member-ministries-of-the-ucc-council-for-racial-and-ethnic-ministries-corem/2024-08-15/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Council for Racial and Ethnic Ministries (COREM),Nurture the Soul,Racial Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164308
CREATED:20240809T133734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T133734Z
UID:234529-1723640400-1723644000@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Defending the Sacred
DESCRIPTION:For the Apache and other Indigenous peoples\, Oak Flat is a sacred site akin to Mount Sinai. It is currently under threat of being mined for copper by Resolution Copper\, a subsidiary of the multinational mining companies Rio Tinto and BHP. A legal effort to block the transfer of public land for the project was denied by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The case is now being appealed to the Supreme Court. Join us to hear from those who have been engaged in the struggle to defend Oak Flat as it enters this crucial stage: \n\nWendsler Nosie\, Sr.\, Former Chairman of the San Carlos Apache Tribe\nSarah Augustine\, Executive Director of the Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery\nRev. Carol Rose\, Co-Pastor of Shalom Mennonite Fellowship in Tucson\, Arizona\n\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/defending-the-sacred/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice,Environmental Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164308
CREATED:20240724T162739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T163005Z
UID:233102-1723131000-1723131000@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Nurture the Soul: A conversation with member ministries of the UCC Council for Racial and Ethnic Ministries (COREM)
DESCRIPTION:The Council for Racial and Ethnic Ministries (COREM) is a ministry of racial and ethnic groups of the United Church of Christ – United Black Christians\, Ministers for Racial Social Economic Justice\, Pacific Islander Asian-American Ministries\, Colectivo de UCC Latinx Ministries\, Council for American Indian Ministry and United Samoan Ministries. COREM advocates for the racial and ethnic concerns within the United Church of Christ. \nPlease join Rev Roberto Ochoa as he has conversations with leaders from three member ministries of COREM as each ethnic/racial ministry shares to the wider church their vision and mission for a just world for all. \nOn August 1st\, Roberto will be joined by Ms. Eppie Encabo\, Moderator of the Pacific Islander and American Asian Ministries (PAAM)\, Rev. Mitchell Young\, Vice Moderator\, and Kahu Rennie Mau\, Moderator of Hawaiian PAAM as they share the success of PAAM’s most recent convocation held in Hawaii in June. \nOn August 8th\, Roberto will be joined by Ms. Zillah J. Wesley\, President of the United Black Christians (UBC) and Ms. Deborah Dee Brayton\, Vice President in which they will discuss the various events and activities by the UBC in 2024 and plans for 2025. \nOn August 15th\, Roberto will be joined by Rev. Yinessa Romero\, Moderator of the Colectivo de UCC Latinx Ministries and Rev. Lorraine Ceniceros\, Vice Moderator as they review the Colectivo’s activities in the 2024 leading up to a planned gathering of UCC Latinx leaders later in the year.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/nurture-the-soul-a-conversation-with-member-ministries-of-the-ucc-council-for-racial-and-ethnic-ministries-corem/2024-08-08/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Council for Racial and Ethnic Ministries (COREM),Nurture the Soul,Racial Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164308
CREATED:20240724T162739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T163004Z
UID:233085-1722526200-1722526200@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Nurture the Soul: A conversation with member ministries of the UCC Council for Racial and Ethnic Ministries (COREM)
DESCRIPTION:The Council for Racial and Ethnic Ministries (COREM) is a ministry of racial and ethnic groups of the United Church of Christ – United Black Christians\, Ministers for Racial Social Economic Justice\, Pacific Islander Asian-American Ministries\, Colectivo de UCC Latinx Ministries\, Council for American Indian Ministry and United Samoan Ministries. COREM advocates for the racial and ethnic concerns within the United Church of Christ. \nPlease join Rev Roberto Ochoa as he has conversations with leaders from three member ministries of COREM as each ethnic/racial ministry shares to the wider church their vision and mission for a just world for all. \nOn August 1st\, Roberto will be joined by Ms. Eppie Encabo\, Moderator of the Pacific Islander and American Asian Ministries (PAAM)\, Rev. Mitchell Young\, Vice Moderator\, and Kahu Rennie Mau\, Moderator of Hawaiian PAAM as they share the success of PAAM’s most recent convocation held in Hawaii in June. \nOn August 8th\, Roberto will be joined by Ms. Zillah J. Wesley\, President of the United Black Christians (UBC) and Ms. Deborah Dee Brayton\, Vice President in which they will discuss the various events and activities by the UBC in 2024 and plans for 2025. \nOn August 15th\, Roberto will be joined by Rev. Yinessa Romero\, Moderator of the Colectivo de UCC Latinx Ministries and Rev. Lorraine Ceniceros\, Vice Moderator as they review the Colectivo’s activities in the 2024 leading up to a planned gathering of UCC Latinx leaders later in the year.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/nurture-the-soul-a-conversation-with-member-ministries-of-the-ucc-council-for-racial-and-ethnic-ministries-corem/2024-08-01/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Council for Racial and Ethnic Ministries (COREM),Nurture the Soul,Racial Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164308
CREATED:20240715T161407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T161407Z
UID:232261-1721921400-1721925000@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Nurture the Soul: Navigating Election Do’s & Don’ts for Churches - Be Prophetic\, Not Partisan!
DESCRIPTION:The United Church of Christ’s mission calls us to “welcome all\, love all\, and seek justice for all.” As a denomination committed to such values and justice for all\, we must speak boldly in the public square through public policy advocacy – as well as election engagement – that collectively shapes our common life together. These two activities are part of what we understand as “politics”. In a country where there is significant confusion and misinformation about the constitutional relationship between church and state\, some choose to shy away from politics all together. Yet\, politics can not only be seen as part of our civic duty as citizens\, but also an activity of righteous resistance and discipleship as Christians. Jesus’ ministry and message had significant political implications for his time – as it does for us today! \nHowever\, in our hyper-partisan climate today\, clarifying how we engage in politics is critical. Churches and clergy must abide by IRS guidelines to protect 501c3 (tax-exempt) status. It is critical that we are well informed about what we CAN (and can’t!) do as churches in the political sphere and particularly around the 2024 election. \nJoin a discussion with Heather Kimmel\, the United Church of Christ’s General Counsel\, and Rev. Michael Neuroth\, Director of the UCC Office of Public Policy & Advocacy\, on the “Do’s & Don’ts” for congregations around the election – “Be Prophetic\, Not Partisan!” \nThis webinar is part of the Nurture the Soul series and the UCC’s Our Faith Our Vote 2024 Campaign – “Vote with Love!”
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/nurture-the-soul-navigating-election-dos-donts-for-churches-be-prophetic-not-partisan/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164308
CREATED:20240515T143844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T154736Z
UID:225977-1721849400-1721853000@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Narrative Budgets: Telling your Story by the Numbers
DESCRIPTION:A narrative budget translates the line items of a traditional budget into a story of how your congregation makes a difference in the world. It can be a helpful tool for a stewardship campaign or annual meeting. By telling the story of our congregations’ impact\, we can inspire generosity in our donors.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/narrative-budgets-telling-your-story-by-the-numbers-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Stewardship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164308
CREATED:20240621T174301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T174352Z
UID:230384-1721142000-1721145600@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:An Indigenous Translation of Scripture
DESCRIPTION:The “First Nations Version” is an Indigenous translation of the Christian scriptures. It brings a fresh language to how these scriptures are conveyed and understood. Notably\, a decolonized rendering of the sacred texts articulates a different understanding of how humans understand their relationship to both God and all of God’s creation. In this webinar\, we will hear from three members of the translation council that produced the First Nations Version. Terry M. Wildman\, who envisioned the translation\, will be joined by Amy Allan and Kimberlee Medicine Horn Jackson. Register to learn about this translation\, especially as it relates to caring for God’s creation. \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/an-indigenous-translation-of-scripture/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice,Environmental Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164308
CREATED:20240612T185629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T190924Z
UID:228517-1719502200-1719505800@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Harm Reduction and Overdose Prevention in the Pulpit: Building a Meaningful Harm Reduction Justice Sunday Service
DESCRIPTION:In preparation for this year’s Harm Reduction Justice Sunday (HRJS) on August 18th we will explore the UCC’s HRJS Toolkit\, answer questions about the Harm Reduction and Overdose Prevention Ministries and listen into ways to center the voices and leadership of people with lived and living experience of substance use in our churches throughout the year.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/harm-reduction-and-overdose-prevention-in-the-pulpit-building-a-meaningful-harm-reduction-justice-sunday-service/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164308
CREATED:20240621T132903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T132929Z
UID:230288-1719406800-1719410400@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:UCC Climate Action Assembly
DESCRIPTION:The next UCC Climate Action Assembly will feature Cora Wynet\, who is the Senior Director of Research at Rewiring America\, the nation’s leading electrification nonprofit\, focused on electrifying our homes and communities. She will help us further the UCC’s commitment to electrifying our churches and the homes of our members. \nEvery two months the UCC Council for Climate Justice hosts a Climate Action Assembly to further collective efforts on three endeavors launched this year: the Freedom from Plastics Campaign\, the Electrification Checklist Initiative\, and the Vote for Climate Hope Campaign. Each of these programs is rooted in recent General Synod resolutions. \nClimate Action Assemblies are open to all members of the UCC.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/ucc-climate-action-assembly/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice,Environmental Justice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164308
CREATED:20240611T210600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T210600Z
UID:228440-1718897400-1718901000@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Healing as Freedom\, Freedom as Healing: Lineages of Emancipation toward Wholeness Juneteenth 2024
DESCRIPTION:Racial Justice Ministries and Join the Movement toward Racial Justice invite you to honor and celebrate Juneteenth this year by remembering and discovering the healing practices that sustained freedom in the bones of our ancestors\, before and after emancipation. Through music and prayer\, poetry and art\, reflection\, and ritual\, may we find a medicine bundle\, a libation\, a Brush Harbor and a clearing\, a poultice that teaches us the sound of freedom\, echoing from legacies of healing and singing futures of wholeness. \n“On “Freedom’s Eve\,” or the eve of January 1\, 1863\, the first Watch Night services took place. On that night\, enslaved and free African Americans gathered in churches and private homes all across the country awaiting news that the Emancipation Proclamation had taken effect. At the stroke of midnight\, prayers were answered as all enslaved people in Confederate States were declared legally free. Union soldiers\, many of whom were black\, marched onto plantations and across cities in the south reading small copies of the Emancipation Proclamation spreading the news of freedom in Confederate States. Only through the Thirteenth Amendment did emancipation end slavery throughout the United States.” \nExplore the rich historical legacy of Juneteenth. Deepen practices of restorative healing. Listen and learn from educators\, organizers\, activists\, and next generation leaders. Remember\, God is still Speaking!
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/healing-as-freedom-freedom-as-healing-lineages-of-emancipation-toward-wholeness-juneteenth-2024/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Join the Movement,Racial Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164308
CREATED:20240523T152134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T152134Z
UID:226564-1718722800-1718726400@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Vote for Climate Hope Campaign Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:For the second year\, the United Church of Christ (UCC) is undertaking a nationwide Climate Hope campaign. The first phase of the campaign was an art contest for children and youth. The winning art is now going on Climate Hope Voter Pledge Cards that congregations will collect in the summer and fall. Voter pledges are a proven method for increasing voter turnout\, especially when they are tied to causes about which people care deeply. In this special kickoff event\, learn everything you need to know about registering your congregation and participating in this vitally important campaign. \nEven if one cannot make the event at its scheduled time\, all those who register will receive a link to a recording of it.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/vote-for-climate-hope-campaign-kickoff/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164308
CREATED:20240521T205237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T205237Z
UID:226260-1718292600-1718296200@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Nurture the Soul: Love of Children 3-Part Series
DESCRIPTION:The landscape of children’s and youth ministry has been quickly changing over the last decade and these changes were accelerated with the pandemic and other social justice issues. As a result\, many of us are wondering how to effectively provide services to and ministry with young people. This webinar series is an opportunity to learn more about today’s youth culture\, how we can support them in their faith formation as well as gain some practical skills to equip our leaders to walk alongside of them.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/nurture-the-soul-love-of-children-3-part-series-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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