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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T153000
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SUMMARY:Sacred Reckonings
DESCRIPTION:Sacred Reckonings\, a conversation with Rev. Traci Blackmon and Rev. Dr. Rebecca Voelkel on white settler-colonizer churches doing the work of reparations.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/nurture-the-soul/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T001202
CREATED:20230206T182211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T180932Z
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SUMMARY:A new eco-system for Members in Discernment.
DESCRIPTION:Part 6 of the Create Playspace with the President series. \nProvocateur:\nRev. David Vasquez-Levy\, President and Professor of Homiletics at the Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley\, California \n**Please note- all sessions in this series will be recorded.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/a-new-eco-system-for-members-in-discernment/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Office of the General Minister and President
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T001202
CREATED:20230426T195010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T195010Z
UID:208727-1683115200-1683118800@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Mental Health Awareness While Offering OWL
DESCRIPTION:May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Rev. Dr. Sarah Lund UCC Minister for Mental Health and Disabilities\, and Jennica Davis-Hockett UUA Youth Ministry Specialist\, will join us for a conversation about youth\, mental health\, and intersections with Our Whole Lives.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/mental-health-awareness-while-offering-owl/
CATEGORIES:Our Whole LIves
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T001202
CREATED:20221208T170257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221208T170257Z
UID:200893-1682533800-1682537400@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Rethinking What God Calls Volunteers to Do
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Bridget Daniels of Union UCC in Green Bay\, WI\, and Rev. Elana Larson of the National Ministries will reflect on ways to engage volunteers and hear God’s call to something new when you can’t find volunteers. They will help us think about ways to make more dynamic volunteer experiences.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/rethinking-what-god-calls-volunteers-to-do/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T001202
CREATED:20230227T165147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T165147Z
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SUMMARY:General Synod Frequency Town Hall 2/3
DESCRIPTION:At General Synod 34 in Indianapolis\, delegates will consider amendments to the UCC Bylaws that would change the frequency of General Synod from two years to three years. \nJoin one of the Town Halls to learn more about the Bylaws changes recommended by the UCC Board.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/general-synod-frequency-town-hall-2-3/
CATEGORIES:General Synod
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T001202
CREATED:20230404T195556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T195556Z
UID:207673-1682161200-1682164800@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:What's Possible?: Earth Day Stories of Hope
DESCRIPTION:On April 22nd\, the United Church of Christ will inaugurate an annual Earth Day summit to lift up\, celebrate\, and further ministries dedicated to caring for God’s creation. This two and a half hour digital event will feature a keynote address by the Rev. Jim Antal\, the author of “Climate Church\, Climate World: How People of Faith Must Work for Change.” Churches are invited to organize book groups to read this book in the month of April. \nThe summit will also feature: \n\na panel discussion with Gina Peltier from Honor the Earth\, Analyah Schlaeger dos Santos from Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light\, and Alexa Horwart from Isaiah\na celebration of our denomination’s newest Creation Justice Churches\na recognition of our recent youth and young adult Climate Justice Fellows\nthe presentation of the Dollie Burwell Prophetic Action Award to a congregation or green team that has distinguished itself in taking public action for environmental justice\n\nIf you are unable to join at the scheduled time\, still register and a link to the recording will be sent to you following the event. \nThis event is cohosted by the National Setting of the United Church of Christ\, the United Church of Christ’s Council for Climate Justice\, Mayflower United Church of Christ\, and the Minnesota Conference of the United Church of Christ.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/whats-possible-earth-day-stories-of-hope/
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T001202
CREATED:20230327T192925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T192925Z
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SUMMARY:Status of Welcome Corps with Church World Service
DESCRIPTION:On January 19\, the Biden administration rolled out a new project called Welcome Corps\, which enables private citizens to independently resettle refugees. Church World Service (CWS)\, a formal partner of Welcome Corps\, will be presenting for UCC churches about the status of the program and how churches can responsibly engage. At this webinar\, UCC churches will have the opportunity to ask questions to CWS HQ staff about the new available sponsorship opportunities\, the support available for sponsor groups\, and implications of the new system. Groups who previously sponsored are invited to attend to learn about how to build on past experience to welcome again.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/status-of-welcome-corps-with-church-world-service/
CATEGORIES:Wider Church Ministries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T001202
CREATED:20230316T130936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T131130Z
UID:206078-1681304400-1681308000@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Getting Ready for Earth Sunday: Resources for Congregations
DESCRIPTION:Many churches celebrate God’s creation on the Sunday closest to Earth Day (April 22nd). It is an opportunity to not only address some of the most pressing issues faced by our world today\, but to also give people a vision of hope and a path forward. To assist with this vitally important undertaking\, Creation Justice Ministries has created an ecumenical resource for churches. The resource for this year brings the lens of justice to food\, the most immediate and tangible way that we connect with the natural world around us. In this webinar\, Karyn Bigelow\, Co-Executive Director of Creation Justice Ministries\, will introduce the resource and talk about specific ways churches can deliver a powerful message and experience on Earth Sunday. \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/getting-ready-for-earth-sunday-resources-for-congregations-2/
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T001202
CREATED:20230206T181835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T180832Z
UID:204152-1681304400-1681308000@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:How do we effectively use social media to message progressive Christianity?
DESCRIPTION:Part 5 of the Create Playspace with the President series. \nProvocateur:\nRev. Sarah Tevis-Townes\, pastor of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Albuquerque\, New Mexico\, and a Tik-Tok innovator who has built a large following using video shorts to teach the world about progressive faith. \n**Please note- all sessions in this series will be recorded.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/how-do-we-effectively-use-social-media-to-message-progressive-christianity/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Office of the General Minister and President
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T001202
CREATED:20230309T222224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T222224Z
UID:205821-1681300800-1681304400@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:A Palestinian Christian Reflection on the Meaning of Easter
DESCRIPTION:In the week following Western celebrations of Easter\, and during what is Holy Week for Orthodox and some other Eastern Christians\, Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac will share his understandings of the journey to Easter — Palm Sunday\, Last Week\, the Cross\, Resurrection — and Easter stories. \nPastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Christmas Church in Bethlehem\, academic dean at Bethlehem Bible College\, and the director of the Christ at the Checkpoint conferences\, the Rev. Dr. Isaac has written several books; his latest is The Other Side of the Wall: A Palestinian Christian Narrative of Lament and Hope. \nThis webinar is jointly presented by Global Ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and United Church of Christ and the United Church of Christ Palestine Israel Network (UCC PIN).
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/a-palestinian-christian-reflection-on-the-meaning-of-easter/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Wednesdays with the World
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T001202
CREATED:20230404T193723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T193723Z
UID:207669-1681245000-1681248600@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Christian Nationalism: A Threat to Democracy and Christianity
DESCRIPTION:The Rev. Dr. John C. Dorhauer\, general minister and president of the United Church of Christ\, will discuss the challenge of faithfulness in the face of Christian nationalism\, and the need for religious leaders and people of faith to openly discuss and confront it. Dorhauer is the author of Beyond Resistance: The Institutional Church Meets the Postmodern World (2015). Part of the Religious Literacy Project at Elmhurst University. \nUpon registering\, event can be livestreamed here: https://www.youtube.com/@ElmhurstUniversity1871
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/christian-nationalism-a-threat-to-democracy-and-christianity/
CATEGORIES:Office of the General Minister and President
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230405T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230405T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T001202
CREATED:20230206T181327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T180731Z
UID:204145-1680699600-1680703200@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:How we gather: Where are future faith seekers finding access to their Sacred?
DESCRIPTION:Part 4 of the Create Playspace with the President series. \nProvocateurs:\nCasper ter Kuile co-author of How We Gather\, and co-founder of The Sacred Design Lab. \n**Please note- all sessions in this series will be recorded.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/how-we-gather-where-are-future-faith-seekers-finding-access-to-their-sacred/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Office of the General Minister and President
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T001202
CREATED:20230320T133250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T133250Z
UID:206173-1680087600-1680091200@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:War in Ukraine and Our Church's Response
DESCRIPTION:When Russia invaded Ukraine in February\, 2022\, members of the United Church of Christ were exceedingly generous in offering support for people affected by the war.  In the past 13 months\, more than 15 million people in Ukraine have been displaced from their homes and communities\, fleeing both inside Ukraine and to other countries.  UCC partners responded immediately with care and support\, and continue to meet needs even as they face their own sometimes challenging circumstances.\n\n\nJoin four UCC leaders who recently visited partners in central and eastern Europe to hear the stories and reflections they carry back from their encounters in Ukraine\, Hungary\, Greece\, and Moldova.  Learn about the inspiring work our partners are undertaking\, which is strengthened by the generosity of UCC members and friends.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/war-in-ukraine-and-our-churchs-response/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Wednesdays with the World
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T001202
CREATED:20221208T165908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T221038Z
UID:200891-1679513400-1679517000@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Changing Landscape of Giving: What we can learn from Millennial and Gen Z Donors
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Dr. Colie Batavia of Grace UCC in Two Rivers\, WI\, will discuss insights and ideas the Church can learn from Millennial and Gen Z Donors.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/changing-landscape-of-giving-what-we-can-learn-from-millennial-and-gen-z-donors/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T001202
CREATED:20230227T164915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T164915Z
UID:205216-1678888800-1678892400@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:General Synod Frequency Town Hall 1/3
DESCRIPTION:At General Synod 34 in Indianapolis\, delegates will consider amendments to the UCC Bylaws that would change the frequency of General Synod from two years to three years. \nJoin one of the Town Halls to learn more about the Bylaws changes recommended by the UCC Board.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/general-synod-frequency-town-hall-1-3/
CATEGORIES:General Synod
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T001202
CREATED:20230206T181036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T180615Z
UID:204141-1678885200-1678888800@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:How do we fund the future?
DESCRIPTION:Part 3 of the Create Playspace with the President series. \nProvocateurs:\nRev. Kent Siladi\, UCC Director of Philanthropy\nRev. Andrew Warner\, Generosity Outreach Officer in the UCC Office of Philanthropy\, Technology\, Identity\, and Communication (OPTIC) \n**Please note- all sessions in this series will be recorded.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/how-do-we-fund-the-future/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Office of the General Minister and President
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T001202
CREATED:20230126T175546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T175000Z
UID:203226-1677697200-1677702600@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Movie Screening: The Ants and the Grasshopper
DESCRIPTION:Join us online for a free screening of an acclaimed documentary that follows the life of the inspiring Anita Chitaya. After successfully confronting challenge after challenge in her home country of Malawi\, Chitaya comes to the United States faced with the most difficult task of her life. In order to save her home from extreme weather\, she seeks to persuade people in the United States that climate change is real. The film documents her efforts as she travels around the country from California to the White House to engage everyone from climate skeptics to despairing farmers. \nThe documentary has received numerous film festival awards and accolades. Journalist Michael Pollen declared that he was “blown away” by this powerful film about “a hero of such grace and intelligence and power.” \nJoin us from the comfort of your home or gather with others from your faith community for this film screening. An action guide and a Bible study are available to make the most of the experience. \nThis event is cohosted by the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Green Chalice Ministries\, the Environmental Justice Ministries of the United Church of Christ\, and Blessed Tomorrow.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/movie-screening-the-ants-and-the-grasshopper/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T001202
CREATED:20230110T164836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T164836Z
UID:202056-1677679200-1677682800@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Migrant Sponsorship: Responding to the Heartbreaking Emails
DESCRIPTION:UCC Refugee & Migration Services will be speaking about the new\, specialized migrant sponsorship processes\, why they evolved\, and why they’re resulting in a flood of heartbreaking e mails from migrants around the world in your local church inbox. Guests from Al Otro Lado\, a family reunification non-profit in California\, will be joining us to discuss this phenomenon.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/migrant-sponsorship-responding-to-the-heartbreaking-emails/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Wednesdays with the World
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T001202
CREATED:20230203T191358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T180454Z
UID:204039-1677675600-1677679200@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Is property a missional asset or liability?
DESCRIPTION:Part 2 of the Create Playspace with the President series. \nProvocateur:\nMaria Coyne\, President and CEO of the Cornerstone Fund. \n**Please note- all sessions in this series will be recorded.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/is-property-a-missional-asset-or-liability/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Office of the General Minister and President
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T001202
CREATED:20230119T133145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T133145Z
UID:202781-1677672000-1677675600@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:OWL Taking Flight - Child Safety and Mandatory Reporting: Advice from a Pediatrician
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Verena Brown\, pediatrician and educator who specializes in cases of child physical abuse\, sexual abuse\, and neglect\, will join us for a discussion about child abuse and mandatory reporting. Dr. Brown is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics Executive Committee of the Council on Child Abuse and Neglect.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/owl-taking-flight-child-safety-and-mandatory-reporting-advice-from-a-pediatrician/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Our Whole Lives
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T001202
CREATED:20230201T102840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T102840Z
UID:203552-1676984400-1676988000@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Planning the Energy Future of your Congregation
DESCRIPTION:Join the Interfaith Power & Light\, the United Church of Christ\, and other faith partners in learning about benchmarking your facilities’ energy use\, so that your congregation can cut energy costs and care for creation. This is the first step in planning to take advantage of federal funding now available to faith communities. Presenters include: Jerry Lawson\, National Manager of EPA’s Energy Star for Small Businesses and Congregations; Sarah Paulos\, Interfaith Power & Light’s Cool Congregations Program Director and Tom Hackley from People’s Church of Kalamazoo\, Michigan. Join us on February 21\, 2023\, at 1 pm ET\, 12 pm CT\, 11 am MT\, and 10 am PT. Fill out the form below with your name and email to Register now!
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/webinar-planning-the-energy-future-of-your-congregation/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T001202
CREATED:20230131T191002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T180032Z
UID:203519-1676466000-1676469600@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Create Playspace with the President
DESCRIPTION:What Is the Best/Most Exciting Tech Innovation You Are Incorporating into Your Ministry and How Is It Changing Your Future? \nProvocateur: John C. Dorhauer
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/create-playspace-with-the-president/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Office of the General Minister and President
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T001202
CREATED:20230111T143242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T185351Z
UID:202142-1675958400-1675969200@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Virtual National Gathering of UCC Rural/Small Town Churches and Ministries
DESCRIPTION:The Virtual National Gathering of UCC Rural/Small Town Churches and Ministries: \nGathering Dates: February 9-11\, 2023 (Thursday\, Friday\, & Saturday*\n*On Saturday\, encourage congregations to gather together in church\, potluck style and\nparticipate in joint communion across the denomination.) \nTime: 4:00 – 7:00 pm EST \nTheme: Nourishing the Seeds of Faith (Isaiah 55:10-11) \nContact: Rev Roberto Ochoa\, UCC Minister for Ethnic Inclusion\, Rural and Small Churches – ochoar@ucc.org \nIn the Fall of 2019\, UCC General Minister/President Rev John Dorhauer received a letter from a UCC pastor in a rural setting disappointed in the lack of congregational and pastoral presence during General Synod.  The pastor felt that rural congregations and ministers felt isolated and disconnected from the national setting. \nJohn responded by referring the letter to Rev Dr Chris Davies\, Team Leader of Faith INFO and requested Rev Roberto Ochoa\, who was responsible for congregational support and resources for Faith INFO contact the pastor. \nThat contact led to the beginning of a movement to reach out to rural identified congregations and all those interested in rural ministries. \nIn December 2020\, Rev Roberto was paired with Rev Dr Bonnie Bates\, Penn Northeast Conference Minister to present a workshop about the state of the UCC rural/small town churches in the denomination for the virtual AM 21 Conference. \nTopics relevant to the rural church settings were explored in several UCC Thursdays for the Soul webinar series hosted by Roberto. \nDuring the virtual General Synod of 2021\, a workshop was presented by Roberto\, Bonnie\, and Rev Dr Marc Stewart\, CM Montana/No Wyoming.  It resulted in the creation of the Coalition for UCC Rural Ministries for all those interested in rural ministries from every setting of the UCC.  The Coalition has met monthly since 2021 and has been hosted by Bonnie Bates and Roberto Ochoa for the purposes of listening and collaborating with best practices for the rural local church and pastoral leadership. \nA special report by CARDD on WHERE OUR UCC CONGREGATIONS CALL HOME: RURAL\, TOWN\, SUBURBAN\, AND URBAN CONGREGATIONS researched and authored by Roberto Ochoa found that over 60% of UCC congregations were in communities with less than 25\,000.  https://www.ucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2022.vfw_.pdf  (p 55-57) \nTwo primary goals of the Coalition for UCC Rural Ministries has been to have a national gathering of UCC rural churches and pastoral leaders and to organize for recognition by the National Setting of the UCC.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/virtual-national-gathering-of-ucc-rural-small-town-churches-and-ministries/2023-02-09/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Faith INFO,Justice and Local Church Ministries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230208T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T001202
CREATED:20230124T190729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T144055Z
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SUMMARY:The Land Back Movement
DESCRIPTION:The Land Back Movement has been succinctly described as the generations long struggle to put “Indigenous lands back into Indigenous hands.” Yet\, there is much to know and understand about this vitally important movement. In this webinar\, organizers and practitioners within the movement will place the struggle within the context of dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery and the ongoing work of reparatory justice. Moreover\, current efforts will be discussed and lifted up in discerning how the movement can be advanced today. Speakers will include: \n\nKaterina Gea from the Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery and pastor of Wild Church Fresno\nSarah Augustine from the Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery; author of “The Land Is Not Empty: Following Jesus in Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery”\nAngie Comeaux from Hummingbird Springs Farm\, the Bvlbancha Collective\, and Okla Hina Ikhish Holo (People of the Sacred Medicine Trail)\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/the-land-back-movement/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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SUMMARY:I Heart Orgasms--Pleasure\, Sexual Health and Consent
DESCRIPTION:Dorian Solot and Marshall Miller join OWL Taking Flight to discuss their newly revised and updated book\, I Heart Orgasms. Drawing on their over twenty years of experience teaching audiences about sexual pleasure\, plus the voices of thousands of survey-takers who share their experiences in these pages\, Dorian and Marshall bring wisdom to the intersections of pleasure\, consent\, and sexual health.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/i-heart-orgasms-pleasure-sexual-health-and-consent/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Our Whole Lives
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230122T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230122T173000
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SUMMARY:Against Islamophobia & White Supremacy with Linda Sarsour
DESCRIPTION:The January 6th attack on the United States Capitol showed that white Christian Nationalism is on the rise. 2022 ended with over 200 white nationalist candidates elected at every level of government. With each passing election\, fringe political ideas become more and more mainstream.  Simultaneously\, islamophobia has never lost its public appeal.  The so-called Muslim Ban is just one example of white supremacy becoming policy.  Religious leaders are called to fight back against the rising tide of islamophobia in our community and congregations. \nJoin the conversation with Linda Sarsour\, noted Palestinian-American civil rights leader who will speak on the topic: Islamophobia and White Supremacy. Sarsour was co-chair of the 2017 Women’s March\, the 2017 Day Without a Woman\, and the 2019 Women’s March. She is also a former executive director of the Arab American Association of New York. The event will be livestreamed on the United Church of Christ YouTube channel. \nHosted by the Valley and Mountain Fellowship’s Center for Faith\, Art\, and Justice in partnership with the United Church of Christ’s Join the Movement toward Racial Justice and others\, the series Set Us Free from Fear: Faith\, White Supremacy\, and Politics invites scholars\, clergy\, and activists working at the intersection of race and faith to share their wisdom to our broader communities. \nView Livestream Here
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/against-islamophobia-white-supremacy-with-linda-sarsour/
LOCATION:Livestream
CATEGORIES:Join the Movement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T163000
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SUMMARY:Our Whole Lives and Sexuality and Our Faith: Dismantling Shame and Stigma about Bodies and Relationships
DESCRIPTION:Many churches embrace an Our Whole Lives/Sexuality and Our Faith ministry as a part of faithful justice work. This ministry provides people of all ages with information they need to understand how bodies function\, recognize qualities in healthy and unhealthy relationships\, practice decision-making through a values and faith framework\, and advocate for equity and inclusion. \nJoin Amy Johnson\, UCC Minister for Sexuality Education and Justice and Dr. Melanie Davis\, UUA OWL Program Manager for this engaging and informative webinar. \nThis webinar is part of a special series of Thursdays for the Soul webinars focused on twelve Just World Covenant programs in the United Church of Christ. On the third Thursday of each month\, one of these programs will be featured. Learn more at: www.ucc.org/just_world_covenants
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/our-whole-lives-and-sexuality-and-our-faith-dismantling-shame-and-stigma-about-bodies-and-relationships/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230116T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230116T143000
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CREATED:20230103T183413Z
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SUMMARY:Free event\, featuring Otis Moss III\, new book launch\, Dancing in Darkness
DESCRIPTION:In honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr.\, Join the Movement Toward Racial Justice invites you to a free event featuring Rev. Dr. Otis Moss\, III for the launch of his new book\, DANCING IN DARKNESS\, a life-affirming guide to the practical\, political\, and spiritual challenges of our day. \nDrawing on the teachings of Dr. King\, Howard Thurman\, sacred scripture\, southern wisdom\, global spiritual traditions\, Black culture\, and his own personal experiences\, Dr. Moss instructs you on how to practice spiritual resistance by combining justice and love. This collection helps us tap the spiritual reserves we all possess but too often overlook\, so we can slay our personal demon\, confront our civic challenges\, and reach our highest goals. \nRev. Moss III is the featured speaker Monday\, January 16\, 2023\, 1 pm – 2:30 pm at the Temple Tifereth-Israel 26000 Shaker Blvd\, Beachwood\, OH 44122. The event is hosted by the Maltz Museum | Rooted in the Jewish value of respect for all humanity\, the Maltz Museum explores diverse stories of courage from history and today\, with a commitment to education and learning so that there can be a more inclusive tomorrow.\nRegistration is required.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/free-event-featuring-otis-moss-iii-new-book-launch-dancing-in-darkness/
LOCATION:The Temple-Tifereth Israel\, 26000 Shaker Blvd\, Beachwood\, OH\, 44122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Join the Movement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230112T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230112T163000
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SUMMARY:UCC Ethnic and Congregations of Color in Rural Communities
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays 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/ucc-ethnic-and-congregations-of-color-in-rural-communities/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230111T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230111T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T001202
CREATED:20230103T134552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230106T135620Z
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SUMMARY:What Is a Sustainable Economy?
DESCRIPTION:With powerful industries based on extractive and exploitative practices\, our economy has been a train barreling toward increasing environmental disaster. The fate of humanity and our planet can no longer continue on this track\, but crucial questions remain: What is a sustainable economy? What will it look like? What must change? What costs might it entail? And\, how will it be achieved? For people of faith\, these questions are engaged from a place that prioritizes matters of equity\, justice\, and the common good. To help us think through these issues\, this webinar will feature Edith Rasell who recently authored the book\, “The Way of Abundance: Economic Justice in Scripture and Society.” \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-a-sustainable-economy/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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