BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//United Church of Christ - ECPv6.0.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:United Church of Christ
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.ucc.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for United Church of Christ
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20220313T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20221106T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221205T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221205T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T133006
CREATED:20221102T151001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T171306Z
UID:198386-1670252400-1670256000@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Global H.O.P.E. Blue Christmas Service
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday\, Dec 5\, 3pm ET for a virtual worship service with Team Global HOPE at UCC National Ministries for a Blue Christmas worship service. Blue Christmas services traditionally provide space for those who don’t feel so “merry and bright” during the holiday season. \nThis service seeks to recognize and stand in solidarity with the experiences of those aggrieved or displaced by disaster or forced migration in 2022\, from Kentucky\, to Ukraine\, and beyond. We remember that we are called to stand in solidarity with the captive and the oppressed\, and work together with God’s guidance to create a just world for all. UCC Clergy and choirs engaged in humanitarian ministries across the denomination will be providing reflective liturgy\, music\, and preaching during this event. \nThis event will be recorded for later availability or use in local Blue Christmas events.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/global-h-o-p-e-blue-christmas-service/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Global Hope
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/GlobalHOPEBlueChristmasService.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T133006
CREATED:20221108T184724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221124T072152Z
UID:198933-1669908600-1669912200@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:World AIDS Day of Prayer and Remembrance
DESCRIPTION:In 1988\, December 1st was declared to be World AIDS Day\, a day to remember those living with HIV/AIDS\, honor those who have died and to raise awareness around prevention and testing. Globally\, there are more than 38 million people living with the disease\, while another 40 million have died since the first diagnosis in 1981. Though there have been great strides in treatment\, HIV/AIDS still claims as many as 860\,000 lives per year. \nPlease join UCC and ecumenical leaders as Thursdays for the Soul presents a World AIDS Day of Prayer and Remembrance.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/world-aids-day-of-prayer-and-remembrance/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/WorldAIDSDayofPrayerandRemembrance-ThursdaysfortheSoul-WPImage-Promotion.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T133006
CREATED:20221122T183836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T192024Z
UID:200026-1669899600-1669906800@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:World AIDS Day 2022 Interfaith Service
DESCRIPTION:World AIDS Day 2022 Interfaith Service\nThursday\, December 1\, 1:00 pm Eastern U.S.\nIn-Person: Church Center of the United Nations 777 United Nations Plaza New York\, New York 10017 \nLive Stream: YouTube.com/@hivfaith Facebook.com/ushivfaith \nEvery day that a person is living with HIV is a World AIDS Day and on Thursday\, December 1 we will gather in person and virtually for an interfaith World AIDS Day service. Visibility will be the focal theme of the service\, emphasizing the vital importance of seeing the marginalized within the marginalized of those living with HIV. The feature reflections from the marginalized within the HIV+ community- including Black women\, long-term survivors\, formerly incarcerated persons\, persons of transgender or nonbinary experience\, and other community members. Planning partners include leadership from the US Faith & AIDS Coalition\, Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference\, HIV Vaccine Trials Network\, and the Lutheran Office for World Community. \nhttps://www.ucc.org/what-we-do/justice-local-church-ministries/justice/health-and-wholeness-advocacy-ministries/ucan/ucan_world-aids-day/
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/world-aids-day-2022-interfaith-service/
LOCATION:Livestream
CATEGORIES:Health and Wholeness Advocacy Ministries
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221130T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221130T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T133006
CREATED:20221102T134149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221104T132033Z
UID:198379-1669838400-1669842000@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Celebration of Harvest and Ministry in Yunnan Province\, China
DESCRIPTION:Join the East Asia and Pacific office and representatives of Yunnan Provincial and Baoshan City Christian Councils as they discuss local harvest traditions and highlight social service and ministry programs serving the prevalent minority communities of this mountain province in western China. \nThere will be a special presentation by the Little Well Church choir that features members of the Miao community performing traditional Thanksgiving songs. We will also join Baoshan Christian Council via live stream as they promoting HIV/AID awareness in the community for World AIDS Day on December 1.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/celebration-of-harvest-and-ministry-in-yunnan-province-china/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Wednesdays with the World
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Celebration-of-Harvest-and-Ministry-in-Yunnan-Province-China-WednesdayswiththeWorld-WordPress-Promotion.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T133006
CREATED:20220525T201705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T132701Z
UID:185872-1668699000-1668702600@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Becoming a Creation Justice Church
DESCRIPTION:Creation Justice Churches is a program of the United Church of Christ that guides congregations in discerning how they can best embody a commitment to care for God’s creation. As Christians\, this is our first calling in the Bible. It is also a calling that has been integral to the DNA of the UCC as a denomination and the historic role played by the UCC’s Commission for Racial Justice in launching the environmental justice movement. In the face of the climate crisis\, the Creation Justice Church program has provided a path of active hope for a growing number of congregations. As the UCC’s Minister for Environmental Justice\, the Rev. Dr. Brooks Berndt will introduce the program and host the following church leaders who have helped lead their church into becoming Creation Justice Churches: \n\n\nBarbara Smith-Bacon from First Congregational United Church of Christ in Sarasota\, Florida\nRev. Robert Grabill from the Church of Christ at Dartmouth College\nRev. Nancy Leckerling from First Congregational Church in Guilford\, Connecticut\nClaire Stiles from Lakewood United Church of Christ\, St. Petersburg\, Florida\n\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: just world covenants
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/becoming-a-creation-justice-church/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/BecomingaCreationJusticeChurch-ThursdaysfortheSoul-WPImage-Promotion.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T133006
CREATED:20220915T154922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T132517Z
UID:194256-1668094200-1668097800@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Writing as a Spiritual Practice
DESCRIPTION:A daily pause. \nA moment of wonder. \nA simple invitation to insight. \nWith deep understanding of the human spirit\, each poem by Tina Datsko de Sánchez touches the reader’s core with its rich imagery and holy metaphors. Join us as Tina reads poetry from her latest release\, Swimming in God\, shares insight on her writing process and how she finds inspiration\, and invites attendees to craft ecstatic poetry of their own through writing prompts. We invite you to come to this webinar with your favorite writing implement and an open heart. \nSwimming in God is available at thepilgrimpress.com\, at your favorite online book seller\, or on order with your local bookstore.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/writing-as-a-spiritual-practice/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/WritingasaSpiritualPractice-ThursdaysfortheSoul-WPImage-Promotion.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T133006
CREATED:20221014T130701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T174904Z
UID:196858-1667998800-1668002400@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Centering Africa at COP27
DESCRIPTION:In November\, leaders from the world’s nations will be convening at COP27\, the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Sharm El-Sheikh\, Egypt. While this summit has been described as “the African COP\,” activists from the continent have asserted that they are already being shut out. In this webinar\, we will center the climate concerns and issues faced by Africa\, the continent that bears the least responsibility for the climate crisis yet is most vulnerable to its destructive impacts. A prominent concern for African nations at COP27 is the matter of who will pay for the increasing losses and damages inflicted by the climate crisis. Over the past 50 years\, climate exacerbated drought has led to a loss of an estimated $70 billion in the Horn of Africa and southern Africa\, while the cost of rising sea levels is projected to reach $50 billion by 2050 for islands and coastal areas. Of far greater significance than what can be expressed in monetary amounts is the enormous loss of life that has occurred. Over the past 50 years\, drought led to the loss of over a half million lives\, while flooding has claimed the lives of 20\,000. Among the featured panelists for this webinar will be Dr. Tinashe Gumbo from the All Africa Conference of Churches and the Rev. Michael Kalito from Theological Education by Extension in Zambia (TEEZ). \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/centering-africa-at-cop27/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Centering-Africa-at-COP27-CreationJustice-WPImage-Promotion.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221106T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T133006
CREATED:20221027T150517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T151107Z
UID:197960-1667761200-1667768400@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:White Christian Nationalism and the Midterm Elections
DESCRIPTION:As congressional hearings into the January 6th attack on the United States Capitol end and in the shadow of the rise of the Neo-Nazi organizations in our nation\, the mid-term election is proving to be as contentious as ever.  Equally\, candidates around the country are trafficking white Christian nationalism.  With each passing election\, fringe political ideas become more and more mainstream.  Simultaneously\, white supremacist ideas at work in Christian practices must be contended with. \nOn November 6th\, 2022\, at 7pmET/4pmPT\, Valley and Mountain Fellowship’s Center for Fatih\, Art and Justice\, in partnership with the UCC’s Join the Movement toward Racial Justice Initiative will host a dialogue between Rev. Dr. Obery Hendricks\, author\, Christians Against Christianity: How Right-Wing Evangelicals Are Destroying Our Nation and Our Faith and Dr. Anthea Butler\, author\, White Evangelical Racism: The Politics of Morality in America. The topic is White Christian Nationalism and the Midterm Elections. The dialogue will be moderated by the Right Rev. Dr. Edward Donalson\, III\, author #BlackLivesMatter: Toward an Intersectional Theology.  The event will be live streamed.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/white-christian-nationalism-and-the-midterm-elections/
LOCATION:Livestream
CATEGORIES:Join the Movement,Racial Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/WhiteChristianNationalismElections.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221105T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221105T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T133006
CREATED:20220927T210952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T205504Z
UID:195530-1667646000-1667660400@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:United Church of Christ Ambassador Training with Blessed Tomorrow
DESCRIPTION:Americans are growing more concerned about climate change. As they witness and experience impacts on their health\, livelihoods\, and communities\, they are increasingly looking for guidance on solutions\, from people in their daily lives – including faith leaders like you. This training will equip you with the knowledge\, hands-on experience\, and resources to speak and act confidently on climate change and solutions. \nWith this training\, and a cohort of like-minded leaders\, you will be able to engage your congregations and congregants\, colleagues\, the public\, and policymakers to inspire climate solutions that help protect our families and communities now\, and ensure a prosperous\, just\, and secure future. \nThis webinar will be recorded via Zoom and the links for the recorded webinar will be provided to all who register. Individuals interested in becoming Blessed Tomorrow Ambassadors must attend the webinar and then sign the agreement. \nThe training will run on Saturday\, November 5 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM ET\, and will include several breaks throughout. \nIf you have any questions before registering\, please contact FaithAmbassadors@ecoAmerica.org \nWe strive to host inclusive\, accessible events that enable all individuals\, including individuals with disabilities\, to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility\, please contact FaithAmbassadors@ecoAmerica.org
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/united-church-of-christ-ambassador-training-with-blessed-tomorrow/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/BlessedTomorrow-CreationJustice-WPimage.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221103T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221103T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T133006
CREATED:20220915T184306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221007T131527Z
UID:194353-1667489400-1667493000@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Spirituality and Pop Culture
DESCRIPTION:As Christmas becomes increasingly secularized\, how do we talk to our congregations about the holiday? And how has the popular view of Christmas changed over time? The answer may come from depictions of Christmas in popular movies and TV shows. \nJoin author and religion journalist John A. Zukowski as he talks about his book Christmas on the Screen\, which explores the spiritual and cultural implications of Christmas movies and TV shows. \nThis session will point out how popular culture has changed how Americans feel about Christmas. It’s an opportunity to both use and critique images of Christmas in popular culture as we head toward another Christmas season. \nChristmas on the Screen is available at thepilgrimpress.com\, at your favorite online book seller\, or on order with your local bookstore. \n100 Spiritual Movies to See Before You Die is available to pre-order at thepilgrimpress.com
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/spirituality-and-pop-culture/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/SpiritualityandPopCulture-ThursdaysfortheSoul-WPImage-Promotion.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221102T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221102T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T133006
CREATED:20221005T132301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T132403Z
UID:196288-1667390400-1667394000@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Sex on Wednesday with Martha Kempner
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome Martha Kempner! Martha is a writer and sexual health expert. She writes about sexual behavior\, contraception\, STDs\, and her efforts to raise sexually healthy girls in a sexually unhealthy world. Her articles and newsletter\, Sex on Wednesday\, explain new research\, provide commentary on current events\, analyze social trends\, and bust myths.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/sex-on-wednesday-with-martha-kempner/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Our Whole Lives
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/OWLTakingFlight-Nov-WordPress-Promotion.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T133006
CREATED:20220920T170408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T130206Z
UID:194808-1666884600-1666888200@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:How to Protect Your Digital Information: A Practical Discussion of Digital Privacy
DESCRIPTION:In light of the Dobb’s decision having a firm grasp of digital privacy is all the more important. Knowing who has access to your online life\, from period trackers to grocery apps and social media\, and what companies can do with that information is critical. This session will help empower and inform folks to take practical steps to protect their digital privacy and provide context about what is happening in the digital privacy space.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/how-to-protect-your-digital-information-a-practical-discussion-of-digital-privacy/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/HowtoProtectYourDigitalInformation-ThursdaysfortheSoul-WPImage-Promotion.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T133006
CREATED:20220505T151659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T151659Z
UID:184655-1666812600-1666816200@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Planned Giving to Support Mission and Ministry
DESCRIPTION:7:30pm to 8:30pm Eastern Time (6:30pm to 7:30pm Central) \nWhile significant wealth transfer occurs as each generation passes\, many congregations and ministries remain unprepared to promote planned giving options. Only 5% of people leave a charitable bequest even though nearly a third of people would if asked or invited to consider one. Through this webinar\, you will learn key concepts and create an action plan for your congregation or ministry. \nRegister in advance for this meeting:
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/planned-giving-to-support-mission-and-ministry/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Planned Giving
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T133006
CREATED:20220525T201213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T124259Z
UID:185870-1666279800-1666283400@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Immigrant Welcoming Congregations Working for Human Rights and Dignity for All
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will be led by faith leaders and impacted leaders in the field who are doing on-the-ground community organizing with UCC congregations on border issues\, immigrants’ rights\, Sanctuary\, refugee resettlement\, and the accompaniment of asylum seekers as part of the greater struggle for human rights and dignity for all people. Presenters will share stories of how anti-immigrant policies are hurting our community members and offer examples of how to create concrete methodologies to educate and move your congregation to effectively engage on the issue of immigration. Participants will leave with a step-by-step process of becoming an immigrant welcoming and/or Sanctuary congregation. \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/immigrant-welcoming-congregations-working-for-human-rights-and-dignity-for-all/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ImmigrantWelcomingCongregations-ThursdaysfortheSoul-WPImage-Promotion.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T133006
CREATED:20221004T153422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T131502Z
UID:196247-1666177200-1666180800@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Planning Your 2023 Volunteer Service Trip
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer Service Trip…Mission Trip…Work Trip…\nTraveling to places in need to perform hand’s on service is a long tradition in the United Church of Christ. With Covid restrictions waning\, this fall is the right time to start planning your 2023 Volunteer Service Trip. \nThis webinar will include: ideas and planning suggestions\, new UCC curriculum to deepen youth trips into Faith Formation experiences\, and practical pieces for creating a positive and productive experience. \nAll are welcome!
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/planning-your-2023-volunteer-service-trip/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Wednesdays with the World
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Planning-Your-2023-Volunteer-Service-Trip-WednesdayswiththeWorld.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221017T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221017T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T133006
CREATED:20221004T195517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T135752Z
UID:196277-1666020600-1666024200@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Get Your Student Loan Debt Cancellation Questions Answered
DESCRIPTION:Have questions about the latest news with student loan debt cancellation\, processes\, and upcoming deadlines? Join us Monday\, October 17\, 2022 from 3:30pm-4:30pm to hear directly from senior officials of the Federal Student Aid Office of US Department of Education\, Student Borrower Protection Center and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/get-your-student-loan-debt-cancellation-questions-answered/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Justice and Local Church Ministries
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GetYourStudentLoanDebtCancellationQuestionsAnswered-WPImage-Promotion.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T133006
CREATED:20220902T125612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T131416Z
UID:193200-1665675000-1665678600@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Intergenerational Advent Planning
DESCRIPTION:Join members of the Association of United Church Educators (AUCE) Board of Directors as they share about faith formation during Advent. There will be ideas for intergenerational Advent activities\, Advent resources\, ways to collect ideas. We’ll also touch on intergenerational ministries\, creative planning strategies\, and practices of online faith formation.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/intergenerational-advent-planning/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IntergenerationalAdventPlanning-ThursdaysfortheSoul-WPImage-Promotion.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T133006
CREATED:20220921T195038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220923T132955Z
UID:194880-1665579600-1665583200@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:The Inflation Reduction Act: How It Can Benefit Faith Communities
DESCRIPTION:The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) changes the landscape of what’s possible for faith communities when it comes to solar and energy efficiency. For example\, did you know that this new law now makes it possible for nonprofit organizations to receive a direct payment from the federal government that equals 30% of a solar installation’s cost? \nYet there is much about the law and how it can benefit faith communities that requires careful attention and navigation. Moreover\, there can be an alphabet soup of technical and financial jargon that one must confront when it comes to understanding PPAs\, SRECs\, ITCs\, and more. \nHow is a faith community to discern what is the best way to finance solar or energy efficiency upgrades? \nFor this webinar\, we will sort through what faith communities need to know\, while also looking at successful examples and practices. Panelists for this webinar will be assembled in collaboration with the UCC Cornerstone Fund\, a long-time advocate for climate-care church energy projects. \nIf you can’t join us live\, still sign up and we will send you the recording and resources! \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. \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/the-inflation-reduction-act-how-it-can-benefit-faith-communities-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/InflationReductionAct-CreationJustice-WPImage-Promotion.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T133006
CREATED:20220913T134416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T134416Z
UID:194007-1665502200-1665505800@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Releasing\, Blessing\, and Sending Rev. Dr. Chris Davies
DESCRIPTION:Join officers and staff of the United Church of Christ in a Service of Release as we give thanks for the ministry of Rev. Dr. Chris Davies\, Team Leader and Minister\, Faith INFO\, as she transitions from her role at the national setting to do a new thing.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/releasing-blessing-and-sending-rev-dr-chris-davies/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T133006
CREATED:20220927T185426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T130220Z
UID:195431-1665070200-1665073800@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:The Small Church Story Project in the Maine Conference
DESCRIPTION:Intrigued by reports of small\, rural\, congregations who are creating new ways of “being church’\, Rev Douglas Dunlap and Rev Susan Craig formed The Small Church Story Project in 2015. Their efforts are to gather the stories of such congregations of the Maine Conference to share with churches small and large\, wherever these may be\, in the nation or the world. Also to counter the narrative that small churches have no other future than that of closing and how small size can be turned to advantage which leads to spirited worship\, vibrant fellowship\, and responses to Christ’s call to serve that are engaging\, effective\, and heartening. \nJoin us as Rev Roberto Ochoa meets with Rev Dunlap and Rev Craig to find out more about the Small Church Project and to hear the stories of small\, rural\, congregations making a difference in their communities of spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/the-small-church-story-project-in-the-maine-conference/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/SmallChurchStory-ThursdaysfortheSoul-WPImage-Promotion.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T133006
CREATED:20220913T130719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T130719Z
UID:193985-1664971200-1664974800@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:A New Breed of OWL: Formatting for K-1 and Beyond!
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome Mary Benard\, Publicity Director for the UUA\, to discuss our new easily updatable format for OWL\, beginning with OWL for K-1\, 2nd ed. We’ll also get a glimpse into our new OWL Portal\, which we hope will be operational in 2023.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/a-new-breed-of-owl-formatting-for-k-1-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Our Whole Lives
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/NewBreedofOWL-WordPress-Promotion.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221130
DTSTAMP:20260405T133006
CREATED:20220915T132118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T132303Z
UID:194226-1664841600-1669766399@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Climate Hope Cards Art Contest
DESCRIPTION:We find ourselves in the midst of ongoing climate and environmental justice crises. The future sometimes seems uncertain and even frightening. Yet as people of faith\, we are called to heed prophetic voices and fight for a livable planet. \nCalling all UCC children and youth: Draw or paint about climate hope\, environmental justice\, or protecting the Earth. Sunday school class and youth group participation encouraged. \nLast day to submit art (11/29/2022)
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/climate-hope-cards-art-contest/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Climate-Hope-Cards.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T133006
CREATED:20220915T154158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T125642Z
UID:194254-1664465400-1664469000@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Preparing for Advent 2022: Days to Come
DESCRIPTION:The United Church of Christ partners with The United Church of Canada to offer a collection of resources for the Advent season. From devotionals to candle lighting rituals\, for individuals and for communal worship\, we will have resources ready for your faith communities. Join us for an overview of the collection and a preview of a new song!
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/preparing-for-advent-2022-days-to-come/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/PreparingforAdvent2022-ThursdaysfortheSoul-WPImage-Promotion.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220930
DTSTAMP:20260405T133006
CREATED:20220208T165822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220809T225440Z
UID:179159-1664409600-1664495999@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Partners in Building 2022
DESCRIPTION:Partners in Building (PIB) is a multi-day training event where leaders from congregations are invited to attend and engage in various informative presentations and workshops facilitated by the UCC Church Building & Loan Fund. \nPIB connects pastors and other church leaders with information on how to repurpose\, finance\, and manage church-owned property through presentations and workshops. \nParticipants will have the opportunity to learn from and engage with experts on a variety of topics: Navigating Land Use\, Repurposing Resources for Mission\, Faith Based Entrepreneurs\, Fund Raising\, Hybrid & Online Ministry\, and so much more. \nJoin us virtually on September 29-30. \nRegistration is only $49 for this two-day event and includes access to the recordings of the presentations.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/partners-in-building-2022/2022-09-29/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Church Building & Loan Fund
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/PIB-Logo.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T133006
CREATED:20220505T151026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T151026Z
UID:184645-1664393400-1664397000@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Narrative Budgets: Telling your Story by the Numbers
DESCRIPTION:7:30pm to 8:30pm Eastern Time (6:30pm to 7:30pm Central)\n\nA 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. \nRegister in advance for this meeting:
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/narrative-budgets-telling-your-story-by-the-numbers/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Planned Giving
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220928
DTSTAMP:20260405T133006
CREATED:20220718T134912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T193911Z
UID:189800-1664236800-1664323199@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:For Such a Time: To Confront\, Connect\, and Create at the Intersection of Race and Gender
DESCRIPTION:For Such a Time: To Confront\, Connect\, and Create at the Intersection of Race and Gender\nA Clergywomen’s* Leadership Event of the Antoinette Brown Society \nThe Antoinette Brown Society invites authorized clergywomen* to join us for a much-anticipated hybrid gathering to honor\, celebrate\, and develop Clergywomen’s leadership in the United Church of Christ. The in person retreat will take place September 27-29\, 2022 at the Courtyard Atlanta Decatur Downtown/Emory in Decatur\, Georgia\, and online participants will be invited to join in digitally for live and pre-recorded content. \nWe will be led by our ABS Award recipients from 2021 – Rev. Dr. Susan Thistlethwaite\, Bishop Yvette Flunder\, and Rev. Linda Jaramillo\, as well as our 2019 Awardees Rev. Liddy Barlow\, Rev. Eileen Norrington\, Rev. Marty Baumer\, and WomanPreach\, Inc! Other leaders from our partner organizations – Council for Racial and Ethnic Ministries and the African American Women in Ministry will center our conversations on leadership development and access at the place where race and gender cross. \nWe look forward to deepening connections\, learning\, strategizing\, and being replenished and inspired for where God is calling us next. \n*this invitation is expansive to include all cis and trans women as well as non-binary people comfortable in a space that centers the experiences of women. \nRegistration Information \nIn Person Attendees: $400\nVirtual Attendees: $75\nFor scholarship assistance\, please contact Tara Barber at barbert@ucc.org prior to your online registration.\nRegistration deadline for in person retreat is August 15.\nRegistration deadline for online participation is September 1. \nREGISTER\n \nCOVID PRECAUTIONS – we will be requiring full vaccination for in person participation\, and will update with masking and/or rapid testing requirements as we get closer to the event.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/for-such-a-time-to-confront-connect-and-create-at-the-intersection-of-race-and-gender/2022-09-27/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Justice and Local Church Ministries
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/ForSuchATimeAsThis-FB.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T133006
CREATED:20220822T094429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T185836Z
UID:192270-1663860600-1663864200@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Shared Learning from Gun Violence Ministries
DESCRIPTION:“They will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will not take up sword against nation; they will train for war no more. Everyone will sit under their own vine and fig tree. No one shall make them afraid.” Isaiah 2:2-4 \nWe have testified\, protested\, advocated\, written letters\, made calls\, held vigils and prayed\, weeped and comforted and\, after the March 22\, 2021 massacre in Boulder\, our faith communities demanded action. We could no longer be satisfied with being “just another stat”. Although it would have been easy to be overwhelmed with the complexity and scope of gun violence prevention\, we knew we MUST do something – anything – and we had to start immediately. Peace-making action was required urgently and there was no time to be afraid. \nHear from faith leaders in Colorado as they share their experiences\, lessons learned and best practices in transforming trauma and catalyzing a nationwide disarmament movement.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/shared-learning-from-the-disarmament-movement/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/SharedLearningRev-ThursdaysfortheSoul-WPImage-Promotion.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T100000
DTSTAMP:20260405T133006
CREATED:20220807T231519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220807T231519Z
UID:191100-1663833600-1663840800@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:40th Annual Parker Lecture & Awards Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join the United Church of Christ Media Justice Ministry as we celebrate the 40th Annual Parker Lecture. \nMaya Wiley\, newly appointed President and CEO of The Leadership Conference\, will deliver the 40th annual Everett C. Parker Lecture and Jessica J. Gonzalez\, co-CEO of Free Press will receive the Everett C. Parker Award and Talila “TL” Lewis\, co-founder of HEARD\, will receive the McGannon Award. Community and celebration is essential as we work to make our world more just\, more connected and more accountable. Join with us as we reflect\, rejoice and get energized. \nPlease note: Out of a respect for disability justice\, all guests are requested to use a properly worn face mask during this event when not actively eating\, drinking or speaking from the dais. Face masks will be provided.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/40th-annual-parker-lecture-awards-ceremony/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Media Justice Ministries
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220920
DTSTAMP:20260405T133006
CREATED:20220817T141938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T200140Z
UID:191970-1663545600-1663631999@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:UCC Summit: The Church in a Post-Pandemic World
DESCRIPTION:The Church in a Post-Pandemic World\nSeptember 19-21\, 2022 | Online event*   \nJoin us as we envision what a vibrant\, healthy church looks like as it emerges from the pandemic. \n\n\nClick here to view the UCC Summit event webpage\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Church in a Post-Pandemic World\nSeptember 19-21\, 2022 | Online event*   \nJoin us as we envision what a vibrant\, healthy church looks like as it emerges from the pandemic. \n\n\nClick here to view the UCC Summit event webpage
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/ucc-summit-the-church-in-a-post-pandemic-world/2022-09-19/
LOCATION:Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/UCCSummit22FeatureWPImage.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T133006
CREATED:20220808T143310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T144658Z
UID:191118-1663268400-1663272000@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:How to Grow A Movement: Invest to End Racism
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we kick off the historic Join the Movement Capital Campaign with co-chairs Otis Moss III\, Naomi Washington-Leapheart\, and Starsky Wilson sharing their visions of a church and a world moving toward fuller embodiments of racial justice. On the 59th anniversary of 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in Birmingham\, Alabama that galvanized movements to end segregation and establish civil rights\, we come together to remember and discover how our sharing of resources can fuel and grow our racial justice work today and for generations to come.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/how-to-grow-a-movement-invest-to-end-racism/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Join the Movement
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/How-to-Grow-a-Movement-Invest-to-End-Racism-WPImage-Promotion-3.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR