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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T163000
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SUMMARY:The History of Afro-Christian Churches in the UCC
DESCRIPTION:The History of Afro-Christian Churches\nIn 1957\, when the Evangelical and Reformed Church and the Congregational and Christian Churches formed the United Church of Christ\, there was a fifth stream that fed into our formation\, the Afro-Christian Church. \nWhile it maintained a Christian identity\, it was an independent and separate organizational structure comprised of the Afro Christian Convention\, five conferences\, 150 churches\, 25\,000 members\, 185 ordained ministers\, and licentiates. \nJoin us as we hear of this rich legacy from Dr. Yvonne Delk\, a daughter of the Afro-Christian tradition and spiritual leader in our midst. \n*Please note this session is pre-recorded.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/the-history-of-afro-christian-churches-in-the-ucc/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday for Nurture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T005925
CREATED:20211025T204104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T135816Z
UID:172497-1638459000-1638462600@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Purple Church
DESCRIPTION:Purple Church\nThe United Church of Christ contains people with a wide spectrum of theological beliefs and political alignment. People who choose to be in a church that holds differences of opinion often do so with a few different strategies of love and conflict management. \nIn this conversation\, we will hear from leaders of Purple Churches\, or churches that have members across the theological/social/political lines\, about how they show up authentically with each other in the midst of difference. \n*Please note this session is pre-recorded.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/purple-church-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211201T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211201T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T005925
CREATED:20211111T205850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211112T175956Z
UID:173741-1638367200-1638370800@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Global HOPE Blue Christmas Worship
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, Dec 1\, 2pm 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 2021. 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. \nWe will be celebrating communion together virtually so please have something to eat and drink ready. It can be whatever you have on hand\, not necessarily bread and juice. This event will be recorded for later availability or use in local Blue Christmas events.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/global-hope-blue-christmas-worship/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Wednesdays with the World
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211201T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211201T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T005925
CREATED:20211130T214934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211130T215444Z
UID:175192-1638360000-1638363600@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:OWL Taking Flight: Sex Ed Trivia!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive time with sex ed trivia and prizes!
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/owl-taking-flight-sex-ed-trivia/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Our Whole Lives
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211130T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211130T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T005925
CREATED:20211025T203516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211124T164406Z
UID:172493-1638286200-1638289800@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Let’s Talk About Abortion
DESCRIPTION:Let’s Talk About Abortion\nAbortion access is an issue of faith! The United Church of Christ has had a strong history of supporting access to safe and healthy abortion since before Roe V. Wade. UCC Clergy have been advocating for the women and people who need abortions for decades! \nJoin for a conversation with Elaina Ramsey\, Ohio Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice\, Sandy Sorenson\, United Church of Christ DC Team Leader\, and Rev. Dr. Chris Davies\, advocate for abortion access in Ohio. \n*Please note this session is pre-recorded.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/lets-talk-about-abortion-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday for Nurture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211123T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211123T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T005925
CREATED:20211025T203041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T203041Z
UID:172491-1637681400-1637685000@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:What is the Doctrine of Discovery?
DESCRIPTION:In their own voices\, First Nations Indigenous People will discuss the destructiveness of the Doctrine of Discovery on their peoples in what is presently known as the Americas and the Caribbean. \n*Please note this session is pre-recorded.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/what-is-the-doctrine-of-discovery/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday for Nurture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T005925
CREATED:20211025T202621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T202621Z
UID:172489-1637249400-1637253000@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Queer the Church
DESCRIPTION:Darrell Goodwin and Chris Davies are queer leaders in the United Church of Christ. They have worked together: visioning\, dreaming and praying for a future where the United Church of Christ is relevant for the past several years. Come with your questions\, dreams and spirituality\, and listen alongside their conversation of Call\, faith and hope…for who we are\, and who we can be: where every voice is honored along the journey. While they will be speaking from their own place of identity and call; this offering is not only for queer-identified people but for ALL people seeking a place of rest for the soul. \n*Please note this session is pre-recorded.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/queer-the-church/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T005925
CREATED:20211025T202344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T202244Z
UID:172487-1637076600-1637080200@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:State of Creation
DESCRIPTION:What is necessary to halt the deleterious effects of climate change in the 21st century? Join Rev. Brooks Berndt\, Minister for Environmental Justice\, UCC\, and Jim Antal\, author\, public theologian\, Special Advisor on Climate Justice to the General Minister and President of the United Church of Christ. \nRev. Antal will address:\n• The current state of climate change\n• The impact of the roll-back of over 100 EPA regulations and disengagement from the Climate Accord; needed reforms\n• The role and responsibility of people of faith\n• Actions we can engage both as individuals and as communities in 2021 \nJoin us in a formal address from Rev. Antal as well as some dialogue moderated by Rev. Brooks Berndt about what we can do together to ensure God’s creation thrives in 2021 and beyond. \n*Please note this session is pre-recorded.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/state-of-creation/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday for Nurture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T005925
CREATED:20211101T164651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211108T143622Z
UID:172889-1637074800-1637078400@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Faith — Trauma & Healing
DESCRIPTION:An engaging conversation on how faith can be both a source of trauma and healing\, centering the experiences\, journeys\, and perspectives of stigmatized people from marginalized and vulnerable communities.\nPresenters:\nRev. Michael Crumpler\, LGBTQ and Multicultural Programing Coordinator\, Unitarian Universalist Association\nMin. Erica Poellot\, Director of Faith and Community Partnerships\, National Harm Reduction Coalition\, & Director of Harm Reduction and Overdose Prevention\, United Church of Christ\nKamal Fizazi\, J.D.\, Leadership Team Member\, U.S. HIV AIDS Faith Coalition
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/faith-trauma-healing/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Health and Wholeness Advocacy Ministries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T005925
CREATED:20211101T163951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211105T142850Z
UID:172886-1637060400-1637064000@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Stigma\, Science\, and the Sacred: The Role of Faith Communities in Addressing Biomedical (Vaccine) Stigma
DESCRIPTION:An intentional conversation on the important role of faith communities in addressing scientific stigma and dismantling barriers to biomedical prevention and treatment access.\nPresenters:\nUlysses Burley\, Founder\, UBtheCURE\, LLC\nLouis Shackelford\, Project Manager External Relations\, COVID-19 Prevention Network (CoVPN) & HIV Vaccine Trials Network (HVTN)
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/stigma-science-and-the-sacred-the-role-of-faith-communities-in-addressing-biomedical-vaccine-stigma/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Health and Wholeness Advocacy Ministries
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211111T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211111T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T005925
CREATED:20211025T184539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T202033Z
UID:172475-1636644600-1636648200@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Digital Funerals & Grief: A Conversation & Ritual
DESCRIPTION:As we collectively both prevent and respond to what is happening in our world\, the impacts of a global pandemic on how we grieve continue to offer both opportunities and demand creativity in keeping people safe. \nOn this panel\, we will be talking through the reality of what many are experiencing as grief goes digital. We will look towards how local pastors and chaplains are offering opportunities to grieve\, through what has been a shared experience of collective trauma in this age. And together\, we will hold a service of collective grief. \n*Please note this session is pre-recorded.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/digital-funerals-grief-a-conversation-ritual/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T005925
CREATED:20211025T182901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T183808Z
UID:172469-1636471800-1636475400@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Disabilities\, Mental Health\, and Racial Justice
DESCRIPTION:Disabilities\, Mental Health\, and Racial Justice\nJoin international disabilities scholar Rev. Dr. John Swinton and UCC’s Minister for Disabilities and Mental Health Justice Rev. Dr. Sarah Lund for a theological and practical conversation about God’s calling for us to create communities of radical belonging and liberating love. \nWe will explore the intersections of disability justice\, mental health justice\, and racial justice. We will share suggestions for how faith communities can live out this call for radical belonging\, liberating love\, and justice. \n*Please note this session is pre-recorded.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/disabilities-mental-health-and-racial-justice-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211104T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211104T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T005925
CREATED:20211025T135725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T201917Z
UID:172441-1636039800-1636043400@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Mysticism and Mindfulness
DESCRIPTION:Mysticism and Mindfulness\nThis webinar will offer conversation and practice from some of the leading mystics and mindfulness practitioners in the UCC. Come and listen alongside Rev. Dr. John C. Dorhauer\, Shannon Abbott\, Rev. Dr. John T. Myers and Rev. Brendan Curran. Come where you are with a willing heart and spirit\, and leave grounded and nourished. \n*Please note this session is pre-recorded.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/mysticism-and-mindfulness/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211103T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211103T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T005925
CREATED:20210819T200625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210825T133958Z
UID:168971-1635940800-1635944400@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:OWL Taking Flight: OWL and Racial Justice
DESCRIPTION:OWL Taking Flight: Racial Justice Replay! Take time to watch or review this practical and reflective conversation with OWL Trainers of Color about how to be more intentionally anti-racist as an OWL facilitator.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/owl-taking-flight-owl-and-racial-justice/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Our Whole Lives
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211102T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211102T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T005925
CREATED:20211025T140133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T191640Z
UID:172444-1635867000-1635870600@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Church-Based Reparations
DESCRIPTION:Church-Based Reparations\nThere is a growing call among many US religious groups to explore financial reparations as part of amends through financial investments and long-term programs benefiting African Americans. \nWe will explore the theological grounding for reparations and will share learnings\, mistakes\, suggestions for the next steps and practices for engaging the work. Join us for an ecumenical panel discussion of representatives of various predominantly white congregations and entities who have engaged in reparations. \n*Please note this session is pre-recorded.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/church-based-reparations-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday for Nurture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T005925
CREATED:20211021T163852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T133300Z
UID:172342-1635435000-1635438600@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Celtic Worship
DESCRIPTION:In this ongoing season of Lent and as we gather ourselves in for all to follow; pour yerself a cup of tea\, wouldja\, and join in on the day after St. Patrick’s for some traditional Celtic music by Laureano Sanchez and worship led by Rev. Dr. Chris Davies\, Rev. Brendan Curran\, and Chaplain Lynn Cooper. \nA blessing from the 19th-century compendium of Gaelic prayer\, the Carmina Gadelica:\nThe guarding of the God of life be upon me\,\nThe guarding of loving Christ be upon me\,\nThe guarding of the Holy Spirit be upon me\,\nEach step of the way\,\nTo aid me and enfold me\,\nEach day and night of my life. \n*Please note this session is pre-recorded.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/celtic-worship-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T005925
CREATED:20211021T164453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T182506Z
UID:172344-1635262200-1635265800@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:What Shall We Say to These Things? Crafting a Social Gospel for the 21st Century
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 90-minute inter-generational conversation\, between Ruby Sales: a member of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) in the 1960s\, founder of the Spirit House Project\, and one of fifty African Americans spotlighted in the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History; and Brittany Packnett Cunningham: Ferguson Commissioner and activist\, co-founder of Campaign Zero\, NBC News and MSNBC contributor\, and member of President Obama’s 21st Century Task Force\, as we discuss the current role of faith and faith leaders in the midst of socio-political crisis. This conversation will be moderated by Rev. Traci Blackmon. \nWatch the recording of “The People’s Inauguration.” https://thepeoplesinauguration.org/ \n*Please note this session is pre-recorded.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/what-shall-we-say-to-these-things-crafting-a-social-gospel-for-the-21st-century-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday for Nurture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T005925
CREATED:20211014T185819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211014T185819Z
UID:172021-1634830200-1634833800@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:The Sermons That Keep Preaching
DESCRIPTION:It’s said that the sermons preachers preach fall into a few key themes\, year after year. Join a panel of local pastors thinking through the sermons that keep coming back\, year after year\, and why those messages continue to be critically important. In times of crisis and calm\, we lean on our faith to guide us through. What are the messages that have resonated through the scripture and through the ages? \nThursdays for the Soul is 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. \n*Please note this session is pre-recorded.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/the-sermons-that-keep-preaching/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211022
DTSTAMP:20260411T005925
CREATED:20211012T172400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211015T221047Z
UID:171946-1634774400-1634860799@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Spirit Day with GLAAD
DESCRIPTION:On October 21\, 2021\, millions will go purple to stand against bullying and in support of LGBTQ youth. Take the pledge now and go purple on October 21. Purple symbolizes ‘spirit’ on the rainbow flag. \nSpirit Day is about speaking out against bullying and standing with LGBTQ youth\, who disproportionately face bullying and harassment. Pledging to “go purple” on Spirit Day is a way for everyone — companies\, global leaders\, celebrities\, neighbors\, parents\, teachers\, classmates\, and friends — to visibly show solidarity with LGBTQ youth and to take part in the largest\, most visible anti-LGBTQ bullying campaign in the world. \nThe United Church of Christ is partnering with GLAAD to raise awareness for the ongoing struggle for justice and equality for our LGBTQ+ siblings. Be in solidarity by taking the pledge\, wearing purple on October 21\, and posting to social media to show your support for our LGBTQ+ siblings and a just world for all. \nDownload UCC Spirit Day social media images
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/spirit-day-with-glaad/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T005925
CREATED:20211014T185220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211018T182348Z
UID:172019-1634657400-1634661000@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Doctrine of Discovery Hawaii
DESCRIPTION:In their own voices\, Hawaii will discuss the destructiveness of the Doctrine of Discovery past and present on their people and how it differs from the experiences of present-day Americas. \n*Please note this session is pre-recorded.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/doctrine-of-discovery-hawaii-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday for Nurture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T005925
CREATED:20211004T201324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T133700Z
UID:171383-1634225400-1634229000@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:A Latine Caribbean Celebration in Words of Praise!
DESCRIPTION:A Latine Caribbean Celebration in Words of Praise! \nJoin us as the United Church of Christ continues to celebrate Latine/Hispanic History Month with the celebration of UCC Leaders of Puerto Rican\, Dominican\, and Cuban Descendant share their stories of faith\, hope and love.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/a-latine-caribbean-celebration-in-words-of-praise/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211008T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211008T180000
DTSTAMP:20260411T005925
CREATED:20210827T184010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210827T192317Z
UID:169470-1633681800-1633716000@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Be the Healing Conference 2021 with Dr. Joy DeGruy
DESCRIPTION:Conference Objectives\nAt the completion of this conference\, participants will: \n\n Understand how the structural inequalities beginning with the period of enslavement continue to impact African Americans and their communities today.\n Select and apply strategies to enhance empowerment for African American populations at risk\, and to promote economic and social justice.\n Analyze relevant concepts of the Relationship Approach and the Philosophical Aspect of cultural difference as a basis for understanding the behaviors of African American individuals and families within their social/cultural environments.\n Examine and investigate culturally appropriate interventions including “Virtues Training” for work with African American individuals\, families\, groups\, organizations and communities.\n Understand the role that social learning theory and learned helplessness has played in the adaptive behaviors of African Americans and other racial and ethnic groups.\n Apply improvement tools in work with individuals\, families and communities.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/be-the-healing-conference-with-dr-joy-degruy/2021-10-08/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T005925
CREATED:20211004T162821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T162821Z
UID:171341-1633620600-1633624200@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Vibrant Re-Entry And Voter’s Rights with Desmond Meade
DESCRIPTION:Vibrant Re-Entry And Voter’s Rights with Desmond Meade \nPlease join Rev. Traci Blackmon and Desmond Meade\, a formerly incarcerated civil rights activist and recent McArthur Genius Grant Awardee\, as they discuss the church’s role in welcoming returning citizens. Desmond Meade’s work centers on restoring voting rights to formerly incarcerated citizens and removing barriers to their reentry in every aspect of vibrant life. His voice was a key component of the restoration of voting rights to thousands of Floridians.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/vibrant-re-entry-and-voters-rights-with-desmond-meade/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211006T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211006T130000
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SUMMARY:OWL Taking Flight: Online Training Sneak Peek AND Ask Us Anything OWL
DESCRIPTION:OWL Taking Flight: Online Training Sneak Peek AND Ask Us Anything OWL\nJoin Rev. Thea Racelis and Dr. Melanie Davis Oct 6\, noon ET\, to get the scoop on online OWL facilitator training.  Thea and Melanie were among the 5 trainers to lead field tests in April and August\, and they’ll share challenges and successes; explain how online training differs from in-person training; the time commitment\, and requirements of facilitators and Religious and Christian Educators. This webinar may help you determine whether online or in-person trainings suit your needs.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/owl-taking-flight-online-training-sneak-peek/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Our Whole Lives
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211005T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211005T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T005925
CREATED:20211004T164944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T174039Z
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SUMMARY:Be The Healing – Re-Membering with Dr. Joy DeGruy
DESCRIPTION:Be The Healing – Re-Membering with Dr. Joy DeGruy \nThe United Church of Christ welcomes Dr. Joy DeGruy for a two day Be The Healing Conference combining Dr. DeGruy’s groundbreaking anti-racism work with her next steps work of healing our moral wounds. Tuesday for Nurture on October 4th will feature a recent presentation Dr. DeGruy shared with the United Church of Christ. We are hopeful this sharing will encourage you to register for the course. \nBe The Healing
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/be-the-healing-re-membering-with-dr-joy-degruy/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday for Nurture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210930T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210930T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T005925
CREATED:20210910T161409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T190829Z
UID:170397-1633015800-1633019400@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Ministry on the Move
DESCRIPTION:Ministry on the Move\nA conversation with General Minister & President\, John C. Dorhauer\, moderated by Rev. Traci Blackmon \nThe national setting of the United Church of Christ is relocating once again to meet the current and evolving needs of our staff and ministry partners. Join us for a conversation about the move and what we can expect in this new space.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/ministry-on-the-move/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210929T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210929T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T005925
CREATED:20210903T173801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210909T195748Z
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SUMMARY:World Communion Sunday Worship
DESCRIPTION:Join us the Wednesday before World Communion Sunday as we celebrate and worship together. The first Sunday of October has become a time when Christians in every culture break bread and pour the cup to remember and affirm Christ as the Head of the Church. On that day\, we remember that we are part of the whole body of believers. Whether shared in a grand cathedral\, a mud hut\, outside on a hilltop\, in a meetinghouse\, or in a storefront\, Christians celebrate the communion liturgy in as many ways as there are congregations. \nWe will be celebrating communion together virtually so please have something to eat and drink ready. It can be whatever you have on hand\, not necessarily bread and juice.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/world-communion-sunday-worship/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Wednesdays with the World
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210928T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210928T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T005925
CREATED:20210923T180910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T180653Z
UID:170884-1632843000-1632846600@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:A Conversation with Dr. Wilda C Gafney: A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church
DESCRIPTION:The Rev. Dr. Wil Gafney is a scholar\, pastor\, preacher and activist. She is the Right Rev. Sam B. Hulsey Professor of Hebrew Bible at Brite Divinity School in Ft. Worth\, TX.  Dr. Gafney is also an Episcopal priest and remains a member of the historic African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas in Philadelphia\, PA. She is the author of Womanist Midrash: A Reintroduction to Women of the Torah and of the Throne\, a commentary on Nahum\, Habakkuk\, and Zephaniah in the Wisdom series; Daughters of Miriam: Women Prophets in Ancient Israel; and co-editor of The Peoples’ Bible and The Peoples’ Companion to the Bible. She is the author of A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church and translator of its biblical selections. Please join us for this important conversation with Dr. Gafney about her latest groundbreaking work: A Conversation with Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney\, Ph.D.: A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/a-conversation-with-dr-wilda-c-gafney-a-womans-lectionary-for-the-whole-church/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday for Nurture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210923T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210923T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T005925
CREATED:20210916T184558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T140825Z
UID:170644-1632411000-1632414600@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Receive Your Wisdom: A Gift from the Divine Within
DESCRIPTION:Receive Your Wisdom: A Gift from the Divine Within\nUsing a loosely guided meditation practice\, you will have the opportunity to connect with the Holy Within. Discern the lessons\, yearning\, direction your Soul has to offer you for this time in your life’s journey. Bring a notebook\, if you’d like\, to further explore your vision gift.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/receive-your-wisdom-a-gift-from-the-divine-within/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210921T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210921T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T005925
CREATED:20210907T155631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T134050Z
UID:170140-1632238200-1632241800@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:2022 Midterm Elections Ahead: The Fight for Voting Rights
DESCRIPTION:In states across the country efforts are underway to significantly erode voting rights. Join with us to learn more about these threats\, and what steps are being take at the federal level to address them. You’ll leave with a better understanding of the state of democracy in the U.S. and more importantly some concrete actions you can take to protect you and your neighbor’s vote.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/2022-midterm-elections-ahead-the-fight-for-voting-rights/
LOCATION:Zoom
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