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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T193000
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220928
DTSTAMP:20260405T161508
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161508
CREATED:20220822T094429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T185836Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T100000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161508
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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220920
DTSTAMP:20260405T161508
CREATED:20220817T141938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T200140Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161508
CREATED:20220808T143310Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T163000
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SUMMARY:Just Peace Churches and the Disruptive Power of Peace!
DESCRIPTION:The United Church of Christ was the first Christian denomination to declare itself a “Just Peace Church” in 1985. Over the past 35+ years\, the concept of Just Peace- that intersection of peace with justice reflected in the biblical vision of God’s Shalom – has been affirmed by ecumenical partners around the world. As our world suffers from conflicts around the world\, now is the time to seek alternatives to militarism and turn our focus to building peace from the ground up. \nThis webinar will introduce you to the concepts of Just Peace and highlight ways in which local churches are living out their Just Peace identity. We will also lift up our 2022 theme for Just Peace Sunday “The Disruptive Power of Peace: Friendship\, Justice & Security” to be celebrated on Sunday September 18th this year. Speakers for this webinar will include members of the UCC’s Just Peace Network and Steering Committee. \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/just-peace-churches-and-the-disruptive-power-of-peace/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161508
CREATED:20220822T095431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T095431Z
UID:192274-1663160400-1663164000@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:The Birth of a Movement: A 40th Anniversary Retrospective
DESCRIPTION:Just as the Montgomery Bus Boycott was a watershed event in kickstarting the Civil Rights Movement\, a six-week civil disobedience campaign in Warren County\, North Carolina\, served as the watershed event for the Environmental Justice Movement in 1982. As more than 500 people were arrested to prevent the dumping of toxic waste in a predominantly black community\, a nation soon became awakened to the crisis of environmental racism. This September will mark the 40th anniversary of the Warren County protests that would ripple outward around the world with far reaching impacts that continue until today. A wealth of insight and inspiration is to be found in this critical moment of history during which leaders grounded in their faith played an integral and significant role. In this webinar\, we will hear from three persons who were an important part of the protests: Dollie Burwell\, the Rev. Dr. Benjamin Chavis\, Jr.\, and the Rev. William Kearney. \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-birth-of-a-movement-a-40th-anniversary-retrospective/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161508
CREATED:20220822T095035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T095036Z
UID:192272-1662651000-1662654600@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:UCC Colectivo de Latinx Ministries: Present & Future
DESCRIPTION:Join Rev Roberto Ochoa as he speaks with the leaders of the UCC Colectivo de Latinx Ministries about their role in uplifting the contributions of Latines/Latinas/Latinos in the United Church of Christ. They will share how they were formed and their hopes and vision for the Latinx communities in the wider church.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/ucc-colectivo-de-latinx-ministries-present-future/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220907T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220907T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161508
CREATED:20220715T140525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T131957Z
UID:189635-1662552000-1662555600@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:You Know\, Sex
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome Cory Silverberg to talk about You Know\, Sex (Cory’s new book)\, as well as the books What Makes a Baby? and Sex is a Funny Word. Learn about these inclusive resources\, their language\, illustrations\, and why and how they were written the way they were.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/you-know-sex/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Our Whole Lives
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220901T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220901T163000
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CREATED:20220822T095913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T140756Z
UID:192276-1662046200-1662049800@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Gather in Joy…Go in Justice
DESCRIPTION:Rejoice with us in worship as Cheryl Lindsay\, Minister for Worship and Theology\, and conference ministers of the United Church of Christ reflect on the Spirit at work among us…moving in joy and justice.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/gather-in-joygo-in-justice/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220825T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220825T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161508
CREATED:20220811T140624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T193642Z
UID:191483-1661441400-1661445000@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Moving Through Life With Embodied Grace
DESCRIPTION:How do we connect the inspired mind of Christ to the often tired Body of Christ? What spiritual practices allow us to tap into the “fount of every blessing” even as we engage the urgencies of our time? \nJoin Matt Carriker\, the founding pastor of Agape Spiritual Community UCC in Waltham\, Massachusetts and Gabrielle Chavez\, organizing pastor of Christ the Healer UCC centered in the Portland Oregon metro area as we explore some cutting edge work at the intersection of activism and contemplation coming out of two newer congregations. \nAs part of the conversation\, there will be an offering of understanding and practice that evolved from over a generation of experience and experimentation to quickly access embodied grace\, the state of being Jesus called “heaven on earth”.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/moving-through-life-with-embodied-grace/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220824T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220824T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161508
CREATED:20220505T150622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T152035Z
UID:184642-1661369400-1661373000@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Annual Campaigns 101
DESCRIPTION:7:30pm to 8:30pm Eastern Time (6:30pm to 7:30pm Central)\n\nDesigned for pastors and lay leaders planning an annual pledge campaign\, we will explore ways to create an effective campaign. We will reflect on the core purpose of a campaign\, discuss practical steps leaders can take\, and explore creative ideas to design a campaign uniquely suited to your congregation. Join this webinar to develop and strengthen plans for a successful fall campaign. \nRegister in advance for this meeting:
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/annual-campaigns-101/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Planned Giving
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220818T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220818T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161508
CREATED:20220525T195515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220718T120038Z
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SUMMARY:Accessible to All Churches and Disabilities Justice
DESCRIPTION:The United Church of Christ adopted the Accessible to All (A2A) covenant as a denomination in 2005 as part of our commitment to disabilities justice. Barriers to accessibility are both physical and attitudinal. Disability justice intersects with the UCC’s commitments to racial\, economic\, gender\, sexual identies\, just peace\, and environmental justice. Join representatives of the UCC Disabilities Ministries Board for practical resources for what UCC members and congregations can do to create a more just world for all. \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. One 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/accessible-to-all-churches-and-disabilities-justice/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220811T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220811T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161508
CREATED:20220727T133216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220807T230554Z
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SUMMARY:Sharing Leadership in UCC Community
DESCRIPTION:Some mistakenly believe that United Church of Christ faith communities resist leadership by design. The truth is that UCC polity calls on communities to share leadership\, voluntarily and covenantally. Sharing leadership is so countercultural\, it’s easy to misunderstand. \nJoin Dean Sarah B. Drummond of Andover Newton Seminary at Yale Divinity School and Rev. Dr. Chris S. Davies for an energizing and timely conversation about Drummond’s new book from the Pilgrim Press\, Sharing Leadership: A United Church of Christ Way of Being In-Community. \nDavies and Drummond will reflect on questions like\, “How can faith communities share leadership well?” and\, “How can the UCC help its members to carry the life-giving practices of sharing leadership into their families\, communities\, and workplaces?” \n*Please note this session is pre-recorded.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/sharing-leadership-in-ucc-community-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220810T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220810T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161508
CREATED:20220505T150316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220725T171817Z
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SUMMARY:Building an Endowment
DESCRIPTION:7:30pm to 8:30pm Eastern Time (6:30pm to 7:30pm Central)\n\nAn endowment can provide support to a congregation and its wider mission. But where do you start? This webinar will provide ideas and policies for creating and growing an endowment for your congregation. \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/building-an-endowment/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Planned Giving
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220810T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220810T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161508
CREATED:20220801T192107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220804T221304Z
UID:190906-1660136400-1660140000@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Overdue: Environmental Justice for All
DESCRIPTION:The United States has a long history of environmental injustice that has led to undue burdens of pollution on people of color and low-income communities. In this webinar\, we will focus specifically on environmental injustice in relation to access to clean water. Our special guest will be Lynn Thorp who serves as the National Campaigns Director for Clean Water Action. She will discuss how we can make strides in reducing water pollution\, including exposure to toxic substances such as persistent and pervasive PFAS chemicals also known as “forever” chemicals. She will additionally discuss how to ensure that large new water infrastructure investments are spent equitably and effectively as well as how to modernize our drinking water systems. Finally\, she will draw the connections between securing clean water while also addressing the climate crisis and promoting clean energy. Join us as we learn about what reforms are needed (and possible!) from our federal government. \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 Andy Wells-Bean who serves as the National Environmental Justice Fellow 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/overdue-environmental-justice-for-all/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220804T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220804T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161508
CREATED:20220719T141146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T133957Z
UID:189925-1659627000-1659630600@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Faithful Abortion Access: Then And Now
DESCRIPTION:The Clergy Consultation Service was a nationwide network of getting people access to safe abortion services and resources before it was legal. Hosted by Rev. Dr. Chris Davies\, join alongside To Offer Compassion: A History of the Clergy Consultation Service On Abortion authors D.A. Dirks and Patricia Relf to learn more about the extensive network of the time\, and hear the testimony of Rev. Donna Schaper about her work along the way. Faith Choice Ohio’s Executive Director Elaina Ramsey will join alongside Dr. Sherry Warren\, the United Church of Christ’s Minister for Gender Justice in speaking towards ways people of faith can show up now that we look towards state-led decision making.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/faithful-abortion-access-then-and-now/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220803T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220803T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161508
CREATED:20220725T181150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220725T181150Z
UID:190343-1659531600-1659535200@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:2022 Grant informational Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is to register for an informational meeting to learn about the 2022 Justice and Local Church Ministries grant \nJustice and Local Church Ministries of the United Church of Christ has decided to take a bold step in creating a common application that streamlines our granting process. The hope and goal is to ensure granting is made easier for congregations in the United Church of Christ as we honor the intentions for funding for seven funding areas. \n1. Operational Support (Rolling Monthly deadline until November)\n2. CASA New and Rebirthing Church grant (October 3\,2022)\n3. Neighbors in Need Grant (October 3\,2022)\n4. Pension Board New Church Benefit support grant (September 12\, 2022)\nInterested individuals and churches can find out more information and apply for the grant here: \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/2022-grant-informational-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Justice and Local Church Ministries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220728T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220728T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161508
CREATED:20220609T201637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220715T140100Z
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SUMMARY:A Conversation with Franklinton Center at Brick’s Rev. Elly Mendez Angulo
DESCRIPTION:The mission of Franklinton Center at Bricks is to provide a nurturing home to local\, national\, and global programs and organizations seeking liberation. (FCAB’s website).\nCome join us as for a conversation with Rev Elly Mendez Angulo\, Program Manager and Interim Executive Director who will share the history\, the UCC connection and current vision of Franklinton Center to manifest a world where systemic oppression does not exist; the whole divinity of a person is realized; the memory\, contribution and resilience of our ancestors is embraced; and the environment is healed. \nToday\, Franklinton Center at Bricks programs continue to focus on living up to the legacy of our ancestors and our predecessor institutions by serving the people of our community\, through the following broad program areas: \n\nCenter for Rural Community Development and Education\nCenter for African American Historic Preservation\nCenter for Land-based Innovation\nSocial Justice Conference and Retreat Center.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/a-conversation-with-franklinton-center-at-bricks-rev-elly-mendez-angulo/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161508
CREATED:20220525T194811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220617T110821Z
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SUMMARY:Our Faith Our Vote 2022: Faithful Engagement in a Time of Increased Voter Suppression
DESCRIPTION:Throughout Scripture and in the teachings of Jesus\, we hear the faith call to be in just\, compassionate right relation with each other. So discipleship draws us to engagement with our common life\, what we call the political process\, as the way we order our relationships. \nJoin this webinar and learn how the UCC Our Faith Our Vote campaign can be integrated into congregational life and shape congregational identity\, complementing and amplifying other congregational covenants like ONA and Just Peace. \nWe will hear from several members of congregations that have participated in the Our Faith Our Vote campaign and learn from their stories. \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. One 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-faith-our-vote-2022-faithful-engagement-in-a-time-of-increased-voter-suppression/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220720T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220720T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T111019Z
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SUMMARY:Witnesses with the World's Workers
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we hear the testimonies of Union Workers and workers in the “informal” economies of the world. We will be joined by leaders representing informal economy workers in Zimbabwe\, migrant workers\, union workers\, and more. Learn key ways you and your church can help support and educate about worker Justice rooted in the UN Sustainable Development Goals\, to include participation in this year’s Labor in the Pulpit.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/witnesses-with-the-worlds-workers/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Wednesdays with the World
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161508
CREATED:20220706T133531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220708T162709Z
UID:188958-1657812600-1657816200@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:The Flag in The Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:One of the most difficult and theological conversations a congregation may have is about the flag in the sanctuary. Join alongside Rev. Roberto Ochoa\, Rev. and Rev. John Gage to discuss what considerations go into this conversation\, as well as how your congregation might engage it with grace and care for the people involved. Hosted by Rev. Dr. Chris Davies\, this program does not prescribe an outcome\, but will provide resources for engaging the conversation.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/the-flag-in-the-sanctuary/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220707T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220707T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161508
CREATED:20220627T105254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T105254Z
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SUMMARY:Blessed Youth
DESCRIPTION:Join Rev. Dr. Chris Davies as she interviews Rev. Dr. Sarah Lund\, Minister for Disabilities & Mental Health Justice\, Health & Wholeness Advocacy at the United Church of Christ and author of the newly released book\, Blessed Youth: Breaking the Silence about mental Health with Children and Teens. They will discuss challenges\, hope\, and practical resources.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/blessed-youth/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220706T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220706T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161508
CREATED:20220627T105730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T192517Z
UID:188382-1657112400-1657116000@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Wartime Threat: Increased Fossil Fuel Production at Home
DESCRIPTION:The fossil fuel industry is using the war in Ukraine to push for ramping up production in the United States. As a result\, communities on the frontlines of the industry face the wartime threat of more pollution and more harm to their health. In this webinar\, we will learn about the history that shapes the threats faced\, and we will hear directly from those fighting at the grassroots to protect their families and communities. Featured speakers will include Roishetta Ozane from Healthy Gulf\, Lois Bower-Bjornson from the Clean Air Council\, and David J.X. González from the University of California-Berkeley. \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/wartime-threat-increased-fossil-fuel-production-at-home/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220706T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220706T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161508
CREATED:20220606T095619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T210515Z
UID:186550-1657108800-1657112400@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:OWL Taking Flight: Amazing Amaze!
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Rachael Gibson\, Amaze Education Senior Program Manager at Advocates for Youth will join us for a lively conversation about their amazing resources. Join us as we explore the challenges and rewards of providing public-facing sexuality education.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/owl-taking-flight-amazing-amaze/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Our Whole Lives
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220630T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220630T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161508
CREATED:20220408T131652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220607T112125Z
UID:182763-1656603000-1656606600@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:An Afternoon of Theatre with the Just Peace Players
DESCRIPTION:The Just Peace Players are a group of interfaith religious leaders who write and perform plays on peace and justice themes. They perform live and virtually for local congregations and Association gatherings throughout the New England area and beyond. Join us as the Just Peace Players perform and discuss their ministries for the wider church and interfaith communities.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/an-afternoon-of-theatre-with-the-just-peace-players/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220628
DTSTAMP:20260405T161508
CREATED:20220602T162526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T165954Z
UID:186361-1656288000-1656374399@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Digital Ministry Summit
DESCRIPTION:We need digital ministry leaders today… \nAs we enter the third year of a worldwide pandemic we continue to realize that digital ministry is real ministry and it is essential for the future of the church in our world. As faith leaders we can naively hope to return to “the way things used to be” or we can intentionally and strategically create digital ministries that engage our congregations and the world around us with the good news of love and justice. The Digital Ministry Summit provides an in depth look at hybrid worship\, online church\, virtual community\, and more. Through interviews with leading digital ministry faith leaders\, the Digital Ministry Summit equips faith leaders and congregations with the ideas\, inspiration\, philosophy\, and theology to start or enhance the digital ministry in your context. \nJoin us for this five day summit\, learn with 20 leading digital ministry experts\, and explore new possibilities for digital ministry\, hybrid worship\, and online church in your context. \nThe Digital Ministry Summit is for you if… \n\nYou want to learn the “how to” and the “why to” of digital ministry.\nYou want to hear best practices from digital ministry leaders.\nYou want to create a sustainable digital ministry for your congregation.\nYou want to improve your online/hybrid worship experience.\nYou want to proclaim the good news of love and justice by any media necessary.\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/digital-ministry-summitt/2022-06-27/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161508
CREATED:20220617T110142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T200258Z
UID:187786-1656010800-1656018000@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Prayer and Preparation: Introduction to Rapid Response and Embodiment Practices
DESCRIPTION:As the legislative attack on trans and queer persons continue\, hate groups have been emboldened to act publicly.  In recent weeks armed militias\, neo-nazis and violent white supremacists have disrupted public PRIDE festivals and library programing featuring queer people.  We anticipate this kind of organized and armed disruption to continue.   Join Rev. Tracy Howe\, Minister for Congregational and Community Engagement for an introduction to rapid response and embodiment practices to help local church members prepare and respond for this kind of violence.  Topics such as risk assessment\, intervention\, communication and organizing in these scenarios will be addressed. \nAudience: Local church lay leaders and authorized ministers.  ONA congregations. \nTrainer: Rev. Tracy Howe\, Minister for Congregational and Community Engagement
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/prayer-and-preparation-introduction-to-rapid-response-and-embodiment-practices/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Health and Wholeness Advocacy Ministries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161508
CREATED:20220524T171431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220603T132338Z
UID:185644-1655998200-1656001800@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Manual on Church Update
DESCRIPTION:Join Rev. Dr. Chris Davies and members of the Manual on Church Working Group for a conversation on where we have been\, and where we are going with the document of Best Practices and Covenental Connections. Attendees of this conversation will get a sneak peak into the newly developed Marks of Faithful and Vital Congregations\, and be invited into the trials of “how will this work for your setting?”
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/manual-on-church-update/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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