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SUMMARY:Learning from the MARCH: Sharing Session with Minnesota Clergy Organizers
DESCRIPTION:Nationwide\, we have all been witnesses to the remarkable organizing and action Minnesotans have been engaged in for over 8 weeks as ICE and CBP have infiltrated their neighborhoods and their lives\, resulting in the deaths of two allies\, Renee Good and Alex Pretti\, who were trying to protect their neighbors. As thousands of families are separated from the surge in ICE/CBP operations there are reports of increased ICE/CBP shootings across the country while 32 people died in ICE Custody in 2025. \nOver 600 interfaith clergy attended a call from organizations in Minneapolis last week to come share in education\, trainings\, and on the ground solidarity. And the sharing continues. Join us to hear from UCC clergy from the epicenter of the organizing and beyond\, as they share their experiences and offer ideas for community and church preparedness across the country.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/learning-from-the-march-sharing-session-with-minnesota-clergy-organizers/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Programmatic Priorities - Spiritual Formation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T163000
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SUMMARY:Reading Into the New Year: Dismantling White Christian Supremacy
DESCRIPTION:In this next installment of Reading Into the New Year\, we’ll be in conversation that confronts traditional theology which serves to justify white Christian supremacy. We’ll explore how we go about reconstructing a theology more aligned with the teaching of Jesus and what is the role of the church has in making this transition.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/reading-into-the-new-year-dismantling-white-christian-supremacy/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T130000
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SUMMARY:OWL Taking Flight: Sex Ed Week of Action
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome Miranda Estes\, State Policy and Action Manager for SIECUS for information and advocacy around Sex Ed Week of Action!
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/owl-taking-flight-sex-ed-week-of-action/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Our Whole LIves,Our Whole Lives
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054509
CREATED:20251202T170430Z
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SUMMARY:This Month at the UN
DESCRIPTION:Join us the first Tuesday of each month at 2pm to learn more about what the UCC does at the United Nations! Hear updates from the UCC Main Representative to the UN\, Donna Bollinger\, on program updates\, our interfaith and ecumenical partners\, and upcoming events. There will be time set aside during the meeting so that we can hear from YOU on these topics and how we can help to amplify the work our local congregations and partners are doing in the community.  \nAll are invited to join us in conversation! You only need to register once and then will be able to join us for any of our monthly meetings through the next year. Register here!  
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/this-month-at-the-un/2026-02-03/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054509
CREATED:20251121T163640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T155110Z
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SUMMARY:Reading Into the New Year: Drag Queen Preacher\, The Power of Identity
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a webinar with Rev. R.R. Tavárez\, the author of Drag Queen Preacher! Including themes of his Afro-Latino culture\, queerness\, faith\, doubt\, and a radical emergence as a drag performer\, this minister takes us on a journey. Through the elegance of poetry and prose we are invited into a beautiful reckoning where we find our story\, refuse to be invisible\, and dare to become more human. \nOur 2026 Reading Into the New Year series will highlight books that were released by Pilgrim Press in the 4th Quarter of 2026 and the 1st Quarter of 2026. We hope that each episode invites you to lead a book discussion in your own congregational or community settings in 2026!
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/reading-into-the-new-year-drag-queen-preacher-the-power-of-identity/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054509
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SUMMARY:Reading Into the New Year: Not Just for Kids Children's Book Edition
DESCRIPTION:Join author Becky Manfredini and illustrator-writer\, Meredith Gould\, as they discuss their decades-long friendship that culminated in developing a children’s book series published by The Pilgrim Press: Slug and Snail Search for Home\, Slug and Snail Search for Love\, and Slug and Snail Search for Peace. They’ll share the inspiration for creating the main characters\, Slug and Snail\, two BFFs who search for the meaning of home\, love\, and peace. \nThe series focuses on these basic concepts for building a child’s social\, emotional\, and cognitive development\, and will be explored during the webinar. Becky and Meredith will share how their lifelong love of books is one element at the core of their collaboration. They’ll also focus on finding inspiration\, creative processes\, and how they worked individually and as a team to create a compelling storyline\, through showing and telling. \nReading Into the New Year webinar series is a longer series where at the start of every year\, Nurture the Soul partners with Pilgrim Press to invite you to lead a book discussion in your own congregational or community settings in 2026.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/reading-into-the-new-year-not-just-for-kids-childrens-book-edition/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T140000
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SUMMARY:Climate Action Commissioning Service
DESCRIPTION:As we enter a year of critical importance in the struggle for climate justice\, the UCC is holding a Climate Action Commissioning Service. Gather with us as we faithfully prepare ourselves to take action in the coming year. The theme for this service and for the 2026 Climate Hope Art Contest is “a future with hope” (Jeremiah 29:11). Our preacher will be the Rev. Jim Antal\, author of “Climate Church\, Climate World” and Special Advisor on Climate Justice to the UCC General Minister and President. Even if you cannot make the live event\, still register\, and we will send you a recording.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/climate-action-commissioning-service-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054509
CREATED:20251110T142340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T142340Z
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SUMMARY:OWL Taking Flight: What's Faith Got to Do With It?
DESCRIPTION:What does faith have to do with sex ed? Join us to hear why two faith organizations continue to partner to provide comprehensive\, inclusive and faith-based sexuality education.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/owl-taking-flight-whats-faith-got-to-do-with-it/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Our Whole LIves,Our Whole Lives
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054509
CREATED:20251202T170430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T170430Z
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SUMMARY:This Month at the UN
DESCRIPTION:Join us the first Tuesday of each month at 2pm to learn more about what the UCC does at the United Nations! Hear updates from the UCC Main Representative to the UN\, Donna Bollinger\, on program updates\, our interfaith and ecumenical partners\, and upcoming events. There will be time set aside during the meeting so that we can hear from YOU on these topics and how we can help to amplify the work our local congregations and partners are doing in the community.  \nAll are invited to join us in conversation! You only need to register once and then will be able to join us for any of our monthly meetings through the next year. Register here!  
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/this-month-at-the-un/2026-01-06/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054509
CREATED:20251205T170311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T201141Z
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SUMMARY:Joy Through Lament: A Blue Christmas Worship Service (pre-recorded)
DESCRIPTION:Joy honors sorrow and sadness\, pain and despair\, regret and grief. We invite you into a space that recognizes that “good cheer” may not be attainable for all. Lament allows us to acknowledge our authentic emotional condition while commemorating the Incarnation/Birth of Christ and being comforted by Emmanuel/God With Us.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/joy-through-lament-a-blue-christmas-worship-service-pre-recorded/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054509
CREATED:20251201T154448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T181613Z
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SUMMARY:An Advent Message from the Rev. Dr. Benjamin Chavis\, Jr.
DESCRIPTION:Get a sense of what Climate Hope Affiliates is all about while hearing from the Rev. Benjamin Chavis\, Jr. Chavis is often credited with coining the phrase “environmental racism.” He played a leading role in three of the most important events in the formation and development of the environmental justice movement: the Warren County civil disobedience campaign\, the publication of the landmark report on toxic waste and race\, and the First National People of Color Environmental Leadership Summit. Join Climate Hope Affiliates for its monthly national webinar on Saturday\, December 13th at 1 pm ET/12 pm CT/11 am MT/10 am PT. Chavis will deliver an Advent message.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/an-advent-message-from-the-rev-dr-benjamin-chavis-jr/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054509
CREATED:20251124T150311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T223843Z
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SUMMARY:United Church of Christ & United Church of Canada 10th Year Anniversary Online Worship
DESCRIPTION:The United Church of Christ (UCC) and the United Church of Canada (UCC Canada) entered into a formal full-communion agreement in 2015\, following unanimous votes by both denominations. This full communion was affirmed by the UCC General Synod in June 2015 and by the UCC Canada General Council in August 2015\, and was further celebrated through a joint worship service on October 17\, 2015. \nAs we celebrate our 10th anniversary this year\, we gather for an online worship service rejoicing in the deepening partnership between our churches. We invite you to join us online—and to share the livestream with your congregations and communities—so that churches and members across both denominations can participate together in this joyful celebration. Together\, we celebrate the joy of our shared ministry\, affirm our continuing commitment to one another\, and look with gratitude and excitement toward all that God is calling us to do—side by side—in the years to come.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/united-church-of-christ-united-church-of-canada-10th-year-anniversary-online-worship/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:United Church of Christ
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054509
CREATED:20251208T153710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T201300Z
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SUMMARY:Joy Through Hope (pre-recorded)
DESCRIPTION:Hope forms as a response to need\, struggle\, and dreams of a better future. Hope serves as an antidote to fear\, motivation to continue forward\, and fuel for joy. Rejoice with us as conference ministers and national staff share stories and reflect on sparks of hope in the life of the church.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/joy-through-hope/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054509
CREATED:20251121T162109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T181741Z
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SUMMARY:Faith-Rooted Anti-Authoritarianism
DESCRIPTION:In countries like Zambia\, Nicaragua\, Sri Lanka\, Hungary\, and Brazil\, churches have played a vital role in pro-democracy movements that have challenged authoritarianism. Maria Stephan\, who co-authored “Why Civil Resistance Works: The Strategic Logic of Nonviolent Conflict” with Erica Chenoweth\, will be joined by others in this webinar to share important lessons and insights for faith communities in the United States. \nEven if you cannot make the live event\, still register\, and we will send you a recording. \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/faith-rooted-anti-authoritarianism/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054509
CREATED:20251121T153236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T145312Z
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SUMMARY:Joy as Resistance with Neal D. Presa
DESCRIPTION:The season of Advent invites us to embody joy. Yet\, the times in which we live may challenge joyful experiences\, practices\, and encounters. Worship helps bridge recognition of the current reality with hope for the future…making space for joy. Join Cheryl A. Lindsay\, UCC Minister for Worship and Theology for an Advent conversation with Neal D. Presa\, author of Worship\, Justice and Joy: A Liturgical Pilgrimage.\n\n*This event will be streamed live on YouTube and Facebook. No registration necessary.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/joy-as-resistance-with-neal-d-presa/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054509
CREATED:20251202T170430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T170430Z
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SUMMARY:This Month at the UN
DESCRIPTION:Join us the first Tuesday of each month at 2pm to learn more about what the UCC does at the United Nations! Hear updates from the UCC Main Representative to the UN\, Donna Bollinger\, on program updates\, our interfaith and ecumenical partners\, and upcoming events. There will be time set aside during the meeting so that we can hear from YOU on these topics and how we can help to amplify the work our local congregations and partners are doing in the community.  \nAll are invited to join us in conversation! You only need to register once and then will be able to join us for any of our monthly meetings through the next year. Register here!  
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/this-month-at-the-un/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251124T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251124T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054509
CREATED:20251027T183519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T183519Z
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SUMMARY:Abolition\, Advent\, and Apocalypse: The New Old Story of Freedom and Practicing New Worlds into Life
DESCRIPTION:As we approach the season of Advent this year\, many of us find ourselves vacillating between feelings of helplessness and hopelessness\, faced with rapidly changing political and social landscapes\, with violence and repression on the rise. Yet\, Advent’s stories of awaking and preparing\, waiting and longing\, expecting and dreaming offer us visions to move us\, values to ground us\, and practices to empower us to bring love to birth in this world. Come hear from contributors to this year’s Abolition Advent Calendar about their work to help us reach back to the wisdom of our scriptural and abolitionist pasts and make a way out of no way into hope.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/abolition-advent-and-apocalypse-the-new-old-story-of-freedom-and-practicing-new-worlds-into-life/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054509
CREATED:20251028T182338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T170514Z
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SUMMARY:Trans Day of Remembrance Vigil
DESCRIPTION:Worship Bulletin \nTrans Day of Remembrance embodies our belief in the power of memory in the naming of Trans beloveds we have lost to violence. In a world moment\, where division continues to be highlighted\, the Church can offer a place of celebration and honoring of God’s uniqueness and gifts within humanity. Join the United Church of Christ November 20th\, 7-8:15 PM\, to share space in remembering our trans siblings and celebrating the divine within them. We encourage community gatherings\, Church groups\, conferences\, and more to join together in viewing this service with us. \nPreaching: Rev. Dr. Lawrence T. Richardson (he/him/his) serves as the Associate Conference Minister for Church Vitality and Transitions in the Michigan Conference UCC. Rev. Richardson is a member of the United Church of Christ Board of Directors. Lawrence worked for 10 years as a consultant with church leadership and consulting group\, Convergence; served as an adjunct faculty member at both United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities and Luther Seminary and was a media trainer for Auburn Seminary. Lawrence served for 20 years as a local church pastor\, digital evangelist\, and church planter. A transgender advocate\, Lawrence received the Humanitarian Award from Black Transmen Inc. and was a Trans 100 List honoree. Lawrence loves reading\, trying different cuisine\, traveling\, and spending time with loved ones. He is delighted to be here with you today. \nMusic & Spoken Word provided by The Many: Drawing on indie pop and gospel influences\, The Many makes music to help give voice to faith and doubt\, questions and fears\, laments and longings\, music that speaks to a non-violent God\, a Jesus who is with us and for us\, and to a Spirit that can’t be easily defined or controlled.  It’s music for a movement of resistance to hatred and division\, for reconciliation and restoration\, and music that always reminds us “we are on this earth to love.”
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/trans-day-of-remembrance-vigil-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Gender and Sexuality Justice Ministries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054509
CREATED:20251031T132437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T172344Z
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SUMMARY:Land\, The Series in 3-Parts: Part III: Stacked Stories and the Doctrine of Discovery Today
DESCRIPTION:Land: A Three-part Series: Our relationship to land varies\, not only geographically but spiritually as well. This 3-part series will examine the role Christianity has had in our relationship to land and how those relationships inform how we live\, work and worship alongside others. \nPart III – In this webinar\, Rev. Dr. Rebecca Voelkel and Land History Consultant and tribal-rights attorney Jessica Intermill will explore the legal and theological underpinnings of the Doctrine of Discovery. They will explore the texture of the doctrine in today’s world with a deep dive into the social geography of Minneapolis\, and then answer guest questions about the role of the Doctrine today.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/land-the-series-in-3-parts-part-iii-stacked-stories-and-the-doctrine-of-discovery-today/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054509
CREATED:20250703T165947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T174422Z
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SUMMARY:Future of Faith: Resisting Overwhelm in Tumultuous Times
DESCRIPTION:So many of us are living in the most divided times we’ve known collectively. Between fascism\, genocide\, war\, famine\, environmental collapse\, and uncertainty about our relationships and what we are called to be in such a time – we find ourselves deepening or returning to our faith. Our “Future of Faith” series is curated to help us learn from the thought leaders who are exploring these themes and is an invitation to come into a dreaming space where all of G-d’s creation can be cared for – a space where we can know that collective dignity\, love\, kindness\, and respect is honored and how our different perspectives of faith can build up a better world! \nConcerned about clergy burnout\, Rev. Nicolette developed a boundary training called “Centered Preaching in Tumultuous Times” that she taught for the first time in May 2025. Many are drawn to the UCC because of our passion for social justice. However\, pastors who feel called to address the relevant issues of the day are being overwhelmed by unending waves of newsworthy events. Join us for a conversation with Rev. Nicolette as we talk about the joys and challenges of preaching in this time\, the importance of developing sustainable preaching habits\, and some of the hard lessons she has learned along the way so we can continue the work we’ve been called to do.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/future-of-faith-resisting-overwhelm-in-tumultuous-times/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054509
CREATED:20251027T183008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T182019Z
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SUMMARY:Land\, The Series in 3-Parts: Part II: Small Town and Rural Communities
DESCRIPTION:Land: A Three-part Series: Our relationship to land varies\, not only geographically but spiritually as well. This 3-part series will examine the role Christianity has had in our relationship to land and how those relationships inform how we live\, work and worship alongside others. \nPart II – Small Town and Rural communities are often uniquely tied to the land. Join us as we learn from 3 members of the Small Town and Rural Coalition (STAR) on how being stewards to the land inform how they believe in God and how this connects them to one another.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/land-the-series-in-3-parts-part-ii-small-town-and-rural-communities/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054509
CREATED:20251010T141133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T175941Z
UID:252899-1762956000-1762959600@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Book Release Celebration: Climate Justice\, Climate Hope
DESCRIPTION:The Reverends Michael Malcom and abby mohaupt have released a new book that acknowledges the stark horrors of climate change while building hope and moral-spiritual agency for a brighter future. Bringing decades of leadership experience in interfaith efforts toward environmental and climate justice\, they guide readers along pathways toward a clear-eyed but energizing vision of different ways of being. Join us to hear from the authors about the writing of the book and the insights it has to offer. \nThe Rev. Michael Malcom is the Executive Director of the People’s Justice Council and Alabama Interfaith Power & Light. The rev. abby mohaupt is the director of the Garrett Collective at Garrett Seminary. \nEven if you cannot make the live event\, still register\, and we will send you a recording. \nThis event will be hosted by the Rev. Dr. Brooks Berndt\, who serves as the Minister of Environmental Justice for the United Church of Christ. \nNOTE ON TIME: This event will take place an hour later than the monthly Creation Justice Webinar cohosted by Berndt and Malcolm.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/book-release-celebration-climate-justice-climate-hope/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054509
CREATED:20250912T151651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T141451Z
UID:251718-1762788600-1762792200@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:What's Next: Countering Project 2025 with Love: One Year Later
DESCRIPTION:Join the UCC Washington D.C. Office for a conversation on Project 2025 and how the policy landscape and the UCC’s faith-based responses have evolved over the past year since the election. By revisiting our resource “Countering Project 2025 With Love: A UCC Response\,” this webinar will explore enduring commitments and new challenges across issues such as LGBTQ+ rights\, immigration justice\, international peace\, and more. We will also introduce our new toolkit for faithful advocacy\, offering practical ways for individuals and congregations to help build a just world for all. Whether you’re new to the conversation or have been following from the start\, this webinar will equip you with both context and tools to put love into action today!
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/whats-next-countering-project-2025-with-love-one-year-later/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054509
CREATED:20250401T170848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T132119Z
UID:244999-1762443000-1762446600@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Land\, The Series in 3-Parts: Protecting and Caring for the Historic Christian Lands of Armenia
DESCRIPTION:A handful of churches within the United Church of Christ identify as ethnically Armenian congregations. Come hear from one Armenian UCC pastor about the Christian treasures of the lands of Armenia\, from ancient Mount Ararat to medieval monasteries to contemporary churches serving refugees from the 2020 war with Azerbaijan. After losing the territory of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) in that war\, Armenia is crying out for justice and for partners in protecting its territorial sovereignty. In this webinar\, you will also learn about the hope-giving ways that the non-profit organization the Armenia Tree Project is looking to the future by making environmental investments in the land.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/land-the-series-in-3-parts-protecting-and-caring-for-the-historic-christian-lands-of-armenia/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054509
CREATED:20250902T194526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T141034Z
UID:251325-1762344000-1762347600@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:OWL Taking Flight: Inclusive Our Whole Lives Programs
DESCRIPTION:Dan Long\, Student Services Supervisor\, Special Education in the Seattle Public Schools\, joins us for a conversation and expansive view of inclusion and accommodations for participants.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/owl-taking-flight-inclusive-our-whole-lives-programs/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Our Whole LIves,Our Whole Lives
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054509
CREATED:20250926T155214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T141001Z
UID:252359-1762183800-1762187400@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:The Future of Faith: The Sacrament of Interfaith Friendship
DESCRIPTION:In this divisive moment\, we are called to both go forth and build meaningful connection across lines of difference and to tend to our spirits and communities. Join us for a conversation this intersection between magnifying the sacramental beauty of interfaith friendship and doing the inner work we all must do to sustain ourselves. \nSo many of us are living in the most divided times we’ve known collectively. Between fascism\, genocide\, war\, famine\, environmental collapse\, and uncertainty about our relationships and what we are called to be in such a time – we find ourselves deepening or returning to our faith. Our “Future of Faith” series is curated to help us learn from the thought leaders who are exploring these themes and is an invitation to come into a dreaming space where all of G-d’s creation can be cared for – a space where we can know that collective dignity\, love\, kindness\, and respect is honored and how our different perspectives of faith can build up a better world!
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/the-future-of-faith-the-sacrament-of-interfaith-friendship/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054509
CREATED:20251010T142429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T140750Z
UID:252904-1761751800-1761755400@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Women & Gender Justice Ministries Listening Sessions
DESCRIPTION:As the United Church of Christ continues to live into its call to justice\, your voice matters. Join one of two listening sessions to share your experiences\, hopes\, and needs around women and gender justice within the life of the church and broader community. Your feedback will help shape future workshop\, webinar\, and resource-sharing offerings. Join the Minister for Women and Gender Justice in conversation as we listen for the Spirit’s leading.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/women-gender-justice-ministries-listening-sessions-2/
CATEGORIES:Gender and Sexuality Justice Ministries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054509
CREATED:20250903T140332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T140332Z
UID:251348-1761233400-1761237000@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Let the Children Come
DESCRIPTION:Through the Love of Children program we are exploring ways to create spaces where children are welcomed and embraced to come as they truly are. One of the most important places children gather is during worship/Sunday morning. Three of our current Love of Children cohort members will share experiences and best practices on how to create safe and welcoming spaces for children in the local church and beyond. We hope you will gain some insights on child development\, the need for inclusive spaces that meet the developmental needs of young people and hear some exciting things that you can try in your own congregation. Panelists will also speak to how the Love of Children cohort has strengthened their ministry and welcome others to apply for the 2026 cohort.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/let-the-children-come/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054509
CREATED:20251010T141933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T142603Z
UID:252902-1761147000-1761150600@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Women & Gender Justice Ministries Listening Sessions
DESCRIPTION:As the United Church of Christ continues to live into its call to justice\, your voice matters. Join one of two listening sessions to share your experiences\, hopes\, and needs around women and gender justice within the life of the church and broader community. Your feedback will help shape future workshop\, webinar\, and resource-sharing offerings. Join the Minister for Women and Gender Justice in conversation as we listen for the Spirit’s leading.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/women-gender-justice-ministries-listening-sessions/
CATEGORIES:Gender and Sexuality Justice Ministries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054509
CREATED:20250903T135716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T135716Z
UID:251342-1760628600-1760632200@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Disability Justice in Congregational Contexts Part III: How Do We Live into Disability Justice
DESCRIPTION:In Part III\, we will take what we have learned about disability\, ableism\, and disability justice and discuss ways to apply it in a congregational context. Topics will include the Accessible to All (A2A) process\, celebrating Access Sunday\, and an introduction to disability theology. Attendees will leave with concrete tools for helping their congregations undo ableism\, increase accessibility\, and celebrate disabled leadership and disability wisdom.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/disability-justice-in-congregational-contexts-part-iii-how-do-we-live-into-disability-justice/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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