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SUMMARY:Mind the Gap: Worker Justice\, Wage\, Medicaid\, and the Right to Organize
DESCRIPTION:In part 2 of this four-part series\, we will address the need for worker justice. Over the next few months we will explore Motherhood\, Working and Wage Justice\, Debt and Health Equity. \nJoin us as we look at the gaps for workers and their families that make it difficult to survive and thrive. We will examine wage\, labor organizing\, Medicaid Expansion\, and how to hold corporations accountable for how they treat workers both in the US and abroad. A link to a social media toolkit on how to engage these efforts moving forward will be provided to registrants and on the Youtube description resources afterwards.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/mind-the-gap-worker-justice-wage-medicaid-and-the-right-to-organize/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210614T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210614T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T073940
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T153526Z
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SUMMARY:Take a Stand: Stop Line 3
DESCRIPTION:The Line 3 Expansion is a massive tar sands oil pipeline under construction through the heart of Northern Minnesota. If completed\, it would cross a hundred waterways\, including the headwaters of the Mississippi River. It would also pass near the border of multiple Native nations and across hundreds of miles of treaty-protected land\, which those communities depend on for drinking water and wild rice gathering. In this webinar\, we will learn more about Line 3 and what faith communities can do to stop it. Featured speakers will include: \n\nRev. Jim Bear Jacobs\, Minnesota Council of Churches and Healing Minnesota Stories\nNina Berguland\, Youth Council and Indigenous Council for Earth Guardians\nJoe Meinholz\, Pipeline Resistance Coordinator for Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light\n\nEven if you cannot make the scheduled time\, still sign-up\, 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/take-a-stand-stop-line-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210610T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210610T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T073940
CREATED:20210607T154101Z
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SUMMARY:Focus on the Philippines: Stop Red Tagging
DESCRIPTION:The alarming human rights situation in the Philippines is drawing international concern. Following the June 2020 Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) report\, people’s organizations and civil society demanded an independent international investigation of the Philippine human rights situation amid a targeting of human right defenders through the use of red tagging\, a prevailing culture of impunity\, and the inadequacy of the domestic justice system. \nINVESTIGATE PH is that independent international investigation and is conducted by people’s organizations and civil society from all over the world. It aims to urge relevant UN bodies to make use of international mechanisms to hold perpetrators of human rights violations in the Philippines accountable and to deliver justice to victims. Its first report was released in March 2021\, the second report will be released on July 6\, 2021\, and the third report will be presented in September 2021 to the UN Human Rights Council when the High Commissioner will update on the implementation of the technical cooperation on human rights with the Philippine government. \nDuring this webinar\, the National Council of Churches in the Philippines will report on the current human rights situation in the Philippines. Two INVESTIGATE PH high-level commissioners\, Rev. Michael Blair\, General Secretary of the United Church of Canada\, and Rev. Dr. Susan Henry Crowe\, General Secretary of the United Methodist Church in the United States\, and one sub-commissioner\, Derek Duncan\, East Asia and Pacific Executive of Global Ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ will talk about INVESTIGATE PH and its first two reports.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/focus-on-the-philippines-stop-red-tagging/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Global Ministries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210610T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210610T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T073940
CREATED:20210601T113521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210604T204303Z
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SUMMARY:Creating Rituals for our Virtual Synod Worship
DESCRIPTION:This session\, led by Rev. Tracy Howe\, Worship Director for General Synod\, and Rev. Nancy Rosas\, pastor at Pilgrim St. Lukes in Buffalo\, NY and part of the Synod Worship Planning Team\, we will continue to prepare our hearts and minds and bodies and communities for General Synod Worship. We will look at how ritual is woven into GS worship and what to expect. Participants will gain insight and understanding into the theological foundations and artistry that went into the rituals included in the worship services we’ve woven in and how we hope people will participate from home as well as ideas as to how to incorporate these things into continuing virtual worship and hybrid worship. Suggested rituals for getting rooted\, resilience and renewal and resurrection will be shared!
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/creating-rituals-for-our-virtual-synod-worship/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210609T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210609T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T073940
CREATED:20210426T203201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210520T173636Z
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SUMMARY:Reparatory Justice and Reparations: Truth-Telling\, Conciliation\, and Healing
DESCRIPTION:The Case for Reparations is a national and global movement for people of African descent—enslaved Africans and their descendants globally. Reparatory justice is also needed for descendants of Indigenous peoples including Native Americans\, Latin Americans\, Asian/Pacific Islanders/Hawaiians whose legacies include\, genocide\, theft of land\, the denial of legal and human rights\, and forced labor to build the wealth of Europe and U.S. territories. During this digital program\, we will introduce a new learning platform engaging the denomination in An Interactive Educational Study Guide on Reparatory Justice and Reparations for the Christian Church in the 21st Century.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/reparatory-justice-and-reparations-truth-telling-conciliation-and-healing/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210608T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210608T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T073940
CREATED:20210513T193513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210519T184008Z
UID:161738-1623166200-1623169800@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Sexuality & The Black Church
DESCRIPTION:Ministers for Racial\, Social\, and Economic Justice (MRSEJ) is launching a curriculum intended to address the historical challenges faced around fully embracing all expressions of Black sexuality. While such challenges are not unique in any expression of the church regardless of racial/ethnic identity\, ongoing challenges to the recognition of the broad spectrum of gender identities and sexuality is at the heart of many theological\, spiritual\, psychological\, and practical struggles Black congregations face. Join us for this panel discussion with the thought leaders behind this curriculum and learn more about its origin\, intent\, and ways you might engage.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/sexuality-the-black-church/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210603T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210603T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T073940
CREATED:20210513T174026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210601T114856Z
UID:161670-1622734200-1622737800@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Pulse 5 years after\, a Remembrance
DESCRIPTION:This service will honor the lives of those lost on June 12\, 2016\, at the Pulse Club in Tampa Florida. This hate crime took the life of 49 people at LGBTQ Club on Latin night. We will remember with music\, prayer\, and rituals. The service will be in Spanish with simultaneous interpretation.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/pulse-5-years-after-a-remembrance/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210602T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210602T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T073940
CREATED:20210518T142448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210601T130644Z
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SUMMARY:Testing Justice: the Divide of COVID-19 Vaccine Access Globally
DESCRIPTION:The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every country around the world. Yet\, we’ve seen developing countries shut out from vaccine access\, while developed countries have horded supplies to make vaccines along with manufactured doses. This divide has impacted our global partners and will continue to impact them for years to come. \nThe Rev. Michael Kalito\, Training and Capacity Development Manager at the Theological Education by Extension\, Zambia\, will give a theological reflection on COVID-19 and the uneven and inequitable rollout of the vaccine. Each Area Executive will then speak to specific challenges facing our partners in their region.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/testing-justice-the-divide-of-covid-19-vaccine-access-globally/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Wednesdays with the World
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210602T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210602T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T073940
CREATED:20210601T125736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210601T125736Z
UID:162572-1622635200-1622638800@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:OWL Taking Flight: HIV/AIDS-What We Can Learn from the Framework for Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:Join UCC and UUA national staff in a conversation about the importance of faith voices in the fight against HIV stigma.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/owl-taking-flight-hiv-aids-what-we-can-learn-from-the-framework-for-dialogue/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210601T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210601T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T073940
CREATED:20210518T181606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210601T114658Z
UID:162036-1622561400-1622565000@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:The State of Seminary Education
DESCRIPTION:After a year of dramatically-increased digital engagement\, new ministries and new leadership is emerging everywhere! How has the increased open access to theology shifted the landscape of credentialed theological education? What new models help ground spiritual communities theologically\, and how are our seminaries preparing current and future leaders of the Church? Join the presidents of the UCC-affiliated seminaries for a robust conversation moderated by Rev. Elizabeth Dilley\, Minister and Team Leader of the Ministerial Excellence\, Support\, and Authorization (MESA) ministry team in the national setting.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/the-state-of-seminary-education/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Ministerial Excellence Support and Authorization (MESA)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T073940
CREATED:20210512T182617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210519T152801Z
UID:161575-1622129400-1622133000@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Disabilities\, Mental Health\, and Racial Justice
DESCRIPTION:May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Join 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. We will explore the intersections of disabilities 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.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/disabilities-mental-health-and-racial-justice/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210525T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210525T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T073940
CREATED:20210511T191533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210520T174425Z
UID:161511-1621956600-1621960200@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:TikTok Ministry: Faith\, in the World
DESCRIPTION:TikTok Pastors Rev. Timoth Sylvia and Rev. Sarah TevisTownes lead congregations and have literally millions of engagements online. Join the United Church of Christ for a conversation about TikTok\, how ministry is happening creatively\, and a celebration of the ways our Faith moves outside of the buildings and traditional expectations upon it.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/tiktok-ministry-faith-in-the-world/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T073940
CREATED:20210421T211805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210520T175819Z
UID:160029-1621524600-1621528200@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Wisdom for the Church: Antoinette Brown Awardees Speak
DESCRIPTION:In 1853\, Antoinette Brown was the first woman ordained into the Christian ministry in modern times. Throughout her lifetime\, she was a passionate advocate for women’s leadership in church and society. Since 1975\, the UCC at General Synod has recognized clergywomen with the Antoinette Brown Award\, celebrating their trailblazing leadership and innovative\, catalyzing ministries. Due to the pandemic\, our biennial leadership event was cancelled for 2020\, this session will allow us to provide the recognition we were unable to provide earlier. \nJoin the Ministerial Excellence\, Support and Authorization (MESA) Ministry Team and the 2019 Antoinette Brown Awardees – Rev. Liddy Barlow\, Rev. Dr. Marti Baumer\, Rev. Eileen Norrington\, and Rev. Dr. Valerie Bridgeman of WomanPreach!\, Inc. for a celebration of Antoinette Brown’s birthday and the trailblazing ministries of these extraordinary women. \nModerated by Revs. Sheila Guillaume and Courtney Stange-Tregear
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/wisdom-for-the-church-antoinette-brown-awardees-speak/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Ministerial Excellence Support and Authorization (MESA)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210519T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210519T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T073940
CREATED:20210422T165847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T161646Z
UID:160108-1621422000-1621425600@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:The Middle East in Transition\, and the Future and Role of its Christians
DESCRIPTION:The counties of the Middle East region continue to experience major social\, political\, and economic shifts with uncertain outcomes. What is sure is that the people of the region have been impacted in significant – and even tragic – ways. The Christians and churches of the region have not been exempt from these shifts. What is their future? What has been their role in responding to needs\, and what will their role be in what is to come? Join us to hear from the General Secretary of the Middle East Council of Churches\, Dr. Michel Abs\, as he offers his insight into the context and his vision for the place of Christians in the future.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/the-middle-east-in-transition-and-the-future-and-role-of-its-christians/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Wednesdays with the World
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T073940
CREATED:20210423T203350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210520T175043Z
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SUMMARY:Purple Church
DESCRIPTION:The United Church of Christ contains people with a wide spectrum of theological belief\, and political alignment. People who choose to be in a church that holds difference of opinion often do so with a few different strategies of love\, and conflict management. On 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.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/purple-church/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T073940
CREATED:20210505T134317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210507T180029Z
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SUMMARY:A Celebration for Mother's through Filipino Culture
DESCRIPTION:Honoring ancestors is an important aspect to Filipino culture and the United Church is blessed to have Filipino identified congregations within the denomination and many are active members of the Pacific Island and Asian American Ministries (PAAM) of the UCC. Join Faith Community Congregation of Oakland\, CA as they lead us into a very special Filipino style worship of family participation\, prayers and music honoring Mothers and Matriarchs. A Mother’s Day Event for UCC congregations and the Wider Church. Come learn more about our Filipino siblings in the UCC as they share their spiritual joy in Christ for all.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/a-celebration-for-mothers-through-filipino-culture/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T073940
CREATED:20210427T152717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210430T160930Z
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SUMMARY:Where Do We Go From Here: COVID-19 in 2021
DESCRIPTION:Please join Rev. Traci Blackmon and Nicolette A. Louissaint\, PhD\, executive director and president of Healthcare Ready: a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on strengthening the United States’ healthcare supply chain preparedness and response before\, during and after natural disasters and disease pandemics. Dr. Louissaint will share with us the current state of the virus and vaccinations nationally\, as well as considerations community for re-engagement and long-term recovery post vaccination.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/where-do-we-go-from-here/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T073940
CREATED:20210419T132434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T193616Z
UID:159519-1620315000-1620318600@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Sisterhood: The Work Our Soul Requires
DESCRIPTION:Our togetherness is rooted in the spirit of Ubuntu – I am because you are\, and because you are\, I can be also. Join African American Women in Ministry (AAWIM) for a candid conversation with an intergenerational panel of women from our select Sister Circles. In the spirit of Ubuntu\, these sisters will share from a personal lens the essentiality of sisterhood in these unprecedented times. We are hopeful all will be enriched by this conversation and equipped with resources to continue on this sacred journey during this season of recovery.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/sisterhood-the-work-our-soul-requires/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210505T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210505T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T073940
CREATED:20210415T195529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T134132Z
UID:159313-1620223200-1620226800@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:State of Global Racial Justice
DESCRIPTION:Racism\, xenophobia and all forms of discrimination are on the rise globally. Afrophobia refers to a range of negative attitudes and feelings towards black people or people of African Descent around the world. It is a perceived fear and hatred of the cultures and peoples of Africa and the African diaspora. Casteism prejudice or antagonism directed against someone of a different caste. These are global problems diminishing the human rights of the world’s population. Join us for a conversation on the state of racism and discrimination globally.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/state-of-global-racial-justice/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Wednesdays with the World
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210505T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210505T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T073940
CREATED:20210217T235349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T235349Z
UID:145803-1620216000-1620219600@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:OWL Taking Flight: Consensual Non-Monogamy and Faith: What can we learn from a Canadian Unitarian Council Survey
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore what UCC churches and UU congregations can learn from a Canadian Unitarian Council report on how to be welcoming and inclusive of polyamorous people and families in every aspect of congregational life\, recognizing that consensually non-monogamous individuals and families are part of our faith communities as members\, friends\, clergy\, and staff. \nGuests: Vyda Ng\, Executive Director\, Canadian Unitarian Council; Rev. Michael Crumpler\, Director of LGBTQ and Multicultural Programs\, UUA; and Gabriela De Golia\, UCC seminarian.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/owl-taking-flight-consensual-non-monogamy-and-faith-what-can-we-learn-from-a-canadian-unitarian-council-survey-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T073940
CREATED:20210422T134307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210426T180048Z
UID:160063-1620142200-1620145800@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Mind the Gap: Motherhood
DESCRIPTION:In this four-part series\, we will address the need for economic justice. Over the next four months we will explore Motherhood\, Working and Wage Justice\, Debt and Health Equity. \nJoin us for part one on the topic of Motherhood with Congresswoman Alma S. Adams\, Ph.D.\, co-lead sponsor of the Momnibus bill in the US House of Representatives and member of House Financial Services and Education and Labor Committees. The conversation will continue with ways that you and your congregation can participate in advocating for paid family leave for all workers beyond the pandemic and the global movement for equity and justice for women and girls. Let’s spend our time honoring mothers by advocating for them effectively!
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/mind-the-gap-motherhood/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T073940
CREATED:20210407T154808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T153626Z
UID:158719-1619710200-1619713800@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Gonna Trouble the Water: A Live Reading and Book Discussion
DESCRIPTION:To deny water is to deny life. On Thursday\, April 29th\, join author Miguel A. De La Torre and contributors to Gonna Trouble the Water as they discuss the sacred nature of water and the ways it is weaponized against non-white communities. Gonna Trouble the Water: Ecojustice\, Water\, and Environmental Racism de-centers “water as commodity” and centers the dignity of water and its life-giving character. \nGonna Trouble the Water is available at thepilgrimpress.com and wherever your favorite e-books are sold.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/gonna-trouble-the-water-a-live-reading-and-book-discussion/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T073940
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210422T180038Z
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SUMMARY:The State of Global Refugees\, Migrants and Asylum
DESCRIPTION:The world currently has a crisis as people are on the move for a variety of reasons. Learning about the push and pull of migration\, increases the ability to be advocates for changes and policies\, with the changes in administration. Join this conversation for an update on the ways in which communities of faith are involved in addressing the issues facing refugees\, migrants and asylum seekers and the ways in which churches are resettling these families and individuals.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/the-state-of-refugees-migrants-and-asylum-seekers/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T073940
CREATED:20210407T140732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210422T174517Z
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SUMMARY:Getting Ready\, Getting Rooted Part II
DESCRIPTION:In part II\, of Getting Ready\, Getting Rooted – Thursdays For the Soul\, General Synod Worship Director\, Rev. Tracy Howe\, planning team members\, liturgists\, artists and others will look at formation and how the spiritual journey and sub themes of the General Synod worship services were developed. Featuring sneak peaks of original music commissioned for General Synod as well as other art and cultural offerings!
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/getting-ready-getting-rooted-part-ii/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Synod
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T073940
CREATED:20210408T135920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210419T142031Z
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SUMMARY:Spiritualities and Powers
DESCRIPTION:The spiritualities of colonized peoples survived and are being recovered by new generations. The project of decolonizing Christianity and dismantling Empire is one that must confront the realities of spiritualities that give life and flourish in spite of past and present oppression. How are these surviving and contributing to resilience and justice? \nThe Wednesdays with the World webinar series will be highlighting the ways in which the quest for justice is intersectional and global\, allowing UCC members greater opportunities for increased awareness of global concerns and highlighting options for advocacy and action.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/spiritualities-and-powers/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Wednesdays with the World
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210420T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210420T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T073940
CREATED:20210407T140329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T174847Z
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SUMMARY:Getting Ready\, Getting Rooted Part I
DESCRIPTION:Join General Synod Worship Director\, Rev. Tracy Howe\, planning team members\, liturgists\, artists and others who are helping to develop the spiritual foundations as well as the worship\, music and arts programing for this historic virtual gathering. In this two-part series\, Tuesday for Nurture will explore the practical considerations in developing this massive project\, many of which translate to the local church as well. What does it mean to create trauma informed liturgy? What is does disability justice look like in the virtual environment? How does the expectation of General Synod worship pasts inform what we are creating? Featuring sneak peaks of original music commissioned for General Synod as well as other art and cultural offerings!
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/getting-ready-getting-rooted-part-i/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Synod
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T073940
CREATED:20210402T141132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T175206Z
UID:158570-1618500600-1618504200@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:#StopTheHate – A Call to Prayer and Action
DESCRIPTION:#StopTheHate – A Call to Prayer and Action by the Pacific Islander/Asian American Ministries (PAAM) of the United Church of Christ Angry! Outraged! Upset! There are no words to reflect what is happening in our Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. Brutal attacks on the elderly and vulnerable are increasing. And these are not robberies. Just hate crimes and in broad daylight. The latest report from just one center monitoring AAPI crimes list over 3\,700 incidents from March 2020 to February 2021. \nJoin the United Church of Christ for an expanded edition of Thursdays for the Soul as leaders and members from the UCC Pacific Islander & Asian American Ministries (PAAM) offer prayers\, reflections\, and song for collective lament\, grieving\, a call of national repentance\, hope for healing and forgiveness. Followed by a panel presentation and discussion calling for action on how UCC congregations and the wider church can help respond to counter the increasing harassment and violence aimed at our AAPI siblings\, sisters and brothers.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/stopthehate-a-call-to-prayer-and-action/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210414T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210414T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T073940
CREATED:20210319T201149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210324T171317Z
UID:157084-1618405200-1618408800@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:What's Fair?: The U.S. and Responsibility for the Climate Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Historically\, the United States has released more global warming pollution than any other country\, and it remains the world’s second highest emitter. With its wealth and power\, what are the moral obligations of the U.S. in confronting the climate crisis? In short\, what’s fair? Three leaders in the effort to address this question will present in this webinar: \n-Sivan Kartha\, Senior Scientist\, Stockholm Environment Institute \n-Jean Su\, Energy Justice Program Director\, Center for Biological Diversity \n-Susannah Tuttle\, Director\, North Carolina Interfaith Power & Light \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. \nSpecial thanks to the sponsorship of the Cornerstone Fund in making this webinar possible.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/whats-fair-the-u-s-and-responsibility-for-the-climate-crisis/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210413T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210413T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T073940
CREATED:20210329T104152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T175031Z
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SUMMARY:Telling Our Story(ies)
DESCRIPTION:The United Nations declared the International Decade for People of African Descent\, 2015-2024. Around 200 million people identifying themselves as being of African descent live in the Americas. Many millions more live in other parts of the world\, outside of the African continent. These are descendants of enslaved Africans brought in the region to multiple countries\, with multiple stories of resilience\, rebellion and resistance. Telling the story(ies) is important and requires a comprehensive narrative as we strengthen the call for justice.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/telling-our-storyies/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210408T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210408T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T073940
CREATED:20210324T124722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210407T172657Z
UID:157640-1617895800-1617899400@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Let’s Talk About Abortion
DESCRIPTION:Abortion 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!  Join 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.  This conversation will be moderated by Rev. Jes Kast.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/lets-talk-about-abortion/
LOCATION:Zoom
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