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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:20260411T090546
CREATED:20210422T165847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T161646Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T090546
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:20260411T090546
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:20260411T090546
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:20260411T090546
CREATED:20210419T132434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T193616Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210505T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210505T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T090546
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210505T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210505T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T090546
CREATED:20210217T235349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T235349Z
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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:20260411T090546
CREATED:20210422T134307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210426T180048Z
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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:20260411T090546
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T090546
CREATED:20210408T153338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210422T180038Z
UID:158793-1619537400-1619541000@www.ucc.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T090546
CREATED:20210407T140732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210422T174517Z
UID:158695-1619105400-1619109000@www.ucc.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T090546
CREATED:20210408T135920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210419T142031Z
UID:158767-1619013600-1619017200@www.ucc.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210420T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210420T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T090546
CREATED:20210407T140329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T174847Z
UID:158688-1618932600-1618936200@www.ucc.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T090546
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210414T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210414T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T090546
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210413T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210413T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T090546
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210408T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210408T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T090546
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210407T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210407T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T090546
CREATED:20210322T172417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210401T224602Z
UID:157244-1617804000-1617807600@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Towards a Sustainable Future
DESCRIPTION:The Sustainable Development Goals or Global Goals are a collection of 17 interlinked global goals designed to be a “blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all”. The SDGs were set in 2015 by the United Nations General Assembly and are intended to be achieved by the year 2030. The work of justice and ministry in the church are critically tied to sustainable development. Join this conversation about how these global goals are paving the way to a sustainable future. \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/towards-a-sustainable-future/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Wider Church Ministries
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210407T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210407T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T090546
CREATED:20210329T191918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T191955Z
UID:158272-1617796800-1617800400@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:OWL Taking Flight: Trauma-Informed Sexuality Education
DESCRIPTION:In recognition of April as Sexual Trauma Awareness Month\, our April 7\, 9 PT/Noon ET OWL Taking Flight webinar will provide recommendations for how to be a trauma-informed sexuality educator. Join us for this important topic.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/owl-taking-flight-trauma-informed-sexuality-education/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210406T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210406T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T090546
CREATED:20210324T122852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T175954Z
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SUMMARY:The State of Black Bodies in the US
DESCRIPTION:Dean Kelly Brown Douglas is Dean of the Episcopal Divinity School at Union Theological Seminary and Professor of Theology at Union. She also serves as the Canon Theologian at the Washington National Cathedral and Theologian in Residence at Trinity Church Wall Street. Her groundbreaking and widely taught book Sexuality and the Black Church: A Womanist Perspective (1999) was the first to address the issue of homophobia within the black church community. Her latest book\, Stand Your Ground: Black Bodies and the Justice of God (2015)\, examines the challenges of a “Stand Your Ground” culture for the black church. The publication of her next book\, Resurrection Hope: A Future Where Black Lives Matter\, is forthcoming. \nJoin us as Dean Douglas invited us to consider the current state of Black liberation in this country and how we must contend with the myth of Anglo-Saxon Exceptionalism.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/the-state-of-black-bodies-in-the-us/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210401T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210401T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T090546
CREATED:20210323T130144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210325T135745Z
UID:157450-1617291000-1617294600@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Maundy Thursday
DESCRIPTION:On Maundy Thursday we commemorate the day on which Jesus Christ shared a meal\, prayed\, and was taken to trial before he was crucified. This year pastors from across the denomination read the scripture through a new lens.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/maundy-thursday/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210331T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210331T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T090546
CREATED:20210309T162254Z
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SUMMARY:Commission on the Status of Women
DESCRIPTION:Global movements are necessary to affect change. The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is the principal global intergovernmental body exclusively dedicated to the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women. CSW65 just closed out. What were the outcomes of the event? How can women impact global advocacy and be more involved in the fight for women’s justice? What is the role of the church in advocating for justice for women and girls? Join us for this important conversation. \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/commission-on-the-status-of-women/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Wider Church Ministries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210330T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210330T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T090546
CREATED:20210318T121707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210318T212307Z
UID:156720-1617118200-1617121800@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Stories Rooted in Love that Dismantle Stigma
DESCRIPTION:Stigma perpetuates the harm that people experience in their communities and in their world. The Gospel calls us to be communities of love and healing. Join the UCC’s Health and Wholeness Advocacy Team for stories and actions rooted in love that help to dismantle stigma.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/stories-rooted-in-love-that-dismantle-stigma/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Health and Wholeness Advocacy Ministries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210325T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210325T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T090546
CREATED:20210309T151707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T231619Z
UID:151131-1616695200-1616700600@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Lessons from the Hebrew Bible: The Enduring Resilience of African Descended Women
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will highlight two significant days in March on the UN International Decade for People of African Descent calendar:\nUN International Day for the Elimination of Racism and UN International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Using the book of Job as a scriptural focus\, the panelists will provide critical reflection on these significant UN Decade days from the perspectives of women of African descent committed to liberation\, healing\, and transformation of biblical narratives.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/lessons-from-the-hebrew-bible-the-enduring-resilience-of-african-descended-women/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Racial Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210325T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210325T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T090546
CREATED:20210319T203640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210322T183245Z
UID:157090-1616686200-1616689800@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:The History of Afro-Christian Churches in the UCC with Rev. Yvonne Delk
DESCRIPTION:In 1957\, when the Evangelical and Reformed church and the Congregational and Christian churches formed the United church of Christ\, there was a fifth stream that fed into our formation\, the Afro Christian Church. While it maintained a Christian identity\, it was an independent and separate organizational structure comprised of the Afro Christian Convention\, five conferences\, 150 churches\, 25\,000 members\, 185 ordained ministers and licentiates. Join us as we hear of this rich legacy from Dr. Yvonne Delk a daughter of the Afro Christian tradition and spiritual leader in our midst.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/the-history-of-christian-churches-in-the-ucc-with-rev-yvonne-delk/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T113000
DTSTAMP:20260411T090546
CREATED:20210310T150416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210318T121159Z
UID:152029-1616580000-1616585400@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Journey to the Waters: A Service of Remembrance and Healing
DESCRIPTION:The International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade is one of few days that honors the memory of the millions whose lives were interrupted and disrupted by the Transatlantic Slave Trade. This service will create space for the honoring of many whose names are unknown\, individuals who were not funeralized or ritualized. The service is designed as a time for lament as we remember the resilience\, courage\, resistance\, ingenuity and rebellion of Africans who were brought forcefully into the Americas. Through song\, dance\, poetry and prayers – we will remember. \nIn recalling the memories of those who have passed on\, there is the acknowledgement that the atrocities of 400 years of movement of Africans into the Americas abroad ships designed to move people as chattel. These memories compel us to ensure that we eradicate the legacies of the enslavement of Africans that continues to manifest as racism\, Afrophobia and other forms of discrimination. \nThe service gathers the international and interfaith communities to honor the dead\, to pray for healing\, to celebrate the joy of African descendant people\, and to affirm the commitment to eliminate the legacy of injustices that linger. \nThe waters are healing. The waters are an essential part of human life. The waters hold the bodies and memory of the dead. We journey to the waters to remember and to heal.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/journey-to-the-waters-a-service-of-remembrance-and-healing/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Wider Church Ministries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210323T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210323T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T090546
CREATED:20210316T155612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T160732Z
UID:156186-1616513400-1616517000@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Building Supportive Networks in Faith Formation
DESCRIPTION:In April 2020\, the Wisconsin Conference UCC began offering a weekly drop-in support Zoom for faith formation leaders\, both lay and clergy\, to provide a safe space for faith formation leaders to talk about how they were navigating the extraordinary and sudden changes to how they engaged in this ministry. Within a short time\, the group expanded to include faith formation leaders from other conferences and other denominations. This has become a community that not only shares ideas and resources\, but also shares its challenges and frustrations as well as celebrates its joys and successes. Join us for a conversation about the value of building supportive networks in faith formation.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/building-supportive-networks-in-faith-formation/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T090546
CREATED:20210311T214658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210311T214658Z
UID:154132-1616081400-1616085000@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Celtic Worship
DESCRIPTION:A blessing from the 19th century compendium of Gaelic prayer\, the Carmina Gadelica: \nThe guarding of the God of life be upon me\,\nThe guarding of loving Christ be upon me\,\nThe guarding of the Holy Spirit be upon me\,\nEach step of the way\,\nTo aid me and enfold me\,\nEach day and night of my life. \nIn this ongoing season of Lent and as we gather ourselves in for all to follow; pour yerself a cup of tea\, wouldja\, and join in on the day after St. Patrick’s for some traditional Celtic music by Laureano Sanchez and worship led by Rev. Dr. Chris Davies\, Rev. Brendan Curran\, and Chaplain Lynn Cooper.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/celtic-worship/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210317T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210317T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T090546
CREATED:20210225T195431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210225T195431Z
UID:146825-1615989600-1615993200@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Fukushima: Living in the Shadow of a Nuclear Disaster
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion of the painful legacy and a prayer commemorating the 10th anniversary of the “triple disaster” in Japan. Featuring an interview with Terumi Kataoka\, Representative of the Aizu Radiation Information Center in Fukushima Prefecture.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/fukushima-living-in-the-shadow-of-a-nuclear-disaster/
LOCATION:Zoom
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