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SUMMARY:Preparing for Youth & Young Adult Summers
DESCRIPTION:Looking toward the summer is always an exciting time as we plan mission trips\, camps and other faith-filled activities. Join members of the UCC national staff and faith partners to learn about some of the exciting opportunities that are available for the Summer 2022 season for youth and young adults. It’s never too early to start planning.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/preparing-for-youth-young-adult-summers/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T120000
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SUMMARY:"San Romero of las Americas: Let's Celebrate A Martyr of Justice & Peace"
DESCRIPTION:“Join us in celebrating the legacy of justice of San Romero of las Américas. Archbishop was assassinated by death squads during the civil war of El Salvador. He was killed at the altar on March 24th\, 1980. He stood against the government repression of the people of El Salvador. In 2018\, Pope Francis canonized as a saint.”
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/san-romero-of-las-americas-lets-celebrate-a-martyr-of-justice-peace/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T140000
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SUMMARY:Restoring Nature: What People of Faith Can Do to Heal the Earth
DESCRIPTION:Restoring Nature: What People of Faith Can Do to Heal the Earth\nDouglas Tallamy’s books have awakened thousands to the problem of wildlife decline and the solution that resides in habitat restoration. This is a solution of which you and your faith community can be a part. The solution can be as close as your backyard or the property surrounding your place of worship. In this webinar\, Tallamy will outline the crisis faced and what we can do in response. The green teams and green thumbs of faith communities will learn not only about cultivating native plants in the landscapes around them\, but also what can be done to create a transformative movement full of actions ordinary people everywhere can take. To care for God’s creation\, we can start by simply stepping outside the doors of where we gather for worship to make the most of our sacred places. In this webinar\, Tallamy will raise our awareness and equip us to make a difference in our world. \nThis webinar 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. Carol Devine who serves as the Minister of Green Chalice for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/restoring-nature-what-people-of-faith-can-do-to-heal-the-earth/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220317T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220317T163000
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SUMMARY:Contemplatives in Action - Mindfulness in the UCC
DESCRIPTION:Pause\, breathe\, and come learn about how the UCC is joining the mindfulness movement. Following the Contemplatives in Action Resolution\, passed at the 2021 General Synod\, a working group of clergy\, students\, and lay leaders have been meeting regularly to pray and meditate on how to incorporate more contemplative practices into our UCC communities. The Christian tradition is rich with stories from those with direct experience of the Holy Spirit\, but many find the more esoteric side of spirituality to be intimidating or inaccessible. We are here to tell you\, there is so much more to meditation than silence. Join us\, and expand your mind.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/contemplatives-in-action-mindfulness-in-the-ucc/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220313T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220313T160000
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CREATED:20220310T172914Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Church House Commemoration
DESCRIPTION:The last worship service ever to be held in the United Church of Christ’s Amistad Chapel will take place Sunday\, March 13\, 2022. The entire church and the public are invited to join in online. \nThe service will be streamed live from the unique worship space in downtown Cleveland. \nBecause of COVID-19 precautions\, only worship leaders will be present in person. \nRegister to join us live via Zoom. If you can’t join us live\, please register so we can send you a link to the recording! \n\nLearn more about this beautiful worship service of movement\, inclusiveness\, and collaboration.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/virtual-church-house-commemoration/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T163000
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CREATED:20211203T141340Z
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SUMMARY:Midwifing Grief
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Jamie F. Eaddy is a Pastoral Theologian\, Spiritual Care Practitioner\, Loss Navigation Specialist™\, and Death Midwife. She requested to discuss communal grief and steps useful in navigating grief for both clergy and laity. After two years of ongoing collective trauma and change\, Rev. Eaddy will offer key strategies for individuals and communities in moving forward with grace and care for each other.\njfrederika.com
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/midwifing-grief/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220309T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220309T140000
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CREATED:20220214T144713Z
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SUMMARY:The U.S. Military and Environmental Justice
DESCRIPTION:The United States military is one of the world’s biggest polluters. As an institution\, it leads the world in oil consumption and emits enormous amounts of greenhouse gases. To grasp the environmental impact of the U.S. military\, however\, requires us to go beyond statistics and numbers. One must listen to those from the communities directly affected. This webinar will provide an overview of environmental justice concerns pertaining to the U.S. military while also centering the voices of those engaged in the struggle to stop the pollution of the Navy’s Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility on the island of Oahu. Faith communities will not only learn about the issues\, but also how they can take action for justice. Featured panelists will include: \n\nWayne Tanaka\, Executive Director of the Sierra Club in Hawaiʻi\nDanny Tengan\, Disaster Coordinator for Hawaiʻi Conference of the United Church of Christ\nLorah Steichen\, Outreach Coordinator for the National Priorities Project\n\nEven if you cannot make the webinar at its scheduled time\, still sign-up\, and we will send you a link to a recording of it. \nThis monthly installment of Creation Justice Webinars is co-hosted by the Rev. Dr. Brooks Berndt who serves as the Minister of Environmental Justice for the United Church of Christ and the Rev. Michael Malcom who serves as the Executive Director for Alabama Interfaith Power & Light and the People’s Justice Council. \nThe Just Peace Network of the United Church of Christ is a co-sponsor of this event.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/the-u-s-military-and-environmental-justice/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220303T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220303T163000
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CREATED:20211203T135650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T154525Z
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SUMMARY:UCC Rural Voices of Worship and Praise
DESCRIPTION:Rural identified congregations of the United Church of Christ provide a vital role for the spiritual and physical wellbeing of their communities\, often with innovative ways of limited resources . Join us for an hour of inspiring worship and praise by rural identified congregational leaders and pastors as they celebrate UCC ministries in rural areas.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/ucc-rural-voices-of-worship-and-praise/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220302T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220302T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T224036
CREATED:20220119T141710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T214249Z
UID:177723-1646222400-1646226000@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Our Whole Lives for Older Adults
DESCRIPTION:Our Whole Lives for Older Adults got rave reviews before the pandemic hit\, but how can you offer it without putting elders at risk from in-person gatherings? Offer an online adaptation! This OWL Taking Flight webinar will introduce an option that will pique interest in a complete in-person program when safety allows.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/our-whole-lives-for-older-adults/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Our Whole Lives
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220224T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220224T163000
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SUMMARY:Confronting Bias in Search and Call
DESCRIPTION:Our churches want to do better in addressing implicit (and explicit!) bias in their search and call practices\, but they often don’t know where to start. Or\, they’ve made a good start\, but now they want to take next steps. Or\, they struggle to retain staff leadership when microaggressions threaten the well-being of their ministers. Join members of the MESA team and staff and members of First Congregational UCC in Washington\, DC as they share wisdom and experiences in moving towards anti-racist and other anti-bias practices in search and call.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/confronting-bias-in-search-and-call/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T224036
CREATED:20220202T165811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T152002Z
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SUMMARY:Descended From the Promised Land: The Legacy of Black Wall Street
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Black Histories/Futures Month\, and just over one hundred years after the notorious massacre in the Greenwood District of Tulsa\, aka Black Wall Street\, we are honored to host a screening of the short film DESCENDED FROM THE PROMISED LAND: THE LEGACY OF BLACK WALL STREET that draws a century-long thread from 1921 to 2021\, revealing the lingering economic\, psychological and emotional impacts of the Tulsa Massacre through the lens of descendants. Descendants Byron Crenshaw\, Jacqueline Blocker and their family members reach back to uplift the stories of their ancestors\, the success they created\, the promise they fulfilled\, the horrors they endured and the resilience they showed. Invoking the deep entrepreneurial spirit of those who created one of the greatest Black communities this country has ever known\, Byron and Jacqueline imagine a path forward to recapture the Black joy that once permeated Tulsa’s Black Wall Street.  A panel discussion with descendants featured in the film will follow the screening
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/descended-from-the-promised-land-the-legacy-of-black-wall-street/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Racial Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T120000
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CREATED:20220110T200423Z
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SUMMARY:The Politics of Persecution: Middle Eastern Christians in an Age of Empire
DESCRIPTION:Christians in the Middle East are the proud descendants of the first followers of Jesus\, continuing in the traditions of Christian churches\, some of which date back to the early centuries of Christianity. Despite their status as numerical minorities\, and living through a variety of difficult circumstances\, they persist in their presence and offer a vibrant witness to their faith. Discussion about them has become highly politicized\, to their detriment. \nThe Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb is founder and President of the Diyar Consortium\, which includes Dar al-Kalima University\, partners of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and United Church of Christ through Global Ministries. Rev. Raheb is a Palestinian Lutheran pastor and thinker from Bethlehem\, preeminent contextual theologian\, and author of more than forty books\, including The Politics of Persecution: Middle Eastern Christians in an Age of Empire.” \nJoin us on Wed.\, Feb. 23 to hear Rev. Raheb speak about his newest book\, which addresses the situation of Christians in the Middle East\, and discuss it with him. He will present a less-familiar narrative about Christians in the Middle East\, challenging us to reconsider how we think about our siblings in faith. Rev. Raheb’s book is available though Baylor University Press (https://www.globalministries.org/rev-mitri-rahebs-new-book-rebuffs-western-perceptions-of-persecuted-christians-in-the-middle-east-and-retells-their-story/)\, and we strongly encourage you to find a copy and read it before the webinar so you can engage with Rev. Raheb in the discussion.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/the-politics-of-persecution-middle-eastern-christians-in-an-age-of-empire/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Wednesdays with the World
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T224036
CREATED:20211203T140555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220124T120117Z
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SUMMARY:Becoming Abolitionists
DESCRIPTION:What is abolition\, and why should we care\, as Christians? Derecka Purnell\, ESQ\, will offer her expertise in conversation with Rev. Traci Blackmon. She is a Harvard Graduate and scholar-in-residence at Columbia Law School. Recently published author of the book\, Becoming Abolitionists: Police\, Protests\, and the Pursuit of Freedom\, Derecka works to end police and prison violence by providing legal assistance\, research\, and trainings in community based organizations through an abolitionist framework.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/becoming-abolitionists/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T224036
CREATED:20220203T211738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T212455Z
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SUMMARY:Where Do We Go From Here
DESCRIPTION:The United Church of Christ is a denomination that seeks to live out Christ’s call to create a just world for all. While the mission remains\, the ways in which we do ministry adapt over time. \nWhat will that look like in 2022 and into the future? How does the UCC continue to extend God’s love to all people\, working alongside the beloved community to create the world God imagines for us? \nJoin the Rev. Dr. John C. Dorhauer\, General Minister and President of the UCC\, and the Rev. Traci D. Blackmon\, Associate General Minister for Justice and Local Church Ministries\, for a conversation about this denomination on the move. \nWe’re excited to see what God has in store for us!
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/where-do-we-go-from-here-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220209T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220209T140000
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CREATED:20220120T184550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T213245Z
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SUMMARY:When Disaster Strikes: Faith Communities Responding with Equity and Justice
DESCRIPTION:Faith communities are often on the frontlines of responding to climate-related disasters. More than a spirit of goodwill is required to effectively respond and minister in such critically important times. Because disasters often expose\, widen\, and exacerbate the gaps of pre-existing disparities\, it is essential that communities of faith prioritize and hold fast in their commitments to equity and justice. This webinar will equip faith communities with the knowledge and awareness required to act in accordance with our values. Our featured speakers will be: \n\nMarcus T. Coleman\, Jr.\, Director of the DHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships\, Office of the FEMA Administrator\nMarcie Roth\, Executive Director and CEO for the World Institute on Disability\nRev. Fred Meade\, Senior Instructor for the National Disaster Interfaiths Network\n\nEven if you cannot make the webinar at its scheduled time\, still sign-up\, and we will send you a link to a recording of it. \nThis monthly installment of Creation Justice Webinars is co-hosted by the Rev. Dr. Brooks Berndt who serves as the Minister of Environmental Justice for the United Church of Christ and the Rev. Michael Malcom who serves as the Executive Director for Alabama Interfaith Power & Light and the People’s Justice Council.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/when-disaster-strikes-faith-communities-responding-with-equity-and-justice/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T224036
CREATED:20211203T135153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T141724Z
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SUMMARY:United Black Christians Celebration of Black History Month
DESCRIPTION:Members of the United Black Christians of the United Church of Christ\, invite you to an hour of praise and worship in commemoration for Afro Descendant/Black History Month.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/united-black-christians-celebration-of-black-history-month/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T224036
CREATED:20211201T173016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211209T200448Z
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SUMMARY:OWL Taking Flight: Presenting - Under Your Wing Video Series for Parents and Caregivers of Young Children
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the debut of a new OWL resource: “Under Your Wing” a video series for parents and caregivers of young children.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/owl-taking-flight-presenting-under-your-wing-video-series-for-parents-and-caregivers-of-young-children/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Our Whole Lives
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T224036
CREATED:20211203T140927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220125T215002Z
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SUMMARY:Vibrant Re-Entry And Voter’s Rights Desmond Meade
DESCRIPTION:Please join Rev. Traci Blackmon and Desmond Meade\, a formerly incarcerated civil rights activist and recent McArthur Genius Grant Awardee\, as they discuss the church’s role in welcoming returning citizens. Desmond Meade’s work centers on restoring voting rights to formerly incarcerated citizens and removing barriers to their reentry in every aspect of vibrant life. His voice was a key component of the restoration of voting rights to thousands of Floridians.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/vibrant-re-entry-and-voters-rights-desmond-meade/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T224036
CREATED:20211221T204142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T204142Z
UID:176431-1642692600-1642696200@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Let us Worship as One Body
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome Rev. Dr. Cheryl Lindsay as the Minister for Worship and Theology for the national setting of the United Church of Christ. Rev. Cheryl is no stranger to the UCC. She pastors a local congregation in Wellington\, Ohio and in 2020 and 2021\, she served as a writer of Sermon Seeds\, the one of the most utilized resources of our denomination. Join us as she lets us in on what to expect in 2022!
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/let-us-worship-as-one-body/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220119T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T224036
CREATED:20220104T210123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T144601Z
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SUMMARY:Storytelling and Racial Justice
DESCRIPTION:Share Stories. Open Hearts. Create Movement. \nAs people of sacred stories\, we know the power of narratives to build compassion and inspire action. Our stories help us know who we are and help us imagine who we can become. Drawing on a diverse panel of storytellers\, this interactive webinar will inspire you with moving stories\, equip you with storytelling tools\, and empower you to use your own stories to Join the Movement toward Racial Justice.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/storytelling-and-racial-justice/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Racial Justice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220113T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220113T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T224036
CREATED:20211203T131031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211215T162247Z
UID:175337-1642087800-1642091400@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Queerness & Disability: Showing up as our Full Selves
DESCRIPTION:To many members of both the LGBTQ+ and disability communities\, the intersection between Queerness and Disability may not be obvious. But for people who identify as both queer and disabled\, this particular intersectional identity can strongly inform their understandings of self\, others\, and God. Join queer\, disabled members of the UCC Disabilities Ministries Board as they discuss invisible identities\, self discovery\, and living outside the box.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/queerness-disability-showing-up-as-our-full-selves/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220112T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220112T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T224036
CREATED:20211215T211100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T193207Z
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SUMMARY:Getting Congress to Act: Strategies\, Tactics\, and Vision for 2022
DESCRIPTION:Frederick Douglass once said\, “Power concedes nothing without a demand.” This webinar will focus on the art and craft of making a demand while casting a vision of what can be achieved in the year ahead. In this instance\, we will focus specifically on how people of faith can best organize themselves to place pressure on Congress to act in 2022. For insight and guidance\, we will turn to those with experience as organizers working locally and nationally: \n\n\n\nRev. A. Kazimir Brown\, Co-Leader of the National Faith Team for the Poor People’s Campaign\nRev. Chibuzo Nimmo Petty\, Senior Organizer at For Our Future\nKim McMurray\, Field Director for Indivisible\n\n\n\nEven if you cannot make the webinar at its scheduled time\, still sign-up\, and we will send you a link to a recording of it. \nThis monthly installment of Creation Justice Webinars is co-hosted by the Rev. Dr. Brooks Berndt who serves as the Minister of Environmental Justice for the United Church of Christ and the Rev. Michael Malcom who serves as the Executive Director for Alabama Interfaith Power & Light and the People’s Justice Council.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/getting-congress-to-act-strategies-tactics-and-vision-for-2022/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220106T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220106T163000
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CREATED:20211130T194159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211215T162035Z
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SUMMARY:Grace Emerged Visible
DESCRIPTION:Come and worship with members of the national setting as we observe Epiphany and explore “the responsibility to distribute God’s grace.” (Ephesians 3:2a CEB)
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/grace-emerged-visible/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220105T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220105T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T224036
CREATED:20211209T145357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211209T200911Z
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SUMMARY:OWL Taking Flight: OWL Revisions – Flight Status
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn the status of revisions and updates to various levels of OWL\, what is out of print and why\, and what to do until publication.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/owl-taking-flight-presenting-under-your-wing-video-series-for-parents-and-caregivers-of-young-children-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Our Whole Lives
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211221T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211221T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T224036
CREATED:20211025T205657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211124T171546Z
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SUMMARY:Hymn Sing!
DESCRIPTION:Hymn Sing!\nJoin us as we gather together to listen to the music of advent and Christmas\, sing along\, and close the year off together! You are welcome to dress up and “show off” your Christmas spirit throughout the program. We are looking forward to being together digitally once again this year. \n*Please note this session is pre-recorded.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/hymn-sing-2/
CATEGORIES:Tuesday for Nurture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211216T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211216T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T224036
CREATED:20211025T205155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T205340Z
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SUMMARY:Blue Christmas Service
DESCRIPTION:Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year—or is it? For many\, it echoes old griefs and illuminates the new. When so many things have changed this year\, we’ve lost people important to us\, and so many hold their hardest parts in isolation\, This Christmas will be so difficult for so many people. \nBlue Christmas is a service that holds the tension of the grief and difficulty of the season for many\, in tension and awareness of the societal messages that Christmas is a season of ONLY JOY—at the expense of all other feelings and circumstances. \nJesus’ mother Mary will be our guide for this journey as she reminds us of God’s presence in the midst of our suffering. Join us for a worship service “Mary’s Blue Christmas” hosted by the National Setting’s Thursday’s for the Soul in partnership with the Overdose and Drug Use Ministries as well as the UCC Mental Health Network. \n*Please note this session is pre-recorded.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/blue-christmas-service-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T224036
CREATED:20211025T204925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T204925Z
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SUMMARY:The State of Rural Churches & Communities
DESCRIPTION:In rural and small towns\, the church is often a focal point for the spiritual and social well being of a community. During these times of health\, economic\, and social uncertainties facing the U.S.\, how are UCC congregations serving rural and small towns\, and what are they doing to meet the needs of their communities? \nIn the United Church of Christ\, rural and small congregations make up 60% of the denomination and are the backbone of the UCC. \nJoin Roberto Ochoa\, UCC Program Associate for Congregations of Color/Ethnic Identified Congregations as he moderates a panel of Conference and pastoral leaders as they bring a voice to the celebrations\, challenges\, and the needs of leading UCC congregations in a rural/small-town setting. \n*Please note this session is pre-recorded.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/the-state-of-rural-churches-communities/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday for Nurture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211209T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211209T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T224036
CREATED:20211025T204530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T135653Z
UID:172499-1639063800-1639067400@www.ucc.org
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. \nHer 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. \n*Please note this session is pre-recorded.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/the-state-of-black-bodies-in-the-us-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T163000
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CREATED:20211025T203852Z
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SUMMARY:The History of Afro-Christian Churches in the UCC
DESCRIPTION:The History of Afro-Christian Churches\nIn 1957\, when the Evangelical and Reformed Church and the Congregational and Christian Churches formed the United Church of Christ\, there was a fifth stream that fed into our formation\, the Afro-Christian Church. \nWhile it maintained a Christian identity\, it was an independent and separate organizational structure comprised of the Afro Christian Convention\, five conferences\, 150 churches\, 25\,000 members\, 185 ordained ministers\, and licentiates. \nJoin us as we hear of this rich legacy from Dr. Yvonne Delk\, a daughter of the Afro-Christian tradition and spiritual leader in our midst. \n*Please note this session is pre-recorded.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/the-history-of-afro-christian-churches-in-the-ucc/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday for Nurture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T163000
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CREATED:20211025T204104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T135816Z
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SUMMARY:Purple Church
DESCRIPTION:Purple Church\nThe United Church of Christ contains people with a wide spectrum of theological beliefs and political alignment. People who choose to be in a church that holds differences of opinion often do so with a few different strategies of love and conflict management. \nIn this conversation\, we will hear from leaders of Purple Churches\, or churches that have members across the theological/social/political lines\, about how they show up authentically with each other in the midst of difference. \n*Please note this session is pre-recorded.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/purple-church-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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