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SUMMARY:Land\, The Series in 3-Parts: Protecting and Caring for the Historic Christian Lands of Armenia
DESCRIPTION:A handful of churches within the United Church of Christ identify as ethnically Armenian congregations. Come hear from one Armenian UCC pastor about the Christian treasures of the lands of Armenia\, from ancient Mount Ararat to medieval monasteries to contemporary churches serving refugees from the 2020 war with Azerbaijan. After losing the territory of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) in that war\, Armenia is crying out for justice and for partners in protecting its territorial sovereignty. In this webinar\, you will also learn about the hope-giving ways that the non-profit organization the Armenia Tree Project is looking to the future by making environmental investments in the land.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/land-the-series-in-3-parts-protecting-and-caring-for-the-historic-christian-lands-of-armenia/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T120000
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SUMMARY:OWL Taking Flight: Inclusive Our Whole Lives Programs
DESCRIPTION:Dan Long\, Student Services Supervisor\, Special Education in the Seattle Public Schools\, joins us for a conversation and expansive view of inclusion and accommodations for participants.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/owl-taking-flight-inclusive-our-whole-lives-programs/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Our Whole LIves,Our Whole Lives
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SUMMARY:The Future of Faith: The Sacrament of Interfaith Friendship
DESCRIPTION:In this divisive moment\, we are called to both go forth and build meaningful connection across lines of difference and to tend to our spirits and communities. Join us for a conversation this intersection between magnifying the sacramental beauty of interfaith friendship and doing the inner work we all must do to sustain ourselves. \nSo many of us are living in the most divided times we’ve known collectively. Between fascism\, genocide\, war\, famine\, environmental collapse\, and uncertainty about our relationships and what we are called to be in such a time – we find ourselves deepening or returning to our faith. Our “Future of Faith” series is curated to help us learn from the thought leaders who are exploring these themes and is an invitation to come into a dreaming space where all of G-d’s creation can be cared for – a space where we can know that collective dignity\, love\, kindness\, and respect is honored and how our different perspectives of faith can build up a better world!
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/the-future-of-faith-the-sacrament-of-interfaith-friendship/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T163000
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SUMMARY:Women & Gender Justice Ministries Listening Sessions
DESCRIPTION:As the United Church of Christ continues to live into its call to justice\, your voice matters. Join one of two listening sessions to share your experiences\, hopes\, and needs around women and gender justice within the life of the church and broader community. Your feedback will help shape future workshop\, webinar\, and resource-sharing offerings. Join the Minister for Women and Gender Justice in conversation as we listen for the Spirit’s leading.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/women-gender-justice-ministries-listening-sessions-2/
CATEGORIES:Gender and Sexuality Justice Ministries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013510
CREATED:20250903T140332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T140332Z
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SUMMARY:Let the Children Come
DESCRIPTION:Through the Love of Children program we are exploring ways to create spaces where children are welcomed and embraced to come as they truly are. One of the most important places children gather is during worship/Sunday morning. Three of our current Love of Children cohort members will share experiences and best practices on how to create safe and welcoming spaces for children in the local church and beyond. We hope you will gain some insights on child development\, the need for inclusive spaces that meet the developmental needs of young people and hear some exciting things that you can try in your own congregation. Panelists will also speak to how the Love of Children cohort has strengthened their ministry and welcome others to apply for the 2026 cohort.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/let-the-children-come/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T163000
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CREATED:20251010T141933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T142603Z
UID:252902-1761147000-1761150600@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Women & Gender Justice Ministries Listening Sessions
DESCRIPTION:As the United Church of Christ continues to live into its call to justice\, your voice matters. Join one of two listening sessions to share your experiences\, hopes\, and needs around women and gender justice within the life of the church and broader community. Your feedback will help shape future workshop\, webinar\, and resource-sharing offerings. Join the Minister for Women and Gender Justice in conversation as we listen for the Spirit’s leading.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/women-gender-justice-ministries-listening-sessions/
CATEGORIES:Gender and Sexuality Justice Ministries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013510
CREATED:20250903T135716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T135716Z
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SUMMARY:Disability Justice in Congregational Contexts Part III: How Do We Live into Disability Justice
DESCRIPTION:In Part III\, we will take what we have learned about disability\, ableism\, and disability justice and discuss ways to apply it in a congregational context. Topics will include the Accessible to All (A2A) process\, celebrating Access Sunday\, and an introduction to disability theology. Attendees will leave with concrete tools for helping their congregations undo ableism\, increase accessibility\, and celebrate disabled leadership and disability wisdom.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/disability-justice-in-congregational-contexts-part-iii-how-do-we-live-into-disability-justice/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T163000
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CREATED:20250815T130652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T191352Z
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SUMMARY:What's Next Series: How Art Deepens and Enriches Worship in Divided Times
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another edition of our What’s Next Series\, a series curated to help us ask what we can do in divided times. We’ll be joined by Rev. Marshela Salgado for an engaging online conversation exploring how art can deepen and enrich worship. Rev. Salgado will share about the work that her congregation has done to promote various forms of art in worship\, from art shows to various worship series: Theology of Broadway\, [Pop]Culture Theology\, Banned Books and more. Together\, they’ll discuss practical ways to weave visual\, musical\, and creative expressions into the worship experience that inspire connection\, reflection\, justice\, and community. This workshop will offer both theological insights and hands-on ideas for integrating art in ways that speak to the heart and spirit of your congregation. \nThe What’s Next series began prior to the 2024 election cycle and is designed to help educate us around the big questions of our faith. This special offering is curated to push back on the political ideology and divide that has become this nation’s “religion”. To live into the Still Speaking G-d\, we are the embodiment of who and what we are called to be to one another – whether it be spiritually\, culturally\, and lovingly during a time when we are being pulled apart at the seams. Part of this embodiment is examining the ways that art speaks and moves us towards expression and collectiveness.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/whats-next-series-how-art-deepens-and-enriches-worship-in-divided-times/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T163000
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SUMMARY:Disability Justice in Congregational Contexts Part II: What is Disability Justice
DESCRIPTION:In Part II\, we’ll explore the creation of the Disability Justice movement by queer and trans disabled folx of color. We’ll also discuss and explain the 10 Principles of Disability Justice\, which serve as the foundation and roadmap for congregations seeking to live into disability justice.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/disability-justice-in-congregational-contexts-part-ii-what-is-disability-justice/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T140000
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CREATED:20250924T134100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T134100Z
UID:252129-1759928400-1759932000@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Lee Zeldin's EPA
DESCRIPTION:As the EPA Administrator\, Lee Zeldin has sought to dismantle environmental protections with unwavering dedication and devotion. From a proposal to rescind the Endangerment Finding that gave the EPA legal authority to combat climate change to sweeping announcements of rollbacks to rules that safeguard the public from air and water pollution\, Zeldin has been a man on a mission that is at odds with the EPA’s stated mission of protecting human health and the environment. To help us understand the significance of Zeldin’s actions as well as the challenges they will face\, we will hear from the following panel of experts: \n-Ann Carlson\, Founding Director\, Emmett Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at the UCLA School of Law\n-Jen Duggan\, Executive Director\, Environmental Integrity Project\n-Chitra Kumar\, Managing Director of Climate & Energy\, Union of Concerned Scientists \nEven if you cannot make the live event\, still register\, and we will send you a recording. \nThis monthly installment of Creation Justice Webinars is co-hosted by the Rev. Dr. Brooks Berndt\, who serves as the Minister of Environmental Justice for the United Church of Christ\, and the Rev. Michael Malcom\, who serves as the Executive Director for Alabama Interfaith Power & Light and the People’s Justice Council.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/lee-zeldins-epa/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T163000
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CREATED:20250912T152355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T152355Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding Gender: Beyond the Binary
DESCRIPTION:This webinar offers an accessible introduction to gender and gender variance\, exploring how understandings and embodiments of gender have shifted across time and cultures. Together we will consider how stereotypes and assumptions shape our views\, glimpse diverse expressions of gender across history and the globe and listen for what God might be saying to us in this moment. Ultimately\, we will reflect on the call to draw the circle wider and build communities of true belonging.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/understanding-gender-beyond-the-binary/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Gender and Sexuality Justice Ministries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013510
CREATED:20250918T155559Z
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SUMMARY:Future of Faith: Grace in the Wilderness
DESCRIPTION:So many of us are living in the most divided times we’ve known collectively. Between fascism\, genocide\, war\, famine\, environmental collapse\, and uncertainty about our relationships and what we are called to be in such a time – we find ourselves deepening or returning to our faith. Join New Hampshire Conference Minister Rev. Gordon Rankin for an engaging conversation around the future of faith in their local and regional contexts and discover how finding grace in the wilderness can be a counter-cultural practice of living into our faith expressions.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/future-of-faith-grace-in-the-wilderness/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013510
CREATED:20250903T134922Z
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SUMMARY:Disability Justice in Congregational Contexts Part I: What is Disability and What is Ableism?
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited for a 3-part series to go deeper into the All Church Read\, “Building Up a New World: Congregational Organizing for Transformative Impact\,” focusing on Chapter 5\, “Disability Justice in Congregational Contexts” with current and former members of the UCC Disability Ministries Board. \nIn Part I\, we’ll explore the complexities and different models of disability to better understand and define disability as it relates to lived experiences. We’ll also explore ableism — the system of oppression experienced by disability communities. This understanding will serve as a foundation for parts II and III of the series.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/disability-justice-in-congregational-contexts-part-i-what-is-disability-and-what-is-ableism/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013510
CREATED:20250902T194132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T194132Z
UID:251323-1759320000-1759323600@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:OWL Taking Flight: Sex Ed in the South
DESCRIPTION:Tanya Bass\, Southern Sexologist and Our Whole Lives Trainer\, will join us for an engaging discussion about the importance of Sex Ed in the South.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/owl-taking-flight-sex-ed-in-the-south/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Our Whole LIves,Our Whole Lives
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013510
CREATED:20250902T193614Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Neighbors in Need Grant Recipients
DESCRIPTION:Join Rachel McDonald\, Generosity Officer Our Church’s Wider Mission and Special Mission Offerings and Christine Lucarelli\, Minister for Granting and Scholarships to learn about the Neighbors in Need grants and hear from three grant recipients. Hear about the ministries supported through these grants\, including a breakfast program for children\, a LGBTQIA+ safe space\, and a network of accessible food pantries. The grants that strengthen these initiatives from Anchorage to Chattanooga are funded gifts to the Neighbors in Need offering. Join to be inspired for your own local ministries and to build enthusiasm for the all-church Neighbors in Need offering many congregations will collect on October 5th.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/celebrating-neighbors-in-need-grant-recipients/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013510
CREATED:20250804T180242Z
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SUMMARY:Clergy Conversation Series on Addiction & Families: Family Matters/Families Matter - Part III
DESCRIPTION:Part III – Practicing Harm Reduction for Clergy and Lay Leaders: How Changing Our Minds Helps the People We Love & Serve (and Ourselves). For Part III\, we’ll hear from Erica Poellot & Dee-Dee Stout as they look at the broader issue of countertransference in clergy’s work with families and others when it comes to drug use\, especially illicit drug use. How does this phenomena interfere with our work? How can it help us? What are the tenets of harm reduction & harm reduction psychotherapy that anyone can use as part of an overall loving\, Christ-centered approach to people who use drugs of any kind? We’ll discuss how a harm reduction approach can give us a better and more effective way to work with those who problematically use drugs and their families and keep us aligned with our hearts.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/clergy-conversation-series-on-addiction-families-family-matters-families-matter-part-iii/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013510
CREATED:20250804T175827Z
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SUMMARY:Clergy Conversation Series on Addiction & Families: Family Matters/Families Matter - Part II
DESCRIPTION:Part II – For this 2nd part of this 3-part series\, we’ll continue to learn from Erica Poellot & Dee-Dee Stout as they open this conversation with these questions: How do we support our loved ones without enabling their drug use? Or does that even really matter? Join us as we take a deep dive into the many options families have today beyond the traditional intervention that not only is rarely effective but often has lasting negative effects which can devastate families sometimes forever.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/clergy-conversation-series-on-addiction-families-family-matters-families-matter-part-ii/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T163000
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CREATED:20250730T172845Z
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SUMMARY:What's Next Series: The Re-Member Yourself as a Sacred Creator
DESCRIPTION:This series began prior to the 2024 election cycle and is designed to help educate us around the big questions of our faith. To live into the Still Speaking G-d\, we are the embodiment of who and what we are called to be to one another – whether it be spiritually\, culturally\, and lovingly during a time when we are being pulled apart at the seams. Part of this embodiment is examining the ways that art speaks and moves us towards expression and collectiveness. \nJoin poet\, artist and Creative Formation practitioner\, Ally Markotich\, to re-member yourself as a sacred creator. During our time together\, Ally will share about her own story of coming back to herself as creative and inspire you to claim your colorful prowess. Become aware of common cultural and personal myths that hold us back from our innate creativity and learn simple ways to reweave creativity into your story. Bring a pencil and some color (markers\, colored pencils or paint) as Ally will complete our gathering by guiding us through a simple 4-step visual prayer process to awaken insight. Come and experience the “ahas” creativity can bring when engaged as a spiritual practice for your life.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/whats-next-series-the-re-member-yourself-as-a-sacred-creator/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013510
CREATED:20250804T165804Z
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SUMMARY:Clergy Conversation Series on Addiction & Families: Family Matters/Families Matter - Part I
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 3-part series on Addiction & Families: Family Matter/Families Matter. Part I\, Language Matters: Defining the Words We Use. In this webinar\, we (Erica Poellot and Dee-Dee Stout) discuss how our language around substance use has changed and why this is crucial for us to understand before having deeper conversations about addiction. Words such as recovery\, addiction\, dependence\, substance use disorders\, enabling/codependency\, harm reduction\, and more will be covered. We may also discuss some of the history & myths of harm reduction and abstinence-only treatment. There will be time for Q&A with the panelists after each session!
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/clergy-conversation-series-on-addiction-and-families-family-matters-families-matter-part-i/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013510
CREATED:20250818T135900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T135900Z
UID:250945-1757509200-1757512800@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Emerging Strategies to Fight AI Data Centers
DESCRIPTION:Emerging threats demand emerging strategies. The rise of AI data centers has been a driver in the rise in power demand and increasing greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. Moreover\, the advanced cooling systems required by these data centers necessitate high levels of water consumption which can have serious ecological consequences\, especially in places of water scarcity. Finally\, the technological components of AI data centers require the extracting of rare earth minerals in addition to generating enormous amounts of electronic waste. The justice concerns intertwined with these issues are many when one considers the racial and economic disparities in bearing the cost of everything from increased utility bills to the harms of climate change. To address what is at stake and point us toward emerging strategies\, we will hear from following featured guests: \n-Anthony Rogers-Wright\, The Black Hive of Movement for Black Lives \n-Nayyirah Shariff\, Flint Rising \n-Wanda Mosley\, Black Voters Matter \n-Lindsay Harper\, Arm in Arm \nEven if you cannot make the live event\, still register\, and we will send you a recording. \nThis monthly installment of Creation Justice Webinars is co-hosted by the Rev. Dr. Brooks Berndt who serves as the Minister of Environmental Justice for the United Church of Christ and the Rev. Michael Malcom who serves as the Executive Director for Alabama Interfaith Power & Light and the People’s Justice Council.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/emerging-strategies-to-fight-ai-data-centers/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T163000
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SUMMARY:Dumpster Fire Ethics: Rethinking How We Follow Jesus
DESCRIPTION:In times of social\, political\, and economic crisis we need new ways to think about morality and ethics to make sure that our ethical approaches serve the moment and compel us into just and healing action. Sociologist\, liturgist\, and sacred music composer Amanda Udis-Kessler offers us a new way of thinking about ethics that is consonant with the commitments of progressive Christianity and that helps us follow Jesus in times of violence\, cruelty\, and corruption. This ethical approach has implications for our spiritual development\, personal growth\, church practices\, and justice work. Join us for a conversation with Amanda about her 2024 Pilgrim Press book Abundant Lives: A Progressive Christian Ethic of Flourishing.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/dumpster-fire-ethics-rethinking-how-we-follow-jesus/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013510
CREATED:20250806T142410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T142410Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Action Assembly
DESCRIPTION:The UCC Council for Climate Justice will be hosting a Climate Action Assembly to further the connectedness and action in the UCC for pursuing climate justice. In this gathering\, we will hear from the Rev. Jim Antal about the upcoming national day of action on September 21st called Sun Day. We will also hear from Rebeca Perera\, the Chief Credit Officer for the Cornerstone Fund\, on the present and future outlook for churches going solar after the reconciliation bill. Additional updates will be given about Creation Justice Churches and Climate Hope Affiliates.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/climate-action-assembly-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013510
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SUMMARY:OWL Taking Flight: Building a Trans/Nonbinary-Inclusive Teen Library
DESCRIPTION:Join Melanie Davis and Sloane Kazim for a discussion about how to make sure your library at home\, at church\, in your community–is inclusive of trans/nonbinary representation. Now\, more than ever\, this matters!
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/owl-taking-flight-building-a-trans-nonbinary-inclusive-teen-library/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Our Whole LIves,Our Whole Lives
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013510
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SUMMARY:Decolonizing Mental Health and Empowering Holistic Wellness
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an introductory conversation that invites faith leaders into a transformative and lifelong process of letting go of supremacist theologies and monocultural care paradigms of mental wellness. This webinar will explore the intersections of mental wellness\, spiritual formation\, and liberative care that affirms the dignity of each being. Rooted in an Internal Family Systems framework centered on the lived realities of BIPOC communities\, participants will learn how intrapersonal healing can catalyze collective healing and renewal. By integrating cultural humility\, prophetic theology\, and trauma-informed practices\, faith leaders can reshape spiritual care praxis and co-create communities grounded in justice\, belonging\, and sacred restoration.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/decolonizing-mental-health-and-empowering-holistic-wellness/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013510
CREATED:20250613T154219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T154219Z
UID:248310-1755172800-1755178200@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Future of Faith: Is Religion Bad News for Human Rights?
DESCRIPTION:Why at times is religion so dishonest when it gets things wrong\, the instinctive reaction is protect the institution\, don’t tell the truth. Has religion been the catalyst for war and division and if so what conversations do we need to have to rectify that? \nA Nurture the Soul special offering\, Future of Faith: So many of us are living in the most divided times we’ve known collectively. Between fascism\, genocide\, war\, famine\, environmental collapse\, and uncertainty about our relationships and what we are called to be in such a time – we find ourselves deepening or returning to our faith. This series is curated to help us learn from the thought leaders who are exploring these themes and is an invitation to come into a dreaming space where all of G-d’s creation can be cared for – a space where we can know that collective dignity\, love\, kindness\, and respect is honored and how our different perspectives of faith can build up a better world.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/future-of-faith-is-religion-bad-news-for-human-rights/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013510
CREATED:20250725T144237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T144237Z
UID:250097-1755090000-1755093600@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Strategies That Meet the Moment
DESCRIPTION:During a time in which it is commonplace to read news articles and opinions that speak of the Trump administration taking us into “uncharted territory\,” what strategies and tactics make the most sense for those seeking climate justice? In wrestling with such questions\, we can learn from past struggles as well as cleareyed assessments of the present while charting a path forward. With research into effective communication and tactics along with case studies of those engaged in the practice of seeking change\, staff from the Climate Advocacy Lab will provide us with a wealth of insights to enable each of us to become better equipped as advocates. Our featured speakers will be KyungSun Lee\, Justin Rolfe-Redding\, and Maliyah Womack. \nEven if you cannot make the live event\, still register\, and we will send you a recording. \nThis monthly installment of Creation Justice Webinars is co-hosted by the Rev. Dr. Brooks Berndt who serves as the Minister of Environmental Justice for the United Church of Christ and the Rev. Michael Malcom who serves as the Executive Director for Alabama Interfaith Power & Light and the People’s Justice Council.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/strategies-that-meet-the-moment/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013510
CREATED:20250715T170213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T162337Z
UID:249857-1754580600-1754584200@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Revitalizing Labor Sunday – Liturgy and Solidarity
DESCRIPTION:The affordability of meeting our basic human needs is beyond comfortable reach for more people than ever. Wages\, salaries\, and worker protections are suppressed. How can churches help meet the needs within their congregations\, their communities\, and our country? The United Church of Christ is revitalizing Labor Sunday as an inflection point for specifically naming the unjust causes of our current struggles\, and the power we have within and without our sanctuaries to manifest real change that helps everyone thrive. Join a conversation with UCC Minister for Economic Justice Rev. Seth Wispelwey on “liturgies for labor” and organizing for worker justice where you are.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/revitalizing-labor-sunday-liturgy-and-solidarity/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013510
CREATED:20250715T174700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T153957Z
UID:249874-1753963200-1753966800@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:The Future of Faith - Perspectives from Young Leaders in Diverse Religions and Countries
DESCRIPTION:In a world marked by fragmentation and fear\, young people of faith are not retreating—they are rising. They are drawing on sacred teachings to respond with courage\, creativity\, and compassion\, becoming bridge-builders in divided societies. Through dialogue and mutual learning\, we will highlight how interreligious solidarity can be a powerful force for healing\, justice\, and hope. Join two dynamic multi-faith young leaders to learn how young people are deepening or returning to their faith in response to the profound challenges of our time. This program is an invitation to envision a future where diverse faith traditions collaborate to cultivate collective dignity\, love\, kindness\, and respect\, building a better world for all of G-d’s (Allah’s) creation. \nNurture the Soul’s Future of Faith: So many of us are living in the most divided times we’ve known collectively. Between fascism\, genocide\, war\, famine\, environmental collapse\, and uncertainty about our relationships and what we are called to be in such a time – we find ourselves deepening or returning to our faith. This series is curated to help us learn from the thought leaders who are exploring these themes and is an invitation to come into a dreaming space where all of G-d’s creation can be cared for – a space where we can know that collective dignity\, love\, kindness\, and respect is honored and how our different perspectives of faith can build up a better world!
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/the-future-of-faith-perspectives-from-young-leaders-in-diverse-religions-and-countries/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013510
CREATED:20250611T143110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T160803Z
UID:248126-1753275600-1753279200@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Service of Appreciation for Federal Environmental Justice Staff and Grantees
DESCRIPTION:For communities around the country\, environmental justice staff at the EPA and other federal agencies along with grantee organizations embody many of the most cherished and important values held in our society. They protect our health and our environment. They serve as public servants deeply concerned about the wellbeing of others\, especially the most vulnerable. \nAs one of the bodies that helped launch the Environmental Justice movement in the United States\, the United Church of Christ (UCC) is committed to honoring these public servants in a time of uncertainty about the future of federal environmental justice programs. \nIn this service\, we will honor those working on environmental justice with gratitude. We will gather together in strength\, comfort\, and solidarity as we renew our collective resilience as an ongoing movement. \nSelected environmental justice staff will provide messages\, along with environmental justice pioneers including: \n\nCharles Lee\, retired Senior Policy Advisor for Environmental Justice at EPA\nRichard Moore\, former Co-Chair of the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council\nDollie Burwell\, leader of Warren County\, North Carolina protests\nRev. Benjamin Chavis\, Jr.\, former director of United Church of Christ Commission for Racial Justice\n\nThe service will be led by the Rev. Terry Yasuko Ogawa\, Area Conference Minister\, SNEUCC and former UCC Dr. Charles E. Cobb Environmental Justice Resident. \nIf you are unable to make the service at the scheduled time\, a link to the recording will be sent to all those who register. \n(This service will take the place of the monthly Creation Justice Webinar hosted by the Rev. Dr. Brooks Berndt\, Minister of Environmental Justice for the United Church of Christ\, and the Rev. Michael Malcom\, Executive Director for the People’s Justice Council and Alabama Interfaith Power & Light.)
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/service-of-appreciation-for-federal-environmental-justice-staff-and-grantees/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013510
CREATED:20250529T140201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T140201Z
UID:247603-1750692600-1750696200@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Into the Deep: Banned Books Service Project
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn more about our General Synod service project this year focusing on creating Banned Book libraries in Kanas City and across our wider Church! We’ll dive deeper into why banned book libraries matter\, how to participate in this year’s service project and how to create a banned book library in your congregation.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/into-the-deep-banned-books-service-project/
LOCATION:Zoom
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