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SUMMARY:The State of Rural Churches and 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 voice to the celebrations\, challenges\, and the needs of leading UCC congregations in a rural/small town setting.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/the-state-of-rural-churches-and-communities/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210203T120000
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SUMMARY:OWL Taking Flight: Parents and Caregivers As Sexuality Educators
DESCRIPTION:Our February Taking Flight webinar will feature Robin Slaw\, credentialed religious educator and author of “Parents and Caregivers as Sexuality Educators\, Small Group Ministry.” This 10-session program helps adults explore their roles as the most important sexuality educators their children will have. Robin will give an overview of the program and share tips for using it online. \nThe current version has a Unitarian Universalist perspective\, and a United Church of Christ adaptation is progress. The program can be adapted for other faith traditions and secular settings. This is a wonderful learning opportunity to all who support adults caring for children. \nTime will be available for general interest Q/A related to Our Whole Lives and at-home resources.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/owl-taking-flight-parents-and-caregivers-as-sexuality-educators/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210204T153000
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SUMMARY:The State of the Church
DESCRIPTION:After decades of ecological disasters\, years of political division and disruption\, and now one year into the throes of a global pandemic\, we invite two denominational leaders and theologians to reflect together on what is the role\, condition\, and emerging mission of the Church. \nSpend an hour with Bishop W. Darin Moore\, Bishop of the AME Zion Church\, and the Rev. Dr. John C. Dorhauer\, General Minister and President of the United Church of Christ
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/the-state-of-the-church/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210209T153000
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SUMMARY:Incorporating Innovation into the Life of the Church
DESCRIPTION:What’s a Theory of Change and why does it matter for local church ministry? If you’d like answers to these questions you didn’t ask\, tune into to this webinar to learn more about UCC’s new ministry initiative in collaboration with the United Church of Canada and the Disciples of Christ. You’ll hear from a couple participants who have just gone through the most recent Theory of Change workshop as well as the project lead\, the Rev. Phiwa Langeni\, who is the Ambassador for Innovation and Engagement in the UCC’s Center for Analytics\, Research & Development\, and Data (CARDD).
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/incorporating-innovation-into-the-life-of-the-church/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210210T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T002038
CREATED:20210127T170923Z
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SUMMARY:Evangelical Christianity and the Climate Crisis
DESCRIPTION:With its size and its collective power\, evangelical Christianity has had a significant presence in the political\, cultural\, and religious landscape of the United States. As such\, it becomes critically important to understand evangelical Christianity today in relationship to the climate crisis. How do evangelical Christians regard the climate crisis? What are the political implications of this? To address these questions\, we will be joined by a panel of speakers who will give attention to the trends as well as the diverse perspectives to be found within evangelical Christianity. Among the speakers will be: \n\nDr. Robin Veldman\, author of “The Gospel of Climate Skepticism: Why Evangelical Christians Oppose Action on Climate Change”\n\n\nKyle Meyaard-Schaap\, National Organizer and Spokesperson for Young Evangelicals for Climate Action\n\nThis webinar is co-hosted by the Rev. Dr. Brooks Berndt of the United Church of Christ Environmental Justice Ministry and the Rev. Michael Malcom of Alabama Interfaith Power & Light and the People’s Justice Council. \nSign-up now to join the webinar! Even if you can’t make its scheduled time\, still sign-up\, and we will send you a recording of it.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/evangelical-christianity-and-the-climate-crisis/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T153000
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CREATED:20210208T214503Z
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SUMMARY:Celebración Afro-Latine En Palabra y Oración
DESCRIPTION:The Latina\, Latino\, y Latine identity is rich in cultural diversity. Join us as we celebrate and honor the Afro-Latine influences and experiences in word and prayer.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/celebracion-afro-latine-en-palabra-y-oracion/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210215T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210216T200000
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SUMMARY:MLK Day of Service
DESCRIPTION:MLK Day of Service\nFebruary 15 & 16\, 2021\n6:00 – 8:00 pm\nTwo\, 2-hour sessions \n“By the time we reached the counter\, we’d already won.” \n–Dr. James Lawson\, Theologian & Tactician of Non-Violence within the Civil Rights Movement \n  \nJoin Chuck Alphin\, Certified Kingian Non-violence Trainer\, in two\, 2-hour teach-in sessions as we explore:\n– The Myths and Facts of Nonviolence\n– Types and Levels of Conflict\n– Six Principals of Kingian Non-violence\n– Six Applications of Kingian Non-violence \nEvent fee: $35 \n 
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/mlk-day-of-service/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210216T153000
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SUMMARY:Equity and Equality in the Movement for Racial Justice
DESCRIPTION:Racial justice continues to be a concern for African descendant communities globally. The onset of COVID-19 in early March has affected people across the globe but in the US people of color\, particularly Black people\, have been disparately affected resulting in heightened racial ethnic disparities and inequities. The movements for justice is complex and includes the call for equity and inclusion – issues which are essential to bring changes in church and society. Join Aundreia Alexander\, Associate General Secretary for the National Council of Churches\, Adele Halliday from The United Church of Canada and Karen Georgia Thompson as they discuss the role of the church in creating a just world for all.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/equity-and-equality-in-the-movement-for-racial-justice/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210219T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210219T163000
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CREATED:20210212T131136Z
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SUMMARY:The State of the Poor
DESCRIPTION:Who and what is hurting our poor and low-income siblings? Join Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II\, the President & Senior Lecturer of Repairers of the Breach\, and Co-Chair of the Poor People’s Campaign\, as he addresses the State of the Poor in America in 2021. Rev Barber will address: \n\nThe current state of poverty in the US\nThe Poor Peoples’ Agenda: Needed reforms\nThe role and responsibility of people of faith\n\nAnd leave us with actions we can engage both as individuals and as communities\, as well as some dialogue about what we can do together to ensure that we all have what we need to thrive in 2021 and beyond.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/the-state-of-the-poor/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210223T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210223T163000
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SUMMARY:Church-Based Reparations
DESCRIPTION:There is growing call among many US religious groups to explore financial reparations as part of amends through financial investments and long-term programs benefiting African Americans.\nWe will explore the theological grounding for reparations and will share learnings\, mistakes\, suggestions for next steps and practices for engaging the work. Join us for an ecumenical panel discussion of representatives of various predominantly white congregations and entities who have engaged in reparations.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/church-based-reparations/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T163000
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CREATED:20210223T175320Z
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SUMMARY:Recovering Spiritual Practices of Enslaved Africans
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation about African spiritual practices and the church. The spiritual practices of Africans were problematized in the enslavement and colonization of African people. Those brought into the Americas as enslaved people carried with them heritage\, culture and spiritual practices that were interrupted with the introduction of Christianity and the vilification of African traditions. Is the “table” wide enough to make room for the ways in which African spiritualities are accompanying African descendant people on their spiritual journeys? How can we honor people and traditions shrouded by the imposition of racism and afrophobia?
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/recovering-spiritual-practices-of-enslaved-africans/
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