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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210505T120000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210505T140000
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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:20210506T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T163000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T163000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T163000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T163000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210519T110000
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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:20210520T153000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210525T153000
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SUMMARY:TikTok Ministry: Faith\, in the World
DESCRIPTION:TikTok Pastors Rev. Timoth Sylvia and Rev. Sarah TevisTownes lead congregations and have literally millions of engagements online. Join the United Church of Christ for a conversation about TikTok\, how ministry is happening creatively\, and a celebration of the ways our Faith moves outside of the buildings and traditional expectations upon it.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/tiktok-ministry-faith-in-the-world/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T163000
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SUMMARY:Disabilities\, Mental Health\, and Racial Justice
DESCRIPTION:May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Join international disabilities scholar Rev. Dr. John Swinton and UCC’s Minister for Disabilities and Mental Health Justice Rev. Dr. Sarah Lund for a theological and practical conversation about God’s calling for us to create communities of radical belonging and liberating love. We will explore the intersections of disabilities justice\, mental health justice\, and racial justice. We will share suggestions for how faith communities can live out this call for radical belonging\, liberating love\, and justice.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/disabilities-mental-health-and-racial-justice/
LOCATION:Zoom
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