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SUMMARY:MLK Vietnam Speech 55 Years Later
DESCRIPTION:The United Church of Christ is sponsoring “MLK Vietnam Speech: 55 Years Later.” Rev. Dr. Bernice A. King will join a host of friends and comrades as we celebrate her father’s historic speech entitled “Beyond Vietnam.” But we are not just looking back – we will be casting a vision of a world where we “study war no more!” \nJoin us to be inspired and take action in these troubling times- live\, in person at Riverside Church NYC or via stream
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/mlk-vietnam-speech-55-years-later/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Justice and Local Church Ministries
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SUMMARY:OWL Taking Flight: Building an OWL Program From the Ground Up
DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear from UCC and UU Congregations who have successfully implemented OWL in their congregations. What worked and what didn’t? Bring your questions!
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/owl-taking-flight-building-an-owl-program-from-the-ground-up/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Our Whole Lives
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220406T140000
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Ministries Celebrates National Volunteer Month: Stories\, Tips\, and Ideas to Honor and Inspire the Volunteers in your Church
DESCRIPTION:Churches run on volunteer power…but current conditions make volunteering harder. What can the UCC spaces do to support the essential role of volunteers? What do volunteers do in the wider church? \nThis event is for people who are interested in volunteer service and people who work with volunteers. Hear stories from full-time deployed Partners In Service about the meaning of volunteer service in their faith and lives. Learn ways to lead and encourage a volunteer community from the Milwaukee General Synod Volunteer Coordinator. Get some ideas for celebrating the volunteers in your congregation before the program year concludes. \nWith Rev. Elena Larssen\, Minister for Volunteer Engagement\, this event is a chance to learn about the historic Volunteer Ministries of the UCC and reflect on volunteer opportunities that may be calling you to service\, while picking up some inspiration for volunteerism in your congregation. All are welcome!
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/volunteer-ministries-celebrates-national-volunteer-month-stories-tips-and-ideas-to-honor-and-inspire-the-volunteers-in-your-church/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Wednesdays with the World
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T153000
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SUMMARY:Make Visible
DESCRIPTION:Come join Thursdays for the Soul showcasing ministry and leadership- amplifying Trans preachers in the United Church of Christ. Transgender people are beloved of God\, called into ministry\, and changing the world for the better every single day. Come and worship with us\, featuring Rev. Louis Mitchell\, Pastor Rene Slataper\, Rev. Jamie Lee Sprague-Ballou and the music of Rev. Tracy Howe.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/make-visible/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T130000
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SUMMARY:Getting Ready for Earth Sunday: Resources for Congregations
DESCRIPTION:With the recently released report from the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change\, the dire situation faced by our world has never been clearer. In such a moment\, leadership from communities of faith is sorely needed. Thankfully\, Creation Justice Ministries has created an ecumenical resource that will assist churches in answering the call placed upon us in this moment. The resource is entitled “Weathering the Storm: Faithful Climate Resilience.” It specifically helps churches respond to the question\, “How can our churches be hubs of resilience\, helping our neighbors weather the physical and spiritual storms of the climate crisis?” The resource can be used year-round and is also particularly useful in preparing for Earth Sunday (April 24th). In this webinar\, Avery Davis Lamb\, Co-Executive Director of Creation Justice Ministries\, will introduce the resource and talk about specific ways churches can deliver a powerful message and experience on Earth Sunday. \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-ready-for-earth-sunday-resources-for-congregations/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T153000
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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. Members of the National Staff lead worship\, offering prayers and inviting Holy Communion from wherever we are. Please ready supplies participate in Communion as you are comfortable.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/maundy-thursday-2/
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220420T110000
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SUMMARY:Repairing the Breach: Climate Justice\, Land\, Debt and Reparations
DESCRIPTION:In preparation for Earth Day\, come learn the link between climate Justice\, land\, debt and reparations. We will examine the challenges faced by our global partners AND the innovative ways they are tackling them.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/repairing-the-breach-climate-justice-land-debt-and-reparations/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Wednesdays with the World
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SUMMARY:Mental Health and Wellness: Worship Resources for All
DESCRIPTION:The sacred stories of our faith traditions offer us hope and encouragement for everyday life. When it comes to mental health and wellbeing\, we invite you celebrate the power of faith to positively influence the mental health of our communities. May is Mental Health Month and we invite you to include in your worship services these mental health and wellness resources because in doing so\, you are providing critical spiritual care for the flourishing of God’s people.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/mental-health-and-wellness-worship-resources-for-all/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T124500
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SUMMARY:The Faith of Prophets: Lessons for the Climate Crisis
DESCRIPTION:The best-selling Catholic writer Joan Chittister has written\, “What this world needs most right now is a new generation of prophets.” This is especially true as we confront the climate crisis today. Yet\, we can no longer wait for others to be the prophets that were needed yesterday. We have to find the prophet in each of us. We are the ones who can make a profound difference right now. To answer the urgent call for prophetic action today\, this event will focus on what the Hebrew Prophets can teach us as well as what current prophetic leaders have to say. The event will consist of three parts: \n\nOpening Keynote via Zoom: “Why Prophets Matter Today” by the Rev. Dr. Brooks Berndt\, Minister of Environmental Justice for the United Church of Christ (10:30 am to 11:30 am ET).\nPanel Discussion via Zoom: “Prophetic Action Today” with the Rev. Michael Malcom from the People’s Justice Council\, Nellis Kennedy-Howard from Honor the Earth\, and Hector Arbuckle from the Ames Climate Action Team (11:45 am to 12:45 pm ET).\nLocal Action in Your Own Community: Create and deliver a community climate collage to the district office of your Congressional Representative or Senator. (Learn more at: https://bit.ly/PropheticAction)\n\nThis event arose of the 37th Ames UCC Annual Theologian in Residence program. The National Setting of the United Church of Christ\, the Iowa Conference of the United Church of Christ\, and the Central Association of the Iowa Conference have all partnered with Ames UCC to make this event a national and regional offering during the celebration of Earth Month. Additional organizations supporting this event will soon be named. \nRegistration for this event covers both the opening keynote and the panel discussion. Registrants will receive links to recordings of the event afterwards.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/the-faith-of-prophets-lessons-for-the-climate-crisis/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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SUMMARY:Resurrecting Hope: Embracing Harm Reduction and the Leadership of People Who Use Drugs
DESCRIPTION:Join Rev. Traci Blackmon\, Rev. Erica Poellot and Harm Reduction and Overdose Prevention Ministries for a service of celebration of justice-seeking harm reduction love. People who use drugs are beloved by God\, called into ministry\, and are resurrecting hope and new life with communities impacted by substance use and overdose.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/resurrecting-hope-embracing-harm-reduction-and-the-leadership-of-people-who-use-drugs/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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