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SUMMARY:2022 Grant informational Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is to register for an informational meeting to learn about the 2022 Justice and Local Church Ministries grant \nJustice and Local Church Ministries of the United Church of Christ has decided to take a bold step in creating a common application that streamlines our granting process. The hope and goal is to ensure granting is made easier for congregations in the United Church of Christ as we honor the intentions for funding for seven funding areas. \n1. Operational Support (Rolling Monthly deadline until November)\n2. CASA New and Rebirthing Church grant (October 3\,2022)\n3. Neighbors in Need Grant (October 3\,2022)\n4. Pension Board New Church Benefit support grant (September 12\, 2022)\nInterested individuals and churches can find out more information and apply for the grant here: \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/2022-grant-informational-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Justice and Local Church Ministries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220804T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220804T163000
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SUMMARY:Faithful Abortion Access: Then And Now
DESCRIPTION:The Clergy Consultation Service was a nationwide network of getting people access to safe abortion services and resources before it was legal. Hosted by Rev. Dr. Chris Davies\, join alongside To Offer Compassion: A History of the Clergy Consultation Service On Abortion authors D.A. Dirks and Patricia Relf to learn more about the extensive network of the time\, and hear the testimony of Rev. Donna Schaper about her work along the way. Faith Choice Ohio’s Executive Director Elaina Ramsey will join alongside Dr. Sherry Warren\, the United Church of Christ’s Minister for Gender Justice in speaking towards ways people of faith can show up now that we look towards state-led decision making.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/faithful-abortion-access-then-and-now/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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SUMMARY:Overdue: Environmental Justice for All
DESCRIPTION:The United States has a long history of environmental injustice that has led to undue burdens of pollution on people of color and low-income communities. In this webinar\, we will focus specifically on environmental injustice in relation to access to clean water. Our special guest will be Lynn Thorp who serves as the National Campaigns Director for Clean Water Action. She will discuss how we can make strides in reducing water pollution\, including exposure to toxic substances such as persistent and pervasive PFAS chemicals also known as “forever” chemicals. She will additionally discuss how to ensure that large new water infrastructure investments are spent equitably and effectively as well as how to modernize our drinking water systems. Finally\, she will draw the connections between securing clean water while also addressing the climate crisis and promoting clean energy. Join us as we learn about what reforms are needed (and possible!) from our federal government. \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 Andy Wells-Bean who serves as the National Environmental Justice Fellow 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/overdue-environmental-justice-for-all/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220810T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220810T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T013351
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SUMMARY:Building an Endowment
DESCRIPTION:7:30pm to 8:30pm Eastern Time (6:30pm to 7:30pm Central)\n\nAn endowment can provide support to a congregation and its wider mission. But where do you start? This webinar will provide ideas and policies for creating and growing an endowment for your congregation. \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/building-an-endowment/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Planned Giving
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220811T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220811T163000
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SUMMARY:Sharing Leadership in UCC Community
DESCRIPTION:Some mistakenly believe that United Church of Christ faith communities resist leadership by design. The truth is that UCC polity calls on communities to share leadership\, voluntarily and covenantally. Sharing leadership is so countercultural\, it’s easy to misunderstand. \nJoin Dean Sarah B. Drummond of Andover Newton Seminary at Yale Divinity School and Rev. Dr. Chris S. Davies for an energizing and timely conversation about Drummond’s new book from the Pilgrim Press\, Sharing Leadership: A United Church of Christ Way of Being In-Community. \nDavies and Drummond will reflect on questions like\, “How can faith communities share leadership well?” and\, “How can the UCC help its members to carry the life-giving practices of sharing leadership into their families\, communities\, and workplaces?” \n*Please note this session is pre-recorded.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/sharing-leadership-in-ucc-community-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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SUMMARY:Accessible to All Churches and Disabilities Justice
DESCRIPTION:The United Church of Christ adopted the Accessible to All (A2A) covenant as a denomination in 2005 as part of our commitment to disabilities justice. Barriers to accessibility are both physical and attitudinal. Disability justice intersects with the UCC’s commitments to racial\, economic\, gender\, sexual identies\, just peace\, and environmental justice. Join representatives of the UCC Disabilities Ministries Board for practical resources for what UCC members and congregations can do to create a more just world for all. \nThis webinar is part of a special series of Thursdays for the Soul webinars focused on twelve Just World Covenant programs in the United Church of Christ. One the third Thursday of each month\, one of these programs will be featured. Learn more at: www.ucc.org/just_world_covenants.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/accessible-to-all-churches-and-disabilities-justice/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220824T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220824T203000
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SUMMARY:Annual Campaigns 101
DESCRIPTION:7:30pm to 8:30pm Eastern Time (6:30pm to 7:30pm Central)\n\nDesigned for pastors and lay leaders planning an annual pledge campaign\, we will explore ways to create an effective campaign. We will reflect on the core purpose of a campaign\, discuss practical steps leaders can take\, and explore creative ideas to design a campaign uniquely suited to your congregation. Join this webinar to develop and strengthen plans for a successful fall campaign. \nRegister in advance for this meeting:
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/annual-campaigns-101/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Planned Giving
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SUMMARY:Moving Through Life With Embodied Grace
DESCRIPTION:How do we connect the inspired mind of Christ to the often tired Body of Christ? What spiritual practices allow us to tap into the “fount of every blessing” even as we engage the urgencies of our time? \nJoin Matt Carriker\, the founding pastor of Agape Spiritual Community UCC in Waltham\, Massachusetts and Gabrielle Chavez\, organizing pastor of Christ the Healer UCC centered in the Portland Oregon metro area as we explore some cutting edge work at the intersection of activism and contemplation coming out of two newer congregations. \nAs part of the conversation\, there will be an offering of understanding and practice that evolved from over a generation of experience and experimentation to quickly access embodied grace\, the state of being Jesus called “heaven on earth”.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/moving-through-life-with-embodied-grace/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Thursdays for the Soul
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