Love of Church Ministries

“…But when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, you will be filled with power, and you will be witnesses for me in Jerusalem, in all of Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8 GNT

The Love of Church Ministries (LOC) of the United Church of Christ supports congregations and other settings of the church in doing justice, seeking peace, and building vibrant faith communities that are welcoming to all. From the National Setting in Cleveland, Ohio, Love of Church is responsible for supporting local churches with worship and faith-forming publications, resources, research and development, and education. The ministries and services of the Love of Church Ministries are central to the identity of the United Church of Christ.

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News conference at UCC office spotlights Alabama community’s environmental racism fight

Members of the Sierra Club, the Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice, and the…

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Global Ministries issues a joint statement of solidarity with the people and partners of South Korea

The United Church of Christ and Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) have issued a joint…

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A pastoral letter to the United Church of Christ on unity and justice

Leaders of the United Church of Christ have written the following pastoral letter to the UCC…

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Love of Church Ministry Departments


IMMIGRATION Justice

Learn more about the UCC’s stance on immigration, how to support congregations with people claiming sanctuary, and other ways to take action.

Enviromental Justice

Learn more about the Creation Justice Church program, Earth Day resources, our newsletter, webinars, the UCC Council for Climate Justice, and more.

Racial Justice / Join The Movement

Learn more and join our bold conversations, direct social activism, and disruption of racist systems and structures.

MENTAL HEALTH/DISABILITIES

Learn more about our work to ensure that church and society reduces the stigma faced by those living with disabilities and mental health challenges.

ECONOMIC JUSTICE

Learn more about our mission to ensure humanity’s thriving and sustain an equitable world through Jubilee, Abundance, and Reparations.

FAITH FORMING PUBLICATIONS AND THE PILGRIM PRESS

Learn more about books to nurture spiritual growth, cultivate religious leadership, and more.

CARDD

Learn more about how CARDD uses data, information, and trends in order to illuminate the past, realize the present, and envision the future of the UCC.

FAITH INFO

Learn more about FaithINFO’s work is to support congregations in the programmatic, visionary, and strategic work in inter-generational community.

MESA

Learn more about how MESA supports denominational polity for authorized ministry, especially for equipping the Committees on Ministry.

Questions? Contact LOC.

Please contact pittmand@ucc.org for more information.