KYP: Addressing racism one person at a time

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Racists Anonymous

Continuing the track of Sacred Conversations on Race, a North Carolina church addresses racism as part of a weekly 12-step program, created by the developer of the God Is Stillspeaking campaign, that can be adapted for use by any congregation.

FEATURES

Defend the Land, Protect the Water
UCC advocates stand in solidarity with Tribal leaders in Washington D.C. as the effort to stop the Dakota Access Pipeline moves to D.C. District Court. Read more >>

Celebrating His Ministry
The church will honor the work of the late Central Atlantic Conference Minister, the Rev. John Deckenback, Saturday, Sept. 17, at St. John’s UCC in Catonsville, Md. Learn more >>

Horizons
Casting a vision, and expanding one’s horizons – stop playing within limits, and start playing with the limits – to better hear how the God that is still speaking is calling us to seek the new and then the next.
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Honor Workers on Labor Sunday
There’s still time to take advantage of these resources available for use in worship Sunday, Sept. 4.
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Focus on Peace between Palestine and Israel
Learn more about the Al Filipov Peace & Justice Forum, coming up Sept. 25, and held at the Trinitarian Congregational Church in Massachusetts. Find out more >>

HEADLINES

UNITED CHURCH NEWS

	UCC leaders speak out in opposition to Dakota Access pipeline
	Cornerstone Fund CEO Gordon Gilles announces retirement
	Central Atlantic Conference calls acting minister on short-term basis
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UCC IN THE NEWS

	Passion, not money needed for vibrant young adult ministries
	N.C. church hosts 12-step ‘Racists Anonymous’ program
	Woman travels around the U.S. helping disaster victims
	In Minnesota churches, let there be light – solar light
	Wisconsin church responds to Louisiana flooding
	Threatening note taped to Charlotte church sign
	Indiana church closing doors for last time, leaving legacy of peace, justice
	Dynamic duo gets warm welcome in California
	Closing Indiana congregation’s generosity will help community for years to come
	Wisconsin churches, Muslim group break bread with area homeless people
	United Church Homes asks Obama Administration for greater leadership on issues facing LGBT elders
	Iowa church seeks volunteers to assist with Family Promise program
	Black Lives Matter banners unfurled in Kansas
	Oklahoma church dedicates worship service to honor man with autism
	Pennsylvania church hosts group for families coping with mental illness
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OTHER RELIGIOUS NEWS

	Faith-based volunteers help search for Italy’s quake victims
	Pope leads thousands in praying the rosary for Italy earthquake victims
	Progressives embrace religious liberty for their own causes
	Taking a stand at Standing Rock
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