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Refugees Are Welcome Here

UCC churches are cheered by federal court decision continuing the freeze on the immigration executive order.

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Rise with Standing Rock
UCC advocates condemn the Dakota Access Pipeline decision, call for a fair resolution that follows the law. Learn more, take action >>

Get a White Privilege Facilitators Guide
New resources for discussion leaders are now available for the White Privilege: Let’s Talk curriculum. Download the Facilitators Guide today >>

Call to Be the Church
Have a great idea that revitalized your ministry? Submit a topic for a church-focused “Be the Church” roundtable discussion this summer in Baltimore. Learn more >>

Need a Scholarship?
The UCC has a wealth of scholarships for individuals in the denomination who are engaged in education, leadership, and ministry. The application deadline is 5:00 p.m. (EDT) on March 1. See the complete list, apply today >>

Share Your Stats
Need to report your church’s 2016 statistics? There’s still time! See how to report online here >>

Old Friends
Never take for granted the love of a good friend. It is a blessing that time and distance seem incapable of eroding.
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UNITED CHURCH NEWS

	Statement on Draft Executive Order: “Establishing a Government-Wide Initiative to Respect Religious Freedom”
	Chicago church finally welcomes Syrian family
	UCC welcomes Velda Love to lead racial justice ministry
	Agenda changes offer more free time to General Synod 2017 visitors
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UCC IN THE NEWS

	Arizona pastors ask courts to block Trump’s travel ban
	United Methodist pastor, placed on leave after coming out, moves to UCC church
	Wisconsin church welcomes Syrian refugee family
	Illinois church gets first-hand look at refugee experience
	So you want to help a refugee family?
	Arizona churches open doors, hearts to undocumented immigrants
	Montana pastors present different Christian perspective on local TV
	Moral March draws massive crowd in North Carolina
	In Chicago, the election aftermath is bringing groups that once squabbled together
	Pulpit exchange in Massachusetts a tradition
	Ohio community rallies in support of Muslims
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OTHER RELIGIOUS NEWS

	Pope Francis seeks forgiveness from clergy abuse victims
	Washington state attorney general promises to uncover ‘what truly motivated’ Trump’s travel ban
	Collecting human rights prize, Yazidi lawmaker calls travel ban ‘unfair’
	‘Love thy neighbor’ theme galvanizes 1,000 at interfaith gathering in Chicago
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