KYP: Giving Thanks, Supporting Others

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Readying a Place of Refuge

A Pennsylvania congregation renovating a vacant parsonage to welcome refugee families finds itself renewed in the process.

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FEATURES

In the Face of Water Cannons
How will you mark Thanksgiving this year? UCC justice leaders invite you to support the people at Standing Rock who are putting their bodies on the line for the sake of justice. Read the appeal >>

Listen First
A valuable ally understands the culture and learns what would be helpful before taking action. Learn more >>

Speaking at General Synod
A pair of dynamic keynote speakers — a nationally-acclaimed author and activist, and an environmental leader with more than three decades of environmental advocacy — are on the 2017 program in Baltimore. Read more >>

Looking for Leaders
UCC Disabilities Ministries seeks nominations for Board of Directors. Learn more >>

We Welcome All
Each person is a gift from God – the UCC is called to welcome every one of them; to greet them with kindness, embrace their gifts, celebrate their talents. Orient your heart towards welcoming the stranger..
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HEADLINES

UNITED CHURCH NEWS

	UCC minister’s son part of youth climate change lawsuit against federal government
	Chicago area convoy taking winter gear to Standing Rock water protectors
	After election, faith groups still strive to create ‘Beloved Community’
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UCC IN THE NEWS

	Families in Ohio learn English and gain confidence
	Massachusetts pastor makes a trip to North Dakota in support of Standing Rock Sioux Tribe
	Who keeps taking down Tennessee church’s pro-gun restriction signs?
	‘Day of Action’ against Dakota Access Pipeline draws Arizona protesters
	At Riverside Church, taking on gun madness
	Opponents of Dakota oil pipeline protest across USA
	Multi-faith community Thanksgiving service united 11 Maryland congregations
	Transgender victims of violence remembered in Indiana service
	Illinois church gives $150,000 to preserve another church building
	New elevator changes the way Pennsylvania church thinks about people with disabilities
	Solar panels installed on Oklahoma church rooftop
	Pennsylvania churches focus on unity
	City leaders unveil sign recognizing the ‘Wilmington Ten’
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OTHER RELIGIOUS NEWS

	The burning issue that is uniting all faiths
	Pope Francis says mercy demands an ‘inclusive’ church open to all
	Pope Francis extends the power to forgive abortion to all priests
	‘Sanctuary churches’ vow to shield immigrants from Trump crackdown
	Amazon tackles Islamophobia in heartwarming Christmas ad
	A dying mule always kicks hardest
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