KYP: Rise with Standing Rock Trouble Viewing? Click Here Stand with Standing Rock First Nations people and their allies opposing the Dakota Access Pipeline continue the movement challenging the pipeline with a lawsuit, D.C. march. Learn how to participate >> FEATURES Ash WednesdayOne message, several ways churches observe this Holy Day marking the beginning of Lent. Read more >> Say No to DeportationUCC clergy incensed, grieved by looming immigration crackdown. Read more >> Embrace the Servanthood in Your LeadershipApplications are being accepted for the 2017-2018 class of the Nollau Servant Leadership Institute. Learn more and apply today >> Don’t Forget…Annual church reporting ends on Wednesday, March 8, at midnight EST. Share your stats! >> HEADLINES UNITED CHURCH NEWS LGBT supporters disturbed by move rescinding protections for transgender students Justice leader Traci Blackmon calls on grassroots gathering to dismantle racism Former Pension Boards, United Church Funds CIO George Doty passes More >> UCC IN THE NEWS Churches readying homes and underground railroads to hide immigrants from deportation Religious leaders respond to new immigration policies Minnesota churches prepare to house immigrants California community meets to discuss, support sanctuary efforts Protesting ICE action in Virginia Protester interrupts Oregon church service, spews anti-gay rhetoric Buffalo church hosts dinners to support restaurant workers affected by immigration raids Maryland churches create prayer labyrinth North Carolina church to add glitter to Ash Wednesday service More >> OTHER RELIGIOUS NEWS Digital devotion: Christians get social media, other online tools to observe Lent Underground network in California readies homes to hide undocumented immigrants ‘Trumpet call from the podium’: Black faith leaders vow to resist Muslim activists raise over $60,000 to aid vandalized Jewish cemetery More >> Take Action Now: Tell the U.S. to Avoid March to War with North Korea Around the Globe: Temptations in Mission — Honduras Witness for Justice: Dismantle Racism: A Call to Action for Racial Justice Vital Signs & Statistics: On the Streets, in Schools and Prisons…and in the Church Changes & Deaths: Ministerial Updates
