KYP: Sacred Solidarity

UCC clergy, as witnesses and interpreters, support the Native people of more than 100 sovereign nations in their resolve to stop construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline.

FEATURES

Advocacy for the Middle East
Churches from around the world come together in hopes that Israelis and Palestinians can live in peace as equals. Learn more >>

Under Construction: Building Our Faith Together
Build faith-forming relationships across generations. Come to this Inspiring Model of Ministry — Christ Church All Church Retreat, Sept. 30- Oct.2, in Ocean Grove, N.J. Learn more, register today >>

Video Contest
Calling All UCC Youth (Grades 9-12) – Help Syrian refugees as you share your creativity, and perhaps win a scholarship too!
Be ready to enter your video Oct. 1 >>

Sisters’ Lives Matter
Last chance – register before Friday for the African American Women in Ministry Conference at Franklinton Center at Bricks, Oct. 13-15. Hear inspiring preachers, wisdom exchanges, and find time for self-care.
More info. & to register by 9/23 >>

White Privilege: Let’s Talk
Want to use the UCC adult curriculum in an online learning classroom or in a customized online course for your congregation? The Center for Progressive Renewal can facilitate.
Learn more >>

We Stand With Love
Filter out the hate speech this election season and focus on the centrality of love.
Listen to the podcast >>

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UNITED CHURCH NEWS

	We Stand With Love messaging launched as alternative to divisive campaign rhetoric
	New Jersey church to share model for intergenerational faith building
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UCC IN THE NEWS

	An interfaith match made in heaven
	Support for Standing Rock Sioux protest against pipeline spreads across the U.S.
	Concert at Washington church benefits Spokane’s refugee resettlement program
	Connecticut churches welcome hundreds of refugees
	Fundraising will help restore iconic New Hampshire steeple
	Pies the limit: Baked goods sale helps fund Maryland church
	Wisconsin church to celebrate 175th anniversary
	Modern problems face historic Maine church
	Illinois church welcomes new pastor
	Ohio church offers class on Islam to community
	New York church celebrates bicentennial
	Our Whole Lives program to offer sexuality education in Illinois
	Concerns of inadequate sex education in Colorado schools prompt local providers to offer new classes
	Connecticut church invites community to new tower dedication
	Redevelopment deal could save historic Indiana church
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OTHER RELIGIOUS NEWS

	The Catholic Church is taking a big step to curb sex abuse
	Pope Francis hails slain French priest as a saintly martyr
	Church attendance has increased since murder of French priest
	Apple, Google & Facebook combined have less economic impact than religious charities, churches
	Muslims celebrate Eid Al-Adha around the world
	NJ church group to resettle Syrian refugee family with special needs
	Behold the glory Of New York Fashion Week’s first all-Hijab show
	United Church of Canada removes minister for her atheism
	Muslims surpass atheists as most unpopular group in U.S.
	President Obama wishes Muslims a Happy Eid Al-Adha amid violence
	What’s US religion worth? $1.2 trillion, says one demographer
	Religion on Tap: Groups combine faith and beer
	3 new September shows with religion subplots
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