KYP: Safeguarding Children

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Embracing Children, Teaching Safety

Ohio congregations wrap their arms around refugee children in their city, providing safety education in a community project inspired by the Holy Spirit.

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FEATURES

A National Clergy Call
To counter white supremacy at a rally in Virginia this weekend, Congregate Charlottesville is inviting 1,000 clergy/faith leaders to join them on Aug. 12 to counteract hate with liberating love. Learn more >>

Love Your Neighbor
Apply for a Neighbors in Need grant to help fund your congregation’s work around equal rights, environmental justice and economic justice in your community. Apply online today >>

Mentors
Do you have a wise elder who is always there to listen, to cajole, to encourage, to embolden – who can offer wisdom, insight, experience, compassion, and hope? Listen to the podcast >>

Right Where I Left Them
Are you looking for your keys or your God? This week’s podcast from the Daily Devotional writers is about the familiar feeling of looking for something that is lost. Listen to the podcast >>

Support Workers in Your Community
Make plans to observe Labor Sunday, Sept. 3. Learn more >>

HEADLINES

UNITED CHURCH NEWS

	Director of UCC’s analytics and data team appointed co-chair to interfaith research group
	Virginia church shows love of children by stitching together small quilts
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UCC IN THE NEWS

	Urban League convenes Ferguson forum
	Discussion of Texas bathroom bill protest
	Bathroom bill debate shifts to religious text
	Illinois church targeted by anti-gay vandals, harassment
	Texas interfaith leaders hold day of action opposing bathroom bills
	Virginia community invites 1,000 clergy to confront racist rally
	Immigration and faith leaders outline next steps to protect DACA
	CAPTAIN works to empower kids in New York
	Since Caitlyn Jenner renaming ceremonies gain visibility
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OTHER RELIGIOUS NEWS

	Congregations come together to condemn attack on Minnesota mosque
	FBI investigates bombing at Minnesota mosque
	Britain’s first Anglican same-sex marriage celebrated in a Scottish church
	Presbyterian official denied Israel entry amidst divestment tension
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