KYP: Solidarity and Sanctuary

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Offering Sanctuary, Speaking out against ICE Raids

In New York, a UCC congregation becomes a Sanctuary Church offering support and refuge to individuals persecuted by ICE.

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Supporting the Other 

In Virginia, standing for religious freedom, protesting with people picked up outside a homeless shelter. 

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Solidarity in Sanctuary

A UCC minister in Denver providing pastoral care for a mother, immigration activist now in sanctuary.

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FEATURES
God and Glitter
Glitter Ashes, Masquerade ball to mark the beginning of Lent in Massachusetts LGBTQ community. Learn more >>
Embrace Diversity
One of the oldest churches in Vermont named UCC Church of the Month for embracing opportunities to stretch in service and ministry through inclusivity. Read more >>
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Let the Children Lead
A UCC congregation in Colorado is focusing on children in a multi-faith approach to promote peace. Learn more >>
UCC Data at Your Fingertips
Don’t forget to report your data to ensure your church’s current information is printed in the 2017 UCC Yearbook and Directory. Pre-order now to reserve yours today >>
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Jerusalem
A trip to the Holy Land merges the sacred stories and places of our spiritual past with a political present rife with conflict. What will this trip mean?
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HEADLINES
UNITED CHURCH NEWS
UCC, other faith groups call on White House, Congress to promote peace, justice in Israel-Palestine
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UCC IN THE NEWS
UCC’s Amistad Chapel honors famed slave revolt
Two New York churches pledge sanctuary for immigrants
Buffalo clergy speak out on immigration raids
Minnesota churches prepare to become sanctuaries for immigrants
300 in New York discuss sanctuary plans in anticipation of ICE raids
Arizona church offers sanctuary, fears ICE
Blackmon addresses panel on racism at World Meeting of Popular Movements
Maryland churches struggle with preservation versus practicality
Connecticut church kicks off three-year anniversary celebration
California pastor writes sermon with the Bible in one hand and the NY Times in the other
After national ICE raids, activists strike back
California town hall urges against repeal of Affordable Care Act
Pride Center for Michigan LGBT community expecting crowd for grand opening
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OTHER RELIGIOUS NEWS
Can churches provide legal sanctuary to undocumented immigrants?
Vatican-sponsored conference denounces racism
Pope decries ‘populist rhetoric’ fueling fear of immigrants
Does the Bible really advocate Sanctuary cities?
San Diego Bishop challenges attendees at Northern California Vatican conference
Scientists ponder how to talk to the faithful about climate change
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