KYP: Spotlighting Safe Churches

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Spotlight on Safe Churches

To create space for thoughtful dialogue around a difficult issue, Local Church Ministries, as part of the UCC’s multimedia campaign tied to the denomination’s core mission, develops a discussion guide tied to the popular film ‘Spotlight,’ which brings into focus the serious problem of sexual abuse of children, teens and adults by church leaders.

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FEATURES

White Privilege Glasses
Chicago Theological Seminary seeks to spark discussion, movement on ‘white privilege’ in a new video available today.
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Visiting Cuba Bearing Gifts
Two United Church of Christ pastors and representatives of their congregations celebrate long-time partnership with a Cuban Christian Center. Read more >>

Healthy Boundaries for Ministry
As a spiritual teacher, it’s important to understand the importance of healthy boundaries in ministry. Spend five weeks with the Rev. Dr. Marie Fortune of the FaithTrust Institute, in partnership with the Center for Progressive Renewal, to learn strategies to discern boundaries in pastoral relationships, and develop best practices and guidelines for developing those boundaries and other necessary self-care strategies. Learn more >>

Be a Better Advocate
Plan to be a part of 2016 Ecumenical Advocacy Days in Washington, D.C., April 15-18. Spend a weekend of faith-filled training exploring the intersections of racism, class and power. Scholarships available for UCC young adults. Apply by Feb. 26. >>

Friendships Bloom after Disaster
Disaster Ministries volunteers bring assistance, expertise and compassion to South Carolina flood victims. Read more >>

Fear Not
We all have moments when our fears threaten to overcome us. In this week’s podcast, Into the Mystic, the Rev. John Dorhauer reflects on how God’s gift of shalom can help us conquer all our fears. Listen in >>

HEADLINES

UNITED CHURCH NEWS

	UCC’s Traci Blackmon appointed to presidential advisory council
	End-of-life care workshop aims to open discussions on death
	‘Classic’ Cuban redevelopment in evidence in Havana
	UCC leader, youth advocate to address gathering of 10 churches on race and reconciliation
	Ohio congregation to share thriving, after-school arts program
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UCC IN THE NEWS

	Maryland church hosts white privilege discussion
	Developer wants to demolish 105-year-old Illinois church
	Obama announces more key administration posts
	Maryland church assists vet expanding ‘Warriors Journey Home’ project
	Traci Blackmon named to Obama’s faith-based advisory commission
	Illinois church plans outreach, service events to celebrate anniversary
	New York church plans jazz worship service, dinner
	Illinois church stands strong
	No miracle behind growing popularity of Pennsylvania thrift shop
	Pilgrim Place CEO ready for community to thrive next 100 years
	Kentucky minister running for Congress
	Chicago Theological Seminary welcomes new faculty member Zachary Moon
	Former seminary theologian Rev. Max Stackhouse dies at age 80
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OTHER RELIGIOUS NEWS

	Obama warns of growing anti-Semitism
	Why some Muslims are optimistic in the face of Islamophobia
	Rachel Held Evans, others nominated to advise President Obama
	Annual count a way to offer services to homeless in Washington
	Western Wall deal hailed by U.S. Jewish groups
	AME Church founder honored with postage stamp
	Connecticut volunteers train to resettle refugees
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