KYP: The UCC and GOP in CLE

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Living into our Commitment of Inclusion

The United Church of Christ is taking to the streets outside the Republican National Convention and making honored guests feel at home inside the Church House.

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The UCC Church House is preparing for the opportunities and challenges posed by the GOP convention.

FEATURES

Peace Must Begin with US
Leadership of the United Church of Christ release pastoral letter after the second incident in just over a week where law enforcement officers in this country are targeted, shot and killed by a gunman. Read and share the letter >>

Sharing the Love, Saying a Prayer
A UCC congregation on Cape Cod is seeing a lot of walk-up visitors and community interest in a ‘Support Board’ propped up outside on the church lawn.
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Collecting on Creation Care
A beloved mission project of the Missouri Mid-South Conference of the United Church of Christ is now making money on carbon credits. Learn how >>

Peace on Earth
Be an instrument of God’s peace. As the Rev. John Dorhauer illustrates in today’s podcast, if there is ever a time for agents of peace to assemble, it is now. Listen to the podcast >>

Lend a Hand
Disaster volunteers urgently needed for South Carolina flood recovery. Sign up today >>

A Bright Idea
A UCC Conference gives LED bulbs to food bank clients – it’s a simple creation care idea you can share. Learn more >>

HEADLINES

UNITED CHURCH NEWS

	Traci Blackmon tapped to participate in historic national conversation on race with President Barack Obama
	Church leaders praise Cleveland lawmakers for new transgender community protections
	UCC president, D.C. minister call on RNC to snuff out hate speech during convention
	Ohio church honors victims of recent shootings with community vigil
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UCC IN THE NEWS

	Denver group works to rally white people to fight for racial justice
	California church vandalized, burglarized over two nights
	Oklahoma pastor launches interfaith organization to build bridges with volunteer work
	Wisconsin ‘Little Brown Church in the Woods’ renovations complete
	BLM activists speak on manipulative town hall on race
	Exploring faith through fun in Ohio
	Pastor marks 15-year bond with Maine church
	Campaign for Southern Equality holds first trans-employment clinic
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OTHER RELIGIOUS NEWS

	Pope and other religious leaders offer condolences after Bastille Day attack in France
	Eric Garner’s daughter says ABC News silenced her during race symposium with Obama
	After recent shootings, white churches take stock on race
	It’s never too soon to talk about race in your church
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