KYP: Thought-provoking issues

by Jessie Palatucci | published on Feb 13, 2018

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From the Ground Up: Re-Imagining Theological Formation

Thinking About Theological Formation

Participants registered the UCC’s two-day summit on theological formation, planned for April in Cleveland, should come prepared for a thought-provoking conversation around the values and beliefs that form and focus the denomination. Learn more, register today >>

FEATURES

Young Adult Service Community Volunteers

Making their Mark
Three young women spending a year in service, hosted by a Connecticut congregation, are already injecting new ideas, life and love into the church and its community. Read more >>

Addressing Racial Injustice
The UCC and the United Church of Canada launch a joint commitment to celebrate the contributions of people of African descent worldwide, with an introductory video released during Black History Month. Watch the video >>

Share Your Stats
Need to report your church’s 2017 statistics? There’s still time! See how today >>

A Learning Experience
A Missouri pastor shares his takeaways from a disaster recovery team work trip. Read his comments >>

Ash Wednesday
As Lent begins, how do you plan to spend the next 40 days? Listen to the podcast >>

Podcast for a Just World: Lenten Series on Sacred Conversations to End Racism

HEADLINES

UNITED CHURCH NEWS

	UCC mourns the loss of theologian, teacher, author, activist Gabe Fackre
	Boards of three UCC Conferences in Southern New England move forward on becoming one
	In Pennsylvania, UCC takes help for Puerto Rican evacuees on the road
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UCC IN THE NEWS

	Undocumented immigrant, father of leukemia patient, takes refuge in Phoenix church
	Deportation stayed for dad of sick boy who sought sanctuary
	Poor People’s Campaign launches at Capitol
	Amid detention, deportation sanctuary movement persists
	Wisconsin church, service providers pilot housing-first program to serve low-income families
	Illinois church installs solar panels, looks to sustainability
	More religious leaders challenge silence, isolation surrounding suicide
	‘The Good Shepherd’ window has a new home in Pennsylvania
	UCC minister: Don’t let the U.S. deport this Kansas father of three
	UCC pastor: Politics in the pulpit?
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OTHER RELIGIOUS NEWS

	Evangelicals join interfaith leaders in Washington to promote religious tolerance
	Faith leaders mark 50th anniversary of Memphis sanitation workers’ deaths
	Kay Goldsworthy becomes first female Anglican archbishop in the world
	Native church’s lawsuit spurs training for airport screeners
	Racist flyers and White Privilege discussed in Rhode Island
	Adam Rippon, openly gay US figure skater, takes issue with Pence
	Not so fast on deportations, judges tell immigration agency
	Valentine’s and Ash Wednesday convergence challenges religious leaders
	More >>

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