KYP: Thought-provoking issues

by | 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 >>
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Ash Wednesday
As Lent begins, how do you plan to spend the next 40 days? Listen to the podcast >>
Ad: Tax Resources for UCC Employees
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
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