KYP: UCC Sanctuary Strength in Numbers

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Strength in Numbers

Four UCC congregations step out as Sanctuary Churches, with others pledging to support them and the neighbors they offer refuge.

FEATURES

Don’t Shut People Out
UCC leaders condemn revised White House travel ban. Read more >>

Bold Women
UCC women are agents of change, becoming bolder, braver, more fearless in the public sphere. Celebrate their accomplishments during Women’s Week. Find resources here >>

Embrace the Servanthood in Your Leadership
Applications are being accepted for the 2017-2018 class of the Nollau Servant Leadership Institute. Learn more and apply today >>

Honor a Warrior for Justice!
If you know a dynamic youth/young adult, social prophet, local church, or grass roots organization that deserves to be honored at General Synod for effective justice work, share that today. Nominate your candidate here >>

Lent I
What can you commit to during this season of Lent that marks it as a time for deepening your relationship with your Creator? Listen to the podcast >>

Confronting Chaos, Forging Community
Inviting UCC young adults (ages 18-35) to prayer, worship, advocacy training, and networking with other Christians, including a lobby day on Capitol Hill. Apply for a scholarship to attend Ecumenical Advocacy Days 2017. Learn more, apply by March 17 >>

When Disaster Strikes…
UCC Disaster Ministries teams up with other faith groups to help stricken communities recover sooner. Learn more >>

HEADLINES

UNITED CHURCH NEWS

	Montana clergy produce TV programs to proclaim progressive Christian voice
	UCC joins ecumenical effort to safeguard immigrants, refugees
	Threatening call prompts Jewish pre-school evacuation to nearby UCC
	Ashes to Go from New England to Hawaii
	Chicago Theological Seminary president to step down in 2018
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UCC IN THE NEWS

	Called to resist
	Arizona church that said no 2 years ago has voted to act as sanctuary for migrants
	UCC representatives visit the Jerusalem Patriarchate
	Nearly 2,000 religious leaders declare support for transgender teen in Supreme Court case
	Illinois church opens doors to those in need after tornado
	Racists Anonymous: Getting to Know Ron Buford
	Mural in Washington reflects organization’s goal of helping the homeless
	Colorado churches take Ash Wednesday outdoors
	Muslims and Christians in Pennsylvania gather for Ash Wednesday service
	Ohio church offers Ashes to Go
	Florida church recognized for support of mentally ill people
	200 clergy protest Detroit water and drainage fees
	Maryland churches adapting to changing times, society
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OTHER RELIGIOUS NEWS

	Senators want $20 million for JCCs and other faith-based community centers
	On Ash Wednesday, ashes go with a little extra sparkle
	Married lesbian Baptist co-pastors say all are ‘beloved’
	Islam to become world’s most popular religion, overtaking Christianity this century – study
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