News from the United Church of Christ

Cleveland Rocks! General Synod 36 will return to ‘The Land’ in 2028
This homecoming will mark the fifth time Cleveland has hosted a General Synod and the first of the new triennial system, with previous gatherings in 2015, 1987, 1960, and 1957, the first Synod after the UCC was formed. Read.

This Week’s Featured Spotlight
Check out Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson’s latest On My Mind Today blog post.
Featured Blog:
Eroding Religious Freedom

Introducing Megan: UCC’s New Minister for Refugee and Migration Services
The United Church of Christ is pleased to welcome Megan as the new Minister for Refugee and…
Read MoreSCOS Prepares for Full Relaunch in 2026
Summer Communities of Service (SCOS) Prepares for Full Relaunch in 2026 Summer Communities…
Read MoreSummer Communities of Service Returns
Summer Communities of Service Relaunches with New Energy and Young Adult Leadership “If I…
Read MoreUCC in the News

- National Progressive Baptist Convention joins Target boycott during Chicago conference
- Transgender priest joined dozens of Maine faith leaders to testify against anti-transgender bills
- United Church of Christ vandalized by unknown suspect: Parma Police Blotter
- ‘Provocative’ sign at Oregon church opposes Alligator Alcatraz. It goes viral
- Union Seminary’s first woman president who faced backlash over resurrection comments set to retire
- Morality and money mix in Leavenworth’s mass deportation detention center debate
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Rev. Shari Prestemon
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