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2025 in review: Ten hope-filled stories from UCC News
As the year comes to a close, UCC News has compiled ten stories from throughout this year that resonated widely and shined a light on how congregations, ministries, and individuals have meaningfully and creatively lived into the practice of hope. Read more.

UCC and DOC leadership release joint statement on Venezuela Takeover by the United States
United Church of Christ General Minister and President/CEO, the Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson,…
Read More2025 in review: Ten hope-filled stories from UCC News
While 2025 was a year with many challenges and set-backs, there was also great hope to be…
Read MoreOpinion: Why a Florida church created a crèche with no Jesus
Editor’s Note: The United Church of Gainesville in Gainesville, Florida, set up a crèche…
Read MoreThis Week’s Featured Spotlight
Check out Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson’s latest On My Mind Today blog post.
Featured Blog: A Moment of Silence

UCC in the News

- Churches need to have a stance on psychedelics
- Lansing area clergy condemn alleged hate crimes against Jewish center
- Over 1000 congregations, organizations, and businesses have pledged to become “apartheid-free”
- Progressive churches in Colorado and Washington host drag Nativity, Christmas shows
- Topeka church holds ‘Longest Night Service of Comfort’
- Mary found courage in her vulnerability. We can, too
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Rev. Shari Prestemon
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