News from the United Church of Christ

General Synod 35 keynote speaker is a minister at the intersection of faith and civic engagement
The keynote speaker for this summer’s General Synod 35 is a faith-based activist and author with a long history of working to build public attention for issues of faith and justice. The Rev. Jennifer Butler is perhaps best known for her role in founding and leading the organization Faith in Public Life… Read More.

‘Cries for Peace in Palestine’: Palestinian Christian voices are center of new book, webinar series
In the past two weeks, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians have moved to return to northern…
Read More‘Fill the Jar’ podcast examines what we can do to stay hopeful; interview with UCC Washington, D.C. office director
When the Rev. Seth Wispelwey began his podcast “Fill the Jar” last year, he said he wanted to…
Read MoreUCC pastor: Congregations must ask what it means to love our neighbor in this moment
When over 1,000 people gathered in front of the United States Treasury Department in…
Read MoreUCC in the News

- 27 religious groups sue Trump administration to protect houses of worship from immigration arrests
- A tale of two traditions makes up a 95-year history at Mayflower Congregational Church
- Edith Guffey assumes the helm as PFLAG National’s Board chair
- Woodland Hills Community Church remembers MLK’s Visit, honors his memory
- Seeking Sanctuary: Church leaders see duty to protect immigrants —even against ICE
Hear from our Staff and Ministry Teams

Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson
Read the latest writings from our General Minister and President to better understand her work in the church.

Rev. Shari Prestemon
Read the blog of our Acting Associate General Minister to explore her work and hear stories from our global partners.
