Commentary: Seeds Planted at the 2005 Synod in Atlanta are Blooming
What a difference just a decade makes. Ten years ago, the Southeast Conference was host to the 25th...
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The Bravery and Beauty of God’s Unexpected People
In the first worship service of General Synod 2015, they said, "Amen!" — that they wanted to do...
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A heartfelt thank you
General Synod 2015 moderator Brian Holeman took a moment on Friday, June 26, to say a few...
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Celebrating the work of UCC Disabilities Ministries
With two previous General Synod resolutions and more than a generation of working towards inclusion...
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The Rev. Jim Moos – ‘Finding grace in unexpected places’
The Rev. James Moos took his General Synod audience Friday night to a fictional Nigerian village...
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General Synod honors legacy of Pension Boards CEO
The ministry of Mike Downs as leader of The Pension Boards-United Church of Christ is winding to a...
Read MoreGeneral Synod delegates and visitors “pay it forward”
Kelse Hills of Tell City, Ind., donates blood every eight weeks –– so regularly that when she...
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Same-sex weddings celebrated at General Synod 2015
United Church of Christ minister the Rev. Eliza Buchakjian-Tweedy was married nine years ago in...
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Dorhauer address to delegates takes on issue of white privilege
The Rev. John C. Dorhauer grabbed the issue that has clouded his nomination as the next general...
Read MoreCalifornia minister married at 2013 General Synod hopes to officiate weddings in Cleveland
The Rev. Dave Sigmund came prepared. With the ruling from the Supreme Court due this month, he knew...
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UCC trailblazers assure youth they ‘have the power’ as justice advocates
Three prophetic UCC voices and trailblazers co-facilitated an informative workshop for youth and...
Read MoreSynod participants seeking God in “Unexpected Places”
How will the thousands of General Synod attendees find God in an unexpected moment or place? As...
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Tamir Rice prayer service renews UCC commitment to combat racism
Some 400 UCC members lifted voices in song and prayer this morning, June 26, at a special service...
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U.S. Supreme Court makes marriage equality law of the land
The General Synod of the United Church of Christ plans to celebrate marriage equality like never...
Read MoreGeneral Synod overwhelmingly calls for “full marriage equality”
General Synod 25 overwhelmingly passed a resolution in support of equal marriage rights for all...
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Theater Immersion Experience kicks off Youth Program at General Synod
Never mind that the smash Broadway musical "Hair" emerged in the 1960s, 25 years or more before...
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#UnexpectedMinistries Await Synod-goers in the Exhibit Halls
Squarely before the riot of color that is the General Synod exhibit hall — the swashes of stoles,...
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A promise kept and a challenge made
When Harold Beer arrived in Cleveland Thursday for General Synod, he fulfilled a promise made...
Read MoreUniform Justice on tour in Cleveland
As Cleveland works to find common ground between the community and police, a multi-state stage tour...
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UCC justice leaders praise Affordable Care Act decision
The Affordable Care Act scores another major victory, as the U.S. Supreme Court upholds key parts...
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