Commentary: The Interdependence of Independence
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No Balaam’s voicing uncomfortable truths at 2015 Synod
It is the end of an era. For the second time since its inception, there will be no Balaam's Courier...
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Ten ‘Unexpected Places’ at General Synod 2015
General Synod 2015, a five-day gathering that begins this week, will be filled calls to justice for...
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UCC voice for justice Robert Strommen dies at age 80
The flame of a social justice giant of the United Church of Christ has flared out. The Rev. Robert...
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Resolution asks church for stewardship of outer space
The Central Association of the Massachusetts Conference wants the United Church of Christ to become...
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UCC environmental leaders laud Pope Francis’ encyclical on climate change
In what United Church of Christ environmental activists are lauding "a milestone moment," Pope...
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UCC advocates commit to restore voting rights on 50th anniversary of Voting Rights Act
In 2013, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was severely weakened when the U.S. Supreme Court deemed a...
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UCC faith community keeps Charleston in prayers
Across the United States, the faith community is joining the city of Charleston, S.C., in prayer...
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UCC ministers anticipating SCOTUS marriage equality ruling hope to marry same-sex couples at General Synod
As the country anticipates the U.S. Supreme Court's decision that could lead to a national ruling...
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UCC Call to Prayer after shooter kills nine in historic black church in Charleston
Across the United Church of Christ, church members and congregations, including the Amistad Chapel...
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Commentary: Charleston violence, unspeakable grief
Dear Sisters and Brothers: My heart experienced the unimaginable late last night as the sun began...
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General Synod to address mass incarceration, torture with solitary confinement cell
Attendees of the 2015 General Synod of the United Church of Christ will have the opportunity to...
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ONA Coalition files late resolution opposing ‘religious exemption’ laws
The executive director of the United Church of Christ’s Open and Affirming Coalition believes...
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General Synod to consider resolution for full communion with United Church of Canada
Two years ago, the General Synod of the United Church of Christ voted to strengthen the...
Read MoreCommentary: The Movement of People: Human and Humane
Whether by force or by choice, the movement of people is as old as human history. The effort to...
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National leadership changes to come before delegates
The United Church of Christ Board of Directors made available this explanation of the proposed...
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Synod resolution calls for genetically engineered food labeling
The Connecticut Conference of the United Church of Christ is concerned about the genetically...
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Numerous opportunities for faith in action at General Synod 2015
Marching for the dignity of Native Americans, lamenting for the lost life of a 12-year old boy shot...
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Resolution aims to renew UCC’s call as Just Peace church
The Just Peace movement in the United Church of Christ marks its 30th anniversary this summer. As a...
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