General 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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Commentary: The Interdependence of Independence
I love fireworks. I always have, ever since I was a young child sitting in my Dad's lap watching...
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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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