UCC votes for divestment, boycott of companies that profit from occupation of Palestinian territories
"Never underestimate the power of words." So said the Rev. Bernard Wilson, summarizing the vote by...
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UCC to Cleveland Baseball Team: “Change the Logo! Change the Name!”
Just over one hundred General Synod delegates and visitors marched the mile from the Convention...
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Dismantling racism in our criminal justice system subject of two Synod resolutions
In the wake of the resurgence of violence against people of color across the country, delegates of...
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General Synod celebrates land return to Dakota Association
In a moment to highlight faithfulness, trust and an emerging partnership, General Synod 2015 paused...
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Antoinette Brown Society receives more than $20,000 in pledges during General Synod
The Antoinette Brown Society, launched during General Synod on Monday, June 29, has secured more...
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Wisconsin teen all about Synod plenary sessions
She could have been running sand between her toes at Edgewater Park, meandering through the...
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Let us make a difference as protectors of the earth
Environmental and Native American activist Winona LaDuke delivered a simple message to General...
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Birthing the next generation of church
We can't do things the same way any more: This truth became abundantly clear to leaders of two UCC...
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Finding God in unexpected places in Israel/Palestine
The Rev. Mitri Raheb considered his invitation to speak at General Synod 2015 as a sign that the...
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General Synod affirms emergency resolution to lament Charleston shooting
The General Synod of the United Church of Christ gave its nearly-unanimous approval of an emergency...
Read MoreWood To The Fire website creates crowdfunding opportunities
A generation ago, "crowdfunding" in the church required an actual crowd, an assembly of people,...
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Tribute to Geoffrey Black–Jazz lover, steadfast leader
For a man who loves his church and loves his jazz, the Rev. Geoffrey Black received a double...
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Synod Votes to Support Korean Unification
Delegates to the UCC’s 30th General Synod voted Monday evening to reaffirm their 2003 commitment...
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Dorhauer overwhelmingly elected UCC General Minister and President
The Rev. John C. Dorhauer was elected general minister and president of the United Church of Christ...
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Celebrating a long-awaited legal wedding
Amid tears of joy, with family and friends close by, the Rev. Rod Mundy and his spouse, Darryl...
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A WISE welcome
In an effort to energize UCC congregations to support mentally ill people in their midst, the 2015...
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A Struggle for the Soul of the Church
"Church is not a particularly fashionable place these days," said the Rev. Paul Raushenbush....
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General Synod passes resolution calling for socially responsible investment practices
The General Synod of the United Church of Christ has passed a resolution calling for diverse...
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The Future of General Synod: We Must Find the Means
"Nobody wants to hold this meeting less often, and yet we can no longer afford it the way it is...
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The Innovation Lab launches at Synod to lift up creativity, experimentation
Believing that "God is Still Creating" and is calling us to co-create meaningful faith and...
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