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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Disabilities Ministries addresses mental health with General Synod resolution
With mental health issues impacting one in four Americans in any given year, the United Church of...
Read MoreCommentary: It’s Waking-Up Time
"Is it waking-up time, Grandma?” I have been asked many questions by my grandkids, but this is...
Read MoreNorth Carolina woman living proof of Affordable Care Act benefits
Affordable health insurance for millions of Americans is in jeopardy, pending a decision by the...
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UCC agrees to sale of national headquarters, will remain in Cleveland
In its continuous effort to bring in more financial resources to advance the mission and ministry...
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General Synod resolution calls for transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy
In what several conferences of the United Church of Christ are calling "another definitive and...
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Resolving to work for peace in Israel-Palestine
Peace advocates in at least seven conferences of the United Church of Christ are pressing the...
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