The show goes on for youth in a spontaneous Pride parade
What do you do when you love a parade, and it's been canceled? If you were among 125 youth and...
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Rain puts a damper on some General Synod events, but does not impact overall attendance
A torrential downpour has soaked the city of Cleveland during General Synod. But while the weather...
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Antoinette Brown awards return to honor three women clergy innovators
The Antoinette Brown Awards are back at General Synod. After a four-year hiatus, the award that...
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Landmark, Trailblazing, First: Celebrating 30 Years Open and Affirming
"Who would have guessed 30 years ago that the ONA resolution adopted by the 15th General Synod was...
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67 new churches and ministries welcomed at General Synod
Since the last General Synod in 2013, the United Church of Christ has welcomed 67 new congregations...
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Retirement Housing Foundation donates to UCC Disaster Ministries for Nepal earthquake relief
In response to the devastating earthquakes that took place in Nepal in April, the Retirement...
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Connie Schultz praises UCC Synod attendees for making ‘necessary trouble’
Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Connie Schultz brought a message of "necessary trouble" to the...
Read MoreLocal bakers add sweetness to Synod
The logistical challenges of organizing a General Synod are many. Moving thousands of people into...
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Transgender youth shares courageous journey with Synod-goers via film
The warm, welcome embrace of open arms was softer than Skyler Edge could have imagined."They...
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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...
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