“Black Lives Matter” banners evoke hostility in New York communities
Hateful voicemails. Hostile messages on social media. Defacement of personal property. That is what...
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Immigration advocates gather to address impacts of increased border militarization
For the past decade, immigration reform advocates, concerned clergy and citizens have gathered each...
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How should faith communities respond to drone warfare?
In the last decade, the use of military drones has increased, raising an important question people...
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Massachusetts churches come together for interfaith vigil against racism
While the Massachusetts communities of Stow and Acton haven’t been directly affected by the...
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UCC congregations recognize Human Trafficking Awareness Day
The National Human Trafficking Resource Center reports that nearly 2 million Americans, mostly...
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Commentary: New Understandings
Did you have a good Christmas? A happy new year? I can't tell you how many times I have asked or...
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Our Whole Lives sexuality education program revised for grades 7-9
The United Church of Christ, in conjunction with the Unitarian Universalist Association, has...
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Worship led by children as a foundation for faith formation
Children are the future. But United Church of Chapel Hill and the Faith Formation Team of the...
Read MoreCommentary: Great Expectations
After a long year of divisive, partisan gridlock in Washington, conventional wisdom might steer us...
Read MoreFlorida becomes 36th state supporting marriage equality
The Rev. Laurie Hafner and the Rev. Shawn Garvey are celebrating a milestone they presumed was...
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An extravagant welcome awaits at Bethany Beyond the Jordan
Photo by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land Along the banks of the Jordan...
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The UCNews 2014 top 10
Lawsuits for religious freedom, the retirement announcement of the general minister and president...
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UCC merges faith and action in 2014
In the last 12 months, the United Church of Christ has been a bold, public voice—working as...
Read MoreIncoming Conference Minister aims to bring energy, passion to Wisconsin churches
Encouraged by his exceptional promise as minister, leader, and colleague, the Wisconsin Conference...
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North Carolina church addresses climate change by helping low-income families stay warm for winter
Members of Community United Church of Christ in Raleigh, N.C., are on a mission to address climate...
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Wisconsin church responds to LGBT discrimination with messages of love
When her close friend received a second homophobic note left anonymously on his car windshield, the...
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Christmas Blessings
A Christmas Greeting from the United Church of ChristIn unexpected places, the Christ Child is...
Read MoreCommentary: Entering the New Year with a Hopeful Spirit
As a Christian, one of my favorite religious seasons is Advent. It holds meaning because of its...
Read MoreCommentary: Don’t Be Afraid
We need a robust chorus of angels singing from the heavens imploring us to not be afraid. We need...
Read MoreAuthorized Ministerial Updates November 2014
Ministerial changes reported in the Data Hub—the UCC's information system for ministers and...
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