Maine Conference holds vigil to pray for those affected by gun violence
The Maine Conference of the United Church of Christ held an online vigil Thursday, Nov. 2 to...
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Ceasefire now: Biden Administration’s response inadequate to catastrophe in Gaza, says CMEP
The following statement was issued Nov. 3 by Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP), of...
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‘We’ve come a mighty long way’: Chavis highlights progress at 40th anniversary of Creation Justice Ministries
Creation Justice Ministries, an ecumenical partner of the United Church of Christ, celebrated...
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End the war now: Churches for Middle East Peace fears catastrophic deaths of civilians in Gaza
The following statement was issued Oct. 27 by Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP), of which...
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UCC GMP offers prayer, call to end gun violence after mass shootings in Maine
A series of mass shootings Wednesday night, Oct. 25 in Lewiston, Maine, claimed the lives of...
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FCC chair reveals proposed ‘digital discrimination’ rules at Parker Lecture
Disparities in broadband access and affordability are discrimination, regardless of intent,...
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‘Uplift the resilience’: UCC continues sponsorship of National Trans Visibility March in pivotal year
This story was updated Oct. 31 to reflect more fully the diversity of gender and race present...
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Report to the church from the UCC Board: October 2023
Julia Gaughan, chair of the United Church of Christ Board, has issued the following...
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‘A new thing’: Thompson’s historic installation surrounded by multiple traditions, interfaith partners and joyful noise
“God is doing a new thing. God is making all things new.” If anyone doubted that...
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New energy for solar and heat pumps arising in UCC congregations
Churches across the country are going solar, and new resources are making that decision more...
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An urgent appeal: Help UCC give humanitarian aid to people amid war in Gaza, Palestine and Israel
The United Church of Christ, through Wider Church Ministries, is issuing a special...
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Churches for Middle East Peace calls for ceasefire, pleas for humanitarian relief in Gaza
The following statement was issued Thursday, Oct. 19 by Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP)...
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Commentary: Pastor experienced ‘radical hospitality’ fleeing West Bank when violence broke out
The Rev. Linda Noonan was part of a delegation from the United States visiting...
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Join the Movement urges support for racial justice now and for future generations
When a group gathered for a Join the Movement toward Racial Justice workshop during July's...
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8,000 climate justice postcards delivered to EPA as ‘tangible prayer for hope’
It began with an art contest and led to nearly 8,000 postcards delivered to Washington,...
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National Coming Out Day service ‘a balm’ for the queerly made soul
The United Church of Christ’s inaugural Queer & Wonderfully Made worship service held on...
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UCC and Disciples join ecumenical community in letter to Congress on crisis in Israel/Palestine
The United Church of Christ and Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) were among 27 Christian...
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Access Sunday celebrated to ‘raise awareness about injustice faced by disabled people’
Each October, one Sunday is designated on the United Church of Christ calendar as Access...
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After summer flooding in Pennsylvania, unused holy space is answer to prayer for school
Like many pastors approaching retirement, the Rev. Debbie Derby often found herself thinking...
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Register now for the historic installation of Karen Georgia Thompson as General Minister and President on Oct. 20
Join the United Church of Christ as the denomination celebrates its newest -- and...
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