In new year, UCC churches, leaders offer aid, welcome to migrants
As the calendar turns and U.S. policy changes, efforts across the country to welcome migrants...
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17 resolutions may be up for Synod consideration in 2023
Reparations, reproductive rights, trans and nonbinary people, white supremacy, gun violence,...
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Blackmon elected to board of Parliament of the World’s Religions
One of national officers of the United Church of Christ is bringing in the New Year as a new...
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Social, climate justice top UCC News stories in 2022
Continued work for racial justice received some of the most coverage on the pages of United...
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General Synod 2023 online registration opens Jan. 23
Planning on going to General Synod in Indianapolis this summer? Mark your calendars for Jan....
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UCC climate win with FedEx is part of a record year of raising religious voices to corporations
Like other religious bodies, many congregations and ministries of the United Church of Christ...
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Trailblazer Carol Joyce, first woman elected to leadership in mainline denomination, dies at 81
The Rev. Carol Joyce, former secretary of the United Church of Christ, died Nov. 30 in...
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Florida church and others say streaming, begun with COVID, is attracting new people
Jiajin Zhou was baptized Oct. 9 at a church she first attended virtually. Under a light...
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‘Is there room at the inn?’ UCC pastor asks, as migrants await fate at U.S. border this Christmas
The Rev. Randy Mayer and members of The Good Shepherd United Church of Christ in Sahuarita,...
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Outgoing ONA Coalition director reflects on challenges, hopes for LGBTQ+ community
The Rev. Andrew Lang, executive director of the Open and Affirming Coalition of the United...
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Christmas is the power of love
As we welcome Jesus, we see hope in the transformative power of love. Peace to you and yours...
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UCC pastor remembers Rev. Jan Griesinger: ‘Don’t ever be afraid to dance before God and everyone’
The Rev. Douglas Fauth has been the pastor of First Congregational United Church of Christ in...
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The Rev. Jan Griesinger, 80
The Rev. Jan Griesinger, former National Co-Coordinator of the United Church of Christ...
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Local church efforts support Ukraine refugees through the holidays
War doesn't stop with the holidays. Congregations across the UCC have stayed committed to...
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UCC ‘answer guy’: Farewell. Embrace the sacred. Take heart!
I don’t regret the goofy costumes. But it does surprise me when people still remember...
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UCC minister witnesses ‘Respect for Marriage Act’ signing at the White House
When President Joe Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act at the White House on Tuesday,...
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Blue Christmas, Longest Night: Churches offer alternatives for those struggling this holiday season
The holiday season isn’t always merry and bright for everyone. For some, it can be a season...
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Gary Roberts, 79
Gary Roberts, former minister for Local Church Building as director of the United Church of...
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Florida youth group hosts Angel Tree to create period packs
The Coral Gables Congregational United Church of Christ youth are decking the halls with...
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Christmas Blessings to all
As we await the coming of the Christ Child, take heart in the hope, joy, light and love that...
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