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General Synod watch party deepens local congregation’s connection to the wider church
On a sultry summer morning, teens gathered in the St. Lucas United Church of Christ parking...
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Eroding Religious Freedom
The Director of the United States Office of Personnel Management issued a memorandum on July...
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UCC Service of Appreciation for Federal Staff amid “Reduction in Force”
The following piece was written by the Rev. Dr. Brooks Berndt, Minister for Environmental...
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Weaponizing Food
On November 21, 2024, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for...
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Turf, truth, and the Spirit: A radical rewilding of faith at closing worship at Synod
The closing worship service of General Synod 35 was a vibrant celebration of spirit, art, and...
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Cleveland Rocks! General Synod 36 will return to ‘The Land’ in 2028
The 30th General Synod of the United Church of Christ was a memorable one for many. Five years...
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Resolutions on restoring full funding to USAID and VOA pass at last plenary of Synod
At the final plenary, on the final day of General Synod 35, delegates were engaging in...
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Synod seeks U.S. pressure to end violence against religious minorities in India
With dangerous religious nationalism in the news in North America and Europe, a U.S. church is...
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General Synod passes declaration for an end to genocide in Palestine
Following heartfelt discussion and careful consideration, General Synod took a clear stand in...
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Resolution Opposing Immigration Policies Passes
Delegates to General Synod 35 overwhelmingly approved an emergency resolution that opposes...
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Progressive faith on the airwaves: Missouri Mid-South Conference launches radio station
Exciting things unfolded in the exhibit hall at General Synod 35. At a booth in partnership...
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UCC starts looking toward its 70th birthday
The United Church of Christ’s 70th birthday will be a little different. The denomination...
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20-voice Synod choir will ‘put some spice on it’ at closing worship
The 20 singers and their conductor took stage in the Kansas City Convention Center, with 30...
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Raising alarm about a consolidation of power, Delegates reject Bylaw change
With speakers raising the alarm about a consolidation of power, voters at the 35th General...
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Small Town and Rural Coalition resolution adopted by General Synod
Following a ‘very open and free flowing discussion,’ the General Synod adopted a...
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Advocates hold emotional ‘No ICE Raids’ prayer service and rally during General Synod 35
The UCC National Collaborative on Immigration gathered on the steps of the Kansas City...
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Rewriting the ‘we need more children’ narrative: Focus on building and nurturing relationships with kids, say Love of Children execs
The Rev. Trayce Potter, the United Church of Christ’s youth and young adult engagement...
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10-year-old scores at Plenary SpeakOut!
Issues of passion, concern, celebration, and calls to action generally populate the signup...
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‘The world needs OWL’: Synod affirms ongoing work of Our Whole Lives and comprehensive sexuality education
As Our Whole Lives (OWL) celebrates 25 years, General Synod overwhelmingly affirmed the...
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