Synod changes decision, passes resolution on occupied Hawaii
The governing body of the United Church of Christ doesn't usually change its mind about a vote it...
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Traci Blackmon reelected as associate general minister, Justice and Local Church Ministries
Rev. Traci Blackmon speaking to the General Synod on July 11 from Eden Theological...
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Synod delegates affirm resolution calling for cash bail system reform
“The cash bail bond system doesn’t keep people accused of crimes in jail; it keeps poor people...
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Implementation conversations shed light on next steps
Every two years, delegates from across the United Church of Christ come together at General Synod...
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Resolution on occupied Hawaii narrowly fails, despite approval of most delegates
A call for the United States to own up to its illegal occupation of Hawaii drew "yes" votes from...
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Valerie Russell lecturer shares ‘truth, hidden in plain sight’
It was a phrase that Dr. Joy DeGruy came back to again and again while delivering the Valerie...
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Synod resolves to address gender safety and equity
The General Synod of the United Church of Christ July 17 overwhelmingly adopted —...
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John Dorhauer: We are a denomination on the move
“That they may all be one.” The Rev. John Dorhauer offers the State of the Church...
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It’s a toxic moment, and ‘beloved community’ is the cure, Sojourners leader says
Christians should enter a David-and-Goliath battle with two viruses right now -- besides...
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Global Ministries celebrates 25 years of mission
A 25th anniversary was celebrated during General Synod July 16, with a video recounting how the...
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Synod celebrates newly started congregations
Despite COVID-19 and other challenges, "the church of Jesus Christ still stands strong, and it's...
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Synod hears what research says about COVID’s church impact
Most churches went online for the first time ever during the COVID-19 pandemic. And most...
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Join the Movement Toward Racial Justice debuts at GS 33
The bold new campaign was introduced in plenary Friday afternoon by the associate general minister...
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New version of Bible draws presidential testimony, TikTok whimsy
A testimonial and a TikTok clip introduced a new translation of the Bible to United Church of...
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Evening of Celebration honors ‘milestones’
An array of organizations and individuals were honored Thursday night during “An Evening of...
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UCC celebrates ministry of medical debt abolishment – $67.6 million and counting
The United Church of Christ marked the power of the collective during Synod’s evening of...
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Church leaders discuss importance of international connections
The importance of United Church of Christ connections within the wider church and with the United...
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Synod-goers are asked to wear black July 15 and every Thursday
The United Church of Christ invited online worshipers July 14 to make a donation to stop violence...
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From hip-hop flow to Pentecostal outpouring, water theme energizes worshipers
In the logo of the United Church of Christ’s 2021 General Synod, water flows by the roots of a...
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Faith leaders turn up the heat in DC, urging Congress to take up H.R. 40
An interfaith group of religious leaders came together in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, July 13,...
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