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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A Declaration of Support for Philippine Human Rights Overwhelmingly Passes at GS35
With a resounding vote of 628 in favor (3 against, 4 abstentions) the Declaration of Support...
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Healing continues as Synod declares ‘full communion’ with Puerto Rican partner
U.S. and Puerto Rican church partners who parted ways nearly 20 years ago took a big step back...
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‘Awesome’ Vote Positions UCC to Strengthen Ties with German Partner
The United Church of Christ took a step July 14 to deepen its relationship with a very old...
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Resolution of the Continually-Evolving Language of Mental Health passes
Conversations around mental health will get — if not necessarily easier — a lot more just...
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General Synod Reaffirms Commitment to Justice: Voting in favor of Resolution 8
At the 35th General Synod, delegates responded in favor voting to approve (627 in favor, 8...
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Synod Approves Formation of New Keystone Conference
With no debate, the 35th General Synod overwhelmingly approved the request by the Penn...
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General Synod Elects At Large Members to United Church of Christ Board
The General Synod elected 12 at large members to the United Church of Christ Board at its...
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