Starsky Wilson to lead Children’s Defense Fund
As America finds itself immersed in a new movement to end racial and economic injustice, the...
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West Coast fire evacuations take toll on UCC churches, camps and their communities
As wind-whipped wildfires continue to take lives and destroy forests, homes and businesses on the...
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‘Holy curiosity’ fuels justice work, ‘Nuns on the Bus’ leader tells UCC audience
A leader of the “Nuns on the Bus” movement told an online United Church of Christ audience...
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Evan Golder, founding editor of United Church News, dies at 82
The Rev. W. Evan Golder, who edited the United Church of Christ’s monthly newspaper, United...
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UCC officers remember President Avery D. Post’s ‘prophetic and pastoral voice’
The three national officers of the United Church of Christ issued the following statement today,...
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UCC President Avery Post – ecumenist, justice advocate, skilled preacher – dies at 96
The Rev. Avery D. Post, president of the United Church of Christ from 1977 to 1989, died Monday,...
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Working virtually, intern interviews Vermont clergy, paints picture of pandemic ministry
A pastoral intern of the Vermont Conference United Church of Christ learned a lot about clergy...
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UCC to host online interfaith prayer service Sept. 14 for immigrant-welcoming week
In 2019, the United Church of Christ’s Amistad Chapel hosted an interfaith prayer service as part...
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UCC people present at Portland protests with gas masks, safe space, Twitter and more
Some take to the streets at night wearing gas masks and helmets marked “clergy witness.” Others...
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Church is known as safe space near protests’ epicenter in Portland, Ore.
Situated just blocks from where intense nightly demonstrations against police brutality first broke...
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Executive Conference minister candidate announced in Southern New England
The Rev. Darrell Goodwin – a pastor with experience in higher education and in varied ministry...
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After 140-mph winds, Iowans get help from each other and Disaster Ministries
It was the equivalent of a Category 2-4 hurricane, but on land. Called a “derecho,” its...
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In response to our disaster, an outpouring of UCC support
First Congregational United Church of Christ in Belle Plaine, Iowa, is 154 years old, with an...
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Leaders announce assessment of UCC’s ‘racial diversity, equity, inclusion’
Noting that the United Church of Christ is “among the whitest Christian denominations in...
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Words of a 12-year-old, emphasis on voting impress UCC participants in DC rally
Amid the dozens of distinguished speakers who addressed a march and rally in the nation’s capital...
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UCC relaunches Thursdays in Black campaign, anticipates participation at General Synod
Every Thursday at noon, members of the wider United Church of Christ have long been encouraged to...
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My 25 days with an uninvited intruder – COVID-19
United Church of Christ – Wider Church MinistriesHumanitarian Development TeamCoronavirus...
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Labor Day commentary: For big problems, we need bigger dreams
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to...
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UCC churches erase almost $5.5 million in medical debt in California
Continuing the mission started by the United Church of Christ in 2019, several UCC churches in the...
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Religious groups tell Supreme Court that all qualified parents should be served by government foster care programs
The General Synod of the United Church of Christ has joined three other religious denominations in...
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