UCC tree campaign helping planet ‘restore itself,’ even during pandemic
In Pennsylvania, a retired United Church of Christ minister saw his 100-tree donation as something...
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‘Create space, save lives’ in prisons, say UCC activists in Washington state
Inspired by the opening words of a Bible verse, "Remember those who are in prison," United Church...
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Kentucky pastor lives out his love of neighbor through lifelong commitment to OGHS
A Kentucky pastor, a long-time champion and supporter of the One Great Hour of Sharing offering,...
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Black pastors demand action to combat disproportionately high COVID-19 death rates in urban communities
Two United Church of Christ pastors are part of a group of black faith leaders calling on the Trump...
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UCC minister: Quarantine against flood of COVID19
Noah was busy thinking about food, family, work and politics when God told him a horrendous flood...
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Karen Georgia Thompson: No Alleluias
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art...
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UCC officer and her family battle COVID-19 as they mourn her father’s death
The Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson couldn’t find joy on Easter Sunday. The United Church of...
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‘Pajama challenge’ raises money for medical debt relief
Two denominational leaders, popping up on Facebook in their PJs? Yup. Starting April 13, The Rev....
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After a Holy Week unlike any other, churches have new insights as Easter dawns
Despite the COVID-19 outbreak, and because of it, new insights broke forth from old stories during...
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Easter Sunday in New York City: ‘Even in the midst of the unknown’
In the New York City borough of Queens, Safe Haven United Church of Christ has three Mothers of the...
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Maundy Thursday: Anti-slavery roots remembered at Ohio church
A small communion table in the chancel at First Congregational UCC in Columbus, Ohio, was dwarfed...
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Good Friday in St. Louis: Vulnerable with each other in the darkness
In Missouri, as in many states, COVID-19 pressures heightened during Holy Week. By Good Friday, the...
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Holy Saturday in Missouri: Masks, gloves, cold meals on a table
The day before Easter, in the St. Louis suburb of St. Charles, Mo., a table stood six feet in front...
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CHHSM member organizations find creative ways to serve during coronavirus outbreak
Hallway worship in Newton, N.C. From phone calls, online chats and social media postings to Zoom,...
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Virtual Good Friday Walk ties crucifixion to oppression, both historically and now
A group of UCC clergy and congregations in Minnesota have come together with ecumenical partners...
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In simple, digital Maundy Thursday service, young faces, voices mark Jesus’ last days
Simple and powerful, a national United Church of Christ Maundy Thursday service online April 9...
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United Church of Christ Board nominations sought by Oct. 1 deadline
The Nominating Committee of the United Church of Christ General Synod is encouraging the best minds...
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Celebrating Easter in this Extraordinary Time
In his Holy Week message, United Church of Christ General Minister and President the Rev. John...
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California church hosts drive-in Palm Sunday service
Photos by Nick Smirnoff A small congregation in California came together as one community on...
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First UCC-wide online service draws prayers from everywhere
It was a simple, one-hour service, but it bore the full emotional weight of a Palm/Passion Sunday...
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