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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General Synod 36 Moderator, Asst. Moderator elected
General Synod 35 delegates elected a Moderator and Assistant Moderator for the next General...
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Photos: Youth @ Synod- Communion Service Ends with Inspiring Dialogue with UCC GMP, Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson
Sunday morning at General Synod 35 brought another unforgettable worship experience for the...
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Beyond Lament, Big, Joyful Service calls UCC Worshipers to go ‘Deeper’
The United Church of Christ always has this megachurch moment at the midpoint of its General...
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Mission partners to the U.S., ‘How can we pray for you?’ Global Ministries execs join GS LIVE to discuss a shifting global conversation
On July 13, the Rev. Shari Prestemon and Dr. Peter Makari took time out of their busy General...
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Shari Prestemon elected to serve full term as Associate General Minister, Co-Executive of Global Ministries
The Rev. Shari Prestemon was elected the Associate General Minister, Co-Executive of Global...
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Photos: Synod workshops create intimate spaces to build knowledge, connection, joy
In one Synod workshop, people in a wide circle sang together, “We believe what we need most...
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