Weekly webinars, Aug. 7–Oct. 23, delve into ‘illegal US occupation’ of Hawaii
The national governing body of the United Church of Christ last year called on the United...
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Synod approves nonbinary bylaw language — and keeps Robert’s Rules
United Church of Christ delegates cared enough about Robert's Rules of Order to give them a...
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Synod learns about giving trends, impacts on ministry budgets, ‘experiments in fundraising’
At General Synod, when the business focused on finance and budgets, the talk turned once again to...
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Synod closing gavel signals change in UCCB leadership
Moderator Penny Lowes signaled a change in UCCB leadership with GS 33's closing gavel. A...
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General Synod elects new moderators, UCC Board members
As General Synod 33 came to a close, delegates elected Robert Sandman and the Rev. A. Rushan...
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UCC honors leading clergywomen, activists
As it does every two years, the United Church of Christ honored trailblazing clergywomen and...
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Virtual General Synod able to connect delegates with each other and the church
Instead of descending on Kansas City for their biennial General Synod, members of the United...
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Synod votes to recognize Alliance of Associate Conference Ministers as a ‘self-created group’
The General Synod of the United Church of Christ voted July 18 to name the Alliance of Associate...
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Closing worship focuses on breathing again, helping those who can’t
The United Church of Christ’s 33rd General Synod closed July 18 with a stirring worship service...
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UCC officers speak to ‘Just Peace’ declaration affirmed by GS
A message to the United Church of Christ and the wider community: The United Church of...
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Synod delegates approve resolution decrying oppression of Palestinian people
The United Church of Christ "Special Edition" General Synod on Sunday evening approved a...
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Delegates agree it’s time to honor ‘rights of nature’
“Who will speak for the trees?” asked Dr. Seuss in his 1971 book, "The Lorax." "We will,"...
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Irwin Smallwood: How I see General Synod
And I thought I had seen it all… Irwin Smallwood, delegate for Southern Conference UCC --...
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Synod delegates ‘deplore’ conversion therapy, call for its ban
Delegates to the United Church of Christ General Synod condemned conversion therapy, the medical...
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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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