After emotional debates, UCC Synod tables move to exclude group from exhibit hall
In a Christian denomination that declares all are welcome – does that include welcoming those whose theology is not inclusive?
Read more'Oh, the places you’ll go'… to church
A few dozen pastors walked into a bar, gathering in the upper room of a downtown Milwaukee pub.
Read moreUCC offers local churches new website design and hosting service
More than 1,500 of the United Church of Christ's 5,000 congregations do not have websites. Those that have one may not be attracting as much traffic as they could. Now the UCC’s national ministries are offering help.
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From East and West, daughter and father come to Synod
A family reunion is celebrated at the UCC General Synod in Milwaukee -- the daughter comes to the Wisconsin Center as a delegate, her father as a Synod Newsroom volunteer.
Read morePacific and Asian voices praise the light amidst the darkness
Monday evening worshippers embrace the immigrant experience at the UCC General Synod in Milwaukeee.
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Phoenix poet shares theological reflection through verse
After listening to several hours of spoken words during Monday’s plenary sessions, Poet Jack Evans used poetry to share his perspective on the moments he had witnessed during General Synod 32.
Read moreClergy debt task force expanding and changing scope
A United Church of Christ task force studying the financial concerns of persons seeking to become ministers will expanding its focus to include the mounting debt crisis faced by most active clergy members.
Read moreDelegates pass resolution denouncing acts of white supremacy
Delegates of General Synod voted to approve a resolution denouncing acts of violence in the name of hate groups on Monday, June 24.
Read moreSynod delegates pass resolution addressing global migration crisis
The UCC General Synod overwhelmingly approved a resolution titled "Addressing the State of Global Forced Migration." The resolution calls on all settings of the church to "to pray, learn, and actively engage in education about the current state of global forced migration."
Read moreRecognizing retiring UCF President Don Hart
The United Church of Christ formally expressed its appreciation on Monday to Don Hart, who is retiring at the end of the month after 28 years of service as the president of United Church Funds (UCF).
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