UCC in the News

UCC in the News

Here’s where to pray (virtually) during inauguration week
https://sojo.net/articles/heres-where-pray-virtually-during-inauguration-week

Ahead of inauguration, faith leaders urge devotees in state capitols to take precautions
https://religionnews.com/2021/01/16/ahead-of-inauguration-faith-leaders-in-state-capitols-urge-devotees-to-take-precautions/

‘Liberal’ churches warned of possible attacks around Biden Inauguration Day
https://www.newsweek.com/liberal-churches-threats-surrounding-biden-inauguration-1562121

Washington church cancels peace vigil after warning of threats toward liberal churches
https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/suquamish-church-cancels-peace-vigil-after-warning-of-threats-toward-liberal-churches/281-200ad3a5-473e-4bff-99dd-ccf6cf2d6034\

Christian denomination tells ‘liberal’ churches to be extra vigilant inauguration week
https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/religion/2021/01/16/united-church-christ-tells-churches-vigilant-inauguration-week/4189115001/

Illinois church closes out of precaution as FBI warns houses of worship among possible targets leading up to Inauguration Day
https://abc7chicago.com/fbi-oak-lawn-church-inauguration-day-biden/9731465/

‘Liberal’ churches warned of possible threats ahead of inauguration — including in North Carolina
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article248571670.html

Resist white male way of leading, trailblazing women faith leaders advise Harris
https://sojo.net/articles/resist-white-male-way-leading-trailblazing-women-faith-leaders-advise-harris

Former chaplain faced with death threats
https://pamplinmedia.com/fgnt/36-news/494393-396740-former-pacific-chaplain-faced-with-death-threats

Virginia church leaders respond to pope including more women in service
https://www.whsv.com/2021/01/12/local-church-leader-responds-to-pope-including-more-women-in-service/

U.S. state capitals, Washington on alert for possible pro-Trump armed protests
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-protests/us-capitols-on-edge-for-armed-protests-as-trump-presidency-nears-end-idUSKBN29L0CS

U.S. capitals on edge for armed protests as Trump presidency nears end
https://www.voanews.com/2020-usa-votes/us-capitals-edge-armed-protests-trump-presidency-nears-end

Montana faith leaders urge governor to keep mask mandate
https://helenair.com/opinion/columnists/faith-leaders-urge-gianforte-to-keep-mask-mandate/article_65adc8d2-823f-52d7-95a8-f7323f823a27.html

UCC pastor: Unity for its own sake not enough to bring us together
https://theeagle.com/news/unity-for-its-own-sake-not-enough-to-bring-us-together/article_8c63cd66-57a1-11eb-ba41-37fcbc0b8551.html

Ohio church helps feed 170 families in local food drive
https://www.hometownstations.com/news/st-paul-united-church-of-christ-feeds-170-families-at-wofb-drive/article_b8ff4632-5785-11eb-921d-03f8fb5afd7c.html

Maine church to mark MLK Day with sock and pantry drive
https://www.pressherald.com/2021/01/14/biddeford-to-mark-mlk-day-with-sock-and-pantry-drive-saco-hosts-day-of-service/

Ohio church to observe COVID-19 memorial
https://www.mariettatimes.com/news/2021/01/covid-19-memorial-to-be-observed/

Homeless camp moving forward in Oregon community
https://democratherald.com/news/local/corvallis-homeless-camp-moving-forward/article_29087f52-751c-53b4-b5ad-e3602a950fa4.html

BeLoved Village at North Carolina church continues to strive for affordable housing
https://wlos.com/news/local/ashevilles-beloved-village-continues-to-strive-for-affordable-housing

Ahead of inauguration, faith leaders urge devotees in state capitols to take precautions
https://pres-outlook.org/2021/01/ahead-of-inauguration-faith-leaders-urge-devotees-in-state-capitols-to-take-precautions/

Massachusetts church to hold unity prayer before inauguration
https://www.capenews.net/falmouth/briefs/waquoit-church-to-hold-unity-prayer-before-inauguration/article_36cb1912-15e7-5254-b9e3-acd55d34243f.html

North Carolina church hosts photography exhibit on mental illness
https://www.bpr.org/post/mental-illness-shadows-light-through-asheville-photographer-way-london#stream/0

Nebraska church now non-denominational
https://www.journaldemocrat.com/story/news/2021/01/12/bethel-church-members-vote-disaffiliate-ucc/6643715002/