UCC in the News

‘We need housing, not handcuffs’: West Palm activists protest new Florida homeless law
https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/local/westpb/2024/10/18/florida-homeless-law-west-palm-housing-not-arrests-needed-to-help/75673626007/

Faith communities and affordable housing: Challenges and opportunities
https://nonprofitquarterly.org/faith-communities-and-affordable-housing-challenges-and-opportunities/

UCC reverend is lead plaintiff in lawsuit against Oklahoma push to mandate Bible study in public schools
https://lawandcrime.com/lawsuit/violates-the-religious-freedom-of-parents-and-children-protestant-reverend-is-lead-plaintiff-in-lawsuit-against-oklahoma-push-to-mandate-bible-study-in-public-schools/

Northeast Portland church preaches inclusivity with drag brunch
https://www.kgw.com/video/news/local//283-bf609d31-a097-437d-865e-b9ff7fda58cf

United Church Funds introduces new ‘Just Investing’ podcast
https://ucfunds.org/just-investing-podcast/

St. James United Church of Christ Halloween costume collection and giveaway
https://www.wgrz.com/video/entertainment/television/programs/daybreak/st-james-united-church-of-christ-halloween-costume-collection-and-giveaway/71-641d4c97-a111-4229-8b31-89716b06786c

Diverse coalition urges Supreme Court to protect Oak Flat
https://popularresistance.org/diverse-coalition-urges-supreme-court-to-protect-oak-flat/

50 years of supporting local farmers, communities
https://www.agrinews-pubs.com/business/2024/10/17/50-years-of-supporting-local-farmers-communities/

Researchers turn to Missouri churches to study air quality
https://www.kmaland.com/news/researchers-turn-to-mo-churches-to-study-air-quality/article_5b7ab334-8d8c-11ef-bed2-d30233235a23.html

Billings First Congregational Church awarded $250,000 for historic preservation
https://billingsgazette.com/news/local/history/billings-first-congregational-church-awarded-250-000-for-historic-preservation/article_9e7c8788-8bdf-11ef-a534-bf0447b40692.html

St. Paul United Church of Christ gives blessings to pets of Wapakoneta residents
https://www.hometownstations.com/news/auglaize_county/st-paul-united-church-of-christ-gives-blessings-to-pets-of-wapakoneta-residents/article_1849bb7a-8f42-11ef-af10-fb1205bc8f83.html

First Congregational in Minnesota sponsors local Prayers for Unity
https://www.boreal.org/2024/10/21/510019/prayer-for-unity

First United Church of Christ in Galion partners with Shawshank Big Band for monthly benefit concerts
https://crawfordcountynow.com/local/first-united-church-of-christ-in-galion-partners-with-shawshank-big-band-for-monthly-benefit-concerts/

Walters sued in Oklahoma Supreme Court over classroom Bible mandate
https://www.publicradiotulsa.org/local-regional/2024-10-17/walters-sued-in-oklahoma-supreme-court-over-classroom-bible-mandate

Massachusetts farmers harvest bounty of pumpkins
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/massachusetts-farmers-harvest-bounty-pumpkins-223007175.html

St. John United Church of Christ in Palatine joins partners in Faith & Blue event
https://www.dailyherald.com/20241021/submitted-content/harper-college-police-department-participates-in-faith-blue-event/

‘I’m a Christian for trans rights’: pro-LGBTQ+ Missouri pastor runs for office
https://headtopics.com/au/i-m-a-christian-for-trans-rights-pro-lgbtq-missouri-60531652

Family Faith Every Day announces 17 selected congregations for faith-at-home education program
https://pres-outlook.org/2024/10/family-faith-every-day-announces-17-selected-congregations-for-faith-at-home-education-program/

Bone-a-fide fun: Harrisonburg’s Skeleton Festival kicks off the fall season with family-friendly events
https://www.dnronline.com/news/arts_and_entertainment/bone-a-fide-fun-harrisonburgs-skeleton-festival-kicks-off-the-fall-season-with-family-friendly/article_73892cb9-63e5-5363-935d-b6c042890de1.html