UCC in the News

This pro-choice pastor has a word for anti-abortion Christians
https://www.mic.com/impact/christian-pastor-abortion-rights-roe-scotus

From joy to anger, faith leaders react to Roe’s reversal
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/from-joy-to-anger-faith-leaders-react-to-roes-reversal/2022/06/24/953beb80-f3e0-11ec-ac16-8fbf7194cd78_story.html

Harris emerges as top abortion voice, warns of more fallout
https://apnews.com/article/abortion-voting-rights-2022-midterm-elections-us-supreme-court-health-f315b3fb009dcb7e98be40f99d03f297

After Roe’s demise, clergy lead faithful in praise, laments
https://apnews.com/article/abortion-us-supreme-court-politics-religion-pittsburgh-ebcee00ecc44f9b27971e21c5be5b5b7

Two Connecticut churches reunite after 150 years apart. They did it in a ‘very careful, thoughtful and strategic way’
https://news.yahoo.com/two-granby-churches-reunite-150-100000426.html

LGBTQ+ pioneers share hopeful vision for radically inclusive faith
https://www.psr.edu/news/32849/

President Biden calls abortion ruling ‘a sad day’ for country, says he’ll fight to preserve access
https://www.wapt.com/article/biden-abortion-ruling-roe-v-wade-supreme-court/40408659#

One of the most powerful anti-abortion organizations calls Colorado home – a state that may soon see a lot more abortions.
https://www.cpr.org/2022/06/22/one-of-the-most-powerful-anti-abortion-organizations-calls-colorado-home-a-state-that-may-soon-see-a-lot-more-abortions/

150 faith leaders release letter supporting overdose prevention centers
https://religionnews.com/2022/06/22/150-faith-leaders-release-letter-supporting-overdose-prevention-centers/

Oregon church hosting tiny house village
https://www.wweek.com/news/2022/06/22/in-search-of-land-to-place-tiny-house-villages-a-nonprofit-is-taking-a-different-tack-than-the-city-of-portland-its-looking-to-private-land/

Ohio community rallies after Pride flag is burned outside UCC church
https://www.10tv.com/article/news/local/community-rallies-after-someone-burns-pride-flag-outside-canal-winchester-church-wednesday/530-7d500c6b-8d9d-48a2-a2a0-a01e4efd9fe0

Illinois church service ‘goes to the dogs’
https://www.geneseorepublic.com/story/news/2022/06/22/first-congregational-church-geneseo-service-goes-dogs/7681361001/

Indiana church open and affirming
https://www.kpcnews.com/heraldrepublican/article_e09ff368-f45c-5fe3-a64f-106103e95ddd.html

Massachusetts community rallies in support for LGBTQIA+ at Pride parade
https://hopkintonindependent.com/community-rallies-support-for-lgbtqia-at-pride-parade/?inf_contact_key=f93640fbff70081479d98ca058dfa865cc0558ed5d4c28cbfab114022b1ec50d

Iowa church installs artwork in memoriam
https://www.communitynewspapergroup.com/waverly_newspapers/peace-united-church-of-christs-installs-artwork-in-memory-of-wilbur-litterer/article_a992ccd8-5b6b-5714-963f-29935f4d610b.html

Indiana churches respond to tornado devastation in Kentucky
https://www.duboiscountyfreepress.com/responding-to-need-parishes-respond-to-kentucky-tornado-devestation/

These queer candidates for Congress have a good chance of winning
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2022/06/9-queer-candidates-congress-good-chance-winning/

UCC minister: Living faithfully on the hinge of history
https://generations.asaging.org/living-faithfully-hinge-history

UCC minister: Medical aid in dying can help prevent traumatic death
https://baytobaynews.com/delaware/stories/guest-commentary-medical-aid-in-dying-can-help-prevent-traumatic-death,82011