Justin Welby concludes tenure as archbishop of Canterbury
[Lambeth Palace] On Jan. 6, his final day as archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev. Justin Welby spent the day at his office in Lambeth Palace. He began the day with […]
Hymnwriter Ruth C. Duck remembered for her trailblazing use of inclusive language
In her 1993 hymn, “Come and Seek the Ways of Wisdom,” the Rev. Dr. Ruth C. Duck personified wisdom as “she who clears the path to justice, showing us what love must do.” The same can be said of Duck,…
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Webinar: Legal considerations for faith communities with questions about sanctuary for the new year
The new year means new laws and regulations for faith communities serving asylum seekers. The United Church of Christ Insurance Board is offering a webinar on Sanctuary: Legal Considerations of Faith Communities featuring UCC General Counsel Heather Kimmel. It takes…
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‘For Such a Time As This’: MLK Day event to uplift prophetic message for the current moment
On Jan. 20, the annual commemoration of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy will coincide with the inauguration of President Donald Trump’s second term. With this symbolic overlap, the United Church of Christ and a coalition of interfaith partners…
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Shenandoah District supports Burundi sewing project
The goal of the 2023 Shenandoah District Conference was to raise $4,000 to purchase sewing machines for use in Burundi.
Brethren bits
In this issue: Remembrances, job openings, a Zoom meeting of Standing Committee, Service Sunday, FaithX registration, EYN pastors released, Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, upcoming events, and much much more.
Death Row Support Project offers series of informational sessions
The Death Row Support Project (DRSP) will be holding informational sessions for people interested in learning more about writing to those on death row. Join us on Zoom at any of the below times. During the session we will go over some basics of how this project works, introduce members of the team who are here to support you, and talk about expectations of DRSP writers.
Louisville cathedral’s ‘Room in the Inn’ winter shelter to serve growing homeless population
[Episcopal News Service] Christ Church Cathedral in Louisville, Kentucky, is offering space in its parish hall starting Jan. 6 for use as an overnight shelter for women and children experiencing […]
Board of General Ministries Election Slate – 2025
The Board of General Ministries Election Slate which will come to the Biennial Delegates for vote during the Business Meeting of the 2025American Baptist Churches Biennial Mission Summit, July 3-6, 2025 at the CHI Health Center Convention Center in Omaha, Nebraska. The Business Meeting will be held at 10:00am on Sunday, July 6, 2025. Board […]
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Coming out with the new Book of Discipline
The Rev. Dr. Rebekah Miles, a veteran General Conference delegate, writes about what the removal of the Discipline’s longtime anti-gay stance means for The United Methodist Church and for her personally.