How a small African American 'rock' church and Its community nurtured two 'hidden figures' who helped change the world
September 18, 2024
Travelers on Highway 5, the 50-mile stretch between Blacksburg and Rock Hill, South Carolina, often stop on the roadside to admire and take pictures of the small church perched off the highway. Hopewell Presbyterian Church, with its distinctive rock exterior, seems to glow when the afternoon sun hits at the right angle, highlighting its unique architectural charm that symbolizes strength and fortitude.
Compassion or safe communities?
September 18, 2024
Imagine you and your family are living a quiet life as best you can in a city in Central America and a local gang leader decides he wants your 14-year-old daughter as his “girlfriend,” and won’t accept no for an answer. Imagine working hard to earn $20 paycheck in Venezuela where a carton of milk costs $8.
NIFEA Consultation on Land as Commons, not Commodity
A theological consultation on Land as Commons, not commodity was held at St. Paul’s University, Limuru between the 28th and the 30th of August 2024. The consultation brought together nearly sixty participants that included theologians, faith actors, researches, activists and the participants of the GEM school. The consultation was a part of the NIFEA (New […]
Take Action: Urge Congress to Protect and Support Those Displaced By Climate Change
According to the UN Refugee Agency, over 120 million individuals have been displaced from their homes around the world, more than at any other time in human history. An increasingly significant factor in the displacement of people around the world is the prevalence of climate disasters and ongoing environmental change. In 2022, there were 33 million displacements globally that were ... Read More
How to Empower Yourself as a New UU Board Trustee
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Robert Essink, who served as his Maryland congregation’s board president, shares some insights to help first-time trustees get started.
Theme of General Synod 2025 focuses on hope, strength and renewal
A multi-coloured stylized soaring eagle will grace the logo of General Synod 2025, along with a quote from Isaiah 40:31: “They will soar on wings like eagles.” The logo encapsulates General Synod’s theme of hope, strength and renewal. “The quote from Isaiah inspired the General Synod Planning Committee with its focus on resilience and on … Continued
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Massachusetts church collects crocheted, knitted octopuses to comfort premature babies
[Episcopal News Service] Joanne Prentice, a parishioner and Sunday School teacher at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Framingham, Massachusetts, fell in love with crochet as a teenager. And as a […]
UCC leaders join Apache Stronghold Day of Prayer at U.S. Supreme Court to protect sacred land
Following two months of pilgrimage across the country, Apache Stronghold members gathered on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court with a large crowd of supporters on Wednesday, Sept. 11. The gathering of prayer and solidarity accompanied the group’s formal…
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Australian faith communities call for divestment from coal and gas
[The Melbourne Anglican] Faith communities are calling on Australia’s major political parties to commit to divesting from coal and gas, as community members gather for a week of climate action. […]
Pre-Reformation baptismal font repaired with help from Church of England grant
[The Church of England] A baptismal font dating back to the Middle Ages has been restored and repaired more than 80 years after it was destroyed by German bombers during the […]