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Chicago Theological Seminary (CTS) and Yale Divinity School (YDS) have announced a proposed affiliation agreement, which they say is “grounded in shared commitments to theological education, public leadership, and communities dedicated to justice. If approved by both institution’s boards and…

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A small, 140-year-old African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in Yankton, South Dakota, was open to the public as a museum of the city’s African American history for the first time this summer. The simple brick Yankton AME Church has been…

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These days, it seems the lines are drawn in the sand with rigidity when it comes to political alliances and religious categories like progressive, liberal, moderate, evangelical and conservative. These words are bandied about in discussions about people and who…

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“Rooted, restored, and rising” was the theme of the 2026 meeting of the Antoinette Brown Society (ABS) in Raleigh, North Carolina the week of September 29. And the United Church of Christ clergywomxn gathered there lived up to that theme,…

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Leaders from across the United Church of Christ gathered at the National Ministries headquarters in Cleveland on Sept. 23 and 24 for a time of fellowship and intentional conversation — all with the goal of outlining a path forward for…

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There is much to be said about the church. The church was born from the teachings of Jesus who taught there was another way to live amid oppression and coopted spiritual values. According to the Biblical narratives, Jesus fed the…

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To better help the wider church community track and highlight disasters, humanitarian developments, public health concerns and other activities, the Global H.O.P.E. (Humanitarian, Opportunities, Partnerships, and Empowerment) team at the National Ministries of the United Church of Christ has launched…

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A basket of freshly baked pita bread is placed on the communion table near the common cup and the one loaf. A staple in Middle Eastern diets, the pita delivers a sermon without words: Its signature hollow pockets, created by…

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The Antoinette Brown Society (ABS), formed in 2015, carries on the tradition of the Antoinette Brown Award in honoring pioneers and innovators in the midst of the United Church of Christ, will commence this week in Raleigh, North Carolina, Tuesday,…

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In early September, a rainbow colored bench was stolen from the back of the First Congregational Church in North Ridgeville, Ohio. The bench was donated to the church by David’s United Church of Christ in Canal Winchester, Ohio just several…

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The Rev. Aaron Wisman says he was raised as a “none” – someone with no religious tradition. But when he attended his first Scouting America National Jamboree at age 13 (then known as Boy Scouts of America), he learned about…

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The UCC’s Environmental Justice Ministries and Media Justice Ministry have joined together to study AI data centers and their impact on our local communities. The study circle is seeking input from UCC members and clergy working on this issue in…

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Summer Communities of Service (SCOS) is an internship program enabling young adults to spend eight to ten weeks working and learning within nonprofit organizations and United Church of Christ churches.   Through the collaboration between UCC Volunteer Ministries, Global HOPE and…

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The world is an anxious place for all these days. But for youth, the anxiety amps up when hope for the future is placed directly onto their shoulders. Recent studies have revealed that many of today’s teens are falling into…

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Not that kind of church: No judgment. No hierarchy. No kidding. This is the new slogan of the Southwest Conference of the United Church of Christ, officially rolled out this past summer. Their campaign to create marketing materials with a…

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The Office of Public Policy and Advocacy, as well as the National Ministries of the United Church of Christ, joined other faith leaders, denominations, and organizations in signing onto a letter denouncing anti-Muslim bigotry from elected officials. The signing of…

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When Devin Shmueli saw the Southern New England Conference UCC (SNEUCC) was seeking a Minister for Youth and Young Adults, he knew he had to apply.   “I’ve always been called to support youth and young adults as they learn and grow in their faith and beliefs,” he said.…

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As they did last month in Springfield, Ohio, on Thursday, September 9, United Church of Christ clergy and other UCC National Ministries staff members joined with those gathered on the steps of the Federal Building in Cleveland in protest of…

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Communities are invited to join churches across the United Church of Christ in observing Just Peace Sunday on Sunday, September 20, under the theme “God’s Economy: People Over Profit”.  What is Just Peace Sunday?   Just Peace Sunday grows out of…

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In Springfield, Ohio, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement have required many Haitian community members to wear ankle monitors. It’s one way that ICE has targeted Haitian immigrants in the city since the Supreme Court allowed for the Trump administration’s end…

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