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In a rapidly changing and volatile world — where the latest news raises more questions rather than providing answers — the United Church of Christ’s General Minister and President/CEO, the Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson, shares her thoughts and concerns in…

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As planning for General Synod is well underway, the General Synod staff are seeking self-nominations for people to serve as committee chairs. This invitation is specifically for delegates at General Synod 35 in Kansas City, which takes place July 11-15.…

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The United Church of Christ Environmental Justice ministries recently invited congregations to organize teams and visit the district offices of members of Congress as part of a Valentine’s Day nationwide day of action on Feb. 14. The initiative was designed…

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A Creation Justice webinar entitled “Elon Musk, Oligarchy, and Climate Justice” was hosted by the Rev. Brooks Berndt, minister for Environmental Justice at the United Church of Christ, and the Rev. Michael Malcom, executive director of the Alabama Interfaith Power…

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The Central Atlantic Conference of the United Church of Christ is among more than two dozen religious groups suing the Department of Homeland Security in response to a policy change that offers greater leeway for immigration enforcement in “sensitive locations,”…

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In the past two weeks, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians have moved to return to northern Gaza during a tenuous ceasefire agreement. The move follows nearly 16 months of violence and war waged by Israel following Hamas’ attack on Oct.…

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When the Rev. Seth Wispelwey began his podcast “Fill the Jar” last year, he said he wanted to show people that they were not alone. The minister for Economic Justice with the United Church of Christ, said of the podcast,…

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When over 1,000 people gathered in front of the United States Treasury Department in Washington, D.C., last week to protest security breaches and the implications of billionaire Elon Musk’s unprecedented access to government systems, the Rev. Kathy Dwyer, senior pastor…

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Faith leaders, humanitarian organizations, refugees, members of Congress, and resettlement organizations came together in a demonstration of solidarity and compassion through a public action and vigil in Lafayette Square in front of the White House. The event on Tuesday, Feb.…

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It has been a long practice of churches to open their doors to immigrants faced with threats of deportation as part of their ministry.    United Church of Christ congregations have quite a few stories to share of families, including young…

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The keynote speaker for this summer’s General Synod 35 is a faith-based activist and author with a long history of working to build public attention for issues of faith and justice.   The Rev. Jennifer Butler is perhaps best known…

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February is often thought of as a month of love, as Valentine’s Day is celebrated and lovers everywhere affirm their devotion with special cards, gifts and romantic meals together. The Gender and Sexuality Justice Ministries (GSJM) of the United Church…

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The One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) offering is underway, with United Church of Christ congregations seeking to shine their light in the world by making gifts to help those in need both locally and abroad. The suggested date for…

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In the wake of the House of Representatives drafting legislation condemning the message of Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde at the National Prayer Service, where she spoke directly to newly inaugurated President Donald Trump, the United Church of Christ General Minister and…

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When a group of United Church of Christ and interfaith clergy and people of faith gathered in Memphis on the evening of Jan. 20, they shared energy and visions to remain rooted in love, justice, and inclusion in the coming…

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If ever there was a person who could talk with great passion and write prolifically about the covenantal foundation of the United Church of Christ, that would be the Rev. Dr. Clyde J. Steckel. Born March 11, 1926, Steckel, a…

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said that “life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” United Church of Christ congregations have been actively answering that question in many ways, including embracing the Civil Rights…

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On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, prominent religious leaders from across the country filled the sanctuary of Healing Cathedral Christian Church in Memphis, Tennessee, with music and united visions of hope. Many gathered in person, online, and at satellite sites…

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The annual meeting of the ACT Alliance North America Forum was held at the National Setting of the United Church of Christ in Cleveland, Ohio on January 15 and 16. ACT North America (ACT NA forum) members include the UCC,…

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As thousands gathered to honor the life of Former President Jimmy Carter at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday, the Rev. Robert Maddox and his spouse Linda were among them. Maddox, a retired pastor in the United Church of Christ,…

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