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The Pension Boards, an affiliated ministry of the United Church of Christ recently announced its appointment of David A. Klassen as its next President and Chief Executive Officer. He takes over from Walter Reyes, who served as interim President after…

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On March 31, pale pink and baby blue striped flags fluttered in the wind in front of homes, business and churches, recognizing and celebrating trans people of all ages. Since 2010, the last day of March has been set aside…

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While in Washington, DC on Ash Wednesday, the 44th day of the current administration, I made the time to meet with UCC clergy serving in the Potomac Association before leaving for my home. We were present on Capitol Hill to…

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The first time I heard the term persona non grata I was a child living in Jamaica, where I was born. The term was in the news because the Jamaican government had declared someone persona non grata. My mother explained…

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It’s time to spill the tea–the Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson, United Church of Christ General Minister and President, has a new video blog or “vlog” debuting soon, called Natural Spirituali-teas. This special series will offer her point of view about…

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The final proposed resolutions for General Synod 35 are now available for review. Eight resolutions and one formal motion are ready to be considered by this national body of the United Church of Christ in Kansas City, July 11-15. The…

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Where there is no vision, the people will perish. King Solomon certainly didn’t have Brian R. Bodager in mind when he shared this piece of wisdom in the Book of Proverbs. Known as a “visionary leader” by friends and colleagues,…

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A variety of new staff have joined the United Church of Christ National Ministries in recent months, bringing with them talents and passion for the work of the church. Further, as the National Ministries continue to live into a model…

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Climate disasters like hurricanes, storms, and wildfires are taking place more frequently these days, and often with increased intensity. Yet in a reality where the demand for disaster response resources is greater, more than 200 employees have been cut from…

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The Rev. Marilyn Pagán-Banks serves many roles in her hometown city of Chicago. She pastors at San Lucas United Church of Christ, serves as the executive director of the organization A Just Harvest to combat hunger in the city, teaches…

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There’s a Ukrainian proverb that goes, “To see a friend, no road is too long.” For Global Ministries, a joint mission between the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ, there is no road too long…

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The 35th General Synod of the United Church of Christ, which will take place July 11-15 in Kansas City, Missouri, will consider and vote on several sets of proposed amendments to the UCC Constitution and Bylaws. The UCC Board is…

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Womxn’s History Month is designated in March, and the United Church of Christ is celebrating. The celebration began with a webinar on March 4 entitled, “Womxn Are Here: Inspiring Generations Onward.” This featured intergenerational voices from across the UCC. Stories…

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On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization officially declared Covid-19 a global pandemic. Within days, offices, schools and churches stopped meeting in-person and began scrambling to adapt to a new way of life — masking, social distancing, and meeting…

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Re-entering the room at the March 2025 UCC Board Meeting in Cleveland to a standing ovation, smiles, and immense joy, the Rev. Shari Prestemon, current Acting Associate General Minister and Co-executive of Global Ministries was nominated by the Board to…

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The search committee for the role of Associate General Minister for Love of Church did not identify a candidate to recommend to the United Church of Christ Board during their March 6-8 meetings in Cleveland. The Love of Church Search…

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Julia Gaughan, chair of the United Church of Christ Board, is an authorized minister serving Peace United Church of Christ in Alma, Kansas, and a member-in-discernment with Plymouth Congregational UCC in Lawrence, Kansas. She has written the following as her most recent report from the…

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This past Ash Wednesday, March 5, the Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson, General Minister and President of the United Church of Christ, appeared at press conferences, vigils, and rallies in Washington D.C. On a Holy Day grounded in reflection, lamentation, and…

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This week, faith leaders across the country carried church to the people with the practice of offering “ashes to go” in their communities. As the Lenten season began with Ash Wednesday on March 5, pastoral staff of Covenant United Church…

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The United Church of Christ, along with four-dozen other faith-based organizations joined with Church World Service (CWS) to sign on to its Ash Wednesday Ecumenical Declaration, a public statement against policies and actions that threaten refugee rights, separate families, and…

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