Love of Church

The Love of Church Ministry (LOC) of the United Church of Christ supports congregations and other settings of the church in doing justice, seeking peace, and building vibrant faith communities that are welcoming to all. From the National Setting in Cleveland, Ohio, Love of Church is responsible for supporting local churches with worship and faith-forming publications, resources, research and development, and education. The ministries and services of the Love of Church Ministry are central to the identity of the United Church of Christ.

Local Church Ministries

• Manual on Ministry (MESA)
• Ministerial Profiles (MESA)
• Scholarships and Grants
• Mission Moments
• History, Polity, and Theology (MESA)
• Search and Call (MESA)
• Sermon Seeds 
• Worship Ways
• Inclusive Language

Faithful Action Ministries

• Economic Justice Ministries
• Environmental Justice Ministries
• Racial Justice Ministries
• Disabilities & Mental Health Justice Ministries
• Overdose Prevention & Drug Use Ministries
• Understanding the Issues

Center for Analytics, Research & Development and Data (CARDD)

• Access UCC 
• Data Hub 
• Yearbook & Directory 
• Statistics & Reports 

Faith Forming Publications and Pilgrim Press

• The Pilgrim Press
• Stillspeaking Writers’ Group
• Faith Formation on UCC Resources