Looking ahead to 2024: Programs, projects and plans from UCC National Ministries
With the new year comes plenty of new plans for ministries throughout the United Church of...
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‘The consistent theme is love’: In new year, UCC National Setting builds on ‘one-staff model’
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Children in Connecticut church learn about Christmas giving through year-round mission work
Amid the excitement of presents from Santa, getting children to focus on the meaning of...
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Year in review: Our top stories of 2023
2023 was a year filled with historic events in the United Church of Christ and the world. And...
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Commissioning service will offer ‘pastoral and prophetic’ witness to those seeking climate justice
The United Church of Christ Council for Climate Justice will host a virtual Climate Action...
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Christmas Fund: A ‘nest egg for future generations’ of UCC leaders
For more than a century, annual donations to the Christmas Fund have supported United Church...
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Engendering Spirit: Video series expands understanding of what it means to be human
Sherry Warren looked around and saw a need for more discussion around faith and gender: gender...
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Lewiston, Maine tragedy sparks wider support for ASL interpretation
This holiday season will be the first for many still grieving since the Oct. 25 shooting in...
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UCC GMP shares message on ‘commemorating’ Christmas amid crisis in Gaza
While many around the world prepare to celebrate Christmas, the United Church of Christ’s...
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Traci Blackmon steps down as Associate General Minister
Following sabbatical and a period of discernment, the Rev. Traci Blackmon has resigned from...
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Virginia church closing creates reparative gift to historically Black churches
When Bethel United Church of Christ in Arlington, Va., closed its doors, new opportunity...
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Pastors provide solace during holidays as mental health issues heighten
The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. So declares Isaiah, the prophet...
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Join Nurture the Soul for special Longest Night worship service
The Nurture the Soul webinar series is in the midst of several webinars celebrating Advent. On...
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Three UCC organizations receive $3 million total in Thriving Congregations grants
Lilly Endowment Inc. announced the 2023 grantees of its Thriving Congregations Initiative, and...
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Churches for Middle East Peace: Ceasefire only way to prevent further death and destruction
The following statement was issued Dec. 2 by Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP), of which...
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Abolition Advent Calendar offers reflections, practices to support freedom for all bodies
Now that Advent is here, prepare for some movement. This year’s Abolition Advent Calendar...
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At U.N. commemoration, Makari condemns ongoing human rights violations against Palestinians
On a day marked for international solidarity with Palestinian people, the United Church of...
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‘Loud, disruptive, transformative’: Chavis, Pearson discuss present-day prophetic witness in Giving Tuesday special
The river of justice flows from one generation to the next. This was a central message...
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Giving Tuesday donors give $60K gift of climate hope
United Church of Christ donors gave more than $60,000 for climate justice to mark Giving...
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UCC hosts ecumenical partners in historical gathering
The United Church of Christ National Setting in Cleveland hosted a partnership meeting with...
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Church Building & Loan Fund receives $1.25 million grant from Lilly Endowment
The United Church of Christ Church Building and Loan Fund (CB&LF) has received a $1.25...
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