UCC economic justice minister among those arrested at Arizona protest to ‘end the genocide economy’
Over 100 protesters gathered outside of the University of Arizona Tech Park in Tucson,...
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Black History Month event to uplift current and historic environmental justice leaders
This Black History Month, the United Church of Christ is celebrating historic contributions to...
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‘These books have work to do’: Download Banned Books Blessing for Racial Justice Sunday
In recent years, there has been an unprecedented number of attempts to ban books, and local...
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Prestemon begins as Associate General Minister with commitment to UCC witness of love, inclusiveness, justice
The United Church of Christ has welcomed a new Associate General Minister to the national...
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Newly released Statistical Profile highlights strengths of small UCC churches
If you have ever felt curious about how the United Church of Christ appears by the numbers and...
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From Minneapolis to Palestine: UCC’s Lent 2024 resources focus on liberation, saying no and flexibility
Lent begins early this year, and the United Church of Christ has resources ready for both...
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‘Reclaiming Christianity’: Massachusetts churches take stand against Christian nationalism
On a frigid Jan. 6, churches and groups around the state of Massachusetts braved the cold to...
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Climate Commissioning Service starts year with encouragement that ‘a new world is possible’
With 2023 in the books as the hottest year on record and predictions for a similar 2024,...
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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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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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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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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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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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‘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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‘Who we want to be’: Mayflower Church in Minneapolis considers reparative work on church name
What’s in a name? Mayflower Congregational United Church of Christ is taking a deep dive...
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Two ‘prophetic’ leaders to discuss environmental justice across generations for Giving Tuesday
The Rev. Benjamin Chavis Jr. and Rep. Justin J. Pearson (D-Tenn.) -- two leaders intimately...
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UCC invited to celebrate ‘living legacy of the Afro-Christian tradition’ with Litany of Thanksgiving
The Franklinton Center at Bricks in Whitakers, N.C., is approaching its 152nd anniversary, and...
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Prayer vigil and new toolkit to mark upcoming Trans Day of Remembrance
Each year, the Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) creates space to grieve and honor the...
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‘Just peace, human dignity’: UCC joins calls for ceasefire, prayer vigil for Israel and Palestine
As hostilities and violence continue in Israel and Palestine, the number of Palestinians...
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Ceasefire now: Biden Administration’s response inadequate to catastrophe in Gaza, says CMEP
The following statement was issued Nov. 3 by Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP), of...
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