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In 2023, the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) reported that 110 million people were displaced worldwide due to violence, conflict and natural disasters. And those numbers show no sign of slowing down. By the end of 2024, the UNHCR projects…

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The second annual Vote for Climate Hope Cards art contest award ceremony was held online on May 4. Hosted by the United Church of Christ’s Sue Meuller, lead Climate Hope Campaign organizer, the ceremony recognized the wonderful work of 75…

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The United Church of Christ is now seeking nominations for the General Synod Committee Class of 2034 from conference ministers. Conferences are eligible and urged to submit applicants for selection to the General Synod Nominating Committee. The Bylaws provide for…

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On Sunday, May 19, United Church of Christ congregations will be celebrating the birth of the Church in ways that show that the transformative power of the Holy Spirit is still breathing new life upon God’s children, especially on those…

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Save the date for Cleveland Pride!  The United Church of Christ Gender & Sexuality Justice Ministries is officially launching its new campaign – Love is Louder: Love Your Neighbor OUT LOUD on June 1 by marching in Cleveland’s Pride parade…

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Join the United Church of Christ and SEICUS (Sex Ed for Social Change) for a webinar on Tuesday, May 7 at 7 p.m. EST, entitled “Integrating Sex Education in Faith Communities.” Led by SEICUS board member Rev. Naomi Washington-Leapheart, and…

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Internet is essential for all parts of modern life – from finding a job, applying for government benefits and talking to your child’s teacher, to receiving remote or in-person health care services and participating in worship services while staying safe…

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For travel writer and television host, Rick Steves, visiting new places is just as much a spiritual practice as fasting or contemplative prayer. That’s because stepping away from the familiar pokes holes in preconceived notions of “the other,” revealing holy…

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A new All Church Read offers an opportunity to seek restoration in a year faced with several global crises and an upcoming presidential election. Join the Movement and Racial Justice Ministries of the United Church of Christ have created an…

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The United Church of Christ continues to walk in solidarity with our partners in the Middle East through prayer, public witness, advocacy, and support for their critical response to the needs in their communities. Israel’s declared war on Gaza has…

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The second annual United Church of Christ Earth Day Summit took place on Saturday, April 20, just before Earth Day, Monday, April 22. The event featured celebrated author and activist Bill McKibben, who delivered the Jim Antal Keynote Lecture with…

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The nation’s capital was recently flooded with justice-seeking advocates representing United Church of Christ congregations from the West Coast and the Northeast. Well, maybe not flooded, but the presence of members from First Congregational Church of Kittery Point, Maine, and…

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The United Church of Christ Strengthen the Church (STC) Offering reflects the shared commitment of people across the UCC to cooperatively build up the church. Conferences and the national setting equally share the gifts given by members and friends through…

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John Muir, the Scottish-born American naturalist and “Father of the National Parks,” once wrote that “between every two pine trees there is a door leading to a new way of life.” This summer, ten young adults will be opening Muir’s…

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Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP), a coalition of more than 30 national churches and organizations, including the United Church of Christ, marked a milestone in its collective pursuit of peace, celebrating its 40th anniversary at the annual Advocacy Summit…

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The new United Church of Christ stewardship materials are now available from UCC Resources to help congregations tell their story while making a request for financial support. The theme for 2024 is “Imagine Together.” This package of materials helps people…

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This news piece features discussion of sexual assault. When the Rev. Moira Finley set up the Break the Silence Sunday exhibit at last summer’s 34th General Synod, the pastor wasn’t expecting what was to come: an outpouring of stories from…

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The United Church of Christ took part in a ‘stand out’ on Monday, April 22, in front of the Supreme Court building advocating for affordable housing. The boots-on-the-ground justice and advocacy team from the Office of Public Policy & Advocacy…

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Applications to serve the church as a member of the UCC Board are now open, and the Nominating Committee of the United Church of Christ General Synod is encouraging people across the denomination to apply. The committee is seeking candidates…

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Children and youth will be the focus of discussion at the Rethink Children and Youth Ministry Summit, held online May 20-24 by the United Church of Christ and Convergence. In collaboration with leading practitioners in the ministry field, the five-day…

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