United Church of Christ News https://www.ucc.org/category/united-church-of-christ-news/ Current News from the United Church of Christ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:01:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 https://www.ucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/cropped-favicon-32x32.png United Church of Christ News Archives - United Church of Christ https://www.ucc.org/category/united-church-of-christ-news/ 32 32 As Chicago Theological Seminary ends 170 years of educating ministry leaders, talks to affiliate with Yale Divinity School get underway https://www.ucc.org/as-chicago-theological-seminary-ends-170-years-of-educating-ministry-leaders-talks-to-affiliate-with-yale-divinity-school-get-underway/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:28:52 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?p=266594 Chicago Theological Seminary (CTS) and Yale Divinity School (YDS) have announced a proposed affiliation agreement, which they say is “grounded in shared commitments to theological education, public leadership, and communities dedicated to justice. If approved by both institution’s boards and…

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]]> ‘An act of love’: A UCC church’s commitment to preserve and share African American history in South Dakota town https://www.ucc.org/an-act-of-love-a-ucc-churchs-commitment-to-preserve-and-share-african-american-history-in-south-dakota-town/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:18:57 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?p=266610 A small, 140-year-old African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in Yankton, South Dakota, was open to the public as a museum of the city’s African American history for the first time this summer. The simple brick Yankton AME Church has been…

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]]> No Judgment Zone https://www.ucc.org/no-judgment-zone/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:49:16 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?p=266612 These days, it seems the lines are drawn in the sand with rigidity when it comes to political alliances and religious categories like progressive, liberal, moderate, evangelical and conservative. These words are bandied about in discussions about people and who…

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]]> ABS meeting in Raleigh features first panel appearance of all-woman leadership of the UCC, as well as ABS 2025 award-winners https://www.ucc.org/abs-meeting-in-raleigh-features-first-panel-appearance-of-all-woman-leadership-of-the-ucc-as-well-as-abs-2025-award-winners/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:20:14 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?p=266549 “Rooted, restored, and rising” was the theme of the 2026 meeting of the Antoinette Brown Society (ABS) in Raleigh, North Carolina the week of September 29. And the United Church of Christ clergywomxn gathered there lived up to that theme,…

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]]> Co-existing and thriving in a diverse ‘tent’: Denominational leaders gather in Cleveland to discern future possibilities https://www.ucc.org/co-existing-and-thriving-in-a-diverse-tent-denominational-leaders-gather-in-cleveland-to-discern-future-possibilities/ Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:51:21 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?p=266409 Leaders from across the United Church of Christ gathered at the National Ministries headquarters in Cleveland on Sept. 23 and 24 for a time of fellowship and intentional conversation — all with the goal of outlining a path forward for…

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]]> Give Me Jesus https://www.ucc.org/give-me-jesus/ Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:49:06 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?p=266423 There is much to be said about the church. The church was born from the teachings of Jesus who taught there was another way to live amid oppression and coopted spiritual values. According to the Biblical narratives, Jesus fed the…

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]]> Global H.O.P.E. launches new monitoring center to track disasters, and share updates on world events https://www.ucc.org/global-h-o-p-e-launches-new-monitoring-center-to-track-disasters-and-share-updates-on-world-events/ Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:41:07 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?p=266394 To better help the wider church community track and highlight disasters, humanitarian developments, public health concerns and other activities, the Global H.O.P.E. (Humanitarian, Opportunities, Partnerships, and Empowerment) team at the National Ministries of the United Church of Christ has launched…

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]]> World Communion Sunday’s message of one loaf, one body becomes a Global Ministries’ 30-day call to action https://www.ucc.org/world-communion-sundays-message-of-one-loaf-one-body-becomes-a-global-ministries-30-day-call-to-action/ Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:18:23 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?p=266388 A basket of freshly baked pita bread is placed on the communion table near the common cup and the one loaf. A staple in Middle Eastern diets, the pita delivers a sermon without words: Its signature hollow pockets, created by…

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]]> 2026 Antoinette Brown Society Clergywomxn Leadership Event takes place in Raleigh this week https://www.ucc.org/2026-antoinette-brown-society-clergywomxn-leadership-event-takes-place-in-raleigh-this-week/ Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:10:56 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?p=266300 The Antoinette Brown Society (ABS), formed in 2015, carries on the tradition of the Antoinette Brown Award in honoring pioneers and innovators in the midst of the United Church of Christ, will commence this week in Raleigh, North Carolina, Tuesday,…

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]]> North Ridgeville UCC Church dedicates new rainbow bench, won’t let theft slow them down https://www.ucc.org/north-ridgeville-ucc-church-dedicates-new-rainbow-bench-wont-let-theft-slow-them-down/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:57:21 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?p=266228 In early September, a rainbow colored bench was stolen from the back of the First Congregational Church in North Ridgeville, Ohio. The bench was donated to the church by David’s United Church of Christ in Canal Winchester, Ohio just several…

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]]> ‘A space ripe for interfaith engagement’: Inclusive Christian traditions team up at Scouting America national gathering to offer support, presence, education https://www.ucc.org/a-space-ripe-for-interfaith-engagement-inclusive-christian-traditions-team-up-at-scouting-america-national-gathering-to-offer-support-presence-education/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:54:27 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?p=266200 The Rev. Aaron Wisman says he was raised as a “none” – someone with no religious tradition. But when he attended his first Scouting America National Jamboree at age 13 (then known as Boy Scouts of America), he learned about…

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]]> How do we respond to AI data centers? UCC study circle seeks input from local activists https://www.ucc.org/how-do-we-respond-to-ai-data-centers-ucc-study-circle-seeks-input-from-local-activists/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:20:54 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?p=266216 The UCC’s Environmental Justice Ministries and Media Justice Ministry have joined together to study AI data centers and their impact on our local communities. The study circle is seeking input from UCC members and clergy working on this issue in…

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]]> UCC Summer of Service Internships Provide Valuable Experiences and Much Needed Help https://www.ucc.org/ucc-summer-of-service-internships-provide-valuable-experiences-and-much-needed-help/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:17:01 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?p=266164 Summer Communities of Service (SCOS) is an internship program enabling young adults to spend eight to ten weeks working and learning within nonprofit organizations and United Church of Christ churches.   Through the collaboration between UCC Volunteer Ministries, Global HOPE and…

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]]> In an anxious world, Wisconsin teens discover their role in making the world a better place https://www.ucc.org/in-an-anxious-world-wisconsin-teens-discover-their-role-in-making-the-world-a-better-place/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:48:26 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?p=266186 The world is an anxious place for all these days. But for youth, the anxiety amps up when hope for the future is placed directly onto their shoulders. Recent studies have revealed that many of today’s teens are falling into…

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]]> UCC Southwest Conference sets out to let spiritual sojourners know it’s ‘not that kind of church’ https://www.ucc.org/ucc-southwest-conference-sets-out-to-let-spiritual-sojourners-know-its-not-that-kind-of-church/ Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:34:21 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?p=265980 Not that kind of church: No judgment. No hierarchy. No kidding. This is the new slogan of the Southwest Conference of the United Church of Christ, officially rolled out this past summer. Their campaign to create marketing materials with a…

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]]> ‘Dangerous and Should not be tolerated’: UCC signs letter denouncing anti-Muslim bigotry from elected officials https://www.ucc.org/dangerous-and-should-not-be-tolerated-ucc-signs-letter-denouncing-anti-muslim-bigotry-from-elected-officials/ Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:01:00 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?p=265975 The Office of Public Policy and Advocacy, as well as the National Ministries of the United Church of Christ, joined other faith leaders, denominations, and organizations in signing onto a letter denouncing anti-Muslim bigotry from elected officials. The signing of…

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]]> Young people want God and UCC conferences are noticing: Southern New England adds Minister of Youth and Young Adults to its staff https://www.ucc.org/young-people-want-god-and-ucc-conferences-are-noticing-southern-new-england-adds-minister-of-youth-and-young-adults-to-its-staff/ Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:52:28 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?p=265956 When Devin Shmueli saw the Southern New England Conference UCC (SNEUCC) was seeking a Minister for Youth and Young Adults, he knew he had to apply.   “I’ve always been called to support youth and young adults as they learn and grow in their faith and beliefs,” he said.…

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]]> UCC Clergy participate in “Unshackle Springfield” solidarity action in Cleveland https://www.ucc.org/ucc-clergy-participate-in-unshackle-springfield-solidarity-action-in-cleveland/ Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:51:49 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?p=265831 As they did last month in Springfield, Ohio, on Thursday, September 9, United Church of Christ clergy and other UCC National Ministries staff members joined with those gathered on the steps of the Federal Building in Cleveland in protest of…

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]]> Join the United Church of Christ in Observing Just Peace Sunday https://www.ucc.org/join-the-united-church-of-christ-in-observing-just-peace-sunday/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:13:47 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?p=265755 Communities are invited to join churches across the United Church of Christ in observing Just Peace Sunday on Sunday, September 20, under the theme “God’s Economy: People Over Profit”.  What is Just Peace Sunday?   Just Peace Sunday grows out of…

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]]> In Springfield, faith leaders from near and far joined rallying cry to ‘unshackle’ Haitian immigrants https://www.ucc.org/in-springfield-faith-leaders-from-near-and-far-joined-rallying-cry-to-unshackle-haitian-immigrants/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:09:49 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?p=265718 In Springfield, Ohio, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement have required many Haitian community members to wear ankle monitors. It’s one way that ICE has targeted Haitian immigrants in the city since the Supreme Court allowed for the Trump administration’s end…

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]]> From the pulpit to the emergency room: Frederick faith leaders are using their churches to help erase millions of dollars in medical debt in their community https://www.ucc.org/from-the-pulpit-to-the-emergency-room-frederick-faith-leaders-are-using-their-churches-to-help-erase-millions-of-dollars-in-medical-debt-in-their-community/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:46:34 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?p=265708 When the Rev. Chance Martinez-Colon learned of the burgeoning medical debt among Frederick County residents, he was determined not to sit idly by and allow it to fester. He wanted to raise funds to eliminate that debt for Maryland families…

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]]> The UCC Wants Your Story of Welcome https://www.ucc.org/the-ucc-wants-your-story-of-welcome/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:49:36 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?p=265672 The United Church of Christ is a church of extravagant welcome, and like many congregants who have already found a home with the UCC, somewhere out there, someone else is searching for a sign that they belong–looking for a place…

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]]> An Appeal for Help for Nepal after Flooding https://www.ucc.org/an-appeal-for-help-for-nepal-after-flooding/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:02:05 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?p=265678 On August 26, 2026, the ground supporting a glacier in the Himalayan mountains gave way, causing a major avalanche of ice and rock to fall into the Bhote Koshi River. The debris caused a dam to form in the river,…

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]]> Labor of Love https://www.ucc.org/labor-of-love/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:38:15 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?p=265390 Barbecues. Cookouts. Family picnics. Fun filled weekend. Long weekend. Sales on any and everything. Back to school shopping in some places. Last weekend of summer. Last day to wear white. These are some of the events and activities associated with…

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]]> Ancient feast day comes to the UCC: Historic addition to the RCL is not another Earth Day https://www.ucc.org/ancient-feast-day-comes-to-the-ucc-historic-addition-to-the-rcl-is-not-another-earth-day/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:29:46 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?p=265349 Colorful backpacks, pristine sneakers, and blank notebooks. September is a month of new beginnings as school gets underway. For the United Church of Christ and its ecumenical siblings this month brings something new as well: the Feast of Creation in…

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]]> Op-Ed: The USS Abraham Lincoln – What’s Next? https://www.ucc.org/op-ed-the-uss-abraham-lincoln-whats-next/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:08:06 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?p=265380 In recent weeks we have seen numerous headlines concerning our nation’s military, the management of resources, the care of our service members on the USS Abraham Lincoln and, more recently, the attempt to control the independent and free-press covering the…

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]]> Silver Lake Camp holds sacred send-off: tears and hugs abound as thoughts turn toward the future https://www.ucc.org/silver-lake-camp-holds-sacred-send-off-tears-and-hugs-abound-as-thoughts-turn-toward-the-future/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:33:40 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?p=265352 The Book of Ecclesiastes tells us that to everything there is a season: a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance. On Aug. 22, more than 500 former campers, counselors…

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]]> Contemporary Complicities https://www.ucc.org/contemporary-complicities/ Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:57:16 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?p=265244 There is a history that is whispered, periodically visited, and at times is changed with attempts to erase and rewrite. This history is not a moment in time, nor is it a singular moment that contributes to the events of…

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]]> UCC passes 10k participants in Kindland’s 250 Acts of Kindness campaign https://www.ucc.org/ucc-passes-10k-participants-in-kindlands-250-acts-of-kindness-campaign/ Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:31:40 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?p=265103 Earlier this year, the United Church of Christ partnered with the Values in Action foundation to encourage everyone in the U.S. to join the United States of Kindness (USK) movement, and commit to completing 250 acts of kindness, celebrating the 250th birthday of the…

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]]> UCC Staffers rappel off National Ministries headquarters for adoption fundraiser https://www.ucc.org/ucc-staffers-rappel-off-national-ministries-headquarters-for-adoption-fundraiser/ Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:26:43 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?p=265207 It might have appeared that Spiderman was in town, but Clevelanders were witness to some thrill-seeking individuals who were hanging off the side of a city skyscraper for a good cause. Three brave United Church of Christ staff members suited…

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]]> Emotional and Spiritual Care Team applications are now being accepted https://www.ucc.org/emotional-and-spiritual-care-team-applications-are-now-being-accepted/ Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:56:03 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?p=265187 In the aftermath of a disaster, rebuilding is more than just that of brick and mortar. It involves the rebuilding of spirits and souls. Within the United Church of Christ that work is carried out by the Emotional and Spiritual…

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]]> Outdoor art gallery deepens rural connections, sets creative, activist spirits free https://www.ucc.org/outdoor-art-gallery-deepens-rural-connections-sets-free-creative-activist-spirits/ Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:14:48 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?p=265178 Pablo Picasso, the father of modern art, viewed artists as “political beings, alert to the heart rending, stirring or pleasant events of the world.”  Art was for him “an instrument for the offensive and defensive war against the enemy.” The…

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]]> When agitators interrupted worship, two churches leaned into the power of song and community https://www.ucc.org/when-agitators-interrupted-worship-two-churches-leaned-into-the-power-of-music-and-community/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:01:25 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?p=264889 When a group from Westboro Baptist Church staged themselves with hateful signs and chants in front of First Congregational United Church of Christ in Washington, D.C., on a Sunday morning, May 24, the earliest arrivers to church strategized quickly about…

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]]> The UCC produced “An American Christmas” starring late actress Hayden Panettiere https://www.ucc.org/the-ucc-produced-an-american-christmas-starring-late-actress-hayden-panettiere/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:42:26 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?p=264890 Hayden Panettiere, a decorated actress, author, producer, and model died on Sunday, August 16 at the age of 36 in Greenville, South Carolina. Tributes have been pouring in from co-workers, and other stars after the news of her passing became…

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]]> Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Rev. Barbara Brown Zikmund https://www.ucc.org/celebrating-the-life-and-legacy-of-rev-barbara-brown-zikmund/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:30:43 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?p=264869 The Rev. Barbara Brown Zikmund, an esteemed historian, author, educator, and ordained minister in the United Church of Christ died Monday, August 18 at the age of 87. To say her life and work in the church had an impact…

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]]> Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea https://www.ucc.org/between-the-devil-and-the-deep-blue-sea/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:26:43 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?p=264885 There are more than 7,000 islands in the Caribbean Sea, which are a part of 13 sovereign states and 17 dependent territories. Historically misidentified as the West Indies by Christopher Columbus who thought he had arrived in the Indies, parts…

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]]> Resolutions, blue bonds, education: Ocean care enters a season of increased action and awareness https://www.ucc.org/resolutions-blue-bonds-education-ocean-care-enters-a-season-of-increased-action-and-awareness/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:16:28 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?p=264859 When worshipers of Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ in Madison, Wisconsin, and the United Church of Gainesville, Florida, gather next month to kick off a new church year, they won’t be coming empty handed. They’ll be carrying water collected…

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]]> Exciting “Over the Edge” event coming this Saturday, August 22 https://www.ucc.org/exciting-over-the-edge-event-coming-this-saturday-august-22/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:04:57 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?p=264844 Three courageous participants from the United Church of Christ will rappel 255-feet from the roof of the AECOM building where the National Ministries offices are based–all part of an exciting fundraiser for Adoption Network Cleveland (ANC) this Saturday, August 22.…

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]]> IEUPR’s General Pastor visits Cleveland, living into shared communion with the UCC https://www.ucc.org/ieuprs-general-pastor-visits-cleveland-living-into-shared-communion-with-the-ucc/ Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:24:47 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?p=264685 Over a year after the 35th General Synod passed a resolution declaring the United Church of Christ to be in full communion with its longtime Caribbean partner, Iglesia Evangélica Unida de Puerto Rico (IEUPR), the Rev. Rafael Garcia, the newly…

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]]> Youth Climate Hope artist asks representatives to ‘protect our future,’ consider environmental justice around data centers https://www.ucc.org/youth-climate-hope-artist-asks-representatives-to-protect-our-future-consider-environmental-justice-around-data-centers/ Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:49:07 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?p=264675 When 12-year-old Leah Kercsmar arrived in Washington, D.C., to visit her representatives, she was joined by her family and a poster-sized print of her art, which won the 2026 Climate Hope Art Contest. As the all-around winner of the annual…

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]]> UCC General Minister and President shares message about Nuclear Prayer Week https://www.ucc.org/ucc-general-minister-and-president-shares-message-about-nuclear-prayer-week/ Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:53:49 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?p=264661 A special video message from United Church of Christ General Minister and President Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson was released to commemorate the atomic bombings for Hiroshima and Nagasaki 81 years ago. The message encouraged people from around the world to…

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]]> ‘There will never be enough services for seniors’: Church finds vitality among the aged https://www.ucc.org/there-will-never-be-enough-services-for-seniors-church-finds-vitality-among-the-aged/ Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:51:08 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?p=264655 Cheerful conversations filled the rooms of Zion Reformed United Church of Christ in Hagerstown, Maryland. As did laughter, lots of it, billowing from the sanctuary where a game of ring toss was underway for the young — at heart, that…

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]]> UCC marks Labor Day observance with new liturgical resources https://www.ucc.org/ucc-marks-labor-day-observance-with-new-liturgical-resources/ Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:18:38 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?p=264627 Labor Day will be celebrated on Monday, September 7 this year, not only to gratefully recognize the sacrifices of those who organized for justice in our workplaces, but to remember the torch we must yet carry to manifest an economy…

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]]> A joint UCC-ONA statement on the passing of Rev. Derek Terry https://www.ucc.org/a-joint-ucc-ona-statement-on-the-passing-of-rev-derek-terry/ Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:20:01 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?p=264650 The following is a joint statement from United Church of Christ General Minister and President/CEO, the Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson, and the Open and Affirming Coalition Board Chair, the Rev. Kevin E. Tindell on the untimely passing of the Rev.…

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]]> Atomic Anniversaries https://www.ucc.org/atomic-anniversaries/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:37:30 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?p=264499 Each year, August 6-9 is set aside as Nuclear Week, a time of remembrance that marks the anniversaries of the 1945 atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. By the end of 1945, the bombing had killed an estimated 140,000 people in…

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]]> UCC’s Pacific partner issues deep sea mining resolution: Collaborative action needed to battle harmful practice    https://www.ucc.org/uccs-pacific-partner-issues-deep-sea-mining-resolution-collaborative-action-needed-to-battle-harmful-practice/ Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:53:17 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?p=264416 On July 24, the Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa (CCCAS), gathering for its XXXVI General Assembly, took a stand against the catastrophic practice of deep-sea mining in the Pacific region.   After two weeks of prayer, more than 600 delegates representing 120 congregations throughout the Pacific,…

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]]> Citizens Bank ends ties to companies running ICE detentions after faith leaders, activists strategically withdraw funds  https://www.ucc.org/citizens-bank-ends-ties-to-companies-running-ice-detentions-after-faith-leaders-activists-strategically-withdraw-funds/ Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:14:52 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?p=264393 Citizens Bank has announced it will stop financing two private prison companies following months of pressure led by faith-based groups and activists.  The decision comes in the midst of a coordinated campaign of public pressure combined with regular acts of…

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]]> Voting Rights are a Justice Issue https://www.ucc.org/voting-rights-are-a-justice-issue/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:43:19 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?p=264212 In the United States the fight for voting rights has been historically framed as a civil right. Civil rights are personal rights guaranteed and protected by the U.S. Constitution and federal laws enacted by Congress, such as the Civil Rights…

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]]> UCC Desk Calendar and Plan Book launches special cover kicking off 70th anniversary celebrations https://www.ucc.org/ucc-desk-calendar-and-plan-book-launches-special-cover-kicking-off-70th-anniversary-celebrations/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:33:41 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?p=264196 Arguably the most popular resource that is sold by the United Church of Christ, the Desk Calendar and Plan Book is more than just a calendar. It’s a gateway into the life of the church, full of resources, important dates,…

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]]> UCC youth bring bold faith to Capitol Hill  https://www.ucc.org/ucc-youth-bring-bold-faith-to-capitol-hill/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:46:21 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?p=264161 This summer, high schoolers and recent graduates from across the United Church of Christ spent a week living, praying, and advocating on Capitol Hill as part of Youth Voices: Bold Faith, a joint program of the UCC Office of Public…

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