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This Reformation Sunday, leaders from the United Church of Christ will participate in a global celebration from the Cayman Islands.  All are invited to join the Oct. 27 special worship of the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC), which will…

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Julia Gaughan, chair of the UCCB, is an authorized minister serving Peace United Church of Christ in Alma, Kansas, and a member-in-discernment with Plymouth Congregational UCC in Lawrence, Kansas.  Greetings, siblings and friends in Christ, The United Church of Christ Board of Directors (UCCB)…

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Three local United Church of Christ congregations marched as one for Atlanta Pride’s 50th Pride March on Sunday, Oct. 13.  Central Congregational United Church of Christ, Virginia-Highland United Church of Christ, and Kirkwood United Church of Christ marched together, embracing Love…

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United Church of Christ congregations looking for help with a church website, look no further! UCC Everywhere (UCCE) offers a program to assist with a digital presence. Not only can this program keep congregants and potential church members apprised of…

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United Church of Christ General Minister and President, the Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson, joined 19 other Christian faith leaders in a letter to both the Kamala Harris and Donald Trump election campaigns expressing deep concern for the ongoing injustice and…

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The current and four former General Ministers and Presidents of the United Church of Christ have a united message to share: vote faithfully and with love. The group of UCC leaders collaborated to create a video addressing the pressing importance…

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With the election approaching in a few short weeks, the United Church of Christ has resources full of ideas and guidance for staying engaged and spreading love in the days up to and beyond November 5th.  “There is no better…

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In Marietta, Ohio, a city steeped in history, The Glenwood Community is setting a new precedent for the future of senior living with a groundbreaking Entrepreneur in Residence program. This innovative initiative brings entrepreneurs and cutting-edge technology directly to the…

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The United Church of Christ has extended the scope of its appeal for Hurricanes 2024 Relief Efforts to include support for those impacted by Hurricane Milton.   Coming less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene devastated the region, Hurricane Milton…

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A group of interfaith leaders offered public prayer and space to grieve last Tuesday for those impacted by the mass shootings that took place in Lewiston one year ago. The gathering in front of Maine’s State House in Augusta was…

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The United Church of Christ joined several siblings of faith — members belonging to Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) — on Oct. 7 for a virtual service of lament marking the year anniversary of the Hamas-led attack on Israel,…

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Last year’s All Saints Sunday was the first time that First Congregational United Church of Christ in Washington, D.C., spoke the names of the people who were enslaved on the land where the church now sits. It was once a…

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The United Church of Christ lost a legendary leader on Sept. 9, 2024, with the passing of the Rev. Dr. F. Allison Phillips. Phillips, 87, died peacefully with his wife of 57 years, Velma, by his side. Phillips joined the…

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In the wake of extreme weather events, climate change seems like an especially important subject, and it was the topic at front and center in the United Church of Christ Public Policy and Advocacy office in Washington, D.C. last week.…

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News and the way it’s disseminated is always changing. As of this week, there are some changes to the United Church of Christ News webpage and News Digest. The refreshed look for readers debuts as the National Ministries’ Marketing and…

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The United Church of Christ has launched an appeal and opportunities to support recovery efforts following the devastating path Hurricane Helene has left across the Southeast United States. Now four days after hitting landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region, Helene…

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The United Church of Christ and Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) have issued a joint statement on the current crisis in Lebanon as the Global Ministries. Global Ministries is a joint witness in mission between the United Church of Christ and the…

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The United Church of Christ and Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) have issued a joint statement on the current crisis in Haiti as the Global Ministries. Global Ministries is a joint witness in mission between the United Church of Christ…

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