As the time for General Synod in Kansas City nears, the city celebrates 50 years of Pride
Kansas City is one of many cities around the country that celebrated its 50th anniversary of...
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Unified, rooted, rising: UCC carried message of God’s love to World Pride
With bright colors, charisma, and messages of God’s extensive love, folks from across the...
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Drag Queen and King Preachers: UCC pastors engage drag performance to center God’s love and belonging
In the book Drag Queen Preacher, the Rev. Ricardo Tavárez describes preparing to get...
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People of the UCC invited to ‘show up boldly, visibly, together’ at WorldPride 2025 in Washington, D.C.
In a couple weeks, the United Church of Christ will gather in solidarity with queer and trans...
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‘We need Our Whole Lives’: OWL celebrates 25 years of sacred spaces for sexuality education with stories of its impact
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Our Whole Lives, the comprehensive, lifespan sexuality...
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Organizers of lawsuit to protect houses of worship as ‘sensitive locations’ assess next steps, encourage people to mobilize
A lawsuit seeking to protect houses of worship from immigration action is working toward its...
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Colorado church Repair Café mends items and a throw-away mindset
Unraveling wicker chairs, dull gardening shears, and broken necklaces are all items that...
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Preaching and Worship Summit to develop ‘courageous, compassionate, compelling public voices’
The acts of preaching and worship hold a unique power to address the challenges and...
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Growing faith: How three campus chaplains are attending to the sacred work of meeting student needs
When the Rev. Quinn Caldwell leads communion during a weekly worship service for students at...
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2025 All Church Read to empower congregations in ‘building up a new world’: Curriculum, worship resources now available
This year’s All Church Read invites all across the United Church of Christ to imagine the...
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Opinion: UCC pastor and former Institute of Peace Staffer calls for action in defense of peace
Editor’s Note: The United States Institute of Peace (USIP), an independent institute founded...
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Resolutions for General Synod 35 span global contexts, holistic health, Conference change
The final proposed resolutions for General Synod 35 are now available for review. Eight...
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New staff bring experience and passion to roles across the National Ministries
A variety of new staff have joined the United Church of Christ National Ministries in recent...
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Church World Service partners gather in Cleveland to collaborate on disaster relief in changing political climate
Climate disasters like hurricanes, storms, and wildfires are taking place more frequently...
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General Synod opening preacher is ready for the church to ‘go deep or go home’
The Rev. Marilyn Pagán-Banks serves many roles in her hometown city of Chicago. She...
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No candidate identified: Associate General Minister for Love of Church search to relaunch after General Synod 35
The search committee for the role of Associate General Minister for Love of Church did not...
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San Diego church distributes ashes at the border as act of solidarity with immigrants
This week, faith leaders across the country carried church to the people with the practice of...
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Preacher for General Synod aims to cultivate deep belonging, deep hope
On most Sundays at First Congregational Church of Memphis, the Rev. Tony Coleman delivers his...
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Lent 2025 resources offer nourishment, challenge, and encouragement to dig deep
Amid a news cycle filled with stories that can cause overwhelm and disorientation, the season...
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Samaritans and ranchers: Voices of people who regularly meet migrants at U.S.-Mexico border
¿Necesita agua y comida? Do you need food and water? It’s a question that Samaritan...
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