KYP: Human Rights & Religious Freedom

UCC social justice advocates keep watch on ‘religious freedom’ laws.

FEATURES

Putting Children First
UCC advocates for children rally at the capitol in Missouri.
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Calling Racism Out
Justice advocates tell Cleveland major league baseball franchise: ‘Eliminate Chief Wahoo’ entirely. Read more >>

‘One Boston’ means Hope
Old South Church hosts interfaith service on third anniversary of Boston Marathon bombing. Learn more >>

God’s Gifts
Honor the sacred by taking the time to enjoy the gifts that God gave us. Listen in >>

Keep It in the Ground
What would Jesus do about carbon bombs and global warming? Read the commentary >>

What Does Social Justice Taste Like?
Find out at RIOTcon (the 2016 Raging Issues of Today Conference) hosted by Chicago Theological Seminary, April 15-17. Join the conversation and develop tools to address critical issues of race, class, religion, gender, and sexuality. Save on registration using coupon code: FAITH16 >>

HEADLINES

UNITED CHURCH NEWS

	Ruined rainbow flag triggers strong social media support
	UCC Task Force opens survey to learn motivations on why people give
	Youth to design, lead church camp in Ohio in summer pilot
	Japanese ecumenical partners share stories of recovery from 2011 tsunami, nuclear disasters
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UCC IN THE NEWS

	Gay pride flags burned outside North Carolina church
	Empty Illinois church nears demolition date
	Alabama faith communities lead the state in affirming LGBTQ people and families
	Wisconsin church stays put to serve community
	Dueling rallies over North Carolina LGBT rights law
	Connecticut clergy say cuts to developmentally disabled services morally wrong
	Thousands celebrate gay pride on Miami Beach
	Nebraska church uses puppets to spread God’s word
	Mississippi religious disagree over ‘religious freedom’
	Churches cross borders to help migrants
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OTHER RELIGIOUS NEWS

	Pope Francis ‘Joy of Love’ says conscience should guide sex, marriage, family
	AME forum takes on social justice challenges
	Pope blesses eyes of Ohio girl going blind
	Why feeding the needy in Pennsylvania just got safer
	Church of Norway embraces gay marriage
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