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UCC leaders speak out for affordable health care for all during interfaith vigil at U.S. Capitol.

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Make Glad!
Finding many reasons to ‘Make Glad’ as General Synod begins. Learn more >>

Freddie Gray Revisited
City and faith leaders have a frank discussion on systemic racism in Baltimore. Learn more >>

Don’t Miss This
Check this list of 10 events over the next 5 days that should be on your schedule. Read more >>

Where are the Cookies?
The Local Arrangements Committee finds a work-around to a rule that keeps cookies out. Read more >>

100% Open and Affirming
The ONA Coalition’s National Gathering celebrates successes as it gathers strength for the road ahead. Read more >>

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TODAY AT A GLANCE

FRIDAY, JUNE 30

	12:00 pm – Exhibit Hall Opens 1:00 pm – Educational Intensives 2:30 pm – Opening Worship 3:45 pm – First Plenary 7:15 pm – Committee Meetings
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HEADLINES

UNITED CHURCH NEWS

	Greensboro, N.C. church offers sanctuary to mother who could not leave her sons
	Synod resolution looks to welcome abuse and neglect survivors from shadows
	UCC advocates stand with the vulnerable as Senate regroups on healthcare reform
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