UCC GMP calls on elected officials to ‘reject war’

The United Church of Christ’s General Minister and President/CEO, the Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson issued a statement Saturday condemning the bombing of Iran by the United States and Israel, and urged people of faith to continue to call on elected officials to reject war.

Women’s History Month: A Message from Our General Minister and President

UCC GMP the Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson shares a message of faith, resilience, and collective resolve as we honor Women’s History Month and meet this moment together.

People’s Prayers for Peace

General Minister and President, the Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson calls the church into a season of prayer centered around ending violence in any manifestation and bringing about peace. Learn more about People’s Prayers for Peace and share a prayer of your own.

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I said [to God], “I have labored in vain, I have spent my strength for nothing; yet surely my reward is with God.” And now the Lord says, “It is too light a thing that you should be my servant to raise…

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Tell Congress to Protect Reproductive Rights

The UCC has long supported the right to abortion. In states where abortion is banned, women are nearly twice as likely to die from pregnancy-related complications. Tell your elected officials to pass the Stop Comstock Act!

Tell Congress Hands Off Cuba

The UCC has long called for peace between the US and Cuba. While Cuba continues to face a severe humanitarian crisis, brought about by the US embargo and sanctions, the US is considering bringing about regime change in Cuba. Tell your elected officials: Hands Off Cuba!

Tell Congress Housing is a Human Right

The UCC has long affirmed that housing is a fundamental human right. The Scriptures call us to build communities in which everyone can live with dignity and security. Tell your elected officials to support the 21st Century Road to Housing Act!

Racial Justice Ministries

The United Church of Christ invites you to participate in Racial Justice Ministries antibias and antiracism initiatives and restorative racial justice practices. Together, we can advocate for all people to live without acts of violence or structures and systems that harm God’s human creation.

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Environmental Justice

From the birth of the environmental justice movement in the 1980s to the local ministries of churches throughout the country today, the United Church of Christ has been making a profound difference in caring for God’s creation. Learn more about our history, program, and resources.

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Original liturgies written in English and in Spanish by United Church of Christ pastors, based on readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. 

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A worship preparation resource with Lectionary text and corresponding reflections. Seeds also Include prayer and focus questions for discussion.

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Doing justice, seeking peace and building community are central to the identity of the United Church of Christ. Our actions to create and foster economic, environmental and racial justice are rooted in the teachings of scripture and the policies of our General Synod. United in Christ’s love, we seek justice for all.

Recent UCC News from Around the World

Women’s History Month comes to an epic conclusion

March, Women’s History Month, comes to an epic conclusion, with the groundbreaking…

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UCC to host discussion of ‘The Global Rise of Religious Nationalism’ in hybrid event

Religious Nationalism is not only shaping political and religious landscapes in the United…

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Global Ministries is a common witness in mission between the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ. Join us in our mission to receive and share the Good News of Jesus Christ by connecting with global and local partners to work for justice, reconciliation, and peace.

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