General Minister and President, Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson, issues statement following 2nd fatal ICE Shooting
God, we long for peace in our communities, peace that is promised, peace that is everlasting. We cry out for the loss of lives to violence in the streets of the United States. Grant us the courage to see and speak the truth. Help us to be witnesses to your presence and to the call to love our neighbors as ourselves. Restore peace to the land and to our communities. Set things right among us we pray. Amen.
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Collective Gifts
Now there are varieties of gifts but the same Spirit. – 1 Corinthians 12:4 (NRSVUE) My job description says I am a solo pastor of a mid-size church, but I learned early on that this job is only sustainable if I…
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Extend Safety Protections for Our Somali Neighbors
Over the years, Americans have welcomed newcomers by creating systems to protect people fleeing danger. Let the President know that Somalis and all people with Temporary Protected Status and refugee status must be welcomed and treated with dignity.
Protect Our Neighbors: Prevent Increased Funding for ICE
The UCC grieves the senseless murders of Alex Pretti, Renee Nicole Good, Keith Porter, and all whom have suffered under the abuses of ICE. Join us in urging the Senate to vote NO and prevent additional ICE funding!
Take A Moral Stand to Restrain Nuclear Weapons
A historic treaty that has helped hold the world’s two strongest nuclear powers accountable is set to expire next month without any plans for renewal. As a faith community called to pursue peace and a just world for all, join us in calling on the administration to renew this critical treaty.
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The United Church of Christ invites you to participate in the Join the Movement Campaign, a three-year initiative that recognizes local churches’ works towards racial justice. Together, we can advocate for all people to live without acts of violence or structures and systems that harm God’s human creation.
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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