UCC in the News

In wake of election outcomes, Interfaith immigration Coalition re-commits to solidarity with immigrants, refugees and newcomers
https://www.interfaithimmigration.org/2024/11/14/in-wake-of-election-outcomes-interfaith-immigration-coalition-re-commits-to-solidarity-with-immigrants-refugees-and-newcomers/

Arizona reverend named minister in the Southwest Conference of the UCC
https://www.yourvalley.net/tempe-independent/stories/tempe-reverend-named-minister-in-the-southwest-conference-of-the-ucc,546981

Sun City West church providing free bicycles
https://www.yourvalley.net/stories/sun-city-west-church-providing-free-bicycles,546382

To feel safe in the pews, trauma must be acknowledged, spiritual directors say
https://religionnews.com/2024/11/12/for-more-people-to-feel-safe-in-the-pews-their-trauma-needs-to-be-acknowledged-spiritual-directors-say/

State College clergy: Faith calls us to love and support the LGBTQ+ community
https://www.statecollege.com/articles/letters-to-the-editor/local-clergy-faith-calls-us-to-love-and-support-the-lgbtq-community/

Rev. Dr. Tim Ahrens has practiced kindness through advocating for justice
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/rev-dr-tim-ahrens-practiced-110052689.html

Elyria’s First Congregational United Church of Christ to celebrate its 200th anniversary
https://www.morningjournal.com/2024/11/16/elyrias-first-congregational-united-church-of-christ-to-celebrate-its-200th-anniversary/

Neenah’s Immanuel United Church of Christ to close, create legacy fund for community support
https://www.nbc26.com/neenah/neenahs-immanuel-united-church-of-christ-to-close-create-legacy-fund-for-community-support

Massachusetts trade in guns for groceries this weekend
https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/se-mass/trade-in-your-guns-for-groceries-this-weekend/

An outreach to teach Afghan women sewing skills
https://www.greenwichsentinel.com/2024/11/15/an-impressive-outreach-to-teach-afghan-women-sewing-skills-for-their-livelihood/

Free Thanksgiving Dinners Available For Fieldon Community
https://www.riverbender.com/news/details/free-thanksgiving-dinners-available-for-fieldon-community-77341.cfm

Trinity Church pastor brings ‘ecumenical spirit’ to ministry in Shelburne Falls
https://www.recorder.com/New-Trinity-Church-pastor-brings-ecumenical-spirit-57964040

World Aids Day “Unity & Collaboration”
https://www.thevistapress.com/world-aids-day-unity-collaboration/

Upcoming Loveland events: Festival of Lights, Transgender Day of Remembrance and more
https://www.reporterherald.com/2024/11/15/upcoming-loveland-events-festival-of-lights-connections-fair-transgender-day-of-remembrance-and-more/

In Focus: Bible, Prayer Mandates In Oklahoma Classrooms
https://www.news9.com/story/6737c46bdcba1b0a1f2c8f67/in-focus:-bible-prayer-mandates-in-oklahoma-classrooms

Glows Parade ushering in holiday season
https://www.fairmontsentinel.com/news/local-news/2024/11/16/glows-parade-ushering-in-holiday-season/

Easy as pie: Meals on Wheel Rowan launches annual Thanksgiving pie sale
https://www.salisburypost.com/2024/11/17/easy-as-pie-meals-on-wheel-rowan-launches-annual-thanksgiving-pie-sale/

St. Paul’s UCC announces local civil services service for Nov. 24
https://www.gmtoday.com/daily_news/news/st-paul-s-ucc-announces-local-civil-services-service-for-nov-24/article_fba3e29f-eb40-5ea0-8546-da2fcd72ee32.html

Historic churches tour on tap for Saturday
https://www.starbeacon.com/news/historic-churches-tour-on-tap-for-saturday/article_5d36adb8-a5c4-11ef-820a-03133abc9dad.html

Helping Erie’s homeless: annual Blizzard of Blankets event is Saturday
https://www.goerie.com/story/news/local/2024/11/14/help-erie-homeless-saturday-annual-blizzard-of-blankets-upper-room/76289188007/

Celebration Singers to Perform at Salem United Church of Christ Huntingburg
https://wjts.tv/2024/11/celebration-singers-to-perform-at-salem-united-church-of-christ-huntingburg/

Berks churches schedule Christmas bazaars
https://www.readingeagle.com/2024/11/16/berks-churches-schedule-christmas-bazaars-religion-digest/

Saturday Boredom Busters: November 16th
https://www.yahoo.com/news/saturday-boredom-busters-november-16th-011400957.html

Neenah Church will live on after closing doors
https://wnflsports.com/2024/11/14/863731/