KYP: A Framework for the Future

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One Year In – A Future Framework

What has the United Church of Christ accomplished in the year since the Rev. John C. Dorhauer took office?

FEATURES

Believe!
How did the young people at the 2016 National Youth Event respond to the event’s theme? Listen to how some of them interpret to that call to action. Watch the video >>

Be a Change Maker
Learn how interns in our Summer Communities of Service are doing just that all around the country. Read their stories >>

Need a Great Name
The new youth group working for environmental justice on social media has some great ideas – now it just needs a name! Just a few more days to send one in – your entry could win a $50 gift card. Enter the contest by Friday Aug. 19! >>

Casting the Vision
Help craft a Purpose, Mission and Vision Statement that speaks to the UCC’s commitment to unity, radical hospitality and full inclusion – take this survey! Send your feedback by the Aug. 22 deadline >>

Sabbath
How do you take time to unwind, to refresh your soul and spirit? It may be as simple as remembering to breathe, to rest, and renew. Listen to the podcast >>

HEADLINES

UNITED CHURCH NEWS

	UCC youth provide meals, build community with less fortunate in New Jersey
	Putting a human face on sanctuary
	UCC selects new Chief Financial Officer
	Penn Central Conference mourns communications minister
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UCC IN THE NEWS

	Sanctuary-movement protesters in Phoenix call for end to deportations
	Ferguson, Missouri two years on
	Marching with God: Missouri reverend putting faith in action
	Pride in the CLE march a joyous LGBT celebration
	Rainbow flag vandalized outside Delaware church
	Three Michigan churches hold joint-service to welcome LGBT community
	Student athletes as role models at North Carolina church
	Ohio church gets new LGBT banner after vandalism
	Louisiana church celebrates 40 years
	Illinois church donates funds for Narcan
	Ordination of Women: Keep it irregular
	Interim Ministry: A calling and a challenge
	Michigan church celebrates 120th anniversary
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OTHER RELIGIOUS NEWS

	Man charged with murder in killing of NYC Muslims
	Pope Francis hosts Syrian refugees for lunch at Vatican
	As U.S. politicians shun Syrian refugees, religious groups embrace them
	Religious freedom seriously lacking for three-fourths of world’s population, ambassador says
	More >>