Commentary: The Gender-Based Violence Pandemic
This week we celebrate Thanksgiving in the United States and, like many, I’m unable to travel to...
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A Different Story
January is recognized in the United States as Human Trafficking Awareness Month and the 2009 UCC...
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Commentary: Jesus was a Migrant
An angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Get up, take the child and his...
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Commentary: Fair Trade and Economic Justice
Fair Trade and Economic JusticeMay 11 is World Fair Trade Day, and in many countries around the...
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Sri Lanka: Hope Amid Destruction
“Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification”...
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Modern Slavery and Migration
When you picture people who have been trafficked and are now what we call “modern slaves”, who...
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The Sin of Nuclear Weapons
August 6 and August 9 are the anniversaries of the only two instances where nuclear weapons were...
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Commentary: Celebrating and Empowering Women
"I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made." Psalm 139:14a March 8 is recognized around...
Read MoreCWS decries White House plan to divide immigrants and harm DREAM-ers
Washington, D.C. – Today, media reports revealed a White House plan to use DREAM-ers -...
Read MoreFaith Sign-On Letter, Urge Congress & DHS to Protect Our Haitian Neighbors!
Right now, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is considering whether or not to extend the...
Read MoreACTION ALERT: Stop DHS From Deporting Somalis
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has recently apprehended, detained and deported Somali...
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UCC leaders champion ‘resilient’ refugees, celebrate blocked travel ban
March 17, 2017 Written by Connie Larkman Hope trumps fear as President Donald Trump's rewritten...
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New Hampshire UCC seeks to support Syrian refugees through races
March 15, 2017 Written by Anthony Moujaes Tucked away in the southeast corner of New Hampshire,...
Read MoreGroup wants to bring at least one refugee family to Mason City
Written by Mary Pieper, originally posted here MASON CITY | More than 50 people gathered this week...
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UCC leaders condemn revised White House travel ban
March 06, 2017 Written by Anthony Moujaes Despite a revised version of the White House's...
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UCC joins ecumenical effort to safeguard immigrants, refugees
March 04, 2017 Written by Anthony Moujaes A battle over an anticipated revision to the White...
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Chicago church finally welcomes Syrian family
February 08, 2017 Written by Connie Larkman As a three-judge appellate court panel was listening...
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Two Chicago churches assisting refugees experience very different outcomes
February 06, 2017 Written by Connie Larkman Two churches, one mission, two very different...
Read MoreUCC Youth Refugee Video Contest Submissions
During the month of December, when the Church relives the Advent journey of preparing to welcome...
Read MoreDemonstrators crowd airports, city streets, condemning Trump clampdown on refugees
January 31, 2017 Written by Connie Larkman President Trump's order barring people from seven...
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