Maine Conference holds vigil to pray for those affected by gun violence
The Maine Conference of the United Church of Christ held an online vigil Thursday, Nov. 2 to...
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National Coming Out Day service ‘a balm’ for the queerly made soul
The United Church of Christ’s inaugural Queer & Wonderfully Made worship service held on...
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Access Sunday celebrated to ‘raise awareness about injustice faced by disabled people’
Each October, one Sunday is designated on the United Church of Christ calendar as Access...
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Self-care as sacred practice: A conversation with Chanequa Walker-Barnes
The impact of trauma and the need for self-care are vital -- and sacred -- topics for the...
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MESA boundary trainers support each other in their calling
Sometimes it seems that hardly a day goes by when news headlines don’t include a story of...
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Tens of thousands of climate activists march in NYC
Marissa Clark holds a banner at the NYC march against fossil fuels. At least 75,000...
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Josh Baird tapped for chief of staff to new GMP
United Church of Christ General Minister and President the Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson has...
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Turning the lens on God: Pastor’s documentary films garner attention at film festivals
“The future of preaching is in storytelling and filmmaking.” So believes the Rev....
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2023 stewardship materials aim to help churches change lives
With fall arriving soon, many United Church of Christ congregations are beginning to roll out...
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Save the date for installation of Karen Georgia Thompson as General Minister and President
The Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson will be installed as General Minister and President of the...
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Racially motivated attacks vandalize UCC churches
Recent vandalism at two United Church of Christ congregations around their Black Lives Matter...
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Nature’s church: Outdoor Ministries builds back after pandemic years
The United Church of Christ Outdoor Ministries has faced some tough times in recent years....
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UCC churches provide relief during summer heatwave
July of 2023 has proven to be the hottest ever recorded, according to scientists around the...
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Washington church won’t let hate win as violence against LGBTQ+ escalates
Throwing a party to show "love is greater than hate" seemed like the proper response to theft...
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UCC celebrates 10 years in relationship with The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries
When The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries gathered for Holy Convocation in Atlanta, it...
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Youth @ Synod: What brings young people to the UCC?
Participants in the youth program at the United Church of Christ's 34th General Synod -- Youth...
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Abortion is healthcare, General Synod says
After a litany of emotional stories at the microphone in plenary, a resolution titled...
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Synod overwhelmingly affirms dignity of trans and nonbinary persons
To huge cheers, and also many tears, the United Church of Christ's 34th General Synod...
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Synod delegates pass resolution of witness on electrification
United Church of Christ delegates at General Synod 34 approved a resolution Monday morning,...
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General Synod participants assemble thousands of hygiene kits to combat period poverty
The goal of assembling and collecting 3,000 menstrual hygiene kits at General Synod was...
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