Global Divestment Day sparks conversations about divestment strategy and climate change
On Thursday, Feb. 12, the day before Global Divestment Day, the Rev. Jim Antal will rally on the...
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Chicago clergy bring ‘Souls to the Polls’ for early voting in mayoral election
Chicago clergy are on a mission to make the city's upcoming mayoral election count. Through an...
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Young Adult Service Community interns advocate for Seattle’s homeless population
Honah Thompson is getting a first-hand look at the problem of homelessness in the Seattle area...
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UCC congregations celebrate Super Bowl Sunday with the Souper Bowl of Caring
While more than 100 million Americans watch the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots battle in...
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UCC environmental leaders “deeply disappointed” by Senate approval of Keystone Pipeline
In a move that has "deeply disappointed" United Church of Christ environmental leaders, the United...
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President Obama visits Head Start program at Kansas UCC
When the Rev. Peter Luckey watched President Barack Obama walk through the doors of his church, he...
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UCC groups urge community dialogue after more acts of Black Lives Matter banner vandalism
More banner vandalism, more controversy. United Church of Christ congregations and conferences...
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UCC advocates label anti-abortion law an “unjust barrier to safe medical care” for women
Update - H.R. 7 passed in the House of Representatives by a vote of 242-179. In what United...
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UCC environmental advocates speak up as U.S. Senate debates Keystone XL Pipeline
As the United States Senate gears up for what could be weeks of debate about the Keystone XL...
Read MoreOklahoma pastors wear hooded sweatshirts during worship to protest discriminatory law
In place of their stoles and robes, pastors across Oklahoma will wear hooded sweatshirts during...
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“Black Lives Matter” banners evoke hostility in New York communities
Hateful voicemails. Hostile messages on social media. Defacement of personal property. That is what...
Read MoreImmigration advocates gather to address impacts of increased border militarization
For the past decade, immigration reform advocates, concerned clergy and citizens have gathered each...
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UCC congregations recognize Human Trafficking Awareness Day
The National Human Trafficking Resource Center reports that nearly 2 million Americans, mostly...
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Our Whole Lives sexuality education program revised for grades 7-9
The United Church of Christ, in conjunction with the Unitarian Universalist Association, has...
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North Carolina church addresses climate change by helping low-income families stay warm for winter
Members of Community United Church of Christ in Raleigh, N.C., are on a mission to address climate...
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Wisconsin church responds to LGBT discrimination with messages of love
When her close friend received a second homophobic note left anonymously on his car windshield, the...
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Living Advent calendar encourages member participation and engagement
To urge the congregation to be active in the reflection and contemplation of Advent, Park Avenue...
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Nebraska UCC offers food, shelter to local residents impacted by apartment fire
First Congregational United Church of Christ is located in the heart of the small town of Crete,...
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Giant puppets put playful spin on Missouri church’s nativity story
The three Wise Men used during the annual nativity performance at St. Peter's United Church of...
Read MoreUCC congregations support homeless populations during cold winter months
Since the beginning of November, about 20 young adults have been living in the parking lot of...
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