Lucio Perez leaves sanctuary of Massachusetts church after 3 ½ years
“Oh happy day! Oh happy day! This is what it looks like when love wins!” Those were the...
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‘Wednesdays with the World’ webinars share UCC’s ‘glocal’ mission
Sharing the mission and ministry of the United Church of Christ, at home and around the world, is...
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Colorado church named a ‘Cool Congregation’ for planning its way to reduce energy use
The COVID-19 pandemic put church projects on pause in many places. But a United Church of Christ...
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UCC Board March meeting: Strategic priorities, sneak peek at General Synod 2021
A focus on five strategic priorities, plans for the 2021 Special Edition General Synod, and...
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Conferences, congregations and individuals come together to rebuild OGHS
How do you make up for a million dollars? Through creative ideas, generous individuals, churches...
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UCC minister: This moment is a movement about public safety
Jury selection in the trial of the ex-police officer charged in the death of George Floyd begins...
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Retirement Housing Foundation pledges to double winter storm relief donations
One of the country’s largest nonprofit housing providers is answering the United Church of...
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Churches ready for OGHS offering in unique ways
Challenging church members, creating calendars for kids, using personal experiences to drive home...
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Missouri church celebrates freedom with Alex Garcia
For the first time in 1,252 days, a Missouri father of five will spend the night under the same...
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North Carolina pastor offers ‘Ash N Dash’ services as Lent begins
“I am struck by how sacred a worn-down parking lot can be.” The Rev. Michelle Funk welcomes...
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Though hit hard, Texas churches meet community needs in rare winter storm
No power for 32 hours. Rolling blackouts with no warning amid record-low temperatures. Snow...
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Inspired by a UCC webinar, Massachusetts church cares for children with community drive
Terri with the collection How are our children? That question, asked in a United Church of...
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After almost three years in sanctuary, Michigan mother walks free
For 140 Sundays, First Congregational Church United Church of Christ in Kalamazoo, Mich.,...
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Minnesota UCC advocates brave cold to oppose Line 3 pipeline
Eight members of Mayflower UCC, Minneapolis, spent a cold morning just north of...
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Pilgrim Firs houses community members touched by COVID-19, welcomes 100th guest
A sacred oasis for creativity and community. That’s the purpose of Pilgrim Firs, a camp and...
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UCC minister: Smiles bring hope to Lakota Reservation in South Dakota
Bryan Nurnberger There is a border stop on the west side of the Missouri River off...
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Resources for resilience support clergy through COVID-19
It’s been almost a year since COVID-19 irrevocably changed United Church of Christ...
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Immigrants in sanctuary, and their pastors, look to President Biden for liberation
Three fathers. Three churches. In Oct. 2017, three men, undocumented immigrants, took sanctuary...
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UCC well-represented at virtual inaugural prayer breakfast
It’s a tradition dating back to the first inauguration of President George...
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UCC bells, candles, hymns, prayers mark inauguration eve
Church bells, candlelight, hymns and prayers marked the eve of the presidential transfer of power...
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