Vision and Reality
In 1215, at Runnymede in England, King John signed the Magna Carta. The mythos surrounding...
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Seizing the Kairos Moment
We find ourselves in a kairos moment, a time of crisis and opportunity. We are in a moment...
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People Who Use Drugs Are Beloved by God
I recently moved into the East Office of Judson Memorial Church, overlooking Washington Square...
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Personal Musings of a UCC Minister on Church and Politics
Summer is upon us, a season often associated with outdoor barbeques, beaches, and vacation...
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In an Era of Surveillance, Privacy Matters
I’ve spent a good portion of my life waiting in lines at the airport, and about six months...
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Anxious Summers
With summer vacation comes a temporary break from morning routines: the frenzy of getting...
Read MoreJPANet June 2024 Newsletter
Each month we unpack the complex justice issues that we’re working on. This month,...
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Loving Out Loud
The United Church of Christ gathered this past weekend to celebrate the start of...
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Knowing One Another
“Even the most ardent revolutionist, seeking to change the world, to overturn the tables of...
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On Just Sharing
Saint Paul led the first-ever organized effort in Christian history to share resources among...
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Peace is Possible
Nearly 40 years ago, the United Church of Christ passed a pronouncement at our Fifteenth...
Read MoreJPANet May 2024 Newsletter
Each month we unpack the complex justice issues that we’re working on. This...
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Love Your Neighbor OUT LOUD: Honoring Queer Bodies & Committing to LGBTQIA+ Justice
“Everyone deserves care that honors the dignity and sovereignty of our bodies and our...
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Building the Beloved Democracy
Six months out from Election Day, it seems our political systems have become increasingly...
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UCC Officers issue statement amid ongoing unrest on college campuses; offer continued solidarity with partners and people in the Middle East
The United Church of Christ continues to walk in solidarity with our partners in the Middle...
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What is Solidarity?
“Solidarity” is a word I picked up as I became more involved in the work of justice...
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Into the Fray
A few weeks ago, I sat in a Zoom room with about a dozen UCC pastors and lay leaders from...
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God & Country
Beyoncé’s new Cowboy Carter album has sparked controversy over whether it should be...
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Voices for Change: Advocacy at the United Nations
“Why do you do this work?” The question came from the pastor of the youth group...
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