Letter to Pollinators: Creation Care and Eating Meat
In the last issue of the Pollinator, an invitation was extended to readers to write a “Letter to...
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Commentary: Saving Democracy
Shortly after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1989, political scientist and author Dr. Francis...
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The Shutdown Isn’t Over Even When It’s Over
At the time of this writing, it is day 28 of the partial federal government shutdown, now the...
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Should You Give Up Meat to Save the Planet? Tell Us What You Think
Toward the end of 2018, Oliver Milman wrote a piece for The Guardian entitled, “Why Eating Less...
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How is Lay Ministerial Standing different than licensure? Can we continue to license or commission...
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Vatican Calls for Rules of the Road in Space
In 2015, the UCC General Synod passed a resolution on Responsible Stewardship of the Outer Space...
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Our Path to a Green Church
One Sunday at coffee hour, I noticed that styrofoam cups were being used instead of paper cups....
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Chopping down Denial: A Call for Spiritual People
350.org’s intention to transition to 100% renewable energy, as soon as possible, is surely a big...
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Commentary: Righteous Anger in the Face of Injustice: Fighting for Hope in the New Year
The start of the New Year brings new beginnings, new ideas and many new challenges to examine. As...
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Jonathan Edwards: A Theological Grandparent
Congregational settlers in colonial New England fled Europe in the 1600s seeking religious freedom....
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Commentary: My New Year’s Wish List
Here is my wish list for the New Year.As justice advocates inspired by the teachings of Jesus and...
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Commentary: May Your Days Be Merry and Bright
Tis the season for love, light, and wonder ... right?Most years, I am a huge fan of Christmastide....
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Resolution for the New Year: Protect the Children
The Cleveland City Council Must Act to Prevent Lead Poisoning! In 2018, it was reported that the...
Read MoreDecember 2018
“We have more than ten ministers who have not completed their annual Information Reviews in more...
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Thank you for your work in 2018!
Friend - In the midst of this Advent season, even as we move through our days in hope-filled...
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How to Confront a Giant (Like the Fossil Fuel Industry)
Those who are concerned about climate change frequently and rightly spend a lot of time focused on...
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Space Debris Could Undermine Hurricane Relief Efforts After 2021
In 2015, the UCC General Synod passed a resolution on Responsible Stewardship of the Outer Space...
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Commentary: Peace on Earth? What Peace?
“Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but...
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JPANet December 2018/January 2019 Newsletter
Getting to the Root of It We’ve asked UCC advocates to help us unpack the complex justice issues...
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