The Power of Mantras
1 John 5: 9-13 (NIV) We accept human testimony, but God’s testimony is greater because it is the...
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UCC President speaks out against new DOJ immigration policy
The Department of Justice released a new approach to immigration on Monday, one that Attorney...
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El Poder de los Mantras
1 Juan 5: 9-13 (NVI) Aceptamos el testimonio humano, pero el testimonio de Dios vale mucho más,...
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An Earth Day Message
The following message was delivered at First Congregational Church of Sonoma, UCC, on Earth Day of...
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Commentary: Seeking Peace in Korea: Hope or “Hooey”?
North and South Korean leaders held an historic summit on April 27—the first in more than a...
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The Ugly Truth about Work Requirements
There is an ugly myth rooted deep in the ideology of many lawmakers. It is the false belief that...
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JPANet May 2018 Newsletter
Getting to the Root of It We’ve asked UCC advocates to help us unpack the complex justice issues...
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Welcoming New Staff
We are excited to introduce two new members of the UCC National Staff team. Rev. Dr. Sarah Lund has...
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Theologies of Genocide and Earth Day Ethics
Lorie Shaull While waiting to speak at an environmental event earlier this year, another speaker...
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Climate and Faith in the Year 2100
The second of two excerpts from Jim Antal's recently released book Climate Church, Climate World....
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Regional Environmental Summits as a Way to Engage Youth
To Environmental Stewardship Mission Group of the New Hampshire Conference, I had suggested that...
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Cultivating Conversation about Race, Gender and Class
She had two daughters. She loved the church, she knew education was important, and she was deeply...
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Dorhauer: Privilege comes with power. Use it to make a difference.
The United Church of Christ General Minister and President makes a powerful statement about white...
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Commentary: Theologies of Genocide and Earth Day Ethics
While waiting to speak at an environmental event earlier this year, another speaker told me a...
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Love is Sugar and Salt
1 John 3:16-24 (MSG): This is how we’ve come to understand and experience love: Christ sacrificed...
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El amor es azúcar y sal
1 Juan 3: 16-24 (Traducido de la MSG por Rev. Dr. De Gonzalez ): Así es como hemos llegado a...
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April 2018
To our colleagues across the United Church of Christ,Happy Easter and blessings in this...
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The Case for Earth Day as a Celebration of the Church
Some years ago a sermon title caught my eye. Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon had announced the...
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JPANet April 2018 Newsletter
Continuing MLK's Legacy On the 50th anniversary of the assassination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther...
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Commentary: Anti-Racism Resources for Children and Families
I’m asked often by local church clergy and faith formation staff about resources for talking with...
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