Where Do We Go From Here
ZoomThe United Church of Christ is a denomination that seeks to live out Christ’s call to create a just world for all. While the mission remains, the ways in which we do ministry adapt over time. What will that look…
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Becoming Abolitionists
ZoomWhat is abolition, and why should we care, as Christians? Derecka Purnell, ESQ, will offer her expertise in conversation with Rev. Traci Blackmon. She is a Harvard Graduate and scholar-in-residence at Columbia Law School. Recently published author of the book,…
The Politics of Persecution: Middle Eastern Christians in an Age of Empire
ZoomChristians in the Middle East are the proud descendants of the first followers of Jesus, continuing in the traditions of Christian churches, some of which date back to the early centuries of Christianity. Despite their status as numerical minorities, and…
Descended From the Promised Land: The Legacy of Black Wall Street
ZoomIn honor of Black Histories/Futures Month, and just over one hundred years after the notorious massacre in the Greenwood District of Tulsa, aka Black Wall Street, we are honored to host a screening of the short film DESCENDED FROM THE…
Confronting Bias in Search and Call
ZoomOur churches want to do better in addressing implicit (and explicit!) bias in their search and call practices, but they often don’t know where to start. Or, they’ve made a good start, but now they want to take next steps.…
Our Whole Lives for Older Adults
ZoomOur Whole Lives for Older Adults got rave reviews before the pandemic hit, but how can you offer it without putting elders at risk from in-person gatherings? Offer an online adaptation! This OWL Taking Flight webinar will introduce an option…
UCC Rural Voices of Worship and Praise
ZoomRural identified congregations of the United Church of Christ provide a vital role for the spiritual and physical wellbeing of their communities, often with innovative ways of limited resources . Join us for an hour of inspiring worship and praise…
The U.S. Military and Environmental Justice
ZoomThe United States military is one of the world’s biggest polluters. As an institution, it leads the world in oil consumption and emits enormous amounts of greenhouse gases. To grasp the environmental impact of the U.S. military, however, requires us…
Midwifing Grief
ZoomRev. Jamie F. Eaddy is a Pastoral Theologian, Spiritual Care Practitioner, Loss Navigation Specialist™, and Death Midwife. She requested to discuss communal grief and steps useful in navigating grief for both clergy and laity. After two years of ongoing collective…
Virtual Church House Commemoration
ZoomThe last worship service ever to be held in the United Church of Christ’s Amistad Chapel will take place Sunday, March 13, 2022. The entire church and the public are invited to join in online. The service will be streamed…
Contemplatives in Action – Mindfulness in the UCC
ZoomPause, breathe, and come learn about how the UCC is joining the mindfulness movement. Following the Contemplatives in Action Resolution, passed at the 2021 General Synod, a working group of clergy, students, and lay leaders have been meeting regularly to…
Restoring Nature: What People of Faith Can Do to Heal the Earth
ZoomRestoring Nature: What People of Faith Can Do to Heal the Earth Douglas Tallamy’s books have awakened thousands to the problem of wildlife decline and the solution that resides in habitat restoration. This is a solution of which you and…