Faith communities are often on the frontlines of responding to climate-related disasters. More than a spirit of goodwill is required to effectively respond and minister in such critically important times. Because disasters often expose, widen, and exacerbate the gaps of…
The 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…
What 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,…
Christians 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…
In 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…
Our 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 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…
Rural 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 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…
Rev. 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…
The 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…
Pause, 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…