What’s a Theory of Change and why does it matter for local church ministry? If you’d like answers to these questions you didn’t ask, tune into to this webinar to learn more about UCC’s new ministry initiative in collaboration with…
With its size and its collective power, evangelical Christianity has had a significant presence in the political, cultural, and religious landscape of the United States. As such, it becomes critically important to understand evangelical Christianity today in relationship to the…
The Latina, Latino, y Latine identity is rich in cultural diversity. Join us as we celebrate and honor the Afro-Latine influences and experiences in word and prayer.
MLK Day of Service February 15 & 16, 2021 6:00 - 8:00 pm Two, 2-hour sessions "By the time we reached the counter, we'd already won." --Dr. James Lawson, Theologian & Tactician of Non-Violence within the Civil Rights Movement …
Racial justice continues to be a concern for African descendant communities globally. The onset of COVID-19 in early March has affected people across the globe but in the US people of color, particularly Black people, have been disparately affected resulting…
Who and what is hurting our poor and low-income siblings? Join Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, the President & Senior Lecturer of Repairers of the Breach, and Co-Chair of the Poor People’s Campaign, as he addresses the State of…
There is growing call among many US religious groups to explore financial reparations as part of amends through financial investments and long-term programs benefiting African Americans. We will explore the theological grounding for reparations and will share learnings, mistakes, suggestions…
Join us for a conversation about African spiritual practices and the church. The spiritual practices of Africans were problematized in the enslavement and colonization of African people. Those brought into the Americas as enslaved people carried with them heritage, culture…
What is necessary to halt the deleterious effects of climate change in the 21st century? Join Rev. Brooks Berndt, Minister for Environmental Justice, UCC and Jim Antal, author, public theologian, Special Advisor on Climate Justice to the General Minister and…
Join Dr. Melanie Davis, UUA OWL Program Manager, and Rev. Kelly Burd, UCC OWL Trainer and local pastor, for tips about how to choose great OWL facilitators. What qualities should you be looking for? Who is the best fit for…
Global Ministries partners from Nicaragua and Honduras will share their assessment of damages due to Hurricanes Eta and Iota in November 2020. They will also share the ways they have been working to provide for the needs of their communities…
As we begin Women’s History Month, we are joined by leadership from the World YWCA and the Cleveland YWCA to discuss the state of women globally. Women continue to live at the margins across the world often unemployed, underemployed, and…