Strengthen the Church Offering

Strengthen the Church offering is traditionally taken on the first Sunday of Pentecost. This year it will be on May 19, 2024. Order your offering theme materials and make a donation here.

Together for Tomorrow: Planned Giving in the Local Congregation

While a significant wealth transfer occurs as each generation passes, many congregations and ministries remain unprepared to promote planned giving options. Only 5% of people leave a charitable bequest even though nearly a third of people would if asked or invited…

UCC and the Mental Health Journey: It’s the WISE Thing to Do

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The World Health Organization definition of mental health is “state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well, and work well, and contribute to their community... it is a basic…

Gaza Today: Perspectives from Palestinian Christian Partners

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As Israel’s war on Gaza continues, more than 34,000 Palestinians have been killed in the past seven months, many more are injured, and thousands are unaccounted for. Most of the 2.3 million Palestinians in Gaza are suffering starvation, desperate for…

Nurture the Soul: Love of Children 3-Part Series

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The landscape of children's and youth ministry has been quickly changing over the last decade and these changes were accelerated with the pandemic and other social justice issues. As a result, many of us are wondering how to effectively provide…

Cleveland Pride

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Saturday, June 1 - Marching in Pride with Heartland/Living Water/National Staff at 10:00am ET Sunday, June 2 - Worship at Pilgrim Congregational UCC at 6:30pm ET (in-person and virtual)

OWL Taking Flight: Raising Kids Beyond the Binary

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Jamie Bruesehoff, author of Raising Kids Beyond the Binary: Celebrating God’s Transgender and Gender-Diverse Children, joins us to discuss her book, in which she helps us dream of a church and a world transformed by the bold celebration of all…

Nurture the Soul: Love of Children 3-Part Series

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The landscape of children's and youth ministry has been quickly changing over the last decade and these changes were accelerated with the pandemic and other social justice issues. As a result, many of us are wondering how to effectively provide…

Politics, Polarization, and Prophetic Ministry

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As the attention of the world focuses on the 2024 elections, what will be the role of churches that embody the prophetic tradition of the Christian faith? What will preachers say from the pulpit? How will justice-centered ministries be called…

Nurture the Soul: Love of Children 3-Part Series

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The landscape of children's and youth ministry has been quickly changing over the last decade and these changes were accelerated with the pandemic and other social justice issues. As a result, many of us are wondering how to effectively provide…

Vote for Climate Hope Campaign Kickoff

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For the second year, the United Church of Christ (UCC) is undertaking a nationwide Climate Hope campaign. The first phase of the campaign was an art contest for children and youth. The winning art is now going on Climate Hope…