UCC in the News

Religious traditions can help with holiday blues, mental health experts say
https://religionnews.com/2024/12/16/religious-traditions-can-help-with-holiday-blues-mental-health-experts-say/

Shiloh community gains support from churches across the nation in fight for change
https://www.yahoo.com/news/shiloh-community-gains-support-churches-233940730.html

The future of faith: How Northeast Ohio Protestant churches are evolving
https://www.wkyc.com/article/life/faith/protestant-churches-northeast-ohio-south-euclid-church-of-christ-avon-united-methodist/95-b58c5e82-b7f9-42e1-aa7b-470a8798831f

Rhode Island church’s puppet show raises $1,244 for The Housing Hotline
https://whatsupnewp.com/2024/12/united-congregational-churchs-puppet-show-raises-1244-for-the-housing-hotline/

Spiritual Literacy Month is one couple’s legacy of right intention
https://religionnews.com/2024/12/16/a-guide-to-spiritual-literacy-month-with-author-mary-ann-brussat/

Commentary: A secret Santa
https://www.thesheridanpress.com/opinion/columnists/column-a-secret-santa/article_eae58170-b8d4-11ef-90a8-ef89702652c7.html

Volunteers pack Christmas gifts for kids
https://www.cottagegrovejournal.news/stories/volunteers-pack-christmas-gifts-for-kids,115289

Community partners join together to help the homeless population
https://www.wevv.com/news/community-partners-join-together-to-help-the-homeless-population/article_6ea6906a-b8d7-11ef-93ca-036f2f626d33.html

LGBTQ+ Churches and Religious Organizations: Affirming Faith Communities in Peoria, Illinois
https://outcoast.com/lgbtq-churches-and-religious-organizations-affirming-faith-communities-in-peoria-illinois/

Sugarcreek lights up downtown to celebrate community
https://thebargainhunter.com/news/features/sugarcreek-lights-up-downtown-to-celebrate-community

A holiday feast with the Mason City alternative school
https://globegazette.com/news/local/education/holiday-feast-mason-city-key-club/article_b8b620b2-b963-11ef-a8f9-b381c51f6f10.html

Used book sale raises $26K for Habitat for Humanity in Chambersburg, Waynesboro
https://www.therecordherald.com/story/news/local/2024/12/17/2024-used-book-sale-raises-26k-for-habitat-for-humanity-in-chambersburg-waynesboro/76965195007/

Opinion: Why Christians should demand the establishment of the ERA now
https://religionnews.com/2024/12/12/christians-to-biden-demand-the-28th-amendment-now/

Collections going to Coal Township fire victims
https://www.newsitem.com/news/collections-going-to-coal-township-fire-victims/article_280a2ea0-bc1a-11ef-be35-bf6e523278e4.html

If you’ve noticed more pop-up markets in Minnesota, you’re right. Young adults are fueling the trend.
https://www.startribune.com/pop-up-markets-growing-trend-young-adults-minnesota-makers/601195823

Where to find a Blue Christmas service
https://www.dailyherald.com/20241214/news/where-to-find-a-blue-christmas-service/