UCC in the News

Local coffee group gives space for once-taboo discussions
https://www.southernminn.com/faribault_daily_news/news/local-coffee-group-gives-space-for-once-taboo-discussions/article_7a855120-6565-11ef-a4b2-43866bf4a7bb.html

Three days at a safe place for LGBTQ kids in Texas: ‘I want to exist’
https://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/article/texas-lgbtq-camp-19608004.php

Valley’s first ‘Welcoming Week’ aims to highlight immigrants’ positive impact
https://volumeone.org/articles/2024/09/03/348956-chippewa-valleys-first-welcoming-week-aims-to-immigrants-positive-impact

Pittsfield raises overdose awareness flag
https://www.iberkshires.com/story/76482/Pittsfield-Raises-Overdose-Awareness-Flag.html

Faith leaders want Missouri Supreme Court to overturn abortion ban
https://baptistnews.com/article/faith-leaders-want-missouri-supreme-court-to-overturn-abortion-ban/

United Church Homes receives W.I.S.E. Certification as an advocate for mental health
https://www.marionstar.com/story/news/local/2024/08/30/united-church-homes-earns-w-i-s-e-certification-for-mental-health-united-church-of-christ-marion-oh/74963242007/

High Ridge church becomes latest STLHELP medical equipment lending branch
https://www.myleaderpaper.com/news/stlhelp-joins-with-st-martin-church-to-expand-lending/article_1442a484-609d-11ef-acca-1f75f40eb69d.html

Cross-country prayer journey to save sacred land garners Presbyterian support
https://www.presbyterianmission.org/story/cross-country-prayer-journey-to-save-sacred-land-garners-presbyterian-support/

First United Church of Christ celebrates 180 years
https://www.mississippivalleypublishing.com/the_hawk_eye/first-united-church-of-christ-celebrates-180-years/article_747ba72a-6614-11ef-a5f2-4386efe9a649.html

Commentary: Still much to learn from creation
https://themonroetimes.com/views/reflection-column/schoenwetter-still-much-to-learn-from-creation/

Commentary: I’m a Cincinnati pastor who was threatened for celebrating inclusivity. We must be better.
https://www.cincinnati.com/story/opinion/contributors/2024/08/28/cincinnati-church-pastor-election-threats-violence-pray/74978462007/

Commentary: Phil Donahue showed us how to confront prejudice and fear
https://www.syracuse.com/opinion/2024/08/phil-donahue-showed-us-how-to-confront-prejudice-and-fear-guest-opinion-by-michael-heath.html

Leaving poverty behind
https://www.newsitem.com/arts_living/leaving-poverty-behind/article_1b984136-1a3e-5f5d-af39-26d44e1b80db.html

Canaan UCC partners with NY Connects – Columbia County, The Healthcare Consortium and AARP to offer “FraudWatch” program
https://www.dailygazette.com/hv360/canaan-ucc-partners-with-ny-connects—columbia-county-the-healthcare-consortium-and-aarp/article_29c37db4-661b-11ef-bfbf-5b7c700a2413.html

Letter: Preparing for another Crop Walk
https://lancasteronline.com/opinion/letters_to_editor/preparing-for-another-crop-walk-letter/article_fb606694-661a-11ef-b101-dfeecbb56a10.html

First AI Voter Empowerment App goes online for Labor Day’s “Speak Up America” event
https://pr.hattiesburg.com/article/First-AI-Voter-Empowerment-App-Goes-Online-for-Labor-Days-andquotSpeak-Up-Americaandquot-Event?storyId=66cf1922692db2d3a74fd268

Fifth annual Hudson Valley Gospel Fest announced
https://www.dailygazette.com/hv360/fifth-annual-hudson-valley-gospel-fest-announced/article_c5ca5910-664f-11ef-94c4-3357e1a5d7cb.html

First-Year McKendree students participate in “Into the Streets,” volunteer in local communities
https://www.mckendree.edu/news/into-the-streets-2024.php

30th Annual Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival kicks off
https://www.evesun.com/news/stories/2024-08-28/40966/30th-annual-Colorscape-Chenango-Arts-Festival-kicks-off-on-Saturday,-Sept.-7