Having one leader for two agencies raises questions
UCC co-sponsors Faith in Democracy vigil near Jan. 6 insurrection anniversary
In the shadow of the U.S. Capitol Building on Jan. 5, staff from the United Church of Christ’s Washington, D.C., Office joined with interfaith partners for a “Faith in Democracy” prayer vigil. The UCC co-sponsored the event, which was hosted…
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Climate Commissioning Service starts year with encouragement that ‘a new world is possible’
With 2023 in the books as the hottest year on record and predictions for a similar 2024, climate scientists have said there’s still time to change course and prevent continued warming of the planet. The United Church of Christ Environmental…
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Commentary: Preaching an ‘election sermon’ is urgently needed
In this commentary, the Rev. Jim Antal — a longtime United Church of Christ environmental justice advocate and former Conference Minister — urges and offers advice for pastors to preach about the climate crisis, democracy and civic engagement as the…
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Westminster John Knox Press is releasing two new Lenten titles this month
January 9, 2024
Mary Alice Birdwhistell and Tyler D. Mayfield’s “Hard and Holy Work” takes readers through a unique Lenten journey, encouraging us to see those who are marginalized or suffering as God sees them; contemplate how privilege, fear, risk, and feelings of uncertainty can cloud our attention; and practice endurance for the messy middle of justice work, leaning on God’s provision and rest when the way forward is unclear.
Baptisms Highlight Centennial Celebration of Pakistan Adventist Seminary & College
Peruvian and Brazilian Volunteers Succeed in Forming New Church in Quillahuata
Committee confronts varied challenges in balancing 2025-27 churchwide draft budget plan
PC(USA) church in Iowa embodies Matthew 25 across generations
January 8, 2024
“Church is service,” says Thomas Hartley, interim director of Children’s and Family Ministry at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church in Iowa City, Iowa.