UCC Southwest Conference sets out to let spiritual sojourners know it’s ‘not that kind of church’
Not that kind of church: No judgment. No hierarchy. No kidding. This is the new slogan of the Southwest Conference of the United Church of Christ, officially rolled out this past summer. Their campaign to create marketing materials with a…
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‘Dangerous and Should not be tolerated’: UCC signs letter denouncing anti-Muslim bigotry from elected officials
The Office of Public Policy and Advocacy, as well as the National Ministries of the United Church of Christ, joined other faith leaders, denominations, and organizations in signing onto a letter denouncing anti-Muslim bigotry from elected officials. The signing of…
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Young people want God and UCC conferences are noticing: Southern New England adds Minister of Youth and Young Adults to its staff
When Devin Shmueli saw the Southern New England Conference UCC (SNEUCC) was seeking a Minister for Youth and Young Adults, he knew he had to apply. “I’ve always been called to support youth and young adults as they learn and grow in their faith and beliefs,” he said.…
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WCC receives delegation from Russian Orthodox Church
On Tuesday 15 September, the WCC general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay received a delegation from the Russian Orthodox Church, headed by H.E. Metropolitan Anthony, Chairman of the Department for External Church Relations of the Moscow Patriarchate. Bishop Heinrich Bedford-Strohm, moderator of the WCC central committee, also took part in the meeting via remote link.
National support for child and youth ministry drives local fundraising teams
The annual Say Yes! To Kids campaign hit its stride in 2026 as local fundraising teams collected a record-breaking $165,000 for child and youth programs.
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UCC Clergy participate in “Unshackle Springfield” solidarity action in Cleveland
As they did last month in Springfield, Ohio, on Thursday, September 9, United Church of Christ clergy and other UCC National Ministries staff members joined with those gathered on the steps of the Federal Building in Cleveland in protest of…
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WCC Pilgrimage Reference Group to gather in Vancouver
The World Council of Churches (WCC) Reference Group for the Pilgrimage of Justice, Reconciliation, and Unity (PJRU) will meet in person from 17 to 22 September in Vancouver, Canada. The gathering will be hosted by the Vancouver School of Theology at the University of British Columbia, together with the Canadian Council of Churches.
Celebrating 180 years of making Jesus known and exploring what it means to be good news people in a polarised world
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Hispanic-Latino caucus reviews mission, structure
MARCHA sets priorities at annual meeting, including reviewing bylaws, strengthening ties with Latin America, advocating for immigrant communities and developing the Elías Galván Endowment Fund.
WCC sends greetings to Jewish communities on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay extended warm greetings and good wishes to Jewish communities around the world as they celebrate Rosh Hashanah, welcome the year 5787, and prepare to observe Yom Kippur.