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On Monday, a civilian ship that was bound for Gaza, carrying aid and a dozen committed volunteers, was intercepted by the Israeli military and prevented from continuing its journey to Gaza. The activists on board the Madleen were attempting to…

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With bright colors, charisma, and messages of God’s extensive love, folks from across the United Church of Christ were a strong presence at World Pride this past weekend. The international gathering took place in Washington, D.C., where UCC leaders and…

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A significant grant from the Cobb EMC Foundation has allowed Laurel’s Edge, an affordable senior living community in Kennesaw, Georgia, and part of United Church Homes (UCH), to complete its long-awaited flooring replacement project. “This grant is a game-changer for…

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Today, I was a part of a planning meeting for a panel discussion at the upcoming World Council of Churches (WCC) Central Committee meeting which will be held in South Africa. The Central Committee is the governing body for the…

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Each day we awaken to the news of more deaths resulting from armed conflicts around the world. The violence of war and civil unrest is escalating along with the alarming death toll. The loss of life is staggering with 233,597…

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On any given day in downtown Spokane, Washington, it is not unusual to see a person sleeping on a sidewalk or erecting a makeshift tarp home in an alley between buildings. Like many cities across the country, Spokane is experiencing…

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This summer, General Synod 35 will review and act on three different sets of proposed amendments to the UCC Constitution and Bylaws. This is the third article in a series of articles regarding the proposed amendments. (Here is the first…

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In the book Drag Queen Preacher, the Rev. Ricardo Tavárez describes preparing to get photographed as his drag persona, Luz De La Rica, after winning a local drag competition. The photographer asks, “What got you into drag?” The question leads…

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While in Greece for World Council of Churches meetings, I was a part of a group that visited Synyparxis, a refugee program for unaccompanied minors arriving in Greece. These were mostly teenage boys arriving from Egypt, Afghanistan and parts of…

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Editor’s note: Near the time of publication of this story, the Supreme Court refused a plea to protect Oak Flat—a Western Apache sacred site—from being turned over to a Chinese-owned mining corporation. In Apache Stronghold v. United States, a collection…

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The practice of banning books has been at an all-time high. Last year, the American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom reported more than 4,000 unique titles were challenged in public libraries, and schools, which is the most the office…

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Attendees at this summer’s General Synod 35 will have plenty of learning opportunities to choose from through a slate of 35 workshops. Workshops are a hallmark of General Synod, giving attendees from across the denomination the platform to share and…

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In a couple weeks, the United Church of Christ will gather in solidarity with queer and trans siblings at WorldPride 2025. Several events, taking place June 6-8 in Washington, D.C., invite people to gather with others in the UCC to…

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The season of Easter began with a great display of resurrection power when more than 100,000 people poured into Hannover, Germany for the 39th Deutscher Evangelischer Kirchentag (German Protestant Church Day). The gathering, held April 30-May 4, featured more than…

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The following piece was written by Hannah Santos, communications and campaigns specialist in the Office of Public Policy and Advocacy, recounting the several days of advocacy work and lobbying to bring attention to the billions of dollars in cuts to…

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Lately, I found myself thinking about the many distractions that interfere with achieving intentions and objectives. The cause of this rumination was turning in my sleep and realizing I had gone to sleep with one earring on, having removed the…

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This year marks the 25th anniversary of Our Whole Lives, the comprehensive, lifespan sexuality education program developed by the United Church of Christ and the Unitarian Universalist Association. Several events and occasions will celebrate the decades of education and support…

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Proposed Bylaws Changes Regarding Director Terms for Consideration by General Synod 35 This summer, General Synod 35 will review and act on three different sets of proposed amendments to the UCC Constitution and Bylaws. This is the second article in…

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A lawsuit seeking to protect houses of worship from immigration action is working toward its next steps.   This lawsuit, Mennonite Church USA et al. v. United States Department of Homeland Security et al., has been organized by the Center on…

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This Sunday, May 18, Ebenezer United Church of Christ in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, will be joining United Church of Christ congregations nationwide as they observe Mental Health Sunday — a day set aside on the UCC calendar that brings the message…

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