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It’s Holy Week, and United Church of Christ General Minister and President Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson offers a message of hope, joy, and triumph this Resurrection Sunday. Thompson shares her thoughts about the relevance of the Risen Lord to what…

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A tornado strikes a small southern town. What resources are available to help United Church of Christ congregations respond with clean-up efforts? UCC summer camps start preparing for a new season with opportunities for young adults to volunteer. Where does…

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The celebration of the 2025 Climate Hope Art Contest for children and youth of the United Church of Christ was held on Saturday, April 5. This was the third annual event awards ceremony, and the UCC’s Susan Mueller, Climate Hope…

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As the church works towards gathering this summer at General Synod 35 in Kansas City, Missouri, a special webinar series seeks to bring women from across the denomination together in an intimate workshop and community space.  “It’s not going to…

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On Sunday, July 13, the Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson will take the stage at the 35th General Synod of the United Church of Christ in Kansas City, Missouri, not to address the state of the denomination in her role…

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There’s been a buzz about Missouri, Kansas – can you hear it? It’s more of a clicking sound at times, and at other times, a subtle bit of clacking. More than a few people of the United Church of Christ…

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Editor’s Note: The United States Institute of Peace (USIP), an independent institute founded by Congress in 1984, was recently taken over by the Department of Government Efficiency, who fired most board members and staff, replaced the president, and transferred USIP…

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The Pension Boards, an affiliated ministry of the United Church of Christ recently announced its appointment of David A. Klassen as its next President and Chief Executive Officer. He takes over from Walter Reyes, who served as interim President after…

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On March 31, pale pink and baby blue striped flags fluttered in the wind in front of homes, business and churches, recognizing and celebrating trans people of all ages. Since 2010, the last day of March has been set aside…

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While in Washington, DC on Ash Wednesday, the 44th day of the current administration, I made the time to meet with UCC clergy serving in the Potomac Association before leaving for my home. We were present on Capitol Hill to…

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The first time I heard the term persona non grata I was a child living in Jamaica, where I was born. The term was in the news because the Jamaican government had declared someone persona non grata. My mother explained…

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It’s time to spill the tea–the Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson, United Church of Christ General Minister and President, has a new video blog or “vlog” debuting soon, called Natural Spirituali-teas. This special series will offer her point of view about…

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The final proposed resolutions for General Synod 35 are now available for review. Eight resolutions and one formal motion are ready to be considered by this national body of the United Church of Christ in Kansas City, July 11-15. The…

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Where there is no vision, the people will perish. King Solomon certainly didn’t have Brian R. Bodager in mind when he shared this piece of wisdom in the Book of Proverbs. Known as a “visionary leader” by friends and colleagues,…

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A variety of new staff have joined the United Church of Christ National Ministries in recent months, bringing with them talents and passion for the work of the church. Further, as the National Ministries continue to live into a model…

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Climate disasters like hurricanes, storms, and wildfires are taking place more frequently these days, and often with increased intensity. Yet in a reality where the demand for disaster response resources is greater, more than 200 employees have been cut from…

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The Rev. Marilyn Pagán-Banks serves many roles in her hometown city of Chicago. She pastors at San Lucas United Church of Christ, serves as the executive director of the organization A Just Harvest to combat hunger in the city, teaches…

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There’s a Ukrainian proverb that goes, “To see a friend, no road is too long.” For Global Ministries, a joint mission between the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ, there is no road too long…

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The 35th General Synod of the United Church of Christ, which will take place July 11-15 in Kansas City, Missouri, will consider and vote on several sets of proposed amendments to the UCC Constitution and Bylaws. The UCC Board is…

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Womxn’s History Month is designated in March, and the United Church of Christ is celebrating. The celebration began with a webinar on March 4 entitled, “Womxn Are Here: Inspiring Generations Onward.” This featured intergenerational voices from across the UCC. Stories…

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