Civil rights leader Maya Wiley to deliver 40th Parker Lecture Maya Wiley, a nationally recognized civil rights leader, will deliver the 40th annual Everett C. Parker Lecture. The United Church of Christ Media Justice Ministry also announced that Jessica J. Gonzalez, co-CEO of Free Press, will receive the Parker Award at the Sept. 22 event. The ministry, formerly known as… Continue reading Civil rights leader Maya Wiley to deliver 40th Parker Lecture
Weekly webinars, Aug. 7–Oct. 23, delve into ‘illegal US occupation’ of Hawaii The national governing body of the United Church of Christ last year called on the United States to admit that its presence in Hawaii is, by international law, an “illegal occupation.” Now a 12-week webinar, open to all, is delving into the issue. “Hawaiian Kingdom… Continue reading Weekly webinars, Aug. 7–Oct. 23, delve into ‘illegal US occupation’ of Hawaii
Clergywomen will meet Sept. 27-29 at intersection of race, gender, ministry A biennial event for women in ministry will be different this time, its organizers say. The 2022 United Church of Christ Clergywomen’s Leadership Event, Sept. 27-29, will focus on “the intersection of race and gender and ministry.” The meeting will be in… Continue reading Clergywomen will meet Sept. 27-29 at intersection of race, gender, ministry
September all-church summit will now be online only The general minister and president of the United Church of Christ announced today that a major denominational summit set for Sept. 19-21 will be solely a virtual event. “The Space Between: The Emerging Church in a Post-Pandemic World” was originally planned as a hybrid gathering, with registrants participating… Continue reading September all-church summit will now be online only
Catoctin Association Fall Meeting Program Ideas Wanted! While it may still be the dog days of summer, the Catoctin Council is starting to plan our Fall Meeting. We are inviting groups, churches, or individuals to submit ideas for the event. If you have a need/idea in your local church that you think other churches might also be interested… Continue reading Catoctin Association Fall Meeting Program Ideas Wanted!
Service of Installation of Rev. Beth Firme The Catoctin Association of the Central Atlantic Conference, United Church of Christ, and Apples UCC in Thurmont cordially invite your presence and prayers for the Installation of the Reverend Beth Firme as pastor to the congregation Sunday, August 28, 2022 3:00 pm Apples UCC 7908 Apples Church Road Thurmont, MD… Continue reading Service of Installation of Rev. Beth Firme
Rock Spring UCC to Host Virtual Reproductive Rights Summit Saturday, August 20th 10AM-12PM Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAsceGurT8iH9FS2dOhy6BjHz79_stIWmLz Join Rock Spring United Church of Christ for a Reproductive Rights Summit. The summit will focus on direct, practical assistance needed for those seeking abortion care, and on political advocacy for reproductive justice. Panelists on… Continue reading Rock Spring UCC to Host Virtual Reproductive Rights Summit
The Environment, Climate, and the 2022 Election The Environmental & Climate Justice Network of the Justice & Witness Action Network calls on local churches, clergy, and justice leaders across the Central Atlantic Conference to join us in the work of tending to God’s world, and the people in it through the struggle for environmental and climate… Continue reading The Environment, Climate, and the 2022 Election
Official Call to 58th Annual Meeting The Fifty-Eighth Annual Meeting of the Central Atlantic Conference of the United Church of Christ will convene beginning on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, and will be in session until the conclusion of the Closing Service of Worship Saturday October 8, 2022. Each member Church of the Conference… Continue reading Official Call to 58th Annual Meeting
Committee on Ministry Training New members to Committee on Ministry or current members of Committee on Ministries are invited to a COM training. Part 1 will be held August 17th 6:15 pm-8:15pm Zoom invitation is here and Part 2 will be held August 24th 6:15-8:15 pm Zoom invitation is here.
