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Prayer Rally for Ukraine

Prayer Rally for Ukraine   Please join Immanuel United Church of Christ this Sunday, March 6, 2022 for an in-person, outdoor Prayer Rally for Ukraine from 5:30p-6p EST, and bring a light source (e.g. flashlight, cell phone light, etc.).   Learn more HERE

Faith & Democracy 2022 Campaign Launch & Strategy Sessions

Faith & Democracy 2022 Campaign Launch & Strategy Sessions    2022 presents another daunting challenge and defining opportunity in our nation’s history. What’s at stake? The right to vote and fair and free elections. The very foundations of our democracy are in danger.   The Justice & Witness Action Network is launching the Faith & Democracy 2022 Campaign, a… Continue reading Faith & Democracy 2022 Campaign Launch & Strategy Sessions

Forbes Award

Forbes Award   REV. GORDON FORBES “JUST PEACE” PREACHING AWARD   Westmoreland Congregational United Church of Christ, Bethesda, Maryland, announces the Rev. Gordon Forbes Just Peace Preaching Award focusing on the United Church of Christ Declaration on the Requirements of a Just Peace Between Palestine and Israel adopted at UCC’s 2021 General Synod. The award… Continue reading Forbes Award

Justice & Witness Network is Hiring!

Justice & Witness Network is Hiring!    Faith & Democracy 2022 is a campaign initiative of the Justice & Witness Action Network (the Network). The Network serves as the primary arm for the Central Atlantic Conference (the Conference) to carry out its mission and agenda for justice and witness ministries. It is a grassroots advocacy… Continue reading Justice & Witness Network is Hiring!

Theft of Black wealth didn’t end with 1921 massacre, guests tell UCC audience

Theft of Black Wealth Didn’t End with 1921 Massacre, Guests Tell UCC Audience    If the Tulsa Race Massacre had never happened, would that city’s Black community have gone on to influence the entire nation?   A United Church of Christ audience heard three experts reflect on that question — and what churches can do… Continue reading Theft of Black wealth didn’t end with 1921 massacre, guests tell UCC audience

UCC people are praying together each morning online — and not just for Lent

UCC People are Praying Together Each Morning Online – and Not Just for Lent    It’s an ancient practice, now online. It’s suitable for Lent, which begins March 2. And it’s not just for one season. United Church of Christ people from around the U.S. are praying together daily.   Andy Lang convenes a growing… Continue reading UCC people are praying together each morning online — and not just for Lent

UCC officers share prayer for Ukraine

UCC Officers Share Prayer for Ukraine   “There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, a false witness who breathes out lies, and… Continue reading UCC officers share prayer for Ukraine

Faith & Democracy

Faith & Democracy   “Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.” Luke 4: 14-21 (21) — NRSV   Jesus’ ministry and mission articulated in the Gospel of Luke at verses 18 and 19 is a divine word that still needs to be proclaimed today. But more than just proclaimed.   2022 presents another… Continue reading Faith & Democracy

UCC Institute

UCC Institutes The CAC Institutes instructors are Rev. Amber Neuroth and Rev. Daniel Sack The chairs of the conference’s Committees on Ministry have decided to dedicate time to examining the Manual on Ministry’s second chapter. These educational sessions will be an opportunity to learn and reflect on the many aspects of authorized ministry. You are invited to come and… Continue reading UCC Institute