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Archive for March, 2012

Originally posted at Daily Devotional by Daily Devotional

During the Holy Season that is upon us, it would be great to learn to see what has long been held in denial about the economic crisis in which we dwell. Offered here is a prayer for conversations around holy tables that deny denial.

Originally posted at Daily Devotional by Daily Devotional

Sometimes you tremble because you’re scared, or cold. Sometimes it’s because of neurological or muscular issues. Sometimes you just overdid it at the coffee shop.

Originally posted at UCC Newsroom by UCC Newsroom

Uniting in prayer and rallying for justice in the wake of the shooting death of an unarmed Florida teenager, United Church of Christ national staff members, ecumenical partners from the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), and local Clevelanders worshiped and marched in solidarity March 28 in downtown Cleveland.

Originally posted at UCC Newsroom by UCC Newsroom

The Board of Trustees of United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities in New Brighton, Minn., announced March 28 the election of the Rev. Barbara A. Holmes as its eighth president.

Originally posted at Daily Devotional by Daily Devotional

“He emptied himself,” Paul writes of Jesus, and he entered into the emptiness of human life. Because he did, we can, too, for we know that even in the hard and empty times of our lives, God is there.

Originally posted at Global Ministries News by Global Ministries News

Read about Bolenge Hospital in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Originally posted at Global Ministries News by Global Ministries News

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Originally posted at Daily Devotional by Daily Devotional

Jesus’ followers blessed and healed those who cursed, oppressed, imprisoned, and killed them, humbling themselves as did their Jesus, reaching beyond short-term failure and disappointment; embodying the One of precious salvation, healing, and forgiveness. They overcame the deep darkness and grasped Easter hope, in a Good Friday world.

Originally posted at UCC Newsroom by UCC Newsroom

Don’t put a period on health care.
Speaking on behalf of the UCC and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) on March 26, the Rev. M. Linda Jaramillo was among hundreds imploring the U.S. Supreme Court to support the Affordable Care Act enacted into law two years ago.

Originally posted at UCC Newsroom by UCC Newsroom

When disasters tear things apart, people rally in large numbers around those affected. For victims of the March 2 tornados that killed 38 people in Indiana and Kentucky, assistance is coming from all directions. Within the UCC and across denominational and geographical parameters, relief efforts are steady and substantial.