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They are congregations that may not embrace all things UCC, but they love being part of the denomination, and are committed to staying. That is the primary message behind “Why We Stay,” a short video of testimonials from members of the Faithful and Welcoming Churches (FWC).

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A nationally recognized change-management consultant and active UCC lay person has been elected transitional general secretary of the National Council of Churches (NCC).

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Even the casual observer can read a lot into the passion for social justice at Church of Peace UCC in Rock Island, Ill.
This is the church’s second year of involvement in the Summer Family Literacy Program – an outgrowth of a popular school year program that helps immigrant adults learn English.

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The popularity of social media and a continuing passion for peace in the Middle East have resulted in the formation of a UCC-driven online forum.

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As many religious conservatives break from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) over the ordination of gay ministers, a small California parish that believes the church has done too little to accept homosexuality has become a member of the United Church of Christ.

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He doesn’t even play baseball. But pastors of three churches in Saint Clair, Mo., have decided that the Rev. James Semmelroth Darnell plays for the wrong team. The UCC doesn’t see it that way, and is stepping up to the plate with support.

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Selling its recorded music to match scholarship monies funding their trip to National Youth Event 2012, the Council for American Indian Ministries (CAIM) has a song in its heart as it prepares to bring nearly 30 members to the quadrennial event.

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The UCC Coalition for LGBT Concerns is making a significant turn as it celebrates its 40th anniversary and approaches the annual National Gathering June 25-28 at UCC-related Elmhurst (Ill.) College.

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The Rev. Tara Barber makes a pretty strong case for bringing youth and young adults to the United Church of Christ’s National Youth Event.

“I know that NYE changes lives,” said Barber, one of seven adult chaperones who will accompany 43 youth and young adults from the UCC’s Pacific Northwest Conference to NYE 2012 at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind., July 10-13.

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Concluding nearly 40 years of service with the Health and Education Foundation in Istanbul, Turkey, Ken and Betty Frank were recognized during the Common Global Ministries Board of Directors’ meeting last month in Indianapolis.