West Hollywood church among newest to UCC after split with Presbyterian Church (USA)

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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.

UCC-led online forum created to help promote peace in the Middle East

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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.

Illinois UCC church spreads good word of literacy among immigrants of all ages

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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.

UCC church activist elected NCC transitional general secretary

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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).

Don’t Disqualify Yourself

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Dear God, we know that leadership is a divine call, but help us to remember that it is also a social responsibility.

The Story of Jorgelina Lozada from Argentina

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ELCJHL Schools Educational Fair Celebrates A Year Of Learning

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Lutheran schools in Palestine and Jordan news

CMEP Bulletin: Palestinians Commemorate Nakba and End to Hunger Strike, Demolitions Continue

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weekly CMEP news update

Outfit

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What if you dressed the same way? Not in the same outfit (though that would be awesome), but with the same kind of significance?

Where is the Good Soil?

Originally posted at Daily Devotional by Daily Devotional

We simply never know where God’s kingdom is going to take root. Our job is simply to spread kingdom seeds with something like abandon so they might take root where God sees fit.

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