KYP: Thursdays in Black

Pause. Pray. Post. Pledge.   The UCC relaunches #ThursdaysinBlack, promoting the global campaign against violence and an observance at the 2021 General Synod.   Learn more, pledge today

Abolishing Medical Debt   UCC churches and the national setting erase almost $5.5 million in medical debt in California.   Learn more     Assessing Our Own Equity   UCC leaders announce an assessment of the UCC’s ‘racial diversity, equity and inclusion.’   Read more

Granddaughter of a King   Amid dozens of distinguished speakers at a march and rally in the nation’s capital, it was a 12-year-old who caught the ear of two UCC ministers.   Read more     Recovering from the Damage   After 140-mph winds, Iowans get help from each other and UCC Disaster Ministries.   Read more

Thoughts for Labor Day   For today’s big problems, we need bigger dreams, says the UCC’s minister of economic justice.   Learn more     Driven by Faith   Join Sister Simone Campbell and the Rev. Traci Blackmon, Thursday, Sept. 3, as they discuss how to live out one’s faith amidst a challenging political climate.   Register now for 3:30 EDT webinar

An Existential Threat Black or white, red or brown – our souls and spirits cry out for justice, for peace, for healing.   Listen to the podcast

UCC in the News   God’s timing brings new pastor to Illinois church Ohio church’s volunteers offer voter help Concerned Massachusetts citizens call for release of some from jails due to COVID-19 Encouraged by her kids, mom forming NAACP chapter in Pennsylvania city Iowa health care workers hold candlelight vigil for colleagues lost to COVID-19 More News >>     Other Religion News   Jerry Falwell Jr. resigns as Liberty University president Christian college rescinds Pence’s invitation to speak at commencement Church leader, church building among those affected by Belarus crackdown Hajj begins with 1,000 pilgrims rather than the usual 2 million British author discusses ‘Little Book of Humanism’ More News >>

Take Action: Pledge to Vote and Help a Friend! Around the Globe: Stewards of God’s Creation – Indonesia Witness for Justice: Threshold Moments: A Ritual for Voting Vital Signs & Statistics: Having a Military Chaplain as a Pastor Ministerial Changes: Changes and Deaths

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