KYP: Give Thanks. Prepare for Advent

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Lament and Repentance   400 years later, honesty about colonialism and genocide is part of marking Pilgrims’ legacy.   Read more

A Christmas Gift for Churches   ‘Very UCC’ videos and music are coming for virtual use during Advent and at Christmas.   Learn more     A Season of Preparation   Every Sunday afternoon in Advent, join a training session for justice.   Learn more, register now

Worship Planners at Work   For historic General Synod 2021, worship planners hope to innovate online, still be ‘faithfully UCC.’   Read more     Mourning Victims of Violence   Vigils, resources available across UCC marked Transgender Day of Remembrance, Nov 20.   Read more

One Voice   Interfaith religious leaders unite to urge Americans to recognize Joe Biden as president-elect and encourage a peaceful transition.   Watch the video     A Conversation with Global Allies   In a Dec. 1 webinar, hear from the leaders of two partner churches —Michael Blair, General Secretary of the United Church of Canada and Colleen Geyer, General Secretary for the Uniting Church of Australia— about the impact of the U.S elections, COVID-19 and their fight against racism.   Learn more, register today

 

Give Thanks in All Circumstances There is always something for which to be thankful.   Listen to the podcast

UCC in the News   Chicago church releases a beer for Advent — and the end of the world Find a little light this holiday season Montana churches already communing online as COVID guidelines get stricter CHHSM Annual gathering promises to bring attendees together in hope in meaningful new ways Auction block memorial in Virginia community remains in flux as descendant engagement process continues More News >>     Other Religion News   Vatican and U.S. join to combat rising anti-Semitism The U.S. will reopen to refugees. Is the U.S. church ready? Emboldened religious left leaders vow to keep up pressure under Biden Changes in Washington bring some hope for Palestinians Stay home, evangelical medical organization tells churches as COVID spreads More News >>

Take Action: Give Thanks and Ensure All are Fed Around the Globe: A Carpenter’s Work – Israel/Palestine Witness for Justice: Tear Down the Wall Vital Signs & Statistics: I Didn’t Sign on for This! Ministerial Changes: Changes and Deaths

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