UCC News Digest: Condemning an Unprecedented Attack on Democracy

UCC national leaders condemn insurrection in racist takeover of the U.S. Capitol. Read their statement

A Balm for the Soul UCC national prayer vigil calls people together after riots at the Capitol. Learn More, watch the vigil   Global Reaction From Christians worldwide, Capitol insurrection draws outrage, prayers for America. Read More

New Name, New Look Renamed UCC news services continue 'proud tradition.' Learn more   Standing Together White Christians decry Georgia senator’s attacks on Black candidate’s faith. Read More

Getting Ready for GS33 Fees set, schedule taking shape for Special Edition General Synod. Learn more   2020's Top Ten Coronavirus leaves its mark all over 2020 list of top UCC news stories. Read More

Looking Ahead Under a new president, what can faith communities do to put their values into action to get more action on climate? Join a Jan. 13 webinar. Register now   Fund your Dream Check out UCC scholarships for individuals engaged in education, leadership, and ministry and faith-based projects. Applications close March 1. Learn more and apply online today

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UCC in the News ––––– Faith leaders react to mob at Capitol with prayers, calls for end to violence As Trump rallies return, church leaders say officials are ceding D.C. to ‘racist, marauding mobs’ The origin of the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol extends back decades Black St. Louisians didn’t miss how white lives mattered as mob stormed capitol Advocates push for ICE detainees to be released from Minnesota jail due to COVID-19 concerns More News >   Other Religion News ––––– How House chaplain calmed tense hours in besieged Capitol with prayers for ‘God’s covering’ Pope prays for dead in Capitol rioting, appeals for calm Faith groups among those calling for Trump’s impeachment and prosecution Trump faith advisers condemn insurrection, but say benefits of presidency will last longer than ‘controversies’ Warnock, Biden wins give twin thrills to religious liberals More News >

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