UCC News Digest: Preserving Democracy

Amid pre-inauguration turmoil, UCC leaders suggest do’s, don’ts ahead of the nation’s transition of power. Learn more

Advising Caution Nonspecific threats against ‘liberal’ churches prompt alert. Read more   Remembering Dr. King Urgency, persistence mark UCC King Day observances. Read More

Prepping Synod Business Several General Synod resolutions now being readied for review. Read more   Faith and Finances The Pension Boards’ new publication links faith values to spending and making money – and ways those values are expressed and put into action. Explore the first edition

MLK Day of Service Join us for a two-day teach-in based on King’s principles of non-violence. Learn more and register now   Become a Leader Check out the scholarships that help support UCC students, LGBTQ seminarians, future professors, African-American laywomen, and more. Learn more, apply today

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UCC in the News ––––– Here’s where to pray (virtually) during inauguration week Ahead of inauguration, faith leaders urge devotees in state capitols to take precautions 'Liberal' churches warned of possible attacks around Biden Inauguration Day Washington church cancels peace vigil after warning of threats toward liberal churches Christian denomination tells 'liberal' churches to be extra vigilant inauguration week More News >   Other Religion News ––––– Martin Luther King Jr. faith events continue in time of COVID-19 and Capitol chaos Black clergy take on the virus Inauguration week prayer event aims to show Christian unity Maine church closes amid fears liberal churches could be targeted before inauguration Black churchgoers report powerlessness in politics, agency in Black congregations More News >

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