UCC News Digest: Resourcing Holy Week

We Are a Resurrection People Though Easter may not look the same under COVID, embrace the journey and the joy of the empty tomb. Read/watch the message from the officers

Sisters in Ministry UCC pastors in Boulder come together to help community heal. Read more   Waiting on a Work Permit Eliseo Jimenez soon plans to leave sanctuary of North Carolina church. Learn More

Speaking for All Protestor, pastor are both part of Synod preacher’s identity. Read more   Expand Welcome U.S. churches speak as one in solidarity with migrants and refugees. See the statement

A Career of Service Colleagues remember late Conference Minister Douglas Anders’ gift for detail. Read more   Global Connectedness Remembrance of ancestors launches ‘Wednesdays with the World’ webinars. Watch the service

Mark Maundy Thursday Join pastors from across the church to commemorate the Last Supper with Jesus and his apostles. Register for 3:30 p.m. EDT webinar service now   The Last Seven Words Service of Lament Use this Good Friday service on the ‘Crucifixion and Black Death.’ Shared for all churches by the Southern New England Conference. Overview & download the video here

Holy Week From suffering and grief to hope and resurrection. Be ready to hear where the sacred wants to speak this week. Listen to the Podcast

UCC in the News ––––– With vaccinations rising, religious groups see hope on horizon as major holidays approach Ohio church observes Palm Sunday with inclusion, encouraging protest Another North Carolina man is free to leave church sanctuary as immigration policies ease UCC’s Justice and Witness Ministries urges members to call on Congress to condemn anti-Asian sentiment and racism Ohio seder explores meaning of freedom amid pandemic More News >   Other Religion News ––––– At nationwide rallies, Christians stand up for Asian Americans Boulder’s faith community comes together to grieve after grocery store shooting Religious conference planning continues amid COVID-19, socially distanced or online How are Dinner Churches surviving the pandemic? Faith and the COVID-19 vaccine: ‘Don’t throw away your shot’ More News >

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