UCC News Digest: A measure of justice

After the Verdict UCC leadership expresses relief, resolve after jury returns guilty verdict in George Floyd’s murder. Read the statement, watch the video

'We Are Responsible' After Chauvin verdict, clergy across U.S. call for continued police accountability. Read more   'How Are the Children?' CHHSM leaders follow the Chauvin verdict with difficult questions that need to be asked. Read the statement

Programs for Young People Daily activities, challenges planned for youth, young adults at online General Synod. Learn more   Getting Rooted in General Synod The curious get a preview of Synod worship music and videos. Watch the webinars

Assistance for Storm-Ravaged Churches Disaster Ministries sends Texas congregations financial help for February storm recovery work. Learn more   Honoring Their Story Global Ministries welcomes President Biden’s statement recognizing the Armenian Genocide. Read more

Radical Belonging Use this new resource, shared by the UCC Mental Health Network, to prepare liturgies for Mental Health Sunday, May 16. Learn more — download the resource   Welcoming Newcomers Join a webinar conversation on ways faith communities address the issues facing newcomers and resettlement. Learn more — register today

An Homage for Mother Earth Sharing wise words from a variety of authors, underscoring our role as stewards of all entrusted to us by the Creator. Listen to the podcast

UCC in the News ––––– ‘What we need is a moral revival’: The Rev. Otis Moss III weighs in on Chauvin verdict Chauvin guilty of murder: Floyd’s death reverberated across country, sparking change After the Chauvin verdict, will there be new accountability for American police? With a verdict, troubled reflections Will COVID-19 bring an end to the church collection plate? More News >   Other Religion News ––––– Conservatives plan for a new church after United Methodism splits over homosexuality debate This is World Immunization Week. Global church leaders join together to serve as Vaccine Champions. Health care organizations find success with faith-based allies in vaccine distribution In wake of Chauvin trial, church leaders turn to Christ’s justice to heal wound of racism Powwows across U.S. adapt to pandemic for a second year More News >

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