UCC News Digest: Still wiping out medical debt

$66 Million and Counting Eight D.C.-area churches wipe out $9 million in medical debt in four states. Learn more

An Experiment in Fundraising UCC clergy invited to become Still Speaking partners. Learn more   Top Workplace Award National Setting recognized as a great place to work in Northern Ohio. Read more

Inclusive Love Without Apology Hate crime targets N.Y. church preparing for Pride. Read more   For the People At a turning point for voting rights, UCC officers speak out. Read the statement

Global Racial Justice Synod is asked to endorse global Decade for People of African Descent. Read more   Synod Training Sessions Delegates prepare for the electronic meeting hall. Learn more

Congregational Challenge Small-membership Conferences lead ‘friendly competition’ for Synod sign-ups. Learn more   Youth at Synod Young program planner urges Synod youth participation. Read more, register today

Tools for Family Time Synod videos invite kids and families to listen, sing, color and pray. Read more   Embracing All Mental Health Network is latest UCC body with Open and Affirming covenant. Learn more

Profligate When was the last time you heard someone call God profligate? Listen to the Podcast

UCC in the News ––––– D.C. statehood advocates hope to add 51st star to American flag The Rev. Darrell Goodwin installed as first Executive Conference Minister in Southern New England UCC minister appointed to board of Mental Health America Chicago pastor calls on President Biden to declare violence a public health crisis To Haiti, with love: Iowa church to send shelter to island country More News >   Other Religion News ––––– Jesse Jackson, William Barber arrested for protesting filibuster and Manchin Pope Francis compares work of U.S. priest whose ministry affirms LGBTQ people to the work of God Why do some Catholic bishops want to deny Joe Biden communion? Dozens of houses of worship, one D.C. street, a 9-year photo project How college chaplains became vanguards for LGBTQ acceptance More News >

Take Action: End U.S. Support for Human Rights Abuses in the Philippines Around the Globe: Interconnected – Philippines Witness for Justice: Critical Learning Vital Signs & Statistics: What Kind of Data Are You Gathering? Ministerial Changes: Changes and Deaths

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UCC News Digest: A call to prayer

Moving to General Synod in Prayer The officers of the United Church of Christ to the wider church: ‘Join us in prayer for our time together.’ Learn more

Precious Cargo D.C.-area couple delivers olive oil, which supports Palestinian fair trade farmers, to Church House in Cleveland. Learn more   A Both/And Church Advocates ask General Synod to embrace contemplation, rethink ‘Earth's rights.’ Read more about resolutions

All Are Worthy Church leaders affirm same-sex foster parents in face of Supreme Court decision. Read more   A Reason to Have Hope Check out anti-racism resources from CHHSM (Council for Health and Human Services Ministries, UCC). Learn more

Take a Stand: Stop Line 3 People of faith must stop Line 3, webinar urges. Learn more   Celebrating Juneteenth UCC advocates observe the first federal holiday that celebrates freedom for ALL Americans. Watch the webinar

UCC in the News ––––– Rhode Island churches to join together to mark Juneteenth anniversary Lancaster Seminary webinar — A new day dawning: Leading the church toward the light Illinois residents observe first Juneteenth holiday When a pipeline is a threat to earth, water, sacred spaces COVID forced Pennsylvania church to postpone bicentennial, will now celebrate 201 years More News >   Other Religion News ––––– James Forbes’ ode to Juneteenth calls on Americans to embrace the promise of freedom ‘Historical awareness,’ ‘spirit of reconciliation’: Churches across U.S. observe Juneteenth ‘We still have work to do’: How to understand the new Juneteenth holiday Black community has new option for health care: The church In rift with Biden, a dramatic show of force by a conservative Catholic movement More News >

Take Action: Invest in Policies that Lift People Up Around the Globe: Nurturing Community – Japan Witness for Justice: What Are These Cheers of Freedom to Me? Vital Signs & Statistics: Where Are we at This Moment? Ministerial Changes: Changes and Deaths

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