More than 20,000 people participated in and viewed the virtual vigil to grieve the murder of George Floyd and to issue a call to action, and dozens of clergy joined two silent marches organized by black clergy.
“Please. Please. I can’t breathe.” That desperate plea was among the last words spoken by George Floyd, a black man who was killed on Monday night at the corner of 38th and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis.
We are delighted to welcome three young people who are serving as Youth Engagement & Social Media Interns this summer. Read more about them and their plans.
Music therapist and seminary student Claire Klein brings her knowledge, skills and passion to improving worship for people with dementia.
Conference Minister Shari Prestemon offers thanks and addresses deep concerns about church re-openings in this open letter to Governor Walz.
We are shifting into yet another season of this pandemic, when once again we as churches must make critical decisions about how we will move forward given evolving information and circumstances. As we await further guidelines from the Governor, Conference Minister Shari Prestemon shares guidance for UCC congregations.
Given the Covid-19 crisis, the Board of Directors has cancelled this year’s in-person Annual Meeting. A short, virtual meeting for voting delegates only will instead be held on June 13 from 10 am to noon via Zoom to attend to essential business of the Conference.
A pandemic relief loan fund will provide critical financing for congregations suffering a short-term financial crisis during this pandemic.
Fifty years ago, Rev. David McMahill and Rev. Jane Adkisson McMahill embarked upon remarkable careers in ministry. Read about their journey as the UCC celebrates the 50th anniversary of their ordination.
When Union Congregational UCC in Hackensack invited Rev. Torri Vande Zande to interview for its open clergy position back in November 2018, the committee had one pressing question: “Will your dog Caesar be joining you?”