352 member church bodies. 120 countries. Over 3,000 people. Those numbers made for a fascinating experience at the World Council of Churches Assembly in Karlsruhe, Germany, in early September. Read about Conference Minister Rev. Shari Prestemon’s experience.
Does your stewardship campaign use the language of urgency or agency? Urgency can be motivating because it names an immediate and large problem. But it can also leave people overwhelmed and uncertain about their ability to make a difference.
Today marks my first day back after three months of sabbath. I want to take a bit of space here to offer abundant thanks for the privilege and deep blessing of that time away.
Twelve women from eight UCC congregations participated in the annual Women’s Retreat Sept 9-11.
Please join us for one of the exciting upcoming FourTHursday gatherings. We have lined-up wonderful guest speakers and presenters for the fall sessions.
Four UCC congregations— Falcon Heights UCC, St. Anthony Park, UCC, St. Paul’s UCC, and UCC New Brighton—have joined forces for a unique project to re-engage youth in the life of the church.
We are thrilled to announce a Conference-sponsored youth trip to Washington, D.C., next summer, July 21-28, 2023.
Register now for summer rural immersion middle and high school retreats and the June adult spiritual immersion retreat at Camp Onomia.
Read about the resolutions on public school and electrification, plus watch video coverage of this year’s Annual Meeting, including a March for Our Lives video and closing worship.
Blessings written by Conference Minister Shari Prestemon, delivered as part of her State of the Conference address at the 60th Annual Meeting of the Minnesota Conference UCC on June 10, 2022.