
Grateful: COMMAnts from the Conference Minister
As I enter my last month of service as your Conference Minister, the days are marked increasingly by “last things”…These are days when even the most routine moments and interactions are filled with extra meaning and poignancy. These are days for remembering, and for reflecting on all that has been over these ten amazing years.

Service of Farewell and Celebration for Conference Minister Shari Prestemon
The Minnesota Conference Board of Directors invites you to a celebration December 9 in honor of Rev. Shari Prestemon’s decade of service as our Conference Minister.

The Things That Make for Peace
Since October 7, we have watched in horror as violence has been heaped upon violence in Israel and Gaza, killing and injuring thousands of Israelis and Palestinians … But today, in this space, I want to concentrate instead on how our Christian faith informs us in this moment and should shape our response.

Re-Imagination Grant Applications Now Being Accepted
Applications are now being accepted from congregations for “Re-Imagination Grants” to support faithful, creative work to re-imagine what it looks like to 'be Church' in this historical moment.

COMMAnts from the Conference Minister
As I contemplate my coming departure as your Conference Minister, and reflect on all the things for which I am grateful in these ten years of ministry with you, one thanksgiving I lift is most certainly for our clergy in the Minnesota Conference UCC.

Shari Prestemon Named Acting Associate General Minister for Wider Church Ministries
Rev. Prestemon shares news about her appointment as Acting Associate General Minister of Wider Church Ministries (UCC) and Co-Executive of Global Ministries (UCC and Disciples of Christ). Her ministry here in Minnesota will end on December 29.

What’s Your Why?
Do you know what the purpose of your congregation is? What’s your reason for being? What’s your why? Read this month's COMMANTs from the Conference Minister.

Racial Justice Work in the MN Conference
The ad hoc antiracism group began its work in May with the support and guidance of consultants from Crossroads Antiracism Organizing and Training.

Conference Youth Set Off for Justice Trip to Washington, D.C.
Our summer High School Youth Trip is in full swing, with 71 youth and adults in Washington, DC, for a week of service learning and legislative advocacy.

It Matters: COMMAnts from the Conference Minister
This witness we offer as the United Church of Christ–this Good News we proclaim of a God of bold love and inclusion, hope and mercy–matters so very much.