Justice and Witness – United Church of Christ Minnesota Conference

First Annual National UCC Earth Day Summit to be Held in Minneapolis

March 24, 2023

The National Setting of the United Church of Christ is coordinating a First Annual Earth Day Summit with Mayflower UCC in Minneapolis and the Minnesota Conference.

UCC Churches Host South African Musical Group 29:11

March 8, 2023

In the coming weeks, several Minnesota UCC congregations are hosting 29:11, an amazing group of performers from South Africa who share their music and story of reconciliation.

Doing the Deeply Spiritual Work of Land Acknowledgment

January 11, 2023

St. Paul's UCC shares its journey, process, and helpful resources.

Help

May 25, 2022

"Oh God, in this brutal moment we utter just one whispered word…Help." A prayer written after the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, on May 24, 2022

On Amir Locke: No More Words…

February 9, 2022

In the aftermath of the death of Amir Locke, who was shot by police in Minneapolis on February 2, the Minnesota Council of Churches (MCC) has issued the following statement.

Great Lakes Creation Care Collaborative Kicks Off Justice Series

January 14, 2022

The series is exploring creation care justice through the lens of Indigenous rights, divesting from corporate greed, and liturgical language that keeps the health of our planet and all God’s creation in mind.

Building the Beloved Community Public Safety Project

December 16, 2021

Help create a better system of public safety and policing in Minnesota. Interfaith Action invites interfaith leaders to a series of compelling conversations about creating a better system of public safety and policing in Minnesota.

Clergy Seek to Build Unity in Alexandria

February 10, 2021

Shortly after the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, a pastor in Alexandria, Minnesota, posted a Facebook video telling citizens to be ready to "arm up." Other clergy united in response — to share a message of unity and peace.

What is Happening at Our Southern Border?

December 9, 2020

Listen to the December 7 discussion with Dora Rodriguez, an advocate and activist for migrant rights; Nellie Jo David, a member of the Hia-Ced O’odham tribe; and Dan Millis, program manager for Sierra Club Borderlands.

Justice Talk to Justice Walk: Building Awareness, Strengthening Our Resolve

October 2, 2020

Check out the videos from the first five webinars in our series, including the latest one with Jim Bear Jacobs.