Justice and Witness – United Church of Christ Minnesota Conference

Observations from the Corner (The Fly on the Wall)

August 8, 2023

Out of everything that we did, the opportunity that brought this adult chaperone the most joy was sharing in and observing the process that transformed the entire group into political advocates.

Reflections on Visiting Palestine 2023

July 26, 2023

Jenny Hartley and Fred Rogers visited Palestine and Israel for ten weeks in the spring of 2023 during an especially intense period of invasion and violence.

First Annual National UCC Earth Day Summit Held in Minneapolis

April 23, 2023

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

An Easter Call to Resurrecting Action: Prevent Gun Violence Now

April 12, 2023

What can we, as an Easter people, say about all the mass shootings that are occurring? How does the Resurrection compel us to faithfully and meaningfully respond?

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.