Category: Social Justice
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The Manual on Local Church
Since 2029, representatives from across the UCC have been working to create a working draft of a “Manual on Local Church.” Read a few reflections Kevin Pettit about what motivated him to be part of this process, and why you should offer your feedback on the current draft.
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Socksgiving 2020 Kicks Off!
As fall kicks off and the holiday season quickly approaches, we invite you to consider participating in our annual “Socksgiving” sock drive. Last year we partnered with the Sock It…
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Online Sacred Conversations to End Racism Course
The Racial Justice Think Tank of the Rocky Mountain Conference also wants to bring to your attention another powerful way to join the movement to dismantle racism: participate in the…
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Code Prohibitions on Political Campaign Interventions for Churches and Clergy
With the election year in full swing, the Office of General Counsel offers a reminder that organizations that are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code may not…
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That all may have breath…
May 30, 2020 Beloveds in Christ, On this Pentecost weekend, we celebrate the Holy Spirit’s coming and empowering the followers of Jesus. We celebrate the Breath of God breathing upon…
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And the Socksgiving Winners Are….
Thank you, thank you, thank you, RMC Churches! We are so so humbled and grateful to all churches who participated in our inaugural Socksgiving Sock Collection Drive! This drive was…
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Bystander Intervention Training at Mountain View United Church
Mountain View United Church is offering Bystander Intervention Training on Tuesday, October 8th, from 6:00-8:00 pm. Bystander Intervention Training gives participants the tools and confidence to intervene, safely and effectively, when…
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A DEMAND FOR JUSTICE FOR DE’VON BAILEY BY CLERGY OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, RMC
The following is an open letter to Colorado Springs Mayor. John Suthers, and Vince Niski, Chief of Police, written by Rev. Clare F. Twomey, pastor of Vista Grande United Church of…
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An Open Letter to Dr. James Dobson
Dear Dr. Dobson, I read your July 2019 Newsletter this afternoon. The letter you wrote about your visit to the border. I was curious about your first-hand experience. I was…
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Metro Denver Churches Walk with PRIDE
On Sunday, June 16, 2019, several UCC churches gathered to march in Denver’s Pridefest Parade. Joining together for the sixth consecutive year, we had our largest turnout yet and were a part…