United Church of Christ

The United Church of Christ (UCC) is a unique and vibrant community of Christians united in their faith and commitment to making a difference. With more than 5,000 congregations and close to one million members throughout the United States, the UCC dedicates itself to working alongside God to create a fair and sustainable world. Known for being a pioneer in many aspects, the UCC prides itself on its inclusive welcome and embodies the spirit of unity expressed in the phrase, “…they may all be one” (John 17:21).

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Colorado church Repair Café mends items and a throw-away mindset

1 week ago | ucc.org | Kayla Berkey

Unraveling wicker chairs, dull gardening shears, and broken necklaces are all items that routinely end up in landfills – a reality that folks from three churches in the Denver area set out to change by organizing a Helping Hands Repair Café. The event, held at First Plymouth United Church of Christ on April 26, invited people in the broader community to bring all kinds of broken and worn things for repair.
Preaching and Worship Summit to develop ‘courageous, compassionate, compelling public voices’

1 week ago | ucc.org | Kayla Berkey

The acts of preaching and worship hold a unique power to address the challenges and opportunities of the current moment. An upcoming Preaching and Worship Summit, “For Such a Time as This,” aims to empower people with resources to craft messages and worshipful responses amid global occurrences of war, genocide, climate crisis, and the nation’s highest office perpetuating racism, misogyny, and transphobia.
Growing faith: How three campus chaplains are attending to the sacred work of meeting student needs - United Church of Christ

2 weeks ago | ucc.org | Kayla Berkey

When the Rev. Quinn Caldwell leads communion during a weekly worship service for students at Cornell University, he is intentional about connecting the sacrament to a broader sense of responsibility and inclusion. “Communion is a thing to fill you up, and therefore, when you step away from this table, it’s your job to go out with your hands full of nourishment for the world,” he shares with the students.
2025 UCC Earth Summit addresses climate change and introduces a new partnership - United Church of Christ

2 weeks ago | ucc.org | Renee DeLuca

The United Church of Christ's third annual Earth Summit was held on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Hosted by Brooks Berndt, minister of Environmental Justice,
Leading climate scientist joins UCC Earth Day Summit coming April 26 - United Church of Christ

3 weeks ago | ucc.org | Renee DeLuca

The United Church of Christ 2025 Earth Day Summit will be held on Saturday, April 26 at 2 p.m. Eastern time, and features a keynote address by one of the
Resolutions for General Synod 35 span global contexts, holistic health, Conference change

1 month ago | ucc.org | Kayla Berkey

The final proposed resolutions for General Synod 35 are now available for review. Eight resolutions and one formal motion are ready to be considered by this national body of the United Church of Christ in Kansas City, July 11-15. The UCC Board, acting as the General Synod Business Committee, affirmed the action of each submitted resolution during its March meeting.
New staff bring experience and passion to roles across the National Ministries

1 month ago | ucc.org | Kayla Berkey

A variety of new staff have joined the United Church of Christ National Ministries in recent months, bringing with them talents and passion for the work of the church. Further, as the National Ministries continue to live into a model of One Staff, One Budget, One Mission, some staff realignment has taken place as part of ongoing efforts to enhance operational efficiency and productivity.
Church World Service partners gather in Cleveland to collaborate on disaster relief in changing political climate

1 month ago | ucc.org | Kayla Berkey

Climate disasters like hurricanes, storms, and wildfires are taking place more frequently these days, and often with increased intensity. Yet in a reality where the demand for disaster response resources is greater, more than 200 employees have been cut from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, which manages the federal response to disasters and emergencies.
General Synod opening preacher is ready for the church to ‘go deep or go home’

1 month ago | ucc.org | Kayla Berkey

The Rev. Marilyn Pagán-Banks serves many roles in her hometown city of Chicago. She pastors at San Lucas United Church of Christ, serves as the executive director of the organization A Just Harvestto combat hunger in the city, teaches seminary classes, and was recently elected as a member of the Chicago Police District Council. A newly added role for her will be to offer the message at the opening worship of this summer’s General Synod 35 on July 11. Registration for General Synod is open now.
No candidate identified: Associate General Minister for Love of Church search to relaunch after General Synod 35

2 months ago | ucc.org | Kayla Berkey

The search committee for the role of Associate General Minister for Love of Church did not identify a candidate to recommend to the United Church of Christ Board during their March 6-8 meetings in Cleveland. The Love of Church Search Committee, which began its work in August 2024, held a diligent search that included online and in-person interviews, as described in the report to the UCCB prepared by Committee Chair, the Rev. Jasmine Quinerly.