God, bring peace to us, that we may be peacemakers in our community, that our community may contribute a just peace to our country and to our world. Amen. -Nancy Eisenhauer, Fairview Heights, IL Learn more about the People’s Prayers for… The post appeared first on United Church of Christ ..read more

Loving and challenging God, We hear and see and know the words and actions and teachings of Jesus, and you call us—you nudge us—to emulate them. We see the destruction of your good creation. We see the plight of our… The post appeared first on United Church of Christ ..read more

Each month we unpack the complex justice issues that we’re working on. This month, Thaddaeus Elliott and UCC DC Office staff offer perspectives on the upcoming election and invite participation in this year’s Our Faith Our Vote Campaign. Building the Beloved Democracy… The post JPANet May 2024 Newsletter appeared first on United Church of Christ ..read more

“Everyone deserves care that honors the dignity and sovereignty of our bodies and our kin.” – Susan Raffo, Liberated to the Bone “For it was you who formed me…You knit me together…I am fearfully and wonderfully made…my frame was not… The post Love Your Neighbor OUT LOUD: Honoring Queer Bodies & Committing to LGBTQIA+ Justice appeared first on United Church of Christ ..read more

Six months out from Election Day, it seems our political systems have become increasingly unresponsive to the will of the people. As lawmakers fail to address the biggest questions of our time, those same questions split our communities apart. This… The post Building the Beloved Democracy appeared first on United Church of Christ ..read more

I pray for peace and harmony throughout the world! -Anonymous Learn more about the People’s Prayers for Peace, share a prayer of your own, and read other prayers. The post appeared first on United Church of Christ ..read more

I pray for families who have disabled or seriously ill family members – for the parents who must stay strong for their ill family member. Learn more about the People’s Prayers for Peace, share a prayer of your own, and read other prayers. -Anonymous,… The post appeared first on United Church of Christ ..read more

If you’ve read this blog before, you know that much of the content available on the internet is protected under the U.S. Copyright Act.  That means a church cannot upload or copy and paste written works, artwork, photographs, or music… The post Advanced Topics in Copyright for Local Churches:  Linking and Embedding appeared first on United Church of Christ ..read more

The United Church of Christ continues to walk in solidarity with our partners in the Middle East through prayer, public witness, advocacy, and support for their critical response to the needs in their communities. Israel’s declared war on Gaza has… The post UCC Officers issue statement amid ongoing unrest on college campuses; offer continued solidarity with partners and people in the Middle East appeared first on United Church of Christ ..read more

Lord Jesus. You know righteous violence and hurt first hand so please comfort those feeling such pain with your caring and love. Amen. -Dan Kennedy, Seattle, WA Learn more about the People’s Prayers for Peace, share a prayer of your own, and read other… The post appeared first on United Church of Christ ..read more