Today is #GivingTuesday! If you are planning donations to nonprofit organizations for GivingTuesday, please remember St. James UCC, a big-hearted and progressive church in the Village of Hamburg. We have wide-open doors and a forward-thinking 21st century expression of Christianity. You belong here.

For anyone pushed out, ignored, or unwelcome this week — hear this: God holds you close. You are fully, fiercely BELOVED. No family, no church, no politician can take that away. The Open and Affirming Coalition is with you. You matter. 🌈❤️

🍂 "In Everything, Give Thanks." -I Thessalonians 5:18 🍁 Wishing you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving! #Thanksgiving #GiveThanks #Gratitude #UCC #UnitedChurchOfChrist

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Join us for Sunday worship at 10:00 AM. We can’t wait to welcome you!

It's #716Day! Please support St. James UCC. 👉 www.hamburgucc.org/giving No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you're welcome here.

🕊️ As a Just Peace denomination, we believe in the sacred call to be peacemakers. 📞 Call your Senators today and urge them to vote YES on SJ Res. 59—a resolution that would prevent unauthorized U.S. military action against Iran. 🙏🏽 We pray for peace grounded in justice.

🙏🏾 The Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson, General Minister and President/CEO of the United Church of Christ, responds to the U.S. bombing in Iran, and calls for peace. 👇🏾📺

"Caring for others is a value that should not be shamed, nor should there be any shame in being empathetic." -Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson, GMP/CEO, UCC Read the full blog "Do Unto Others:" 👉🏾 ow.ly/kqxp50VZwgW

🙏🏾🌹 This Memorial Day, we hold in prayer those who have been affected by war. We honor the lives lost and grieve with the families of the fallen. May we continue to work toward peace and a #JustWorldForAll.

🙏🏽 Your voice matters. Your presence makes a difference. Make it known who you're showing up for—download your free UCC public witness signs today! 👉🏽 Download here: ow.ly/9qRh50VTkZ5

We are so grateful for everyone who has been working so hard on the revitalization of the site of the Historic St. James Evangelical Cemetery of St. James United Church of Christ. More details will be shared as they become available.

HAPPY TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK! 🍎 We have many current and retired teachers, professors, and paraprofessional school staff in our congregation. Thank you for your hard work! ❤