Clean water is a gift. As we focus on creation today, hear how Congolese partners advocate for safe, sustainable water access. Join us in praying, learning, and acting for water justice and environmental care. globalministries.org/congo_week/ #CongoWeek #SustainableWater #CreationCare

Jesus calls us to visit and care for those in prison (Matthew 25). But the FCC’s delay on fair phone & video rates keeps families priced out of staying connected. #phonejustice Tell the FCC: end this unjust delay! ✒️ Sign now: buff.ly/YMh0rn4

Food security in Congo is closely tied to the health of the land and environment. Families in Goma face challenges as climate change, conflict, and economic instability affect harvests. Learn from the ECC Women’s Department: ow.ly/T42V50X7f0A #CongoWeek #FoodSecurity

Lift Every Voice for Creation Explore reflections and Bible studies on water by Rev. Emanuel Boango and Dr. Rick Lowery, and hear stories from Congolese partners on caring for creation.
Pray, learn, and act for a sustainable future. Resources: ow.ly/rTRI50X7eUN #CongoWeek #CreationCare

“Stepping into public office is an extension of my faith. Our tradition reminds us that the call to ministry does not end at the church door it extends into our neighborhoods, our schools, our civic life, and yes, our local governments.” -Rev. Darrell Goodwin Exec. Conference Minister, @sneucc.org

🧡 As people of faith, we know that #LoveKnowNoBorders. That's why we’re collecting stories that show how immigration policies impact our families, congregations, and neighborhoods. ▷ Submit your story: ow.ly/iVSm50Xbbv9 ▷ Learn more: ow.ly/qIFG50Xbbv8

"God calls us to create communities where accommodations & accessibility are part of our love language, with dignity gracefully extended to all people. Everyone is created in the image of God, no exceptions." -Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson Learn more-UCC Disability Justice Ministry: uccdm.org

🙏🏾 "God of All Peoples, receive our commitment to learn & work for justice with our Indigenous siblings. Reveal the gifts, graces, & harms present, & hold us to these commitments even when accountability becomes uncomfortable." -Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson 🙌🏾 Take action: https://ow.ly/8zC250XaLqS

🙌🏾 In a moment where history related to slavery in the United States has been targeted for removal from national parks, national websites, and Smithsonian museums, a United Church of Christ congregation located in the heart of Washington, D.C., is determined to remember. 📰 👇🏾 Read more

🙌🏾 "This is not a time to be consumed by the fears of blaming & amplification of injustice. It's time to continue to advocate for justice, for change, and to ensure that 'justice rolls down like waters.'" -Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson, GMP/CEO, UCC 👉🏾 Full Blog: https://ow.ly/cvcy50X88kq

Congo Week is October 19–24 — a sacred time to learn, pray, and act for peace and justice in the DRC. Visit Access worship materials, advocacy tools, justice resources, and ways to engage; https://ow.ly/gsot50X4mNL Theme: “Lift Every Voice” — each voice raised matters.

Over one year ago, the UCC released "Countering Project 2025 With Love." Now, we return to that resource to ask: what’s changed in our country—and how are we responding in faith? ▷ Learn more here: ow.ly/3nn050X5FOy

📅 October 12th is Access Sunday! 🩵 Join us in celebrating the gifts of persons with disabilities (PWD’s) and the strides that the church has made in being more inclusive and becoming more accessible to all. ▷ Resources can be found here: ow.ly/ebFP50X2in5

🚨 This week, the Senate will vote on a proposed temporary spending bill that would cause an estimated 4 million people to be dropped from their healthcare coverage due to an increase in premiums. 🩺 Tell your Senators to protect affordable healthcare: ow.ly/fk2n50X1xY0

The United Church of Christ is proud to co-sponsor this National Interfaith Solidarity Worship Service happening tomorrow, September 25th at 5:30pm! ▷ Join in person or via livestream available here: ow.ly/xebL50X1xrH

Join our team at the UCC Washington D.C. Office as the Domestic Policy Advocate! Applications close on October 16th. ▷ Learn more about the position and apply here: ow.ly/u2Wg50X12hr

"In a time when diversity is misunderstood, preachers can shine God’s light of love upon all people who might be feeling afraid of being targeted, stigmatized, and punished because of their neurodivergence." -Rev. Dr. Sarah Griffith Lund, UCC www.workingpreacher.org/culture/prea...

📆 Happening this weekend! 💜 Trail of Truth is an artistic event with a powerful purpose to memorialize our loved ones lost to substance use related causes, while using the magnitude of our collective loss to create change. Register here: ow.ly/RPlL50X0hyR

🕯️ "The UCC strongly condemns acts of violence, & continues to call for a renewal of civil discourse in our communities. We mourn with those who mourn, longing for a time when violence shall no more be heard in our land..." -Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson, GMP, UCC 👉🏾 Full statement: bit.ly/3JZFfUO

"When institutional religious commitments are questioned & politicians continue to align with & seek support from faith communities, faith leaders must continue to reject lying as a political strategy & call for truth in democracy." -Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson Full Blog 👉🏾 ow.ly/Ck4W50WUeTR

🌍 In this month's Getting to the Root series, Jim Antal (Special Advisor on Climate Justice to the General Minister and President of the UCC) reflects on the urgent need to accelerate the transition to clean energy. ▷ Read the full reflection here: ow.ly/bzVm50WReZr

🕊 Join us on September 14th in observing Just Peace Sunday! 🌍 This year’s theme, “The Earth Shall Mourn” (Jeremiah 4:23–28), calls us to lament environmental destruction and commit to peace with creation. ▷ Explore UCC resources: ow.ly/FCjU50WQp7T

🙏🏾 We pray that your comforting presence is felt by those in Afghanistan and the surrounding area who are mourning immense loss caused by the Earth's unsettledness. In hope and healing, we pray, Amen.

🕊️ Just Peace: What is it and why does it matter 40 years after its adoption in the UCC? ▷ Swipe to learn about Just Peace and get your church involved by visiting the Just Peace homepage: ow.ly/9cVI50WPN12

📣 Calling all clergy in the Washington D.C. area! Join us as we prayerfully bear witness and take a stand for justice in our community. ▷Where? Columbia Heights Plaza ▷When? Friday August 22nd @ 4:30pm ▷RSVP here: ow.ly/oh2l50WJMA3

☮️ As we observe the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings, we must renew our call for peace. ▷ Read a reflection by Rebekah Choate (Minister for Global Advocacy and Education): ow.ly/GyJl50WBjUK ▷ Take action: ow.ly/3xTG50WBjUJ

"On-going attempts to identify the United States as a Christian nation and to privilege Christianity are at odds with the First Amendment." -Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia A. Thompson, GMP/CEO, UCC 👉🏾 Quote from her latest On My Mind Today blog post, "Eroding Religious Freedom:" ow.ly/Tb7t50Wx2RJ

As a Just Peace Church, the United Church of Christ has long supported nuclear disarmament. Yet the U.S. is investing billions to modernize its nuclear arsenal. ✍️ Urge your members of Congress to support legislation that reduces the risk of nuclear war: ow.ly/IvWc50Wxzz4

BREAKING: The Senate will be voting TODAY on two resolutions to block over $500M in arms to Israel. It's time to speak up for peace! 📞 Call 1-833-STOP-WAR ✉️ Email your senators now using this sample script: www.globalministries.org/today-7-30-2... With: @globalministries.bsky.social

At the UCC Office of Public Policy & Advocacy, we believe faith is not just about what happens in the sanctuary, but also what happens in the public square. 🎥 Watch this video for a quick overview of who we are, what we do, & how you can get involved: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZZS...

🎉 Since January 1st, UCC advocates have sent over 85,000 messages calling for justice and peace to Congress and the administration! ▷ Let us continue to raise our voices for a just world for all! Send a message today: ow.ly/RgtO50WvqY5

The United Church of Christ is proud to co-sponsor the DC Nuclear Prayer Day Vigil. Together we will share prayers, reflections, songs, and calls to action in order to halt and reverse the nuclear arms race. Peace is possible. Join us on 8/6 @ 6pm ET: ow.ly/ygjG50Wvsz4

💜 We love seeing folks out in the world with our public witness signs standing boldly for justice, peace, and love! ▷ Download your free UCC public witness signs today: ow.ly/uPTt50Wvg4Y

🖤 Following heartfelt discussion and careful consideration, General Synod took a clear stand in naming the ongoing genocide of Palestinians “a humanitarian crisis that calls for immediate action.” 📰 News Story: generalsynod.org/news-listing... #UCCSynod

Our team was so grateful to lead the workshop “Speak Truth to Power: Influencing Sacred Change on Capitol Hill” at General Synod 35 this week! ▹ Stay in touch with our office: ow.ly/TyHt50Wpeyc ▹ Additional questions? Contact our staff: ow.ly/Cpxg50Wpeye

🚨 Today, the Senate passed a bill that would leave families hungry, shutter rural hospitals, and punish those who rely on federal care the most. 📞 Our faith calls us to protect the vulnerable. Call your representative and urge them to VOTE NO: ow.ly/9Hjx50Wjnr4

Thank you to those who showed up today to raise your faithful voice for a #MoralBudget! The faith community makes it clear: NO ONE should have to choose between a doctor’s visit & a full meal, all while billionaires get more tax breaks. 👉🏽 Take action: ow.ly/vcpe50WizhS

Yesterday, faith leaders met with members of the Senate in prayerful witness—dressed in black to mourn the 51,000 lives that will be lost annually if proposed Medicaid cuts are passed. 👉🏽 Urge your senators to save lives by voting NO on the Big Betrayal Bill: www.votervoice.net/JAWM/Campaig...

🥳 Happy Birthday UCC! 🎉 Celebrating 68 years of uniting in spirit, inspired by God’s grace-welcoming all, loving all & seeking justice for all! 🎁 YOU are the true gifts. We appreciate all you bring to the collective ministries of the UCC every day! 👉🏾 UCC History: www.ucc.org/who-we-are/a...

🕊️ 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.

🧡 As people of faith, we believe in the inherent dignity and worth of every person no matter where they come from or how they arrived. Urge Congress to choose policies that reflect the love of Christ and our call to welcome. 👉🏾 Take action: ow.ly/zPPj50Wf7Rw

🙏🏾 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. 👇🏾📺

🌎 Thank you to all who gathered for World Refugee Day in Washington, DC — a powerful day of witness, prayer, and action. 📢 Send a message to Congress to support refugee resettlement today: ow.ly/jrMY50WeeaY

Thank you to the UCC members & partners who met with Ohio’s senators to urge the passage of a moral budget which protects vulnerable communities. Our advocacy is an act of discipleship—bearing witness to our call to serve “the least of these.” Join us in this work today!: ow.ly/fhHe50W8soN

🌈 Unified. Rooted. Rising. This weekend, the UCC showed up with joy and power at World Pride in D.C.carrying God’s radical, inclusive love into the streets and sanctuaries. 👇🏼 Read the full article below: www.ucc.org/unified-root...

Thank you to everyone who gathered today at Capitol to lift up a moral vision for our nation. Programs like Medicaid and SNAP must be protected — because justice, compassion, and care for “the least of these” are not negotiable. 👉🏽 Take action today: www.votervoice.net/JAWM/Campaig...

📣 Heading to tomorrow’s rally? Come connect with fellow UCC members! ☕ We’re meeting at 9:30 AM at the United Methodist Building (100 Maryland Ave NE) for coffee and sign-making before walking to the rally together. Register here: ow.ly/RmUw50W6x7k

Join us to march in solidarity with our queer, trans, & non-binary siblings at the World Pride March on Washington for Freedom! 🕊️ Start your day with worship and a light breakfast before marching to the Lincoln Memorial for the rally. People of all faiths and none are welcome!

🏳️‍⚧️ Join us this Friday, June 6th for a powerful day of faith, justice, and community with the National Trans Visibility March and the United Church of Christ!

🚨Congress is considering a bill that would cut healthcare and food assistance programs for over 14 million Americans, including 4 million children, and instead fund the detention and deportation of our immigrant neighbors.   👉Contact your members of Congress: bit.ly/4jb31ZO