Today Rev. Michael Neuroth (Director of the UCC Office of Public Policy & Advocacy) was arrested alongside dozens of faith leaders demanding the Senate stop additional funding for ICE. Thank you, Rev. Neuroth, and all the clergy who chose to #PrayWithYourFeet today!

This morning in Washington D.C., the pews were filled as faith leaders, including Rev. Shari Prestemon, gathered together to say NO funding for ICE! ▷ Watch the recording: ow.ly/lEcy50Y5G5C ▷ Send a message to your senators here: ow.ly/WoLJ50Y5G5B

As Congress considers a bill that would give billions to ICE, the UCC is clear: it is morally unacceptable to increase funding for an agency that perpetuates such violence and suffering. ▷ Contact your senators today: ow.ly/O46y50Y4xP5

"We want peace. Where people can live without fear & anxiety in their homes & communities. Peace that is provided & upheld by elected officials. That is absent of war & violence. Peace from oppression & tyranny." -Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson GMP/CEO, UCC 👉🏾 Full blog: https://ow.ly/l3gv50Y51aa

UCC News spoke with clergy from Minnesota. 📰 Read the news story here: https://ow.ly/QbK350Y4U14 📺 Watch the full video interview here: https://ow.ly/TGAZ50Y4THo

Tomorrow, January 29th, at 9:00 AM ET, people of faith from across the country are gathering in Washington D.C. to pray with our feet and take bold, moral action. ▷ RSVP here: ow.ly/KsNp50Y4RY9

🕯️🙏🏾 The Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson, United Church of Christ General Minister and President/CEO issued a special statement and prayer last night, following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by ICE agents in Minneapolis. 👉🏾 ow.ly/xAfw50Y31Py

🕯️🙏🏾 The Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson, United Church of Christ General Minister and President/CEO has issued a special statement and prayer following today’s fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minneapolis. https://ow.ly/Qtn650Y31PF

🚨 Join us virtually Sunday, Jan. 25th at 8pm ET for a National Faith Call to Action. Following the tragic killing of Alex Pretti in Minnesota by ICE, people of faith across the country are coming together to lament, pray, & take action. Register here: ow.ly/A12250Y31MW

The United Church of Christ Washington D.C. Office stands in solidarity with the hundreds of clergy marching today in #Minnesota in prayerful protest. We are deeply grateful for the leaders across the UCC who are showing up with courage, grounded in justice, dignity, and collective care.

As a faith community grounded in love, we grieve the killing of Renee Nicole Good and the ongoing abuses inflicted on immigrant communities in Minnesota and beyond. ▷Tell Congress to vote NO on increased ICE funding: ow.ly/pVJg50Y0Slf

On this #ReligiousFreedomDay, we affirm true religious freedom means each of us is free to make personal decisions about our reproductive health, guided by our own faith and conscience — not by a politician’s personal religious beliefs. ▷ Learn more: ow.ly/EYtj50XYe8p

This summer, join UCC youth from across the country in Washington, D.C. for "Youth Voices: Bold Faith" a week-long immersion in faith-based advocacy, justice, and community! ▷ Learn more: ow.ly/4jJX50XY3Nz ▷ Apply here: ow.ly/2UoV50XY3Ny

A critical treaty between the U.S. and Russia that restrains nuclear weapons is set to expire in February. In the spirit of peacebuilding, join us in calling on our elected officials to renew this important treaty! ▷ Send a message here: www.votervoice.net/JAWM/Campaig...

Rev. Shari Prestemon, AGM, UCC & Co-Exec. for Global Ministries shares a story of a family forced from their home in Palestine, faced with starting over and dealing with the aftermath of an ongoing war. 👉🏾 Read the story and follow her blog, Voices of the Journey, here: https://ow.ly/TSH050XWNt8

🏳️‍⚧️ As the Supreme Court hears oral arguments directly affecting the dignity and lives of transgender youth, the United Church of Christ is loud and clear: trans kids are #BelovedByGod and are worthy of dignity, safety, and love.

🙌🏾 Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson shared her poem, "Complicit" during the Interfaith Martin Luther King Jr. Service last year (written in 2017), and it remains relevant today. 🚨 You can take action through our United Church of Christ Washington D.C. Office: https://ow.ly/NGeg50XUBYo

This week, we were honored to welcome a bright & engaged group of young adults from Christ Church Summit NJ to D.C.! They participated in an advocacy training led by our team before meeting with Sen. Booker’s and Sen. Kim’s offices to advocate for just immigration policies.

Happening now! Faith leaders have gathered outside the White House in response to the tragic and senseless shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis by an ICE officer. Watch the livestream: www.facebook.com/FIAnational/...

"We will hold fast to love in places where hate invades. We will hold fast to compassion when cruelty reigns. We will hold fast to justice when power flaunts violence." - Rev. Dr. Tanya Sadagopan, Conference Minister, Minnesota Conference Read the full message here: www.uccmn.org/2026/01/07/p...

🌍 Join us as we faithfully prepare ourselves to take action this year. 🌍 Our preacher is Rev. Jim Antal, author of "Climate Church, Climate World" & Special Advisor on Climate Justice to the UCC General Minister & President. 👇🏾Register

We recall Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 5:9: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” His teachings compel us to work tirelessly for peace, justice, and reconciliation. 📣 UCC & DOC leadership released a joint statement on Venezuela takeover by the US:

🙌🏾 "Preaching & advocating for religious beliefs, including care for immigrants & refugees, inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community, racial equity, & other justice issues are protected by the First Amendment." -Heather Kimmel General Counsel, UCC 👉🏾 Full blog: https://ow.ly/Quqg50XQqxG

💙 As the year comes to a close, UCC News has compiled ten stories from throughout this year that resonated widely and shined a light on how congregations, ministries, and individuals have meaningfully and creatively lived into the practice of hope. 📰 Top 10 News Stories: https://ow.ly/JuMH50XQhUf

We are asking Congress to recommit to the urgent task of addressing #GunViolence. Congress is currently considering voting on a bill that could make gun violence more likely. 🧡 Send a message to your elected official with one click: ow.ly/P8gz50XL1Ec

🙌🏾 We join our siblings in the Uniting Church in Australia to stand in solidarity with the Jewish community, who gathered to celebrate Hanukkah & condemn antisemitic violence. This holy season calls us to recommit to peace. -Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson Full Statement: https://ow.ly/xvAU50XKpy3

The United Church of Christ affirms that healthcare is a human right, not a privilege. Send a message to Congress TODAY urging them to protect #AffordableHealthcare! ▷Take action here: ow.ly/8UGP50XHqQp

🎁 Looking for Christmas gift ideas? From handcrafted ornaments and "wise women," to alternative Christmas options, we’ve got some ideas for gifts that can make a difference, UCC style! 👉🏾 Check out the gift guide: https://ow.ly/IxMz50XEy0h

As we close out 2025, the UCC Office of Public Policy & Advocacy team reflects on this past year to consider what we accomplished, what we learned, and what we continue to hope for as we move forward. ▷ You can read the full #GettingToTheRoot here: ow.ly/l2aA50XCNXc

"Every year, the global community commemorates #WorldAIDSDay on 12/1. Remembering those who died & advocating for medical care & reduced stigma is an important witness for the church & for people of faith...We will remember." -Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson ❤️ Full Blog: https://ow.ly/RP5y50XBkcm

🌍 Churches have played a vital role in pro-democracy movements that have challenged authoritarianism. 🙌🏾 We are joined by Maria Stephan, co-author of "Why Civil Resistance Works," & Brother Rodrigo Peret, from Franciscans International, sharing their experiences with faith-based resistance! 👇🏾

A must-watch: @justiceucc.bsky.social recently hosted an important conversation on #Project2025, examining how the policy landscape has shifted over the past year and how the UCC is at the center of a just, faith-rooted response:

📣TOMORROW! 🌟 As we approach the season of Advent, many of us are vacillating between feelings of helplessness & hopelessness. 🌟 Join us, with the contributors of this year’s Abolition Advent Calendar, to hear about the wisdom of our scriptural & abolitionist pasts & encourage us toward hope.

Our office recently hosted an important conversation on #Project2025, examining how the policy landscape has shifted over the past year and how the UCC continues to offer faithful, justice-centered responses. ▷ Watch the full webinar here: ow.ly/OCnp50XuplU

Thank you, Rep. Jim McGovern, for meeting with us today to discuss peacebuilding in Colombian communities! Our office was grateful to be joined by mission co-workers Alex Maldonado-Lizardi & Xiomara Cintron-Garcia who have been serving in Colombia for the last 4 years. @globalministries.bsky.social

Happening this Thursday! Register here: ucc.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

🙌🏾 UCC Joins Heads of Major American Religious Traditions to Issue Landmark Statement Supporting Trans, Intersex & Nonbinary People. "The UCC embraces the gifts & the very being of transgender & nonbinary persons as blessed children of God." 👉🏾 Read the full statement: https://ow.ly/Thor50XqMeh

"We are called to act—not out of despair, but out of hope grounded in God’s vision for a just and flourishing society. " - Rev. Dr. Toni Hawkins, Conference Minister, Southwest Conference UCC) ▷ Read Rev. Dr. Toni Hawkins' full reflection of her time in Washington D.C. here: ow.ly/82lt50XriLH

🙌🏾 “Those of us that showed up as clergy, we believe in always standing on the side of love – knowing that migrants are members of our churches, members of our communities & they deserve to live in peace, with full dignity” -Rev. Jorge Bautista 📰 Full article & Interview: https://ow.ly/nOyp50XqwM6

“Advocating for the dignity and rights of immigrants and LGBTQ individuals is a testament to our belief in a God who champions love over hate [and] compassion over indifference[.]" -Rev. Freeman Palmer, Conference Minister for Central Atlantic Conference Read more: www.ucc.org/conference-m...

🙌🏾 Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson discusses the fleeting news cycle, with important issues missed because of popularity or shifting stories. She shares info about the current genocide in Sudan, an issue that many of us have missed. 👉🏾 Read the entire blog here: https://ow.ly/8H2A50Xn7iY

🧡 Last week, UCC conference ministers brought your personal stories directly to members of Congress. By sharing real accounts of how government policies are impacting families, you show decision makers that #LoveKnowsNoBorders. Submit your story here: ow.ly/QYLY50XmJPx

The administration has slashed the U.S. refugee cap to a historic low of 7,500—reserving most spots for white Afrikaners. This is not just cruel; it's policy rooted in white supremacy and a betrayal of our nation’s and our faith’s core values. Read more from Rev. Shari Prestemon: ow.ly/QYsl50XmyvC

❤️💙 Join the UCC Washington D.C. Office for a conversation on Project 2025 and how the policy landscape and the UCC’s faith-based responses have evolved over the past year since the election. ❤️💙 This webinar will equip you with both context & tools to put love into action today! 👇🏾 Register

It’s Election Day: time to go #VoteWithLove! The UCC affirms that voting is a sacred expression of our values and a chance to build a world rooted in justice, compassion, and hope. Every ballot cast with love helps shape a more just and caring future.

🧡 Deep thanks to our United Church of Christ conference ministers for your incredible witness yesterday and your continued faithful leadership. Your prophetic voices call us toward justice and hope in these challenging times. ▷ Watch the recording here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKyt...

This morning, our UCC conference ministers gathered for a time of prayer and song on the move — lifting up God's call for love and justice outside the U.S. Capitol, the Library of Congress, and the Supreme Court.

Today we ground ourselves in prayer, conversation, and strategy. Tomorrow, we walk the halls of power to advocate for just immigration policies that honor the dignity of every person and recognize that #LoveKnowsNoBorders #UnitedChurchofChrist #UCC #CouncilOfConferenceMinisters

For our next session, our conference ministers learned about recent policy updates on immigration, refugee programs, and asylum resettlement. We were honored to be joined by experts from Church World Service and @networklobby.bsky.social to discuss how the faith community is stepping up.

This week we welcome #UCC conference ministers to Washington D.C. for a time of training, prayer, and faithful advocacy under the theme #LoveKnowsNoBorders. We begin the day with a presentation from Rev. Michael Neuroth and Helen Nwabara on the work of UCC Washington D.C. Office