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On this Transgender Day of Remembrance, join us in mourning victims of violence and promising to work for a world where people of all gender identities can be fully, publicly themselves. ⚧ #TransDayOfRemembrance ucc.org/news_vigils_resource…
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In Massachusetts, more houses of worship are turning to solar power energynews.us/2020/08/03/nor…
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There are 93 days until the election. Join an engaging conversation about electoral politics & the role the church is called to play to ensure every voice is heard. This webinar continues the OUR FAITH/OUR VOTE 2020 Series. #OurFaithOurVote #Election2020 UCC.zoom.us/webinar/register…
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"It’s time we stop demanding God show up in every situation and start asking if God would want us in that situation in the first place." Read more of today's #dailydevotional by Marchae Grair ucc.org/daily_devotional_dwe…
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"Liberation is work. Clearing the path to something new without the machinery of empire. Creating friction by refusing to do what is expected. Wouldn’t it just be easier…?" Read more of today's #dailydevotional by Vince Amlin ucc.org/daily_devotional_no_…
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"We have not organized and mobilized together just to share our stories. We have said from the very beginning of our work together that our goal is to shift the moral narrative in this country. And we know that means changing who holds power." sojo.net/articles/whats-next…
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“Political goodwill, signatures on paper & laws do not guarantee that people of African descent will receive protection under the law." The UCC's Juneteenth commemoration launched 4 years of antiracist programming. Read more here~ ucc.org/news_online_juneteen…
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The United Church of Christ is celebrating the landmark decision from the U.S. Supreme Court! 🏳️🌈✝️ #PrideMonth #JustWorldForAll ucc.org/news_ucc_advocates_l…
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"There is more than enough Spirit to go around. Because a people empowered can always do more together than the most gifted leader. We can’t do it all on our own." Read more of today's #dailydevotional by Vicki Kemper ucc.org/daily_devotional_mor…
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Even when separated by distance, we can gather for worship, be reminded of the justice we are called to do, and be filled with the Spirit for the week ahead. And then we can advocate while considering the needs of the most vulnerable. Where will you worship tomorrow? #DoJustice
ALT Image of a street with the words, "God has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does God require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?" Micah 6:8 NRSV
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This letter from the officers of the United Church of Christ regarding the lynching of George Floyd has taken over the front page of The UCC's website. #BlackLivesMatter ucc.org/news_commentary_ucc_…
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If you are looking for some centering for your day, a Body Scan Meditation can help. We have a guided meditation for you on IGTV (Instagram TV) #meditation ~ instagram.com/tv/CAqswqVgyWU…
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The iris is named for the Greek goddess of the same name who was thought to use the rainbow as a bridge between heaven and earth. How comforting to ponder how the iris is a little revelation of heaven to us!
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We are looking forward to fellowshipping in person, but for now, it's coffee on the couch. Where can we tune in to your online service? #FindAChurch
ALT Ex-ed out picture of three people clinking coffee cups with the words, "Not yet, please"
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“This will not last forever.” Such is a grounding prayer in the midst of-and after-trauma. Trauma & the impact thereof is prevalent within our society & exacerbated by COVID-19. We hope you will join us for this webinar. UCC.zoom.us/webinar/register…
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"We need God’s PPE right now. To be clothed with the power of God’s love that overcomes despair. And clothed with the power of God’s peace that calms our anxious spirits." Read more of today's #dailydevotional by Talitha Arnold ucc.org/daily_devotional_clo…