To all members of the trans community: We are sorry for the trauma the Supreme Court decision inflicts. Please know that you are not alone in this fight.
#JustWorldforAll
#GodisLove
The national deliberative body of the UCC became the first U.S. Christian body to endorse the
#GreenNewDeal
, a congressional proposal that lays out a plan for tackling
#climatechange
.
#UCCSynod
@GlennonDoyle
Condemning the assertion that migrant children should be separated from their parents using a Biblical statement to justify US immigration policies, UCC has issued this pastoral letter, urging people of the UCC to take action now!
#KeepFamiliesTogether
Condemning the assertion that migrant children should be separated from their parents using a Biblical statement to justify US immigration policies, UCC has issued this pastoral letter, urging people of the UCC to take action now!
#KeepFamiliesTogether
For anyone who would like a reminder:
Jesus was a dark-skinned-Jewish-Palestinian-immigrant-refugee-working-class person whose first miracle was to turn water into wine so the party could go on.
At a campaign rally on Monday night, the US president said, "The other side, I don't think they are big believers, not big believers in religion." Mr. President, our long history as a people practicing our faith would suggest otherwise
We made history today, electing Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson (the 1st woman & 1st Black woman) as the UCC's General Minister & President.
“Today, we created a first together. It won’t be the last first.” Rev. Dr. Thompson
#UCCSynod
What are your prayers?🙏
.
Today is the Bipartisan National Day of Prayer, and so we are praying that the truth, whatever it may be, is revealed through the impeachment inquiry.
On
#ComingOutDay
we want to say we're sorry that LGBTQ folx do not feel welcome in church. We're working for a
#JustWorldForAll
, but we know that will not erase the pain and suffering that have occurred. You are loved, no matter what. 🏳️🌈
We see you. We accept you. We love you!
Happy Coming Out day! Please feel welcome to share your coming out story in the comments.
#LoveIsLove
#LGBTQ
#ComingOutDay
“In this moment when abortion rights are under assault, please know this:
The
@UnitedChurch
of Christ faithfully supported access to safe abortion before Roe v. Wade and we’ll faithfully support it now.”
-Rev. Traci Blackmon
@justice_ucc
#JustWorldForAll
We pray for those who are suffering and stand in solidarity with our Jewish kin. All of God's children should be free to express their faith without fear of attack. We commit to work for justice and reject hatred-fueled violence in all its forms.
#Prayforpeace
Today we extravagantly welcome Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson on her first official day as the General Minister and President! ☀️
What are your blessings and prayers for this new journey together?
@SoNoNonsense
You may have seen our post urging caution to churches within the UCC. We are advising extra vigilance this week after credible threats were received by a couple of Conference Ministers and one of our ecumenical partners. Full statement at the homepage.
The Executive Leadership of the United Church of Christ speaks out against the political persecution of UCC minister for providing humanitarian assistance at the U.S.-Mexico Border:
For our failure to act to end gun violence, God Almighty forgive us. Hear our prayer, O God, for the courage to find new ways to find peace and justice in our world. Amen.
#EndGunViolenceNow
#Enough
With many localities limiting the sizes of gatherings, as well as churches exercising an abundance of caution, where can you worship virtually? Folks, please share links to live streams or tag churches that offer digital worship~ it will really help. 🎥
#findachurch
🚨 BREAKING NEWS! 🚨
Announcing our distinguished keynote presenter for
#UCCSynod
2023…
We’re delighted to host
@SarcasticLuther
author, public theologian, founding pastor of House for All Sinners and Saints, and so much more!
#UCCTwitter
In honor of Pride Month, find your local ONA (Open and Affirming) Congregation! There are over 1,000 in the US. Is your congregation ONA? Let us know below!
#Pride
#PrideMonth
Please pray for peace & protection against the evils of war for those whose lives & well-being are in danger.
As a Just Peace Church, the UCC calls for the de-escalation of violence in Ukraine & return to diplomacy, the only true way conflict ends🕊
Celebrate Open and Affirming Sunday with a faith community who loves and accepts you. Where are you streaming worship this week?
#FindAChurch
#PrideMonth
🖥We can still assemble.
📣We can still lift our voices.
🗳We can still advocate.
✝️We can still seek a just world for all.
Will you join us?
#PoorPeoplesCampaign
#StayAlive
Join with UCC leaders in the largest digital and social media gathering of poor and low-wealth people, moral and religious leaders, advocates and people of conscience in the nation’s history on June 20th.
#PoorPeoplesCampaign
Christ is Risen! Alleluia! Christ is Risen indeed! Glory to God for the Easter Light and Love of Jesus. May that Light and Love from God bring you wholeness and joy. Happy Easter!
Find a UCC church near you at
[Worship Ways: ]
“Amplifying voices from the margins is a key dimension of Our Faith Our Vote. That is all the more important in this election year, when COVID-19 has laid bare the stark economic & social inequalities in our society.” -
@dcdirectorsandy
@UniteThePoor
Our hearts ache with news of the tragedy in FL. We lift up prayers for the victims, families & school community. But we know that our prayers are not enough. We must repent for our collective inaction & commit to tirelessly working toward meaningful gun violence prevention.
How you are showing God’s love this Pride Month?
Help center and uplift the voices and stories of Trans and Non-Binary folx:
#TransJustice
#UCCMovement
The announcement we've been waiting for: medical debt is the leading cause of bankruptcy in the USA. The National Setting of the UCC, Trinity UCC, Covenant UCC, St. Paul's UCC, The Leadership Network and other major contributors are forgiving 5,888 families' medical debt.
The rights & safety of our trans siblings are being undermined like never before.
As state legislators consider hundreds of anti-LGBTQ bills, we're working for a Just World for ALL of God's beloved children 🏳️⚧️
#TransJustice
#UCCMovement
"God loves & cares for people who have abortions & so does the UCC. All people have the right to make decisions about their bodies & medical treatment."
Read the full statement by the officers of the UCC ⬇️
@Justice_UCC
#ReproductiveJustice
#UCCMovement
Help us welcome
@pastorkaji
as our Opening Worship Leader! 👏She is Senior Pastor of
@ThePark1010
in Manhattan. The Park is known as a congregation of fearless activism in New York City. We are excited for her witness to the General Synod!
#UCCSynod
The 2020 election has concluded and a President-elect has been named. Let our singular commitment from this moment on be to God's love that surpasses all understanding, heals all wounds and restores all hope.
Today is Rev. John C. Dorhauer's last day as General Minister and President of the UCC. ❤️
Please join us in offering prayers, blessings, well wishes and messages of gratitude to him as he prepares to enter a new call with the First Congregational Church in DeKalb, IL. 🙏🏾
With abortion in the headlines, after Alabama and several other states passed near-total bans,
@RevJesKast
, a pastor in the United Church of Christ, speaks up.
The
@unitedchurch
has long advocated for the civil rights of LGBTQ people, grounded in the recognition of the God-given worth and dignity of every individual. Justice and Witness Ministries staff stand in support today at the
#TransMarchonDC
.
#March4TransEquality
On
#ComingOutDay
we want to say we're sorry that LGBTQ folk do not feel welcome in church. We're working for a
#JustWorldForAll
, but we know that will not erase the pain and suffering that have occurred. You are loved, no matter what. 🏳️🌈
Jesus Christ is Lord...and was a brown Palestinian Jewish man who was a refugee and an immigrant. He participated in protests, riots, and the census. He belonged to the working class. He was brutally murdered extra-judicially. And He spoke out against the evils of corruption.
We celebrate all of God's children- no exceptions! On ONA Sunday, let's celebrate the churches that have committed to extravagantly welcoming and uplifting LGBTQ+ folx in all facets of faith and life.
Shout out your ONA congregation! ⬇️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
@UCCCoalition
#ONASunday
The National Council of Churches, which represents 38 denominations in the US, wrote on their website that they believe Kavanaugh has "disqualified himself from this lifetime appointment and must step aside immediately."
Read the full article here:
Merry Christmas from the United Church of Christ! We pray for everyone's travels and celebrations. We pray for those in grief or depression. We pray for those with their family and friends. We pray for those separated from loved ones. You are loved!
Today 22 Conference Ministers will be in Washington DC to talk to their representatives about immigration. We'll be sharing some stories throughout the day about advocacy and work in local congregations. Join us in praying for their strength and courage 🙏
Today is
#TransDayOfVisibility
, and we would like to take the day to shower trans youth with messages of love.
Read a new Love Note every 30 minutes on March 31- and continue to check back any time you need comfort, support, and love 🩵🩷🤍🩷🩵
Happy to see
#BisexualMenExist
trending! The UCC believes that no matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here. And we're working to see all God's children treated with justice and love. Amen and Amen.
#ONA
#bivisibility
💖💜💙
"I believe that the church, the institutionalized church, has to undergo a complete deconstruction, and a re-imagining of what God is intending."
-
@PastorTraci
Declaring a National Emergency is unjust, immoral & unconstitutional. The President is subverting the Constitution & Congress in order to implement a racist agenda & using deception & lies to justify that action. We must reject this ongoing assault on our migrant siblings.