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Highlights in this issue:
The ADA and The Church....It’s Complicated!
Every Sunday, hundreds of UCC pastors, ministers, liturgists, and lay people proclaim that, ‘no matter who you are, or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here!’
And they say it from an altar that they probably walked up a few stairs to get to. I have no doubt that in their hearts they mean what they are saying, however, our buildings themselves often speak an entirely different message to everyone who enters into them. Read more.
Building up a New World
Are you looking for a way to move your congregation from “talking” to “taking action” for peace and justice? Building Up A New World: Congregational Organizing for Transformative Impact, new from The Pilgrim Press, explores practical ways for churches of all sizes in all settings to have a transformative impact on their communities and beyond. Read the book in small groups, make it the topic of an annual meeting, or study it with the church leadership.
How Many Postcards Can Your Congregation Collect?
The great postcard collection race is underway! It is not too late to join the Climate Hope Cards drive to collect as many postcards as possible to address life and death matters of pollution and climate change by advocating for strengthen EPA protections. Download and print the cards on Avery 8387 paper, check out our toolkit, and register your congregation to get updates.
Take Action with Our General Synod Action Center!
Even if you did not attend General Synod in person, you can still join with hundreds of UCC attendees who took action and contacted their legislators on issues like gun violence, trans rights, abortion access, nuclear weapons, and more!
Many of the alerts in the action center reflect resolutions passed at this General Synod. Show your support by taking action!
Resources Available from Reproductive Justice Town Hall at Synod
The United Church of Christ Reproductive Justice Working Group hosted a discussion and luncheon last Sunday at General Synod in Indianapolis. The event highlighted the long history of UCC advocacy and engagement in the fight for reproductive justice, with the release of a new video from UCC leaders in the movement and the publication of a timeline to visually represent the continued work. A panel discussion was led by UCC pastor and long time advocate, the Rev. Cindy Bumb. She was joined in discussion by panelists, the Rev. Dr. Andrea Vassell, Bishop Elect for Global Ministries and The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries, and Elaina Ramsey, executive director of Faith Choice Ohio.