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Special Meeting of the 35th General Synod
Special Meeting of the 35th General Synod

This past Saturday, May 9th was a special meeting of the Thirty-fifth General Synod, called by the United Church of Christ Board, in order to elect the next Associate General Minister, Love of Church. 

This special meeting began with a time of worship, including a reflection from an ecumenical guest. After worship, the moderator team called the business meeting to order and proceed to vote on nominee Rev. Jennifer Sowell. Catch the recorded livestream this event here on the YouTube page.

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Faith In Action Blog
Hiring: Heat Relief positions with Arizona Faith Network
Hiring: Heat Relief positions with Arizona Faith Network

Arizona Faith Network is now hiring staff and recruiting volunteers for our 2026 Heat Relief Program! Positions are available across Maricopa County—including Glendale, Phoenix, and Tempe—and will run May through September, with a potential extension into October.

We are hiring for:

  • Heat Relief Site Leads

  • Heat Relief Site Assistants

  • Heat Relief Safety Specialists

  • Heat Relief Volunteers

These roles are essential to creating safe, welcoming spaces for community members most impacted by extreme heat.

Positions are open until filled—apply and share with your networks today!

APPLICATION AND JOB DESCRIPTIONS

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Jottings 5/4/2026
Church News
Jottings 5/4/2026
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