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God Is Still Speaking Member of Illinois Conference UCC



  California court decision paves way for same-gender marriage equality

Four years after San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom briefly permitted same-gender marriages in his city in open defiance of a statewide ban, the California Supreme Court finally weighed in on the matter today by overturning the voter-approved measure and paving the way for California to become the second state, behind Massachusetts, where same-gender marriage is permitted.

Chicago Theological Seminary planning move to new, nearby facilities

UCC-related Chicago Theological Seminary is planning a 2012 move from its historic Hyde Park home to new facilities nearby on the University of Chicago campus.

Marking Israel's 60th, UCC leaders call for peacemaking

Amid global celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of Israel statehood, two UCC leaders issued a 1,000-word statement on May 14 that reiterated the UCC’s “affirmation of Israel’s right to exist within secure and internationally recognized boundaries.”

UCC responding to multiple disasters in U.S., China and Myanmar

The UCC's Disaster Response Ministry has issued two $100,000 emergency appeals in recent days to aid recovery in Myanmar and China, in addition to a $50,000 request to aid tornado victims in Missouri and Oklahoma.

Donations pour in; UCC able to offer relief in Myanmar

UCC members have contributed $28,880 in the past five days to aid victims of the cyclone-devastated Myanmar. The natural disaster has left more than 1 million homeless and tens of thousands dead.

Give generously: UCC issues $100,000 disaster appeal for Myanmar

UCC members and churches are responding with support for cyclone-devastated Myanmar, where thousands have been killed and an estimated 1 million are homeless.

United Church News named third-best religion newspaper

United Church News was recognized in April by Associated Church Press as one of the best national or international religion newspapers in North America.

Moyers: 'Beware the terrible simplifiers'

Bill Moyers, veteran journalist and UCC member, delivered the following essay during his May 2 installment of Bill Moyers Journal on PBS.

Thomas speaks to 'broad set of emotions' involving Wright controversy

Writing from a trip to South America where he is visiting mission partners in Argentina and Chile, the Rev. John H. Thomas, general minister and president, acknowledges the 'sadness, even anger' that is being experienced across the church and nation over the Jeremiah Wright controversy.

UCC Insurance Board explores more direct relationship with Disciples

Executives of the UCC Insurance Board told Disciples regional ministers at an April 16 meeting that its board is actively exploring a more direct “recognized organization” relationship with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) similar to what it now has with the UCC.