UCC education advocate questions 'No Child Left Behind'

UCC education advocate questions 'No Child Left Behind'
United Church News: 02-22-2007

"It's a complex issue, and we want people to get a handle on it so they can speak from their faith," said Jan Resseger, the UCC's minister for public education and chairwoman of the National Council of Churches' Committee on Public Education and Literacy. "We hope people will be well-prepared to speak to Congress."

UCCIB reports year of transition and rebuilding at annual meeting

UCCIB reports year of transition and rebuilding at annual meeting
United Church News: 02-22-2007

"During its annual meeting on Feb. 15, the United Church of Christ Insurance Board reported to leaders of the UCC's Conferences that 2006 has been a year of positive transition."

Peter Sawtell will be Spring Annual Meeting Keynoter

Peter Sawtell will be Spring Annual Meeting Keynoter
The Connecticut Conference United Church of Christ: 02-21-2007

“The Rev. Peter Sawtell, Executive Director of Eco-Justice Ministries, will be the keynote speaker for this spring's Annual Meeting, which will be held at Silver Lake Conference Center in Sharon on May 12. Eco-Justice Ministries helps churches answer the call to care of God's creation, and develop ministries that are faithful, relevant and effective in working toward social justice and environmental responsibility.”