Helping hands are pushing for change

Helping hands are pushing for change

Source: Duluth News Tribune - Duluth, MN, USA
Author: Linda Hanson

Date: 17 August, 2008

On most Wednesday mornings, you’ll find the Rev. Kathy Nelson and other volunteers making breakfast and serving it to homeless people at the Churches United in Ministry Drop-in Center in Duluth.

For Nelson, pastor of Peace United Church of Christ in Duluth, this sort of direct action to help people in poverty is central to her Christian faith…

The things that make for a conspiracy

The things that make for a conspiracy
Talk to Action blog: 02-06-2oo7

(by the Rev. Dr. John Dorhauer):

Churches can, and do, vote to leave my denomination: the United Church of Christ.

Churches vote to affiliate with my denomination.

Often, when I talk about the former, I refer to conspiratorial tactics. And when I do, I am asked why I don't allude to conspiracies when churches vote to leave their own denomination to join us.

Christ of the Barricade; Christ of the Table

Christ of the Barricade; Christ of the Table
Street Prophets:02-23-2007

For much of our history as the United Church of Christ the Barricade and the Table have existed in tension and conflict.

Beyond Abstinence-Only: Speaking Out on Adolescent Sexuality

Beyond Abstinence-Only: Speaking Out on Adolescent Sexuality
The Reality Check Blog: 02-15-2007

“The Open Letter was developed at a colloquium sponsored by the Religious Institute, including theologians and ordained clergy from Jewish, Baptist, Brethren, Episcopal, Presbyterian, Roman Catholic, United Church of Christ, and Unitarian Universalist perspectives.

“These theologians are calling on religious communities to recognize the realities of today’s adolescents, who reach puberty earlier and marry later than any other generation in history. Religious institutions must do a better job of helping adolescents make responsible and informed choices about their sexual behavior.”

Kansas Evolves – Again: State School Board Approves New Science Standards

Kansas Evolves – Again: State School Board Approves New Science Standards
Americans United for Separation of Church and State: 02-15-2007

“The Rev. Jeffery Spencer of Niles Congregational United Church of Christ in Fremont, California used his Sunday sermon to celebrate the harmonious mix of faith and science.
Spencer is one of over 10,500 Christian clergy who has signed an open letter stating their belief in the Bible, but also their acceptance of evolution.”