Showing posts with label Minnesota. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Minnesota. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Before convention, Obama makes Midwest victory lap

Before convention, Obama makes Midwest victory lap

Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune - Minneapolis, MN, USA

Author: KEVIN DUCHSCHERE, Star Tribune

Date: 24 August, 2008

He has been a member of the United Church of Christ for several decades. We worship Jesus Christ as the … read more Redeemer. Any person may attend. ...

Sunday, August 17, 2008

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…

Saturday, August 16, 2008

Across the Pastor's Desk: One world, one dream

Across the Pastor's Desk: One world, one dream

Source: Albert Lea Tribune - Albert Lea, MN, USA
Author: the Rev. Cherie Daniel, Freeborn Congregational United Church of Christ

Date: 14 August, 2008

What is it about the Olympic games that so captures our attention? Maybe it can best be summed up in this year’s motto: One World, One Dream. The population of the world is connected in ways that our forebears could hardly have imagined. Even as the event is happening — a mine collapse, an earthquake, a tsunami, an act of aggression — the world sees it, feels the emotional kick in the stomach, and responds with compassion. Our neighborhood has expanded from the confines of a country mile or city block to encompassing the entire globe. One World, One Dream.

Saturday, August 09, 2008

No-brand churches in a label-conscious world

No-brand churches in a label-conscious world


Source: Star-Tribune

Author: JEFF STRICKLER, Star Tribune

Date: 8 August, 2008

Belonging to two denominations is what kept Cherokee Park United Church alive and now is helping it grow, said the Rev. Tim Johnson. The St. Paul church is the result of a merger between St. John's United Church of Christ and Cherokee Heights Presbyterian Church, and it maintains its connections with both denominations.

Thursday, August 07, 2008

Is It a Church if it is on the Internet?

Is It a Church if it is on the Internet?

Source: First United Church of Christ

Author: Pastor Sandy Johnson

Date: 7 August, 2008

Who “attends” i.ucc.org? Lots of different people: UCC members who want to widen their circle, UCC folk who don’t have a UCC congregation near by, and perhaps most importantly, people without a church connection who have somehow been drawn to the particular ministry of the United Church of Christ: No matter who you are, or where you are on life’s journey, you’re welcome here.

Thursday, July 31, 2008

Family goes Swiss for the weekend

Family goes Swiss for the weekend

Source: Post-Bulletin - Rochester, MN, USA

Author: Laura Gossman

Date: 31 July, 2008

Members of Zwingli United Church of Christ in Berne spent Saturday turning their church yard into an old world Swiss village for the 55th annual Swiss Fest…

Tuesday, February 20, 2007

On the Road with Punk Rockers and Homeless Mothers

On the Road with Punk Rockers and Homeless Mothers
The Wild Reed blog: 02-20-2007

"...I present today the sermon I delivered on October 19, 2003 at Spirit of the Lakes United Church of Christ."

Monday, February 19, 2007

Transgender advocate to speak Feb. 22 at United Church of Christ

Transgender advocate to speak Feb. 22 at United Church of Christ
Minnesota State University Mankato: 02-19-2007

"Award-winning educator and activist Debra Davis will speak at United Church of Christ, 150 Stadium Court, Thursday, Feb. 22, in a 7 p.m. event sponsored by the LGBT Center, the Women’s Center and CADA, Inc."