Church Bodies React To Russia-Georgia Conflict

Church Bodies React To Russia-Georgia Conflict

Source: United Church of Christ Blog

Author: The Rev. Chuck Currie

Date: 12 August, 2008

We recognize that good relations between neighbours are a gift of God and an obligation of all people. We ask that our member churches pray for the people of Georgia and its neighbours, and for all who in these days work for peace and reconciliation.

The United Church of Christ is part of the World Council of Churches.

UCC Organist Wins International Award

UCC Organist Wins International Award

Source: United Church News Blog

Author: The Rev. Chuck Curry

Date: 8 August, 2008

Joseph (Joey) Ripka, organist and choir director at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Parma, Ohio won first-place honors in the Dublin International Organ Competition 2008, reports The Star News.

Christians Should Be Concerned About The Federal Budget

Christians Should Be Concerned About The Federal Budget

Visit news.ucc.org/blog: 02-22-2007

Religious leaders – including United Church of Christ general minister and president John Thomas – have written a letter to each members of Congress “calling for a compassionate and just federal budget in 2008,” according to United Church News.

What's new in the neighborhood?

What's new in the neighborhood?
Faith in Public Life - Blogging Faith: 02-22-2007

"The Rev. Chuck Currie got a new blogging job for the official UCC site. Check out his Lenten podcast."

A Podcast Sermon For Amazing Grace Sunday

A Podcast Sermon For Amazing Grace Sunday
The Rev. Chuck Currie blog: 02-18-2007

"This morning Parkrose Community United Church of Christ joined over 5,600 other congregations across the country in celebrating Amazing Grace Sunday. The day was set aside to remember the 200th anniversary of the abolitionist movement in the British Empire."

Religious Leaders To Converge On Salem

Religious Leaders To Converge On Salem

(The Rev. Chuck Currie blog: 01-25-2006)

“Interfaith Advocacy Day. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. beginning at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 700 Marion St. NE, Salem, then progressing to the state Capitol. Come and join people from many faiths to advocate for “Family and Community Stability: A Value for All Oregonians,” focusing on affordable housing, accessible healthcare and elimination of hunger.”