United Church of Christ

?? Meet The Rev. Dr. Marilyn Pagán-Banks! Rev. Dr. Pagán-Banks pastors at San Lucas United Church of Christ, serves as the executive director of the organization "A Just Harvest" to combat hunger in the city, teaches seminary classes, and was recently elected as a member of the Chicago Police District Council. “Everything I do is connected in some way to engaging conversation around liberating oppressed people or building economic power. The only reason I’m able to kind of hold it all together is because it’s all connected.” At General Synod, she will offer the message at the opening worship! ???? Learn more about Rev. Dr. Marilyn Pagán-Banks : https://ow.ly/6hbC50Vkcme ???? Register to join us this summer at General Synod 35 (July 11-15th): https://ow.ly/K09f50Vkcma

?? Every two years, General Synod brings together faithful members of the United Church of Christ for inspirational worship, fellowship with friends (old and new), and public witness including through engagement with the business of the church. ?? July 11-15th, 2025, we are excited to welcome thousands from across the country for General Synod 35 in Kansas City, Missouri – and Nurture the Soul is helping to get you there by introducing a 4-part series that goes deep into General Synod and why we hope to see you all there! 1?? Join us for Part 1 - General Synod 101. We will better understand what Synod is and why it is so important that we show up! We'll have a time for Q&A to ask the questions that'll help us better prepare for our time together this summer. ???? Register here for all four parts! https://ow.ly/f0mK50VqPoz

?? Too often, our theology of God’s power has been shaped by images of dominion and control, mirroring human systems of exploitation and extraction. ?? In this webinar, Derrick Weston of Creation Justice Ministries will introduce the new resource entitled "The Power of God: From Extractive Theology to Transformative Faith." The Rev. Shawn Anglim of First Grace United Methodist Church, NOLA will share about the transformative work of a local coalition that created a solar-powered micro-grid across the city to serve as backup energy for storm-ravaged communities. Allen Johnson from Christians for the Mountains will talk about the power of faithful advocates in relation to the struggle to stop mountaintop removal for coal extraction. ???? Register: https://ow.ly/lG2Y50Vq3yQ

?? Have you registered for General Synod yet? ??? July 11-15th, 2025 in Kansas City, MO We are updating our General Synod website regularly. Check it out and register today: https://ow.ly/Ewwh50VpU4F A big THANK YOU to all of our General Synod Sponsors: United Church Homes, RSM US LLP, CDM, KeyBank, Phillips Theological Seminary, United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, Andover Newton, Chicago Theological Seminary, Eden Theological Seminary, Lancaster Theological Seminary, Moravian Theological Seminary, Pacific School of Religion, and SJ Consulting

? Bring Out God’s Light in the World ? “You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world.” — Matthew 5:14-15 (The Message) ???? Faith calls us to action. By supporting One Great Hour of Sharing, you reflect God’s love and compassion. Every dollar helps bring light to those in need. Be generous, be the light. ?? Participate on March 30, 2025 ???? Give generously today: https://ow.ly/LjNL50VpqCx

?? COMING SOON! ??? Spirituali-Teas will begin April 9th! ? Grab your favorite cup of tea, relax, and join in a spiritual journey with Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson! “There are many spiritual practices that nurture our souls, strengthen our faith, and strengthen our connections to God and to one another. This series is an opportunity to listen and learn from each other about our spiritual practices and this journey we are on as individuals and yet together." Learn more: https://ow.ly/1j7p50Vpf7M

?? Join us as we celebrate the art of our 2025 finalists for the UCC's Climate Hope Art Contest for children and youth! ?? The theme this year was “Planting Seeds of Hope.” UCC children and youth were invited to draw, paint, or color works of art that bring this theme to life. ?? We'll share the fabulous art of our finalists, announce winners for different age groups and an overall winner. ?? The overall winner will receive an all-expense paid trip to visit Washington, DC with a parent or guardian, and they will advocate with the offices of their congress members, tour the Capitol, and learn how they can bring their faith values to life in the halls of power! ???? The winning art will additionally serve as the logo for UCC Climate Hope advocacy work throughout 2025! ???? Register to join us: https://ow.ly/741C50VoOG0

??? Quick Tip: Develop a Tone & Voice for your Church Website The language you choose is a large part of your first impression as it tells prospective church members who you are, both directly by how you describe your church and indirectly by reflecting your values through the language you use. ???? Read the full blog post about website tone and voice: https://ow.ly/XOTO50Vooep ???? Learn more about the UCC Everywhere website program: https://ow.ly/WzjG50Vooeq

?? In this webinar, Derrick Weston of Creation Justice Ministries will introduce the new resource entitled "The Power of God: From Extractive Theology to Transformative Faith." ?? The Rev. Shawn Anglim of First Grace United Methodist Church in New Orleans will share about the transformative work of a local coalition that created a solar-powered microgrid across the city to serve as backup energy for storm-ravaged communities. ?? Allen Johnson from Christians for the Mountains will talk about the power of faithful advocates in relation to the struggle to stop mountaintop removal for coal extraction.

?? Join us for a conversation with Shael Norris, Founding Executive Director of SafeBAE, the only US national survivor-founded, youth-led organization working to prevent sexual violence among teens. ???? Register: https://ow.ly/jcBN50VnGX1