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UCC Myanmar Cyclone Fund Makes Good Sense

CLEVELAND -- Why give to the UCC's Myanmar Cyclone Fund if the money can't get through and make a difference to those trying to survive the storm? Because in the United Church of Christ, we have partners in the area who will be able to help. 05/08/2008

Give Generously: UCC Responding to Devastation in Myanmar

CLEVELAND -- United Church of Christ members and churches are responding with financial support for cyclone-devastated Myanmar, where thousands have been killed and an estimated 1 million are homeless. 05/07/2008

Thomas Speaks of "Broad Set of Emotions;" Pastors Have Opportunity to Prepare for Sacred Conversation

HARTFORD -- Connecticut Conference clergy and authorized ministers have been invited to converse with each other as they prepare to lead their congregations in a sacred conversation on race. United Church of Christ General Minister and President the Rev. John Thomas asked UCC pastors to preach on the issue on Trinity Sunday, May 18, as a way of beginning further conversations in houses of worship, homes, and the broader society. 05/02/2008

UCC Collegium of Officers Issues Pastoral Letter on Racism

CLEVELAND -- Having called for a "sacred conversation" on the issue of race and racism in America to begin on May 18, the United Church of Christ's Collegium of Officers has released a Pastora Letter on the topic. "Racism remains a wound at the heart of our nation," it reads, "a wound that cannot be wished away or treated carelessly... truth-telling and racial reconciliation are crucial to our spiritual, physical, and emotional wholeness." 04/29/2008

Church Creativity to be Displayed at Annual Meeting on May 10

HARTFORD -- The Connecticut Conference will explore some of the possibilities offered to ministry by the imagination and creative arts at its Spring Session of the 2008 Annual Meeting, to be held at the South Congregational Church of Middletown, UCC, on May 10. At the center of the day is the "New Wineskins Festival," where artists and performing groups from around the Conference will showcase their work and the ways in which it has informed their faith, or helps proclaim their faith. The offerings include puppetry, dance, visual artistry, creative writing, emerging technologies, and music. 04/28/2008

CPTV Changes Schedule to Air Moyers Interview with Jeremiah Wright

HARTFORD -- Though the Hartford-based public television network, whose three stations cover much of Connecticut, had originally planned to show programming suitable for its current pledge campaign this evening, calls from viewers have prompted Connecticut Public Television to change its schedule to air Bill Moyers' Journal tonight at 9:30 pm, the usual air time for the program. 04/25/2008

Conference Minister Issues Pastoral Letter Inviting Sacred Conversation on Race May 18

HARTFORD -- Connecticut Conference Minister the Rev. Dr. Davida Foy Crabtree has sent a pastoral letter to authorized ministers, local church moderators, and association moderators of the Conference, stressing the importance of "seizing this moment and beginning the sacred conversations about race to which we believe God is calling us." She invited local church pastors and members to speak the truth with one another, with room for grace and forgiveness, and asked them not to let the challenge pass by. 04/24/2008

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