The closing worship service of General Synod 35 was a vibrant celebration of spirit, art, and community. From the first note to the final blessing, attendees were immersed in a powerful experience of music, movement, and meaning. The choir led…
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The 30th General Synod of the United Church of Christ was a memorable one for many. Five years earlier at the 25th General Synod, the voting body overwhelmingly passed a resolution in support of equal marriage rights for all people,…
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At the final plenary, on the final day of General Synod 35, delegates were engaging in faithful and urgent deliberation around two resolutions: “In Support of Restoration of Full Funding for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)” and “In Support of…
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With dangerous religious nationalism in the news in North America and Europe, a U.S. church is calling out that same problem in India. The General Synod of the United Church of Christ on July 14 condemned “all violence against and…
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Following heartfelt discussion and careful consideration, General Synod took a clear stand in naming the ongoing genocide of Palestinians “a humanitarian crisis that calls for immediate action.” As the “Declaration for an End to Genocide in Palestine” was brought to…
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