Saint Francis of Assisi might have introduced to the world the first Christmas nativity — presenting the birth of Christ tableau in Greccio, Italy in 1223 — but it is Evelyn Robbennolt-Jones who enriches the scene with an unsuspecting guest…
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Every year, the global community commemorates World AIDS Day on 1 December. World AIDS Day was started in 1988 by two public information officers at the World Health Organization (WHO) as an international health day, to raise awareness about the…
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As Christmas draws near, this gift guide from the United Church of Christ offers suggestions for sharing holiday cheer in a way that supports meaningful initiatives and ministries near and far. Below, find handcrafted items, timely reminders, and opportunities to…
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As we enter the 2025 Advent season, United Church of Christ General Minister and President/CEO the Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson shares a message centering on the peace of God and being surrounded by the love of community in her annual…
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In the poem “A Christmas Carol,” written by Christina Rossetti in 1872 — which then evolved into the carol “In a Bleak Midwinter” — the author posed the question: “What can I give him, as poor as I am?” A…
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