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At Rincon you can be yourself. Honest
Grounded in openness, with respect and justice for all, Rincon Congregational United Church
of Christ is a welcoming and progressive Christian community that believes in a God who is
more about grace than judgment. Inspired by meaningful worship and teaching, we strive
to be God's heart and hands in action, seeking to be living examples of Christ's abundant love.
All who come to worship God are always welcome! Together we seek to love the world and
to embrace others as Jesus did. Therefore, everyone is invited into full membership regardless
of age, race, ethnic origin or worldly condition. Also, we are an Open and Affirming
congregation, welcoming lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered persons to the full life and
ministry of this church.
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UCC leaders applaud Arizona immigration law injunction
Responding to a United State District Court judge's injunction against implementing certain parts of Arizona's new immigration law S.B. 1070, United Church of Christ leaders issued a statement in support of the ruling.
Inaugural investor conference offers educational opportunities, investment experts
Aiming to help churches manage their permanent assets more effectively, United Church Funds will hold its first-ever National Investor Conference, “Investing Responsibly in Uncertain Times,” Oct. 22 and 23 in Chicago.
UCC Coalition Gathering celebrates ONA's silver anniversary
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of General Synod's passage of the Open and Affirming resolution, nearly 140 participants gathered in San Diego, Cal., for the UCC's Coalition for LGBT Concerns Gathering July 14-17.
Faith Practices, a comprehensive educational tool for churches, now available
Using distinctive practices of faith – such as “Keeping Sabbath” or “Playing and Living Joyfully” – with more than 600 activities in each to spark meaningful conversations, the UCC on July 15 rolled out Faith Practices, a comprehensive set of online resources designed to revolutionize the way congregations equip their members to talk about faith.
Haitian recovery marked by many small successes
Humanitarian groups such as United Church of Christ mission partner Church World Service are the first to acknowledge that, six months after the devastating Jan. 12 Haiti earthquake, the road to recovery will be long and difficult.
Task force begins work on economic justice covenant program
A 12-member task force comprising a diverse group of people, staffed by the UCC’s Justice and Witness Ministries, recently convened at Franklinton Center (N.C.) to develop an Economic Justice Church Covenant Program.
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Success of 'Stillspeaking Voices' campaign is loud and clear
No sooner had Darlene Collins helped set the wheels in motion for the Stillspeaking Voices campaign than she heard God speaking to her – about five times faster than usual.
‘Language of God’ video sustains strong surge
The much-publicized, initial splash of the UCC Stillspeaking Ministry’s “The Language of God” video message continues to make waves across the internet.
Language of God ad launch imminent
After several months of build-up, the United Church of Christ is releasing its new 90-second commercial, titled "The Language of God," this upcoming Friday, April 16.
Counting down to a new campaign
The United Church of Christ is just a month away from the the viral launch of the next "God is Still Speaking" commercial called "The Language of God."
Tech-savvy outreach: New UCC commercial set to 'spiral' on April 16
The United Church of Christ will launch its next “God is Still Speaking” commercial on April 16, utilizing the church’s best broadcasting arsenal: its own members.
Introducing StillSpeaking Magazine
The United Church of Christ is launching a subscription campaign for its new high-end-design StillSpeaking Magazine, an oversized, full-color publication that will debut in late April.
In wake of ‘Steeples’ announcement, Stillspeaking hearing enthusiastic responses
The UCC’s Stillspeaking Ministry is receiving favorable feedback to an announcement on June 10 that it plans to return to the airwaves in September with the heartwarming “Steeples” ad, if donations from individuals and churches will make it possible.
More than $100,000 now in hand toward $350,000 Steeples TV ad goal
A fundraising effort to return UCC TV ads to the national airwaves has gathered more than $100,000 toward that effort, according to a blast e-mail announcement today.
Seeking an end to millenniums-old feud, UCC announces advertising outreach to scientists
With hopes of mending a millenniums-old feud between religion and science, the UCC is launching a new web-based advertising campaign geared toward the scientific and technological communities.
UCC appeals to full FCC about Stillspeaking TV ads
As expected, the UCC has filed an appeal with the Federal Communications Commission following a staff-level decision in August to dismiss license-renewal challenges by the UCC that came after CBS and NBC network executives deemed the church's inclusive ads “too controversial” to air on TV.
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Ann Aldrich, pioneer for opening FCC legal doors, dies at 82
In a landmark decision granting individual citizens the power to sue federal agencies, U.S. District Judge Ann Aldrich forced the Federal Communications Commission to make it easier for minorities to own radio stations in the South.
OC Inc. launches independent management team
In an organizational move designed to meet the denomination's commitment to an efficient management structure and maintain a strong focus on media justice, the United Church of Christ's Office of General Ministries (OGM) and Office of Communication, Inc. (OC Inc.) announced that they will operate independently from one another as of Jan. 31, 2010.
UCC leader questions 'arbitrary' CBS decision to allow Focus on the Family ad
A decision by CBS to allow a Super Bowl advertisement for Focus on the Family, a conservative religious organization, is eliciting concerns from leaders of the United Church of Christ, which sought to buy advertising from the network but had its ads rejected.
Opinion: UCC reaction to CBS change in policy on advocacy ads
In an attempt to address ad-revenue shortfalls during a tough economy, CBS — in hot water for accepting a controversial Super Bowl ad from Focus on the Family — said Tuesday it would finally accept the United Church of Christ's 2004 request to air ads that advocate welcoming all people, including gays and lesbians, into the church.
After 10 years, low power radio bill on its way to becoming law
The UCC's media-justice advocacy agency, the Office of Communication, Inc., is heralding the anticipated passage of a bill that will expand access to low-power radio frequencies.
Before quitting, Dobbs misleads CNN viewers about UCC-supported media coalition
CNN commentator Lou Dobbs abruptly announced that he was quitting the news network last night, but not before he included misleading and inaccurate information about the United Church of Christ and its support for the interfaith media justice coalition, So We Might See. In October, the coalition asked the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a public hearing into the effects of anti-immigrant hate speech in the media.
Guess responds to misleading American Spectator blog posts
A misleading series of online stories at The American Spectator has sought to attack efforts of the So We Might See Coalition to focus public attention on anti-immigrant hate speech.
Media Violence Fast '09 focuses on anti-immigrant hate speech
Does violence in the media, particularly hate speech against immigrants, impact levels of actual violence?
'Bring Betty Broadband' campaign leads new OC, Inc. initiative
Leading off its "Bring Betty Broadband" campaign to promote equal high-speed-internet access for all, a diverse gathering of religious groups has launched So We Might See, a national interfaith coalition for media justice.
OC, Inc. policy director offers Capitol Hill testimony on low-power radio
Cheryl Leanza, policy director of the UCC's Office of Communication, Inc., testified today before the House Subcommittee on Communications, Technology and the Internet to support a bill to expand low-power radio.
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Faithfully Facing Dying Feedback
Help us improve our resources for the Faithfully Facing Dying initiative. Give us your feedback!
Economic Crisis
Creating jobs when the deficit is already large.
Immigration
Arizona’s anti-immigrant law and how the UCC and wider Church are responding
Gulf Oil Spill Relief Efforts
News from the United Church of Christ on the Gulf Oil Spill response. New action oppertunity!
Gulf Oil Spill Worship Resources
As oil continues to spill into the Gulf of Mexico, we lift up prayers for the people of the gulf, for the livelihoods that will be effected and for the devastated environment. We invite you to use the following worship materials and resources.
RETHINKING No Child Left Behind
National Council of Churches Governing Board adopts pastoral letter, “An Alternative Vision for Public Education.”
Sexuality Education
Our Whole Lives – Sexuality and Our Faith is in the beginning stages of being evaluated. We are looking for congregations and community organizations to have youth classes or groups participate in this evaluation project. Learn more.
Environment Matters on Earth Day
Earth Day Sermon from Environment and Energy Task Force member Dr. Phil Cook delivered at Peace UCC Duluth MN on April 18, 2010.
EPA guidance
EPA Issues Comprehensive Guidance to Protect Appalachian Communities from Harmful Environmental Impacts of Mountain Top Mining
Faith Communities Speak to Upcoming Reauthorization of the Federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act
At the end of March, the U.S. House of Representatives requested that organizations wishing to speak to the upcoming reauthorization of the federal education law submit formal comments. Here are two comments submitted on behalf of the UCC Justice & Witness Ministries and the National Council of Churches.
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Ann Aldrich, pioneer for opening FCC legal doors, dies at 82
In a landmark decision granting individual citizens the power to sue federal agencies, U.S. District Judge Ann Aldrich forced the Federal Communications Commission to make it easier for minorities to own radio stations in the South.
OC Inc. launches independent management team
In an organizational move designed to meet the denomination's commitment to an efficient management structure and maintain a strong focus on media justice, the United Church of Christ's Office of General Ministries (OGM) and Office of Communication, Inc. (OC Inc.) announced that they will operate independently from one another as of Jan. 31, 2010.
UCC leader questions 'arbitrary' CBS decision to allow Focus on the Family ad
A decision by CBS to allow a Super Bowl advertisement for Focus on the Family, a conservative religious organization, is eliciting concerns from leaders of the United Church of Christ, which sought to buy advertising from the network but had its ads rejected.
Opinion: UCC reaction to CBS change in policy on advocacy ads
In an attempt to address ad-revenue shortfalls during a tough economy, CBS — in hot water for accepting a controversial Super Bowl ad from Focus on the Family — said Tuesday it would finally accept the United Church of Christ's 2004 request to air ads that advocate welcoming all people, including gays and lesbians, into the church.
After 10 years, low power radio bill on its way to becoming law
The UCC's media-justice advocacy agency, the Office of Communication, Inc., is heralding the anticipated passage of a bill that will expand access to low-power radio frequencies.
Before quitting, Dobbs misleads CNN viewers about UCC-supported media coalition
CNN commentator Lou Dobbs abruptly announced that he was quitting the news network last night, but not before he included misleading and inaccurate information about the United Church of Christ and its support for the interfaith media justice coalition, So We Might See. In October, the coalition asked the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a public hearing into the effects of anti-immigrant hate speech in the media.
Guess responds to misleading American Spectator blog posts
A misleading series of online stories at The American Spectator has sought to attack efforts of the So We Might See Coalition to focus public attention on anti-immigrant hate speech.
Media Violence Fast '09 focuses on anti-immigrant hate speech
Does violence in the media, particularly hate speech against immigrants, impact levels of actual violence?
'Bring Betty Broadband' campaign leads new OC, Inc. initiative
Leading off its "Bring Betty Broadband" campaign to promote equal high-speed-internet access for all, a diverse gathering of religious groups has launched So We Might See, a national interfaith coalition for media justice.
OC, Inc. policy director offers Capitol Hill testimony on low-power radio
Cheryl Leanza, policy director of the UCC's Office of Communication, Inc., testified today before the House Subcommittee on Communications, Technology and the Internet to support a bill to expand low-power radio.
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Organizations Come Together in Support of Legislation to Protect Victims of BP's Gulf Gusher
(New Orleans, LA) More than twenty organizations, ranging from national civil rights groups to local grass roots community organizations, have signed on to support the proposed Gulf Coast Oil Spill Legal Liabilities and Claims Act of 2010, which would protect the legal rights of parties who have suffered financial losses or economic hardship as a result of the explosion of BP's Deepwater Horizon and the massive oil spill that has followed.
Haiti earthquake update
Haiti situation remains challenging - United Church of Christ continues response.
Back Bay Mission: The Capping of an Oil Well
So now it’s capped. The new 75-ton cap placed onto the spewing oil well appears to be doing the job it was intended to do as the test period draws to a close. Although some bubbles escaping from the valve are current cause for concern, indications for the moment are positive. For the first time since the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded on April 20 out in the Gulf of Mexico, no oil is gushing into the waters of the Gulf.
Gulf Oil Spill
The United Church of Christ National Disaster Ministries is preparing to assist in the response to the oil spill along the Gulf. The UCC has worked on technology-caused disasters for ten years and is monitoring the situation to determine how best to respond.
Wadena, Minnesota
36 tornadoes went through Minnesota on June 17 – Wadena, is one of the towns impacted by these unprecedented storms. Following the tornadoes of June 17, Bob Broeder, UCC Minnesota Conference Disaster Response Coordinator began to check on UCC members and church facilities. While no UCC church facilities were damaged, several families homes' were destroyed or significantly damaged.
Back Bay Mission: Changes
Now it all has changed. Last weekend -- over two months in to this disaster -- oil washed up on Mississippi’s mainland for the first time. Tar balls, tar mats, and thick gooey globs were spotted in several places along our coastline, and the rhetoric of our elected officials immediately became more heated and more adamant. The disaster that had in some sense been “out there” was now undeniably right here with us.
Back Bay Mission in Biloxi, MS Updates on impact of ongoing oil spill
Day 58. It had been 58 days since the Deepwater Horizon oil rig had malfunctioned, creating what we now know to be the largest technological disaster this country has ever seen. We were clustered together on an oppressively hot day near one of the docks along the Back Bay of Biloxi.
H1N1
Includes helpful information on H1N1 such as School Materials, Prevention Methods, Information on Children/Parents and Child Care Providers as well as General Information.
UPDATE: Gulf of Mexico oil spill response anticipated
Three weeks after the April 20 explosion and fire on an offshore oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico, a potentially devastating domino effect from the subsequent spill is looming larger with each passing day.
Gulf Oil Spill…One Month Later…
Each day, news reports provide information about how far the oil has spread and predictions on where it is heading; there is information about wetlands and wildlife impact; there is information about the dispersants being used to break up the oil…there is not much about the spiritual, emotional and economic impact on the people who live in Southern Louisiana.
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Kukhany’Okusha Zion Church – Swaziland – Ministries with Children in Need
In July 2010, the Kukhany’Okusha Zion Church provided an update on the use of Global Ministries donations mainly earmarked for support to Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVCs). The funds have provided scholarship funds for these children as well as support for the Neighborhood Care Points (NCPs), which supply clothing, food, medication, and sometimes shelter. The report also provides an accounting of the use of Global Ministries gifts given in support of the construction of a Youth Centre adjacent to the Manzini Church. The Youth Centre project was initiated with the aim of providing a central point for youth services, especially the poor, in the densely populated area of Madoda where the Manzini church is located.
Young Muslims, Jews and Christians become peace facilitators
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CMEP Action Alert: 23,000 and counting...Join the "Community of Yes"
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OXFAM International weekly report on Gaza
OXFAM International weekly report on Gaza
Chile Earthquake Response
A devastating magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck Chile early Saturday, February 27, 2010, shattering buildings and bridges, killing at least 78 people and setting off a tsunami that threatened every nation around the Pacific Ocean — roughly a quarter of the globe.
Join the Community of Yes!
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Taking Water to the Jordan
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Family Village Farm Newsletters
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Hope for Haiti Concert in St Louis
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College of Mission Summer Interns Travel to Southern Africa
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