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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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Africa area executive to lead OGHS Live segment
Presenting the third in a five-part series of live, on-line Lenten gatherings, the OGHS LIVE 2010 program on March 10 will be led by the Rev. Sandra Gourdet, Global Ministries area executive for Africa. The international webcast will begin at 7:15 p.m.
UCC commemorates 200 years of global mission
Commemorating the 200th anniversary of America's first foreign mission society, the United Church of Christ has planned a two-year observation of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions (ABCFM), a historic predecessor to Wider Church Ministries.
Celebration dinner launches installation weekend
Commemorating 20 years in Cleveland and installing its new general minister and president, the United Church of Christ kicks off a special spring weekend with a celebration dinner Friday evening, April 16, at the Grand Ballroom of the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Cleveland.
The Pilgrim Press joins UCC’s communication team, appoints new leadership
In a move intended to strengthen coordination among the United Church of Christ’s publishing, marketing and communication efforts, the Rev. J. Bennett Guess, the denomination’s director of communications, has been appointed acting director of The Pilgrim Press / United Church Press and the UCC’s distribution service, United Church of Christ Resources.
Interfaith group urges action on health care reform
Denominations and interfaith organizations recruit thousands to sign on to health-care reform push for those 'left out, left behind.'
OGHS Live 2010 presents second global Lenten webinar
OGHS LIVE 2010 will present on March 3 the second in its live, five-part online series of international Lenten gatherings led by area executives from Global Ministries. Live web programming embracing the theme "Do You Love Me . . . Feed My Sheep" is being held on five consecutive Wednesdays during Lent.
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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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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.
Low-power FM legislation gets boost from faith leaders
In a letter to Congress dated May 15, nine faith leaders representing a diverse range of religious traditions signed on in support H.R. 1147 and S. 592, the bipartisan Local Community Radio Act of 2009.
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UCC at Ecumenical Advocacy Days
Check out the exciting UCC events taking place at the 2010 Ecumenical Advocacy Days!
"Opportunity to Learn" Hill Briefing
February 22, 2010, "Opportunity to Learn" Hill Briefing Draws Crowd of Staffers and Advocates
Climate Change Refresher Course
Eco-Justice Notes from Rev. Peter Sawtell, Eco-Justice Ministries in Denver, appear weekly on the environmental ministries web-site. This one is a “Refresher Course” on climate change.
The Deficit and Our Children
For the next 12 to 18 months until the economic crisis eases, the best thing we can do for our children is maintain a large federal budget deficit.
Public Education
States have already begun competing for federal funds by experimenting with the school turnaround plans modeled on the Administration’s Race to the Top rules. Just this week, the school board in Central Falls, Rhode Island, dismissed the entire faculty of the community's high school, deemed "failing" under NCLB's Adequate Yearly Progress rating. The Rhode Island Commissioner of Education announced that this move was for the purpose of turning around the school in accord with new guidelines for receiving federal funds.
President's Health Summit - Take Action
Act now to demand political courage, vision, leadership, and faith at the President’s Health Care Summit.
Environment Matters - February
Read three articles concerning the EPA endangerment finding on greenhouse gases and some of the challenges to it
Twin Scandals
Twin Scandals is a movement that seeks to draw the attention of church members to the scandals of Americans lacking health care and the ongoing neglect of the poor and homeless.
We Need a Large Federal Government Deficit
The Federal Government Deficit: An Essential Tool for Putting People Back to Work and Ending the Economic Downturn
Economic Crisis
Articles related to the current economic crisis.
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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.
Low-power FM legislation gets boost from faith leaders
In a letter to Congress dated May 15, nine faith leaders representing a diverse range of religious traditions signed on in support H.R. 1147 and S. 592, the bipartisan Local Community Radio Act of 2009.
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UCC Responds with Chilean partners to powerful earthquake
A devastating magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck Chile on February 27. It also set off a tsunami that threatened every nation around the Pacific Ocean
South Central Conference Disaster Ministry - New Orleans
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South Dakota Ice Storms Impact on Native American Communities
In response to a request for assistance; and in partnership with the UCC South Dakota Conference, National Disaster Ministries has provided emergency funds to the Dakota Association of the UCC South Dakota Conference. The Conference provided $5,000; and, $3,000 was sent from the One Great Hour of Sharing special fund Emergency USA.
Haiti earthquake appeal
The United Church of Christ is appealing to members and friends for support of the Haiti Earthquake emergency appeal to provide for immediate relief and long-term recovery and rebuilding.
CWS Rebuild - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Iowa 'ecu-build' modeled on success in New Orleans Church World Service will bring volunteers and resources from across the U.S. and Canada to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, April 12 through May 21, 2010. Dubbed "Neighborhood: Cedar Rapids," the rebuilding effort brings together at least 10 agencies to replicate CWS’s Neighborhood: New Orleans" ecumenical rebuilding project--or ecu-build--which returned a dozen families home after lengthy displacement following Hurricane Katrina.
Reflections from Pastor Homer Royer, New Goshenhoppen Church UCC, East Greenville, PA on rebuilding homes in New Orleans
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Earthquake and Tsunamis strike South Pacific – UCC reaches out to partners
A magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck in the South Pacific on Tuesday, Sep 29, 2009 causing significant tsunami washes which have resulted in numerous deaths and much damage. The UCC is sending prayers and resources in support of our partners.
January 2010 Update: United Church of Christ Gulf Coast Recovery
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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.
Flooding in Georgia
Torrential downpours saturated much of the Southeastern U.S. in the last week, killing at least 10 people and inflicting an estimated $250 million in damage in Georgia alone.
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Report from CONASPEH - March 2010
Honor and respect to Global Ministries, their churches or others who have made this ministry so great. The National Spiritual Council of Haitian Churches (CONASPEH) takes this opportunity to thank you for everything: love, solidarity, and Christian responsibility. This appreciation comes from our hearts, from the churches, from a people who never forget this great gesture, manifested and approved by Christ, our head, who is surely crying at this time.
30th anniversary of the death of Achbishop Oscar Romero
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World Council of Churches calls for a peaceful resolution of the Colombian conflict
The World Council of Churches (WCC) has requested its member churches to advocate for a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Colombia, the full respect of human rights and the cessation of the so called "Plan Colombia."
Report from the UCCSA Mozambique Synod
The United Congregational Church of Southern Africa (UCCSA) - Mozambique Synod sends the following update received in two portions in December 2009 and February 2010.
OXFAM International weekly report on Gaza
OXFAM International weekly report on Gaza
Your Global Ministries Update: March 1, 2010
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Your Global Ministries Update: February 22, 2010
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Presbyterian Church in the Republic of Korea (PROK) Statement on the Korean Troops Re-dispatch to Afghanistan
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Palestinian Christian Kairos
This document is the Christian Palestinians’ word to the world about what is happening in Palestine.
A Moment of Truth: The Kairos-Palestine Document - A Latin American Theological Response
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