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The Southern New England Conference of the United Church of Christ includes 570 churches, 1400 authorized ministers and 103,000 members. No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you can find a place of hope here. https://www.sneucc.org
We have updated our Take Action page www.sneucc.org/takeaction with info on the DC Praying With Our Feet Day of Action THIS THURSDAY in Washington DC, calling on the Senate to vote against a bill that includes increased funding for ICE/ Border Patrol. Includes ideas on participating from home.
Join us tomorrow!
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We have updated our Take Action page in the wake of the violent, illegal and immoral actions by ICE in Minneapolis and elsewhere. Find how to support or take part in upcoming actions, how to urge Congress to reject increased ICE Funding... and find a gift of music. www.sneucc.org/takeaction
"In times like these, our faith calls us not to retreat into fear but to lean into our deepest convictions, that every human being is made in the image of God, worthy of dignity, compassion, and justice.” ~ Rev. Darrell Goodwin @revdgoodwin.bsky.social
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Graphic says: Gender-affirming care literally saves lives.
ACTION ALERT: HR 3492 criminalizing healthcare for transgender youth nationwide has passed the House; contact your Senator to stop this bill. More:
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World AIDS Day graphic with map of the world and red ribbon.
This year the US government chose not to recognize World AIDS Day. That doesn't mean we won't. Today we come together to raise awareness of the HIV/AIDS pandemic, to honor lives lost, to witness those whose personhood was ignored, and to continue the fight for a world where AIDS no longer exists.
Update on DHS threats reported from #Worcester: I spoke with @bmietana.bsky.social at @rns.org about what we were hearing on the ground. Bottom line? DHS claims no ICE raids on churches during holidays but won’t rule it out. This is why we at council of churches sue religionnews.com/2025/11/20/v...
“The Board prayerfully faced this difficult decision with full recognition of how painful this transition will be for many people within our community.” ~ Board Chair Persephone Hall.
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Please share here - how is your church serving in the gap during this time?
Across our communities, families are fearing halted benefits, empty pantries, and growing uncertainty. When Congress cannot act, we as Christians can." ~ @revdgoodwin.bsky.social
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🎉 Since January 1st, UCC advocates have sent over 85,000 messages calling for justice and peace to Congress and the administration!
▷ Let us continue to raise our voices for a just world for all! Send a message today: ow.ly/RgtO50WvqY5
How do we begin to talk about the things that we are doing together, rather than counting empty seats on Sunday morning and thinking that that's a measure of the vitality of who we are? Our attention to the life of the church has to be disinvested from the numbers and the ABCs of attendance, building, and cash that continue to distract from the ways in which our congregations are showing up in the world in meaningful ways. -Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia A. Thompson, General Minister & President/CEO, UCC From her powerful "State of the Church Address" at General Synod 35.
🙌🏾 How do we begin to talk about the things that we are doing together, rather than counting empty seats on Sunday morning & thinking that that's a measure of the vitality of who we are?
-Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson, GMP/CEO, UCC
From her "State of the Church Address:" ow.ly/3ihH50WoPeU
Delegate Shawn Fisher reflects on his trip to #UCCSynod -
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@revdgoodwin.bsky.social writes: "In recent months, our Conference has become aware of increasing attempts at steeplejacking; a deliberate and coordinated effort by outside groups or individuals to infiltrate, destabilize, and redirect the life of local congregations."
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This week's devotional from Ruth Shaver: www.sneucc.org/postdetail/1... #prayer #faith #UCC
10 years ago, same gender marriage was legalized across the country. Executive Conference Minister Rev. Darrell Goodwin is one of the folks Fox61 interviewed about this milestone in Connecticut.
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Rev. Darrell Goodwin writes: "Tonight, as missiles have fallen and tensions rise across borders, we lift our voices not in the language of retaliation, but in the eternal grammar of peace."
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Rev. Darrell Goodwin invites congregations to Remember, Reflect, Recommit, saying: "Juneteenth reminds us that while freedom is proclaimed, it is not always delivered swiftly."
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"I write from a place of deep pastoral concern and moral clarity. Our communities include the devout, the disillusioned, the hopeful and the hurting — all of whom look to the church not for spectacle but for truth." ~ @revdgoodwin.bsky.social
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How does your congregation share good news?
@faithandleadership.bsky.social
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Hallelujah, Christ is Risen!
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#Easter #Hallelujah #ChristisRisen #TakeAction #BeTheChurch
My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from my cries of anguish?"
~ Psalm 22:1
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#GoodFriday #TakeAction #BeTheChurch
As people of faith, we are called to bear witness to injustice, demand accountability, and ensure the human rights of our immigrant siblings are protected.
Join us in demanding the administration bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia home.
👉🏽 Sign our petition: ow.ly/WxZF50VCImf
"With cunning they conspire against your people; they plot against those you cherish." ~ Psalm 83:3
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#MaundyThursday
Make your love visible today!
Templates to use on your personal social media account:
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Resources for what your church can do:
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Did your church offer Ashes to Go this year? Share pictures or experiences in the comments! Rocky Hill Congregational Church's efforts were featured on the news:
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SNEUCC Board member Rev. Donnie Anderson sat down with a columnist from The Providence Journal after he spoke out against transgender women in sports. Non-subscribers can find a link in the comment to read the dialogue.
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A prayer by Rev. Dr. Chris Davies for Such a Time As This, based on the Lectionary readings for this Sunday and next Sunday. Congregations are invited to use as needed.
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