Adults Need Immunizations, Too!

October 4, 2016

Beyond back-to-school backpacks: Churches get creative in meeting students’ unmet needs September 3, 2024
A new school year is underway, and many students are arriving to class with backpacks that have been blessed and overflowing with supplies that have been generously donated. But two congregations have gone beyond school backpacks, finding creative ways to… The post Beyond back-to-school backpacks: Churches get creative in meeting students’ unmet needs appeared first […]
UCC opens search for two Associate General Minister positions September 3, 2024
Applications are now open for the Associate General Minister of Love of Church and the Associate General Minister of Love of Neighbor. A search committee has been formed for each position, and they are beginning the process of discernment to… The post UCC opens search for two Associate General Minister positions appeared first on United […]
First observance of 988 Day for suicide prevention comes this Sunday, Sept. 8 September 3, 2024
The lifeline crisis phone number 988 for suicide prevention is being highlighted this coming Sunday, Sept. 8 (9/8/2024) in faith communities across the U.S., including the United Church of Christ. 988 Day is a national initiative dedicated to raising awareness… The post First observance of 988 Day for suicide prevention comes this Sunday, Sept. 8 […]

Step Out in Faith September 7, 2024
The guest speaker spoke on the wisdom of trusting God and “stepping into the river.” He told of a pastor who trusted God and chose to speak the truths of the Bible in a sermon despite the new law of his land. He was convicted of hate crimes and spent thirty days in jail. But […]
Speaking Truthfully in Christ September 6, 2024
A man was adept at beating his personal traffic tickets by lying. When he appeared before various judges in court, he would tell the same tale: “I broke up with my girlfriend and she took my car without my knowledge.” In addition, he had been repeatedly reprimanded for misconduct while on the job. Prosecutors finally […]
Grace Now September 5, 2024
We hurried to a fast-food restaurant to have lunch together on my friend Jerrie’s short work break. Arriving at the door about the same time, six young men got inside just in front of us. Knowing we didn’t have much time to spare, we grumbled inwardly. They stood as a group at both registers to […]

1.5 million Ram pickups recalled over software problem affecting stability control September 7, 2024
Stellantis is recalling nearly 1.5 million Ram pickup trucks worldwide to fix a software problem that can disable the electronic stability control system.
First case of bird flu not directly linked to sick animals is found in Missouri September 7, 2024
So far, there have been 14 human cases of bird flu this year. All the patients — except the one from Missouri — had been linked to sick dairy cows or poultry.
DOJ says Russia paid right-wing influencers to spread Russian propaganda September 7, 2024
NPR’s Scott Simon and disinformation expert Renee DiResta discuss payments to right-wing influencers in what the Justice Department says is a Russian campaign to influence U.S. policy and voters.