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Black Firsts 2018!

First African-American artist commissioned for US president portrait to be displayed in the Smithsonian: Kehinde Wiley First African-American artist commissioned for US first-lady portrait to be displayed in the Smithsonian: Amy Sherald First African-American president of the American Psychiatric Association: Altha Stewart First African-American woman to be major party nominee for state governor: Stacey Abrams First African-American superintendent of the United […]

Voting Rights are a Justice Issue July 28, 2026
In the United States the fight for voting rights has been historically framed as a civil right. Civil rights are personal rights guaranteed and protected by the U.S. Constitution and federal laws enacted by Congress, such as the Civil Rights… The post Voting Rights are a Justice Issue appeared first on United Church of Christ.
UCC Desk Calendar and Plan Book launches special cover kicking off 70th anniversary celebrations July 28, 2026
Arguably the most popular resource that is sold by the United Church of Christ, the Desk Calendar and Plan Book is more than just a calendar. It’s a gateway into the life of the church, full of resources, important dates,… The post UCC Desk Calendar and Plan Book launches special cover kicking off 70th anniversary […]
UCC youth bring bold faith to Capitol Hill July 28, 2026
This summer, high schoolers and recent graduates from across the United Church of Christ spent a week living, praying, and advocating on Capitol Hill as part of Youth Voices: Bold Faith, a joint program of the UCC Office of Public… The post UCC youth bring bold faith to Capitol Hill appeared first on United Church […]

Impacting Generations August 8, 2026
During basketball practice, Enrique’s dad asked him and his friend to show the team how to pass the ball correctly. Enrique had practiced for weeks but feared messing up. He prayed, completed the drill, and said, “Thank You, Lord!” Later, his dad said, “I’m proud of you for working hard, Son. But I’m prouder that […]
God Is Greater August 7, 2026
Before he became famous, the Mongolian warlord Genghis Khan (c. 1162-1227) killed his own half-brother to advance his position in the family. As he solidified his power, he began to build an empire more expansive than Alexander the Great’s, stretching from Asia’s Pacific coast to Eastern Europe. Ruthless in his tactics, the khan and his […]
Part of God’s Story August 6, 2026
Archaeologist Jodi Magness and her team have been excavating a synagogue in the ancient village of Huqoq in Lower Galilee where they’ve found an incredible collection of mosaics, paintings, and carvings. Particularly rare, however, is a mosaic telling the biblical story of Deborah and her role in Israel’s battle against the Canaanites; there’s no other […]

Diehard Phillies fan wins $22K broadcast bid, sounds like a 1940s radio pro August 8, 2026
A longtime Philadelphia Phillies fan, substitute teacher, Lewis Kalb, got to realize his dream this week of broadcasting one of the team's games.
Childcare crisis: Soaring infant care costs push Oklahoma families to financial brink August 8, 2026
Childcare costs across the country are soaring. In Oklahoma the cost of infant care has gone up more than a third since 2022, putting working parents in a tight spot.
The Women's Professional Baseball League makes its historic debut August 8, 2026
The Los Angeles Queens, the New York Heights, the Boston Hunters and the San Francisco Firebells take the field in Springfield, Ill., as the Women's Pro Baseball League kicks off its inaugural season.