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Gun violence affecting my students deserves national attention, too By Chris Fisk Updated 8:51 AM ET, Sat April 14, 2018 Chris Fisk is a teacher at Miami Northwestern Senior High School. The opinions expressed in this commentary are his own. (CNN)“Raise your hand if you or someone you know has been the victim of gun violence.” […]

Conference sends teams to Orlando to offer support, witness…

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The Connecticut Conference sent two teams of first responders to Orlando, Florida, to offer care, support and public witness following the mass shooting that left 50 people dead and 53 wounded, most of them part of the gay Latino/a community. The C.A.R.E. (Church Awareness Response Effort) Team is made up of members of three New England […]

All four Pennsylvania conferences pass motion toward one combined conference November 19, 2024
On Nov. 9, each of the four United Church of Christ conferences in Pennsylvania passed the same motion requesting authorization from the UCC General Synod for the four to become one. These coordinated but separate meetings were one step further… The post All four Pennsylvania conferences pass motion toward one combined conference appeared first on […]
Florida UCC churches organize helping hands in wake of recent hurricanes November 19, 2024
The gulf coast of Pinellas County, Florida recently suffered a destructive double whammy within the space of two weeks. Hurricane Helene, which moved up the shoreline some 100 miles to the west on Sept. 26, sent eight-foot waves surging over… The post Florida UCC churches organize helping hands in wake of recent hurricanes appeared first […]
Commentary: Honoring queer lives, remembering trans siblings lost November 19, 2024
This week marks Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), an annual time of mourning and honoring trans siblings who have lost lives to violence on Nov. 20. UCC Minister and Team Leader for Gender & Sexuality Justice Ministries Rachael Ward (they/them),… The post Commentary: Honoring queer lives, remembering trans siblings lost appeared first on United Church […]

Mass deportations would hurt families and Texas' construction industry, many say November 22, 2024
The migrant workforce is vital to construction across Texas. Now, the industry is bracing for Trump's expected crackdown on illegal immigration, including plans to carry out mass deportations.
Wisconsin kayaker who faked his death has resurfaced in Europe after elaborate plot November 22, 2024
Wisconsin authorities say they have not yet issued a warrant for Ryan Borgwardt, who is believed to be somewhere in Eastern Europe. But that can change if he does not cooperate and return home soon.
Jonathan Majors and ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari settle assault and defamation case November 22, 2024
In a civil lawsuit this spring, the actor's former girlfriend alleged a "pattern of pervasive domestic abuse" in addition to defamation. Her legal team said the suit has been settled.