We hope you didn't miss a single minute of General Synod, but in case you did, here are some of the highlights from our opening worship and Plenary 1! #SpecialEdition#UCCSynod
The youth group spent the morning volunteering at Brazos @ChurchPantry and the afternoon at the @habitatbcs Restore. Still have a full evening of group games & learning w/@RBMission before Day 2 of the 2021 mission trip is in the books. @unitedchurch@SCCUCC#localmissiontrip
Soul to Self:
Everything is threatened
by your rushing, overlooking,
and barely appreciating.
Everything is enriched
by your taking your time,
noticing, and savoring deeply.
Yesterday a person asked me why so many of my sermons are "political?" I been thinking about that question. Response 1: Because I do not buy this duality political or not -- all issues are moral for me. I preach on moral issues of our times.
This is a good update from U C News about Texas churches responding to the harsh weather and calamities that have followed. Thank you @RevDrDanDeLeon, @RevDrNeilThomas, and Rev. Ken Ehrke for your faithful witness.
Who and what is hurting our poor and low-income siblings? Join @RevDrBarber, the President & Senior Lecturer of Repairers of the Breach, and Co-Chair of @UniteThePoor on 2/19, as he addresses the State of the Poor in America in 2021. #PoorPeoplesCampaign
https://t.co/Zj6zbqmvtO
Our prayers are with the family and loved ones of Rev. Keith Mills, leader of the Northern Plains Conference United Church of Christ. We compiled just a small snapshot of his legacy and tributes from dear colleagues and friends, as we all mourn his loss. https://t.co/hC2CyWB5uc
We give thanks for and celebrate African descendants who have made an undeniable difference in the betterment of society. We give thanks for trendsetters and visionaries.
#AfricanDescent#UCCan#UCC#WCC@UN@JusticeUCC
"To examine, to question, to discover and evolve--that is what it means to be alive. The day we cease to explore is the day we begin to wilt."
~~Just As I Am: A Memoir, by Cicely Tyson
We’ve heard online chatter about possible threats to places of worship. There is no evidence from FBI or others that this is true. Of course take care, but these vague threats are meant to spread fear. Tomorrow we will worship hear the gospel pray for peace. That is our witness.