MN Conference UCC

This week's COMMA is full of important news and updates -- about the search for the Settled Conference Minister, the recent Youth Conference Event, and an invitation to listen from Transitional Conference Minister. Read it all here: https://conta.cc/4dCwxWf

Building congregational community safety webinar series launches in August - United Church of Christ How can congregations build an ecology of community safety that is rooted in care, investing in each other, believing in each other, and trusting each

Love that three UCC congregations in Wright and Sherburne Counties joined forces!

This week's COMMAntary shares stories of collective summer worship, new offerings from the Damascus Project, and more. Read it here: https://bit.ly/3A0fLSj

You are invited to the service of installation on July 17 at 5 pm (clergy gather at 4:30 for processing) to celebrate Jan Crissinger's covenant relationship with Zion United Church of Christ, 240 Elmwood Ave, Le Sueur, MN.

UCC GMP calls for peace after assassination attempt on former President Trump - United Church of Christ A pastoral letter: The United Church of Christ strongly condemns the violence directed against former President Donald Trump.  Political

Great opportunities shared in this week's COMMAntary newsletter: https://bit.ly/4bB6uNz

A Pebble in the Ocean - United Church of Christ Meeting the children in one of DSPR's summer programs She confides it to me while we’re standing in a mosque that memorializes the thousands of

Suzanne P. Kelly named as new MCC CEO The Minnesota Council of Churches Board of Directors is proud to announce that after a national search a new CEO has been selected.

The Conference welcomes Giuliana Beckwith as our new Assistant to the Conference Minister and Office Manager!

The Conference extends deep gratitude to the amazing Sandy Kellen for her many years of service! She has been patient, committed, funny, and, above all, kind. We will miss her so much and wish her a wonderful next chapter in retirement. Please share your thanks in the comments!

Walking the Hackensack Camino is the feature story in this week's COMMAntary newsletter! Read it and more news here: https://bit.ly/4bgEK0A

There are still a few places remaining for The Damascus Project's "We Are Still Here: Native Americans and the UCC," Tuesdays Jul 9, Aug 6 & 27 from 9:30-11:00 am. Led by Rev. Dr. Stephanie Perdew, Director of the Damascus Project and tribal citizen of the Cherokee Nation. https://bit.ly/3xylgGS

How does one go about electrifying one’s church and one’s home? The next UCC Climate Action Assembly on June 26 at noon features Cora Wynet from Rewiring America, the nation's leading electrification nonprofit. Join us online! https://bit.ly/ElectrifiedUCC

Yesterday we celebrated the end of chattel slavery in this country by commemorating the day that the last enslaved people in the US learned of their freedom and were liberated from slavery, 2.5 years after the Emancipation Proclamation. The work for full liberation from oppression and injustice for the descendants of enslaved Americans continues, however. Learn how you can advocate for wealth equality and reparations alongside other UCC members: https://p2a.co/2xeiWWd

Today's Daily Devotional on Juneteenth is a gem! Read it here: https://bit.ly/4bf1huC

Vote for Climate Hope Campaign kicks off Tue June 18 at 2 pm CT. Between now and Nov 1, UCC churches from across the country will be collecting the pledges of those committed to voting their values in November. Learn more: https://bit.ly/45qOJPH

"The culture of white supremacy, like the air we breathe, forms us deeply, and yet also, for the most part, unconsciously," writes Rev. Jane McBride, pastor of First Congregational Church of MN, UCC Minneapolis, as the Conference prepares for discussions at the Annual Meeting. Read her post: https://bit.ly/3KxleC3

Lots of news in this week's COMMAntary! Read it here: https://bit.ly/3Kxi4hO

As churches close, old properties can find new life in Wisconsin A Madison pastor believes churches can creatively transform their properties to better serve the community.

"Bold Yet Seldom Told": From 105 one-to-one conversations, First Congregational United Church of Christ, Brainerd has published a book of stories from people whose voices are not often heard. https://www.uccmn.org/2024/05/31/bold-yet-seldom-told/

This week's edition of COMMA includes a story about First Congregational UCC in Brainerd's new book, "Bold Yet Seldom Told: Crow Wing Community Stories." Read it here: https://conta.cc/3wLj3aX

The Annual Meeting is just around the corner! Tabitha Montgomery with Flourish Placemaking Collective is our keynote speaker; the amazing musical group The Many will lead worship and music. Don't miss it! https://bit.ly/3WZTH3s

Why do the work of anti-racism? Nancy Zaworski of The Congregational Church, UCC, Rochester shares how she was drawn to anti-racism work because of the importance of being a good neighbor.

Nancy Zaworski, The Congregational Church, UCC, Rochester Nancy Zaworski of The Congregational Church, UCC, Rochester was drawn to anti-racism work because of the importance of being a good neighbor.

First Congregational UCC, Glencoe, launched its "Spring Fling" three years ago, revitalizing a connection between the church and community. Read the full story: https://bit.ly/3Vak1Xv

Read this week's edition of COMMAntary, with a great article on First Congregational UCC Glencoe's fun-focused event to build community outside the walls of the church! https://bit.ly/4ax3BwR

Read this week's COMMAntary for updates on the Annual Meeting, anti-racism work, and more:

Annual Meeting news; anti-racism updates; upcoming trainings & more News from the Minnesota Conference UCC Volume 21, No. 20 | May 15, 2024  View as Webpage COMMAntary Equipping a courageous Church alive with Christ’s transforming love Come One, Come All to the 2024

Why do the work of anti-racism? Hikaru Peterson of First Congregational Church of MN, UCC, Minneapolis, and a member of the Conference's Ad Hoc Anti-Racism Committee, shares how she was drawn to anti-racism work.

Hikaru Peterson, First Congregational Church of MN, UCC, Minneapolis Hikaru Peterson of First Congregational Church of MN, UCC, Minneapolis was drawn to anti-racism work because white supremacy culture inhibits our ability to be in…