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Single (or 'unified') governance vote due on Tuesday
After more than three years and in excess of $250,000 in legal and meeting expenses from a shrinking national budget, the issue of a single governance structure is finally coming to the General Synod floor on Tuesday.

UCC told to “come, step out of the boat”
General Synod 27 took place next to water. Water was a central element in the stage design, and was present during all worship and meetings. And water again played a key role as Synod closed Tuesday evening with worship.

Synod says Sacred Conversations on Race to continue
The 27th General Synod requested the Justice and Witness Ministries covenanted ministry to take the lead in continuing the program of Sacred Conversations on Race.

General Synod encourages diversity education in public schools
The experience of two UCC congregations in California prompted the denomination's General Synod to urge churches in assisting public school efforts to protect children and help them understand people of other races and sexual orientation.

UCC Synod reaches out to people of Iran
With a unanimous vote, the 27th General Synod of the United Church of Christ expressed solidarity and friendship with the people of Iran.

Flunder reports Obama will end 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
"Brothers and sisters in Christ, I want to report to you the intent of the Obama Administration toward same-gender people in loving partnerships."
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News Feeds (RSS) United Church of Christ: God Is Still Speaking

In wake of ‘Steeples’ announcement, Stillspeaking hearing enthusiastic responses
The UCC’s Stillspeaking Ministry is receiving favorable feedback to an announcement on June 10 that it plans to return to the airwaves in September with the heartwarming “Steeples” ad, if donations from individuals and churches will make it possible.

More than $100,000 now in hand toward $350,000 Steeples TV ad goal
A fundraising effort to return UCC TV ads to the national airwaves has gathered more than $100,000 toward that effort, according to a blast e-mail announcement today.

Seeking an end to millenniums-old feud, UCC announces advertising outreach to scientists
With hopes of mending a millenniums-old feud between religion and science, the UCC is launching a new web-based advertising campaign geared toward the scientific and technological communities.

UCC appeals to full FCC about Stillspeaking TV ads
As expected, the UCC has filed an appeal with the Federal Communications Commission following a staff-level decision in August to dismiss license-renewal challenges by the UCC that came after CBS and NBC network executives deemed the church's inclusive ads “too controversial” to air on TV.
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Man Convicted in Anti-Gay Killing Released from Prison One Year After Sentencing; Victims Mother Notified by Automated Message
<P>U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder highlighted case while testifying in support of hate crimes legislation last week</P>

Human Rights Campaign Statement on Death of San Diego Area Sailor
<P>Local reports: 29-year-old man may have been targeted based on his sexual orientation.</P>

Human Rights Campaign Statement on DOJ Decision Not to Appeal <em>Schroer v. Billington</em>
<P>The case found Library of Congress officials violated federal sex discrimination law when they withdrew a job offer from a transgender woman.</P>

Human Rights Campaign Applauds D.C. Superior Court Decision Rejecting Marriage Referendum
<P>Court rules proposed referendum seeking to undo legislation recognizing marriages by same-sex couples from other jurisdictions violates D.C. Human Rights Act.</P>

Human Rights Campaign Statement on MN Supreme Court Certifying Al Franken’s Senate Victory
<P>Franken's leadership in the US Senate will help to ensure that all people are treated equally.</P>

Statement on White House Reception for LGBT Pride Month


HRC Calls for Investigation Following Fort Worth Police Action
<P>“Brutality at the hands of law enforcement is never acceptable and these allegations demonstrate the need for a thorough and impartial investigation,” said HRC President Joe Solmonese</P>

Administration Moves Forward on Regulation Ending HIV Travel and Immigration Ban
<P>“We are one important step closer to finally ending this discriminatory ban once and for all,” said HRC President Joe Solmonese</P>

U.S. Senate Holds Hearing on Hate Crimes Legislation
<P>Human Rights Campaign submits testimony in support of legislation to combat hate violence.</P>

Employment Non-Discrimination Act Introduced in U.S. House
<P>Measure would prohibit workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity</P>
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