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Indiana conference sets tone for 2011 international peace summit
Led by Justice and Witness Ministries board and staff representatives, 10 UCC members were among more than 150 participants in late July at an ecumenical peace conference titled "Peace Among the Peoples: An Ecumenical Peace Conference on Overcoming the Spirit, Logic and Practice of Violence."

Unified Governance Working Group finds consensus
Phil Porter of the Unified Governance Working Group (UGov) has issued the following update on the group's progress toward fulfilling a General Synod 27 request to bring a proposal for a single UCC governing board before the July 2011 assembly in Tampa Bay, Fla.

New Church Leadership Institute refuels think tank of new, revitalizing churches
The Rev. Dr. Carol Vaccariello clearly appreciated the validation she received in sharing her perspective at the New Church Leadership Institute 2010 conference Aug. 9-13 in Decatur, Ga.

UCC theologian, BWF architect, Donald Bloesch dies at 82
UCC theologian, the Rev. Donald G. Bloesch, died Aug. 24, 2010, at the age of 82 in Dubuque, Iowa.

UCC-hosted conference explores global church's impact in confronting racism
How can the global church challenge racism when its manifestations take on such different forms in various places around the world?

Pilgrim Press author adds sparkle to church revitalization efforts
The Rev. Paul Nixon spoke with a passionate clarity during his visit to the UCC national offices in downtown Cleveland last week when he said bold vision and unwavering witness require an unmistakable sparkle.
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News Feeds (RSS) United Church of Christ: God Is Still Speaking

Success of 'Stillspeaking Voices' campaign is loud and clear
No sooner had Darlene Collins helped set the wheels in motion for the Stillspeaking Voices campaign than she heard God speaking to her – about five times faster than usual.

‘Language of God’ video sustains strong surge
The much-publicized, initial splash of the UCC Stillspeaking Ministry’s “The Language of God” video message continues to make waves across the internet.

Language of God ad launch imminent
After several months of build-up, the United Church of Christ is releasing its new 90-second commercial, titled "The Language of God," this upcoming Friday, April 16.

Counting down to a new campaign
The United Church of Christ is just a month away from the the viral launch of the next "God is Still Speaking" commercial called "The Language of God."

Tech-savvy outreach: New UCC commercial set to 'spiral' on April 16
The United Church of Christ will launch its next “God is Still Speaking” commercial on April 16, utilizing the church’s best broadcasting arsenal: its own members.

Introducing StillSpeaking Magazine
The United Church of Christ is launching a subscription campaign for its new high-end-design StillSpeaking Magazine, an oversized, full-color publication that will debut in late April.

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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News Feeds (RSS) Human Rights Campaign

Announcement: A Father’s Love Wins Out
<P><EM>Omaha World Herald </EM>hears a proud father’s request and changes its wedding announcement policy to include legal same-sex weddings.</P>

NOM Fails in Lawsuit to Hide Maine Election Activities
<P>Federal judge upholds majority of Maine law requiring public transparency of campaign activities; HRC calls on NOM to play by the rules and disclose its anti-LGBT political efforts.</P>

Target Corporation Message to LGBT Community: We Won't Make it Right
<P>HRC to devote $150,000 in Minnesota to elect pro-equality candidates.</P>

New Study Shows Tangible Harm of &quot;Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell&quot;
<P>Mission critical specialists discharged at an alarming rate in 2009.</P>

Judge Lifts Calif. Marriage Decision Stay on Aug. 18
Without Appeal Decision Will Open Door to Marriage Equality for Now; Legal Status of Marriage Remains Uncertain

John McCain: Against Filibuster of Defense Bill Before He Was For It
<P>Senator pledges not to block NDAA this morning; objects to bringing it up this afternoon.</P>

Human Rights Campaign Applauds Senate Introduction of Safe Schools Improvement Act
<P>Legislation would mandate that schools adopt policies to meaningfully address bullying and harassment, including LGBT students.</P>

Statement from Human Rights Campaign President on Target CEO's Apology


Human Rights Campaign Congratulates Elena Kagan on Her Confirmation as Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court
<P>"We commend the Senate for confirming Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court.&nbsp; She has demonstrated a understanding of the need for equality for all Americans and her record indicates she may be more familiar with how laws and policies affect the LGBT community than any previously confirmed Justice," said HRC President Joe Solmonese</P>

Federal Court Declares California's Proposition 8 Unconstitutional
<P>Trial judge rules that ban on marriage equality violates guarantees of equal protection, due process.</P>
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