I can’t get it out of my mind. It haunts me. It is likely not one of us here at Beatitudes Campus, either resident or staff, has not been affected by the events in Orlando last weekend.
Read MoreDear Friends,
This past Sunday evening I was invited to attend and speak at a vigil in solidarity with the victims of the massacre in Orlando at the Pulse Nightclub in which forty-nine people were shot and killed, and fifty-three were wounded and taken to hospitals.
Read MoreKtizo Friends and Fans: It has been a heartbreaking week as more lives were taken, stolen, in Orlando, Florida on Sunday.
Read MoreWe mourn the loss of life of our brothers and sisters in Orlando and hold hope for healing and love for all the victims and their families and friends.
Read MoreThe Parliament of the World’s Religions cultivates harmony among the world’s religious and spiritual communities. Celebrating with our Muslim neighbors and honoring their traditions is a concrete way to cultivate such harmony. Beyond that, the traditions practiced by Muslims during Ramadan hold applications and lessons for people of all faiths.
Read MoreLast week was pivotal - The Sentencing Reform & Corrections Act (S. 2123) is closer than ever to a vote.
Read MoreDear Friends,
Please read and kindly respond to this call to action. We have received word that the Governor is considering signing a very strong Anti-Immigrant Bill, SB 1377. There is an action being planned tomorrow (Tuesday) at the capitol building and also it is important to call the Governor TODAY and let him know you urge him to VETO this bill.
Read MoreA task force studying giving and philanthropy, made up of 18 people from across the life of the United Church of Christ, wants to examine some of the values and motivations on how people make decisions when donating to the church. The end goal is the creation of a proposed model of giving that would generate more resources for the mission of the UCC.
Read MoreAs the religious landscape in the United States continues to shift, the United Church of Christ must lead from the front. That sentiment, shared and repeated during the weekend installation of the Rev. John C. Dorhauer, was underscored by the three-city progressive worship service for the ninth general minister and president, taking him coast-to-coast in a unique and unifying moment for the wider church.
Read MoreApril is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. While talking about sex in church or in a non-church ministry setting can feel difficult, talking about sexual assault can feel even more difficult. If we let 'difficult' or 'more difficult' keep us silent, however, we become complicit in nourishing a culture wherein abuse, exploitation, and wounding can continue. I invite you to break the silence, and to do what feels 'difficult' and 'even more difficult' in the name of compassion and justice, by speaking out in your ministry setting during Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Read MoreCome join us for an inspiring, uplifting performance by the Ugandan Kids Choir at Shepherd of the Hills UCC Church, 5524 E. Lafayette Blvd, Phoenix, AZ on Sunday afternoon, April 10 at 4 pm. This group of children ages 8 to 12 will delight us with singing traditional African songs, playing traditional instruments, and dancing in traditional African attire. The choir is a project of Childcare Worldwide, which has empowered children in developing countries since 1981. Invite friends and family, too.
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