UCC leadership expresses relief, resolve after jury returns guilty verdict in George Floyd’s murder
by UCC Leadership | published on Apr 20, 2021
All three counts – guilty.
United Church of Christ leaders offer this statement and prayer after 12 jurors convict former police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd.
After Chauvin verdict, clergy across U.S. call for continued police accountability
by Connie Larkman | published on Apr 26, 2021
True justice means accountability. True justice means systemic change.
U.S. clergy took that message to the streets, the public square and spoke up on social media this week after the verdict that brought a measure of justice for George Floyd and his family.
“This is the moment right now, where we recognize things can change.
“This here, God is here.”
Following Chauvin Verdict, CHHSM Releases Statement Asking, ‘How are the Children?’
April 26, 2021 | Barb Powell
The UCC’s Council for Health and Human Service Ministries today (April 26) released a statement to its member organizations and related institutions regarding the verdict issued by the jury last week in the Derek Chauvin case. “In the Wake of the Verdict, How are the Children?” highlights the difficult questions that need to be asked even as more children and young adults are slain by police.