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Covenant Tending
Covenant Tending

The Southwest Conference is beginning the development of a new pastoral practice called Covenant Tending.

Covenant Tending is intended to address what we have identified as the “missing middle” between situational support and a formal fitness review. There are times when communication has become strained, trust has been weakened, or relationships need intentional care, but the circumstances do not call for disciplinary action or another formal Conference process.

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Faith In Action Blog
The Pollinator: Launching Our Data Center and Elections Campaign
The Pollinator: Launching Our Data Center and Elections Campaign

At the start of the summer, the chapter leaders of Climate Hope Affiliates began considering the matter of whether and how to address data centers after Myste Montesano from our Downers Grove chapter raised the issue. After reviewing multiple bills introduced in Congress, we reached consensus on an advocacy campaign that would begin in August and continue until Election Day.

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Church News & Events
Installation of Pastor Kejener Risen, Tucson Marshallese
Church News
Installation of Pastor Kejener Risen, Tucson Marshallese
Church News

Conference Minister Dr. Toni Hawkins and Associate Conference Minister Dr. Derrick Elliott participated in the installation of Pastor Kejner R. Alfred as Pastor and Teacher of the Tucson Marshallese Ministry of the United Church of Christ, hosted at Rincon Congregational United Church of Christ!

Deep gratitude to Rev. Louis Mitchell, Pastor of Rincon Congregational UCC and COM-A Co-Chair, for his leadership and hospitality, and to Rev. Dr. Derrick Elliott for bringing the powerful installation sermon, “Yokwe and Amen.”

What a sacred and joyful celebration of covenant, calling, culture, and community!

Glory to God! May God richly bless Pastor Kejner R. Alfred and the congregation as they begin this new season of ministry together.

Pastor and people, walking together in covenant, trusting God for what is still unfolding.

The best is yet to come.

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