General Synod
Excitement is mounting as the announcement that General Synod 35 rules and deadlines have been announced, calling United Church of Christ members to Kansas City in July of 2025. The theme of the gathering is “Into the Deep,” based on Luke 5:4, which says, “When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, ‘Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.'”
Read MoreThe United Church of Christ’s 34th General Synod, held June 30-July 4 in Indianapolis, included historic moments, joyous reunions, communal prayer and faithful witness.
Many of these have been captured in a newly released highlights video, showcasing the impact and significance of this year’s gathering. Watch the 17-minute condensed version or the extended version.
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The United Church of Christ’s 34th General Synod had it all.
A new leader and a historic vote. A change from biennial to triennial. And giving witness to some of the most urgent issues — trans dignity, reproductive rights, racial justice, creation care and much more — through resolutions, special speakers, prayer and action.
Indianapolis and the Indiana-Kentucky Conference played hosts from June 30-July 4. It was the UCC’s first in-person national gathering since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Besides the business side of this “family reunion,” delegates and visitors came together to worship, break bread, embrace and shed tears of joy.
Read the full coverage — all news stories together in one place — of General Synod 34 here.
(by Maic D'Agostino)
Read MoreGloria’s write-up was in Encanto Community Church’s monthly newsletter and is quite helpful!
All resolutions passed except for #8.
Read MoreThree years? Task force: Changing General Synod frequency could allow new possibilities of connection.
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There’s a brand-new way to engage with the General Synod of the United Church of Christ later this month without traveling to Indianapolis.
General Synod @Home is a collection of worship and faith formation resources available for local churches to use on July 2, the Sunday that General Synod holds community worship in Indianapolis. They include liturgical elements, the communion liturgy, faith formation resources and a video sermon and text.
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Synod resolutions move to UCC Board, create space for ‘Holy Spirit to be at work.’
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Seventeen resolutions have been formally submitted for Synod consideration this summer.
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Planning on going to General Synod in Indianapolis this summer? Mark your calendars for January 23.
Registration for the United Church of Christ’s 34th Synod will open online on that Monday for all delegates and visitors. The biennial gathering is taking place June 30-July 4 at the Indiana Convention Center.
Read MoreGeneral Synod 33 wrapped up yesterday! Here you’ll find links to news items from the week.
Read MoreHere are many things that the General Synod folks would like you to know about!
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Register today and join us for General Synod 33 – a fully virtual event. Registration provides you access to all aspects of General Synod, including worship, optional events, business, over 50 workshops, exhibit hall, keynote speakers and much more.
General Synod events will occur in the later half of the day to afford all an increased ability to engage. Registration is more affordable this year than it’s ever been!
Read MoreRegistration is open — be ready for this summer’s Special Edition General Synod.
Read MoreONA opportunities at General Synod: Love Feast and Coalition Choir. Plus more in this month's Ripples.
Read MoreTo keep everyone safe, the 33rd General Synod will be held virtually. This means EVERYONE can attend! If you’ve always wanted to see our covenantal denomination in action- this is your chance! Save the Date: July 11-18, 2021. Bookmark the website: http://generalsynod.org/#UCCSynod
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Meet the 2021 General Synod worship planners and worship director, and download General Synod Zoom backgrounds and logos.
Read MoreThe United Church of Christ General Synod Planning Team is inviting people across the wider church to bookmark the recently released GS 33 website to learn more about the denomination’s first online biennial gathering.
This website will provide a hub for all the information related to General Synod 2021.
Read MoreHow will the United Church of Christ National Setting program a virtual General Synod with moving worship, interesting workshops, educational intensives, church business, youth programming and service projects? There are working groups for that.
Presenting General Synod 33 as a totally online event for the first time demands a lot of creativity. The staff in Cleveland has a structure in place to convert the biennial gathering from an actual to virtual experience.
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Conferences received an update to share about General Synod 2021. More information will be coming in the months ahead.
Read MoreFor the first time ever, the United Church of Christ General Synod will gather virtually in 2021. The biennial gathering is moving entirely online next year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The United Church of Christ Board made this historic decision this week after considering a number of factors.
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