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Local stories from the UCC: Chaplains on the way

You can learn more about the ministry of local UCC churches by reading the Massachusetts’ Conference Spotlight.  This month’s spotlight highlights a ministry called Chaplains on the Way, which works to build relationships wCOTW_logoith and offer spiritual support to people who are experiencing homelessness, living in poverty, or living with mental illness or addiction: “I feel we are acting like Veronica,” said Murray, referring to the woman who gave Jesus her veil so He could wipe his forehead while He carried his cross to Golgotha.  “She didn’t stop the crucifixion, but when she touched Him there was a momentary sense of relief and in that moment she received back some of Jesus, through the imprint in her veil.  We experience that same God when we make that face-to-face connection with someone in need.”  Learn more here.

UCC Divests from Fossil Fuels

At the end of June, the United Church of Christ gathered in California for its General Synod.  There were worship services, conversations, and demonstrations, , but the biggest news is that we adopted a resolution to divest from fossil fuel companies.  Read more here.  We can thank our local Massachusetts Conference, and especially our leader, Rev. Jim Antal, for making this possible.

In other General Synod news, a local young clergyman celebrated the return of marriage equality to California by marrying his sweetheart in a flashmob!  Read more here or watch the video.

We’re part of a courageous and joyful denomination!