BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//United Church of Christ - ECPv6.0.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.ucc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for United Church of Christ REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T163000 DTSTAMP:20250416T071748 CREATED:20250307T141616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T141616Z UID:243867-1744903800-1744907400@www.ucc.org SUMMARY:And They Shall Be Consoled: Connecting Eco-grief and Maundy Thursday DESCRIPTION:The grief we feel toward melting ice\, heating cities\, and dying species is woven throughout the activities of daily life.  This Maundy Thursday\, join interfaith Rev. Lauren Van Ham as we learn about eco-grief and consider how our ministries can be strengthened through our honest acts of lament and care for the living system on which we all depend. URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/and-they-shall-be-consoled-connecting-eco-grief-and-maundy-thursday/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T163000 DTSTAMP:20250416T071748 CREATED:20250402T150626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T150626Z UID:245032-1745508600-1745512200@www.ucc.org SUMMARY:Collaborative Change through Grief and Lament DESCRIPTION:We often recognize our grief and display our lament the more we learn about anthropogenic climate change but what do we do with this ecological grief and lament? How do we move through our grief and lament in order to build systems of collaborative change? Join Gabrielle Fields to learn about harnessing the power of collaboration and compassionate meaning making of ecological grief and lament. URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/collaborative-change-through-grief-and-lament/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T170000 DTSTAMP:20250416T071748 CREATED:20250305T145820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T142318Z UID:243768-1745676000-1745686800@www.ucc.org SUMMARY:Annual UCC Earth Summit DESCRIPTION:For this year’s summit\, the Jim Antal Keynote Lecture will be delivered by Katharine Hayhoe\, one of the world’s leading climate scientists and the author of popular books such as Saving Us: A Climate Scientist’s Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World and A Climate for Change: Global Warming Facts for Faith-Based Decisions. Through television appearances on PBS and Showtime as well as her widely viewed TED Talks\, Hayhoe has reached a broad audience with a compelling perspective on science\, climate\, and faith. \nThis two-and half-hour summit will additionally feature a panel discussion entitled “Climate Justice in a Toxic World.” Three grassroots leaders in the struggle against environmental racism in the Dallas-Fort Worth area will speak on this panel: Dr. Marsha Jackson from Southern Sector Rising\, Caleb Roberts from Downwinders at Risk\, and Emmanual Davis from Justice for Joppa. \nThe summit will also feature the announcement of the Dollie Burwell Prophetic Action Award winner and a celebration of the UCC’s newest Creation Justice Churches. \nCohosts for summit include the National Setting of the United Church of Christ\, the UCC Council for Climate Justice\, the South Central Conference of the UCC\, and First Congregational United Church of Christ in Fort Worth\, Texas. \nSponsors include United Church Funds and the Cornerstone Fund. URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/annual-ucc-earth-summit/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Creation Justice,Environmental Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-04-26-Earth-Summit-WP-Email-FB-Cover.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T163000 DTSTAMP:20250416T071748 CREATED:20250319T194929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T194929Z UID:244410-1745854200-1745857800@www.ucc.org SUMMARY:Special Offering: Into the Deep - Braiding Worship and Beyond DESCRIPTION:Every two years\, General Synod brings together faithful members of the United Church of Christ for inspirational worship\, fellowship with friends (old and new)\, and public witness including through engagement with the business of the church. In July 2025\, we are excited to welcome thousands from across the country for General Synod 35 in Kansas City\, Missouri – and Nurture the Soul is helping to get you there by introducing a 4-part series that goes deep into General Synod and why we hope to see you all there. \nPart 4 – Join us to learn more about worship and celebration at this year’s GS35 – we’ll hear from staff working on our shared time together and hear personal accounts of why this time is so very special. URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/special-offering-into-the-deep-braiding-worship-and-beyond/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Into-the-Deep-A-Four-Part-Series-about-General-Synod.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T130000 DTSTAMP:20250416T071748 CREATED:20250409T144410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T164837Z UID:245340-1746619200-1746622800@www.ucc.org SUMMARY:OWL Taking Flight: Under Your Wing for Parents of 4th-6th Graders DESCRIPTION:Rev Amy Johnson and Kirsten deFur will discuss a new free resource: Under Your Wing videos for parents and caregivers of children in 4th-6th grades. URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/owl-taking-flight-under-your-wing-for-parents-of-4th-6th-graders/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Our Whole LIves,Our Whole Lives END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T163000 DTSTAMP:20250416T071748 CREATED:20250404T130956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T130956Z UID:245159-1746718200-1746721800@www.ucc.org SUMMARY:Our Faith and Sensitive Locations - What Faith Communities Are Doing DESCRIPTION:The Center on Faith and Justice along with the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection at Georgetown Law organized a lawsuit against the federal government on behalf of more than two dozen religious groups in response to the current administration’s policy allowing immigration agents more leeway to make arrests at “sensitive locations\,” including houses of worship. Join us to learn more about what the lawsuit is\, what our own congregations and communities can do to support our siblings migrating\, and dream of what’s next collectively. URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/our-faith-and-sensitive-locations-what-faith-communities-are-doing/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T163000 DTSTAMP:20250416T071748 CREATED:20250307T140809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T140809Z UID:243863-1747150200-1747153800@www.ucc.org SUMMARY:Into the Deep: Womxn 2 Womxn Series Part II DESCRIPTION:Join us for an intimate workshop and learning community space for womxn as we journey toward Synod together! We’ll grow together and share communal space in an open-meeting format. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to build community and gather. URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/into-the-deep-womxn-2-womxn-series-part-ii/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Womxn-to-Womxn.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T163000 DTSTAMP:20250416T071748 CREATED:20250331T160725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T160725Z UID:244927-1747323000-1747326600@www.ucc.org SUMMARY:Theology\, Polity\, or Policy - How Do We Move Forward on Immigration in Small Town and Rural Communities DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear from Pastors and Leaders within 3-different geographic small town and rural settings within the UCC to explore immigration during this complicated political and theological time. During our shared time together\, we’ll hear more about how current immigration policies are impacting these small and rural settings\, what our scriptures call us to be to one another\, and how our UCC polity can inform our work to push back on the hateful rhetoric and policies that seeks to strip the dignity and humanity of those migrating to the United States. URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/theology-polity-or-policy-how-do-we-move-forward-on-immigration-in-small-town-and-rural-communities/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T130000 DTSTAMP:20250416T071748 CREATED:20250408T162338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T163421Z UID:245277-1747742400-1747746000@www.ucc.org SUMMARY:For Consideration at General Synod 35: Proposed Amendments to the UCC Constitution & Bylaws DESCRIPTION:This Webinar is being hosted by the UCCB to engage with the wider church about the proposed Amendments to the UCC Constitution and ByLaws. The three sets of amendments will be voted on at General Synod 35. Come to learn more and ask questions! URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/for-consideration-at-general-synod-35-proposed-amendments-to-the-ucc-constitution-bylaws/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T183000 DTSTAMP:20250416T071748 CREATED:20250408T163844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T164000Z UID:245279-1748971800-1748975400@www.ucc.org SUMMARY:For Consideration at General Synod 35: Proposed Amendments to the UCC Constitution & Bylaws DESCRIPTION:This Webinar is being hosted by the UCCB to engage with the wider church about the proposed Amendments to the UCC Constitution and ByLaws. The three sets of amendments will be voted on at General Synod 35. Come to learn more and ask questions! URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/for-consideration-at-general-synod-35-proposed-amendments-to-the-ucc-constitution-bylaws-2/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T130000 DTSTAMP:20250416T071748 CREATED:20250409T143715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T164847Z UID:245338-1749038400-1749042000@www.ucc.org SUMMARY:OWL Taking Flight: What Fresh Hell is This? The Impact of Identity Erasure DESCRIPTION:Heather Corinna\, founder of Scarleteen.com\, joins Rev. Amy Johnson and Dr. Melanie Davis to discuss the impact of policies\, laws\, and executive orders on the lives of trans/intersex/nonbinary/queer people of all ages. Scarleteen is the largest online resource for comprehensive and highly inclusive sex and relationships education\, information and support centering young people. URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/owl-taking-flight-what-fresh-hell-is-this-the-impact-of-identity-erasure/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Our Whole LIves,Our Whole Lives END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T163000 DTSTAMP:20250416T071748 CREATED:20250307T141251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T141251Z UID:243865-1749569400-1749573000@www.ucc.org SUMMARY:Into the Deep: Womxn 2 Womxn Series Part III DESCRIPTION:Join us for an intimate workshop and learning community space for womxn as we journey toward Synod together! We’ll grow together and share communal space in an open-meeting format. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to build community and gather. URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/into-the-deep-womxn-2-womxn-series-part-iii/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Womxn-to-Womxn.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T163000 DTSTAMP:20250416T071748 CREATED:20250310T140105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T140105Z UID:243898-1749742200-1749745800@www.ucc.org SUMMARY:A Little One Shall Lead - A Small Church Story Project DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, we’ll hear stories about how the wider church and congregations can discover opportunity in their smallness. The stories highlight how to create spirited worship\, highly engaged prayer practices\, and an invitation to live into a committed and generous responses to suffering in the communities where they are located. These compelling stories from 17-small UCC congregations can offer perspective on how denominations may relate with small congregations in fresh ways\, and how seminaries\, through inclusion of small church studies and field experiences\, may enrich clergy education. URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/a-little-one-shall-lead-a-small-church-story-project/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T160000 DTSTAMP:20250416T071748 CREATED:20250401T170848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T170848Z UID:244999-1762441200-1762444800@www.ucc.org SUMMARY:Land\, The Series in 3-Parts: Protecting and Caring for the Historic Christian Lands of Armenia DESCRIPTION:A handful of churches within the United Church of Christ identify as ethnically Armenian congregations. Come hear from one Armenian UCC pastor about the Christian treasures of the lands of Armenia\, from ancient Mount Ararat to medieval monasteries to contemporary churches serving refugees from the 2020 war with Azerbaijan. After losing the territory of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) in that war\, Armenia is crying out for justice and for partners in protecting its territorial sovereignty. In this webinar\, you will also learn about the hope-giving ways that the non-profit organization the Armenia Tree Project is looking to the future by making environmental investments in the land. URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/land-the-series-in-3-parts-protecting-and-caring-for-the-historic-christian-lands-of-armenia/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR