Driskell uses broad brush to inspire Black History Month worship gathering The "good news" can be delivered via myriad methods, and if you ask David C. Driskell, it may well involve a paintbrush, a keyboard or a strong set of pipes. Appearing on the eve of the Lenten season as part of the UCC's celebration of Black History Month, the 80-year-old Driskell is one of the world's leading authorities on African-American art.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 French youth to give NYE international flair in 2012 Eighteen youth and young adults from France, along with three pastors, are planning to join their U.S. counterparts for the National Youth Event, July 10-14 at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 UCC Open and Affirming churches now number 1000 congregations The 26-year-old Open and Affirming movement in the United Church of Christ reaches a milestone today (Feb. 21) with the certification of Pillar of Love Fellowship UCC in Chicago as ONA congregation #1,000.
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 UCC churches picking up pens, working for justice as Lent begins Nestled in a small Minnesota harbor village on the north shore of Lake Superior in the middle of winter, members of First Congregational UCC in Grand Marais have warmed to the idea of the Bread for the World Offering of Letters campaign.
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 N.J. gay-marriage bid clears second hurdle of the week Even as Gov. Chris Christie’s threat of a 'swift' veto looms, gay-rights activists basked in victory after the state Assembly voted Feb. 16 in favor of legalizing same-gender marriage in New Jersey.
