1) The leading decision making body within the congregation, our church Council, called for a yearlong social action project. 2) Sermons, church newsletters, and other mailings introduced the congregation to
Continue readingDecember 2009 The pastor and the chair of the Mission and Outreach Ministry proposed the project to the ministry. Over the next couple of months, the ministry deliberated over how
Continue readingOn the Moses Project ballot, we offered five ways for members to participate throughout the year: Book Group—Read a book related to the focus of the project. Drama Team—Prepare and
Continue readingIn 2010-11, our church developed an effective program for unifying and inspiring our entire congregation in a yearlong social action project. Historically, social action in our church involved the participation
Continue readingDear Church Family and Friends, One of the images the Gospel of Luke gives us for conveying the nature and character of God’s Kingdom is that of a banquet feast.
Continue readingThe following is a rough draft of a resolution to be presented to the Central Pacific Conference of the United Church of Christ: Resolution for Transitioning from Coal Energy to
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