The midterm election is now just days away. Our faith calls us to love our neighbors, uphold their dignity, and advance the common good. Voting is one way we answer that call. Health care, hunger, immigration, reproductive freedom, LGBTQ+ equality, and our democracy demand...

Right now, communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are battling the second-largest Ebola outbreak ever recorded and they urgently need international support. In May 2026, an Ebola outbreak was first confirmed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in Uganda...

The United Church of Christ celebrates the lives, joys, and legacies of our Indigenous siblings throughout the land. From the Penobscot and Mi’kmaq people in Maine, to our Native Hawaiian siblings in the Pacific, Indigenous people enrich our common life as one American...

No child should have to defend themselves in court alone. To abandon a child to face a legal system built for adults, without a lawyer, is a moral failure. That is why we are calling on Congress to pass the Fair Day in Court for Kids Act, to ensure this never happens...

The 2026 midterm elections are just weeks away. As Americans prepare to make their voices heard, we must protect access to the ballot box.That is why we are calling on Congress to reject H.R.22, the SAVE Act. This voter-suppression measure is a solution in search of a...

As we prepare to observe Just Peace Sunday this weekend, we do so under the ongoing fog of war. The genocide in Gaza continues without end, and a war with Iran has killed hundreds of civilians and wreaked havoc on both the environment and global economy for over six months...

The United Church of Christ affirms that young people deserve accurate, comprehensive, shame-free sex education, NOT classroom censorship. That is why we're calling on Congress to pass the Real Education and Access for Healthy Youth Act of 2025.Comprehensive sexuality...

As we mournfully commemorate the 81st anniversaries of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, join us in calling on the administration to renew our national commitment to nuclear restraint and take desperately needed steps to global peace. Earlier this year, a...

Data centers, especially those powering artificial intelligence, are expanding across the country at a remarkable pace. As we navigate this moment of technological change, we must decide how to move forward in a way that honors both the communities who call these places...

Voting is a sacred right and must be protected. Democracy honors the sacred worth of all human beings by recognizing that we all have a spark of the divine that allows us to shape our own destiny. But that right is currently under assault.The Voting Rights Act (VRA) stands...

At least 60,000 immigrants are currently being held in detention centers across the United States. There have been at least 6,200 children in detention since President Trump was inaugurated. Conditions in detention are dire: fluorescent lights shine around the clock, there...

The United Church of Christ believes that every person is created in the image of God and possesses inherent dignity and worth. Our faith teaches that justice must be rooted in accountability, mercy, healing, and the possibility of redemption. For these reasons, the United...

The Supreme Court ruled on June 25th, 2026, in Mullin v. Al Otro Lado to turn away asylum seekers at the border and prevent them from crossing into the U.S. By preventing them from crossing the border, asylum seekers are not allowed to apply for asylum. Asylum seekers...

The United Church of Christ strongly supports the right to worship God, or not, as each person sees fit. Yet in this present time religion has been weaponized as a license to discriminate against the marginalized, deny care to women and transgender people, and actively harm...

Conflict and violence have been raging in Colombia since the mid-1960s. It has involved many different groups over the years; the most well-known is the FARC (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia) guerilla group, but the Colombian military, other guerilla groups,...

This month, Palestinians commemorate 78 years since the Nakba, when 750,000 Palestinians were forced from their homes and displaced, becoming refugees throughout the Middle East.  Many Palestinians describe the continuing displacement, denial of rights, Israeli...

Every child of God comes from a mother. Mothers create life out of their own bodies, giving us flesh, blood, and breath. On Mother’s Day every year we give gratitude for our moms, but if we look at our policies – the way our society cares for mothers and caretakers – we...

On February 28th, the U.S. and Israel waged an unprovoked and unnecessary war. Despite a ceasefire being agreed to by both the U.S. and Iran, there are still attacks being exchanged, blockades of the Strait of Hormuz by both sides and the U.S. is spending billions of tax...

With an estimated 27 million of God’s children around the globe experiencing human trafficking—which includes forced labor, domestic servitude, child soldiers, sex trafficking, and forced marriage—the time to act is now. Trafficking happens within the United States and...

As Christians, we believe that communities should be safe and welcoming, that children should go to school without fear, and families should attend worship without intimidation. Laws that impose enforcement in places of worship cause communal trauma and further erode trust...

Disasters are increasing in frequency and severity – wildfires, hurricanes, tornados, floods, and severe storms are devastating more communities each year. Yet survivors often face confusing paperwork, long delays, and inequitable access to aid. Faith-based partners aim to...

As Christians we are called to care for our neighbors, seek justice, and steward God’s creation. The federal Farm Bill is a critical piece of legislation that shapes our food system, supports farmers, protects creation, and ensures that families across the country have...

Last Friday, President Trump sent Congress a request proposing a $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget, representing a staggering 50% increase over the already enormous $1 trillion FY 2026 Pentagon budget. At a moment when millions of Americans are losing access to health care,...

Each of us deserves quality healthcare that is respectful to our beliefs and personal circumstances. Congress has the opportunity to protect that right by passing legislation that ensures lifesaving medications remain available to people nationwide. The majority of people...

Our faith calls us to honor the dignity and self-determination of every people, including the people of Cuba. Cuba has long been plagued by the strangle hold the United States has placed on it with the embargo and sanctions levied for the past 60 years. Now, with damage to...

Across America, the cost of housing has skyrocketed. From rural Maine to urban Los Angeles and everywhere in between, families struggle with ever-increasing rent prices. Over 50% of renters are now cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of their income on rent. Americans...

No one living in the wealthiest country should have to choose between a doctor's visit and a meal. Yet our national budget forces this choice onto families by prioritizing military spending at the direct expense of accessible healthcare and food security.  This week,...

This Black History Month, we celebrate the tremendous contributions of African Americans to the United States over more than four centuries. In this 250th year of the republic, it is long since time to recognize and repair the longstanding injustices African Americans have...

This past weekend, we were solemnly reminded how gun violence shadows every aspect of life, from university exams to sacred holiday celebrations. The United Church of Christ has long advocated for sensible, responsible policies to end gun violence. We are proud members...