In this presentation recap on planned giving, we share insights into planned giving in the UCC and share the benefits of securing your legacy through the FreeWill platform, made possible by Together for Tomorrow partnership between the Pension Boards-UCC and National Ministries.

In the years since Covid pandemic restrictions interrupted and closed nonprofit volunteer programs nationwide, UCC Volunteer Ministries has witnessed and participated in the rebuilding of volunteer partnerships and related opportunities across the church. Rev. Kelly Burd, Minister for UCC Volunteer Engagement Ministries, will share an overview of new and returning volunteer programs, internships, grants, and resources, including a newly updated edition of the UCC Mission Trip Opportunities directory for 2027. There will be time for Q and A and feedback on future webinar topics for...

Leaders from across the United Church of Christ gathered at the National Ministries headquarters in Cleveland on Sept. 23 and 24 for a time of fellowship

Join us as we discuss how the UCC and other professionals are working to prevent violence against women, both domestically and globally.

Nationwide, communities are protesting existing and proposed data centers that consume enormous amounts of energy and water at a financial and environmental cost borne by residents. The United States has more than 3,000 data centers. Of particular concern are “hyper-scale” data centers that demand at least 50 MW of power—enough electricity for a small city. Sixty-eight hyper-scale facilities operate today, and 267 more are planned. In this webinar, we will begin by hearing from Alexis Humphreys, a grassroots leader in the struggle to confront Elon Musk’s xAI data center in Memphis,...

This two-part webinar series explores the growing need for chaplains and the vital role chaplaincy plays in providing spiritual and emotional care across diverse settings. Participants will gain an introduction to the profession, learn the 5 Ws of Chaplaincy from one of the nation's top accredited chaplaincy programs, and discover how chaplains offer empathetic, nonjudgmental support in hospitals, the military, corporate environments, and community spaces. The series will also examine emerging trends in chaplaincy, the challenges of serving an increasingly disconnected and politically...

In the years since Covid pandemic restrictions interrupted and closed nonprofit volunteer programs nationwide, UCC Volunteer Ministries has witnessed and participated in the rebuilding of volunteer partnerships and related opportunities across the church. Rev. Kelly Burd, Minister for UCC Volunteer Engagement Ministries, will share an overview of new and returning volunteer programs, internships, grants, and resources, including a newly updated edition of the UCC Mission Trip Opportunities directory for 2027. There will be time for Q and A and feedback on future webinar topics for...

We are happy to be joined again this year by members of the Disability Ministries Board to learn more about how you can share Access Sunday with your faith communities! During this webinar, we’ll talk about what Access Sunday is, preview some of the resources the UCC Disabilities Ministries has available for your church’s use, and how to incorporate them into your service.

In the church, we might be familiar with the process of budgets and planning our giving. But what if providing opportunities for spontaneous giving is a source of spiritual formation as well as greater generosity? Join Rev. Rachel McDonald, Generosity Officer for Our Church's Wider Mission and Special Mission Offerings to learn about the scriptural and sociological grounding for the joy of immediate giving. Resources shared will help church leaders, mission committees, and clergy navigate how to teach and preach about giving in life-affirming ways.

This midterm election, the stakes are higher than ever. Join the United Church of Christ and our partners for a conversation about why community mobilization matters right now, and what's on the line for a few of the issues closest to our hearts: climate change, immigration justice, and economic justice. We’ll explore how these issues are showing up on ballots and in policy debates this election cycle, and why voting with love is a faith practice, not just a civic duty.

We are happy to be joined again this year by members of the Disability Ministries Board to learn more about how you can share Access Sunday with your faith communities! During this webinar, we’ll talk about what Access Sunday is, preview some of the resources the UCC Disabilities Ministries has available for your church’s use, and how to incorporate them into your service.

Nationwide, communities are protesting existing and proposed data centers that consume enormous amounts of energy and water at a financial and environmental cost borne by residents. The United States has more than 3,000 data centers. Of particular concern are “hyper-scale” data centers that demand at least 50 MW of power—enough electricity for a small city. Sixty-eight hyper-scale facilities operate today, and 267 more are planned. In this webinar, we will begin by hearing from Alexis Humphreys, a grassroots leader in the struggle to confront Elon Musk’s xAI data center in Memphis,...

This two-part webinar series explores the growing need for chaplains and the vital role chaplaincy plays in providing spiritual and emotional care across diverse settings. Participants will gain an introduction to the profession, learn the 5 Ws of Chaplaincy from one of the nation's top accredited chaplaincy programs, and discover how chaplains offer empathetic, nonjudgmental support in hospitals, the military, corporate environments, and community spaces. The series will also examine emerging trends in chaplaincy, the challenges of serving an increasingly disconnected and politically...

In the years since Covid pandemic restrictions interrupted and closed nonprofit volunteer programs nationwide, UCC Volunteer Ministries has witnessed and participated in the rebuilding of volunteer partnerships and related opportunities across the church. Rev. Kelly Burd, Minister for UCC Volunteer Engagement Ministries, will share an overview of new and returning volunteer programs, internships, grants, and resources, including a newly updated edition of the UCC Mission Trip Opportunities directory for 2027. There will be time for Q and A and feedback on future webinar topics for...

2025 saw the highest number of active conflicts since World War II, and data so far this year shows that the rise in conflicts globally is likely to continue. As we mark International Day of Peace on September 21, we take hope from our global partners who are working for peace with justice in their communities and countries. In this webinar, learn about transformation through mission as partners share their work, how to support their efforts, and ways to share their stories in your churches and community. Part I - September 17, 2026 @ 3:30 PM EST Part II - September 24, 2026 @ 3:30 PM EST