Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Monday, November 9, 2009
S.H.A.R.P.: Prayer Service for The Homeless
S.H.A.R.P.:
Prayer Service for The Homeless
Where: Inner Harbor, Baltimore City
(corner of Pratt & Light Sts., At the Amphitheater )
Time: 5 pm
Date: Tuesday,December 21, 2009
Info: A prayer service to remember all homeless people.
Held by United Ministries / Earl’s Place.
Please contact Sheila Helgerson for more info.
Services of Installation for Rev. Jennifer Sowell Glover
On behalf of the Chesapeake Association, the
Church and Ministry Commission and St. John’s
UCC, your are cordially invited to share in the
Service of Installation for the Rev. Jennifer
Sowell Glover as Pastor of St John’s UCC on
Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 1:00 PM.
A reception will follow the service at Overhills
A reception will follow the service at Overhills
Mansion.
Clergy who wish to process are invited to robe
and wear red stoles. Please gather at 12:45 P.M.
in the parlor.
The Church is located at
All are welcome.
Services of Installation for Rev. Eugene Bartell
On behalf of the Chesapeake Association, the
Church and Ministry Commission and Saint
Matthew’s UCC, your are cordially invited to
share in the Service of Installation for the
Rev. Eugene Bartell as Pastor of Saint
Matthew’s UCC on Sunday, December 6, 2009
at 2:30 PM. A reception will follow the
service.
Clergy who wish to process are invited to robe
and wear red stoles. Please arrive at 2:15 pm
in order to gather at the area specified by the
signs which will be posted.
The Church is located at
All are welcome.
St.Petersburg Men's Ensemble
St.Petersburg Men's Ensemble in Concert at Christ UCC in Locust Point, Baltimore,MD.
Tuesday, November 24 - 7:00 p.m
For more info checkout Christ’s UCC website. or call 443-668-9640
Tuesday, November 24 - 7:00 p.m
For more info checkout Christ’s UCC website. or call 443-668-9640
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Rediscovering evangelism in the 21st century
Rediscovering evangelism in the 21st century
Written by Richard Peace
June - July 2009
Written by Richard Peace
June - July 2009
The United Church of Christ has not been known for its evangelistic fervor, at least not within living memory. But I have come to believe that, as a denomination, we have turned the corner and are now hard at work seeking to recover the ministry of evangelism. One only has to look at the "God is still speaking" campaign to see what I mean. Here is a program that has been a very effective means of outreach.
One aspect of the Stillspeaking campaign that caught my attention recently was a series of evangelistic booklets it produces. My favorite is "16 Reasons I Love Jesus." This booklet is real, funny, deeply true and challenging.
I have given away a number of these and, without exception, they have been well received. Now, to be honest, most of these booklets have gone to friends from various churches who, after reading it, express amazement that "16 Reasons I Love Jesus" is being used by, of all denominations, the UCC.
Yes, I know the booklets are meant for those outside the church, but I enjoy the reaction of my church friends and see it as a sign that in the UCC, we are busy getting on with recovering this lost ministry of evangelism.
What happened to the ministry of evangelism in the UCC? I think that this is a complex question but, apart from anything else, the fundamentalists spooked us. Along with other mainline denominations, we seemed to have made a deal. The fundamentalist would do evangelism and we would get on with social justice.
Read the rest of the story here--> http://www.ucc.org/ucnews/june-july-2009/rediscovering-evangelism-in.html
John Calvin remembered on 500th birthday
The World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC) has released a statement commemorating John Calvin's 500th birthday July 10, 2009.
Rather than hailing Calvin as a theological hero, which Calvin himself would eschew, the statement recalls his contribution to the Reformation and to Protestant theology. Calvin is also noted for pioneering biblical commentary calling for just economic policies, creation care and Christian unity.
"In his theology, and in his pastoral leadership in Geneva, Calvin reminded us of the intimate relationship between personal piety and public responsibility," said the Rev. John H. Thomas, UCC general minister and president. "God's sovereignty over creation, and our moral responsibility for creation, cannot be limited."
Read the rest of the story here---> http://www.ucc.org/news/john-calvin-remembered-on.html
Friday, July 10, 2009
New United Church of Christ president looks to introduce 'radical inclusivity' to increase membership
GRAND RAPIDS -- The Rev. Geoffrey Black said he has a plan for the United Church of Christ's long-term membership loss: more people.
The newly elected president and general minister of the 1.1-million member UCC said while some continued decline is inevitable, "radical inclusivity" can help turn it around.
"There are lots of people who would like to be a part of a church, but a church that will allow all kinds of people," Black said this week at the UCC General Synod at DeVos Place. "We're trying to find ways to speak to 21st century people, many of whom have never had any relationship with the Christian faith."
Nearly 900 delegates elected Black to lead the Cleveland-based UCC, following the 10-year tenure of the Rev. John Thomas. Thomas was appointed a special adviser to the president of Chicago Theological Seminary.
Read the rest of the article here.
The newly elected president and general minister of the 1.1-million member UCC said while some continued decline is inevitable, "radical inclusivity" can help turn it around.
"There are lots of people who would like to be a part of a church, but a church that will allow all kinds of people," Black said this week at the UCC General Synod at DeVos Place. "We're trying to find ways to speak to 21st century people, many of whom have never had any relationship with the Christian faith."
Nearly 900 delegates elected Black to lead the Cleveland-based UCC, following the 10-year tenure of the Rev. John Thomas. Thomas was appointed a special adviser to the president of Chicago Theological Seminary.
Read the rest of the article here.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Geoffrey Black elected
The Rev. Geoffrey Black, who has served for nearly a decade as minister of the UCC's New York Conference, was called by election Tuesday evening to succeed the Rev. John Thomas as General Minister and President of the United Church of Christ. Thomas was ineligible for an additional term.
The announcement of Black's election was greeted with a standing ovation. In brief remarks, the new general minister and president thanked the delegates and spoke of his high expectations of working with other members of the UCC's five-person Collegium of Officers. Echoing his remarks at the time of his nomination, Black affirmed, "We are in this together."
The Executive Ministers of two covenanted ministries also were called by election to new terms. The Rev. M. Linda Jaramillo was re-elected as Executive Minister of Justice and Witness Ministries and the Rev. Stephen L. Sterner was chosen as Executive Minister of Local Church Ministries. All will serve four-year terms beginning Oct. 1, 2009.
Read the rest of the article here-->
http://www.ucc.org/news/0630feature.html
The announcement of Black's election was greeted with a standing ovation. In brief remarks, the new general minister and president thanked the delegates and spoke of his high expectations of working with other members of the UCC's five-person Collegium of Officers. Echoing his remarks at the time of his nomination, Black affirmed, "We are in this together."
The Executive Ministers of two covenanted ministries also were called by election to new terms. The Rev. M. Linda Jaramillo was re-elected as Executive Minister of Justice and Witness Ministries and the Rev. Stephen L. Sterner was chosen as Executive Minister of Local Church Ministries. All will serve four-year terms beginning Oct. 1, 2009.
Read the rest of the article here-->
http://www.ucc.org/news/0630feature.html
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