United Church of Christ Washington D.C. Office
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The UCC Office for Public Policy & Advocacy is the advocacy arm of the United Church of Christ located in Washington D.C.
"We are called to act—not out of despair, but out of hope grounded in God’s vision for a just and flourishing society. " - Rev. Dr. Toni Hawkins, Conference Minister, Southwest Conference UCC)
▷ Read Rev. Dr. Toni Hawkins' full reflection of her time in Washington D.C. here: ow.ly/82lt50XriLH
▷ Read Rev. Dr. Toni Hawkins' full reflection of her time in Washington D.C. here: ow.ly/82lt50XriLH
November 13, 2025 at 6:59 PM
"We are called to act—not out of despair, but out of hope grounded in God’s vision for a just and flourishing society. " - Rev. Dr. Toni Hawkins, Conference Minister, Southwest Conference UCC)
▷ Read Rev. Dr. Toni Hawkins' full reflection of her time in Washington D.C. here: ow.ly/82lt50XriLH
▷ Read Rev. Dr. Toni Hawkins' full reflection of her time in Washington D.C. here: ow.ly/82lt50XriLH
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🙌🏾 “Those of us that showed up as clergy, we believe in always standing on the side of love – knowing that migrants are members of our churches, members of our communities & they deserve to live in peace, with full dignity”
-Rev. Jorge Bautista
📰 Full article & Interview: https://ow.ly/nOyp50XqwM6
-Rev. Jorge Bautista
📰 Full article & Interview: https://ow.ly/nOyp50XqwM6
UCC pastor shot by federal agents with pepper round speaks about ‘standing on the side of love’ - United Church of Christ
The Rev. Jorge Bautista has been in national news recently after photos captured the moment when a U.S. immigration officer struck him in the face with a
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November 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
🙌🏾 “Those of us that showed up as clergy, we believe in always standing on the side of love – knowing that migrants are members of our churches, members of our communities & they deserve to live in peace, with full dignity”
-Rev. Jorge Bautista
📰 Full article & Interview: https://ow.ly/nOyp50XqwM6
-Rev. Jorge Bautista
📰 Full article & Interview: https://ow.ly/nOyp50XqwM6
“Advocating for the dignity and rights of immigrants and LGBTQ individuals is a testament to our belief in a God who champions love over hate [and] compassion over indifference[.]"
-Rev. Freeman Palmer, Conference Minister for Central Atlantic Conference
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-Rev. Freeman Palmer, Conference Minister for Central Atlantic Conference
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Conference Ministers tell Congress: 'Love Knows No Borders' in week of advocacy, public witness - United Church of Christ
“Love Knows No Borders” was the recurring theme the week of Oct. 27 in Washington D.C., as 22 Conference Ministers of the United Church of Christ gathered
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November 12, 2025 at 6:43 PM
“Advocating for the dignity and rights of immigrants and LGBTQ individuals is a testament to our belief in a God who champions love over hate [and] compassion over indifference[.]"
-Rev. Freeman Palmer, Conference Minister for Central Atlantic Conference
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-Rev. Freeman Palmer, Conference Minister for Central Atlantic Conference
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🙌🏾 Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson discusses the fleeting news cycle, with important issues missed because of popularity or shifting stories. She shares info about the current genocide in Sudan, an issue that many of us have missed.
👉🏾 Read the entire blog here: https://ow.ly/8H2A50Xn7iY
👉🏾 Read the entire blog here: https://ow.ly/8H2A50Xn7iY
November 5, 2025 at 3:03 PM
🙌🏾 Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson discusses the fleeting news cycle, with important issues missed because of popularity or shifting stories. She shares info about the current genocide in Sudan, an issue that many of us have missed.
👉🏾 Read the entire blog here: https://ow.ly/8H2A50Xn7iY
👉🏾 Read the entire blog here: https://ow.ly/8H2A50Xn7iY
🧡 Last week, UCC conference ministers brought your personal stories directly to members of Congress.
By sharing real accounts of how government policies are impacting families, you show decision makers that #LoveKnowsNoBorders.
Submit your story here: ow.ly/QYLY50XmJPx
By sharing real accounts of how government policies are impacting families, you show decision makers that #LoveKnowsNoBorders.
Submit your story here: ow.ly/QYLY50XmJPx
November 5, 2025 at 2:15 PM
🧡 Last week, UCC conference ministers brought your personal stories directly to members of Congress.
By sharing real accounts of how government policies are impacting families, you show decision makers that #LoveKnowsNoBorders.
Submit your story here: ow.ly/QYLY50XmJPx
By sharing real accounts of how government policies are impacting families, you show decision makers that #LoveKnowsNoBorders.
Submit your story here: ow.ly/QYLY50XmJPx
The administration has slashed the U.S. refugee cap to a historic low of 7,500—reserving most spots for white Afrikaners. This is not just cruel; it's policy rooted in white supremacy and a betrayal of our nation’s and our faith’s core values.
Read more from Rev. Shari Prestemon: ow.ly/QYsl50XmyvC
Read more from Rev. Shari Prestemon: ow.ly/QYsl50XmyvC
November 4, 2025 at 8:54 PM
The administration has slashed the U.S. refugee cap to a historic low of 7,500—reserving most spots for white Afrikaners. This is not just cruel; it's policy rooted in white supremacy and a betrayal of our nation’s and our faith’s core values.
Read more from Rev. Shari Prestemon: ow.ly/QYsl50XmyvC
Read more from Rev. Shari Prestemon: ow.ly/QYsl50XmyvC
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❤️💙 Join the UCC Washington D.C. Office for a conversation on Project 2025 and how the policy landscape and the UCC’s faith-based responses have evolved over the past year since the election.
❤️💙 This webinar will equip you with both context & tools to put love into action today!
👇🏾 Register
❤️💙 This webinar will equip you with both context & tools to put love into action today!
👇🏾 Register
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: What's Next: Countering Project 2025 with Love: One Year Later. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Join the UCC Washington D.C. Office for a conversation on Project 2025 and how the policy landscape and the UCC’s faith-based responses have evolved over the past year since the election. By revisiting our resource “Countering Project 2025 With Love: A UCC Response,” this webinar will explore enduring commitments and new challenges across issues such as LGBTQ+ rights, immigration justice, international peace, and more. We will also introduce our new toolkit for faithful advocacy, offering practical ways for individuals and congregations to help build a just world for all. Whether you’re new...
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November 3, 2025 at 7:53 PM
❤️💙 Join the UCC Washington D.C. Office for a conversation on Project 2025 and how the policy landscape and the UCC’s faith-based responses have evolved over the past year since the election.
❤️💙 This webinar will equip you with both context & tools to put love into action today!
👇🏾 Register
❤️💙 This webinar will equip you with both context & tools to put love into action today!
👇🏾 Register
It’s Election Day: time to go #VoteWithLove!
The UCC affirms that voting is a sacred expression of our values and a chance to build a world rooted in justice, compassion, and hope.
Every ballot cast with love helps shape a more just and caring future.
The UCC affirms that voting is a sacred expression of our values and a chance to build a world rooted in justice, compassion, and hope.
Every ballot cast with love helps shape a more just and caring future.
November 4, 2025 at 2:33 PM
It’s Election Day: time to go #VoteWithLove!
The UCC affirms that voting is a sacred expression of our values and a chance to build a world rooted in justice, compassion, and hope.
Every ballot cast with love helps shape a more just and caring future.
The UCC affirms that voting is a sacred expression of our values and a chance to build a world rooted in justice, compassion, and hope.
Every ballot cast with love helps shape a more just and caring future.
🧡 Deep thanks to our United Church of Christ conference ministers for your incredible witness yesterday and your continued faithful leadership.
Your prophetic voices call us toward justice and hope in these challenging times.
▷ Watch the recording here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKyt...
Your prophetic voices call us toward justice and hope in these challenging times.
▷ Watch the recording here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKyt...
October 30, 2025 at 6:36 PM
🧡 Deep thanks to our United Church of Christ conference ministers for your incredible witness yesterday and your continued faithful leadership.
Your prophetic voices call us toward justice and hope in these challenging times.
▷ Watch the recording here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKyt...
Your prophetic voices call us toward justice and hope in these challenging times.
▷ Watch the recording here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKyt...
This morning, our UCC conference ministers gathered for a time of prayer and song on the move — lifting up God's call for love and justice outside the U.S. Capitol, the Library of Congress, and the Supreme Court.
October 29, 2025 at 5:05 PM
This morning, our UCC conference ministers gathered for a time of prayer and song on the move — lifting up God's call for love and justice outside the U.S. Capitol, the Library of Congress, and the Supreme Court.
Today we ground ourselves in prayer, conversation, and strategy.
Tomorrow, we walk the halls of power to advocate for just immigration policies that honor the dignity of every person and recognize that #LoveKnowsNoBorders
#UnitedChurchofChrist #UCC #CouncilOfConferenceMinisters
Tomorrow, we walk the halls of power to advocate for just immigration policies that honor the dignity of every person and recognize that #LoveKnowsNoBorders
#UnitedChurchofChrist #UCC #CouncilOfConferenceMinisters
October 28, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Today we ground ourselves in prayer, conversation, and strategy.
Tomorrow, we walk the halls of power to advocate for just immigration policies that honor the dignity of every person and recognize that #LoveKnowsNoBorders
#UnitedChurchofChrist #UCC #CouncilOfConferenceMinisters
Tomorrow, we walk the halls of power to advocate for just immigration policies that honor the dignity of every person and recognize that #LoveKnowsNoBorders
#UnitedChurchofChrist #UCC #CouncilOfConferenceMinisters
For our next session, our conference ministers learned about recent policy updates on immigration, refugee programs, and asylum resettlement.
We were honored to be joined by experts from
Church World Service and @networklobby.bsky.social to discuss how the faith community is stepping up.
We were honored to be joined by experts from
Church World Service and @networklobby.bsky.social to discuss how the faith community is stepping up.
October 28, 2025 at 7:19 PM
For our next session, our conference ministers learned about recent policy updates on immigration, refugee programs, and asylum resettlement.
We were honored to be joined by experts from
Church World Service and @networklobby.bsky.social to discuss how the faith community is stepping up.
We were honored to be joined by experts from
Church World Service and @networklobby.bsky.social to discuss how the faith community is stepping up.
This week we welcome #UCC conference ministers to Washington D.C. for a time of training, prayer, and faithful advocacy under the theme #LoveKnowsNoBorders.
We begin the day with a presentation from Rev. Michael Neuroth and Helen Nwabara on the work of UCC Washington D.C. Office
We begin the day with a presentation from Rev. Michael Neuroth and Helen Nwabara on the work of UCC Washington D.C. Office
October 28, 2025 at 4:05 PM
This week we welcome #UCC conference ministers to Washington D.C. for a time of training, prayer, and faithful advocacy under the theme #LoveKnowsNoBorders.
We begin the day with a presentation from Rev. Michael Neuroth and Helen Nwabara on the work of UCC Washington D.C. Office
We begin the day with a presentation from Rev. Michael Neuroth and Helen Nwabara on the work of UCC Washington D.C. Office
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Clean water is a gift. As we focus on creation today, hear how Congolese partners advocate for safe, sustainable water access. Join us in praying, learning, and acting for water justice and environmental care.
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#CongoWeek #SustainableWater #CreationCare
globalministries.org/congo_week/
#CongoWeek #SustainableWater #CreationCare
October 21, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Clean water is a gift. As we focus on creation today, hear how Congolese partners advocate for safe, sustainable water access. Join us in praying, learning, and acting for water justice and environmental care.
globalministries.org/congo_week/
#CongoWeek #SustainableWater #CreationCare
globalministries.org/congo_week/
#CongoWeek #SustainableWater #CreationCare
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Jesus calls us to visit and care for those in prison (Matthew 25). But the FCC’s delay on fair phone & video rates keeps families priced out of staying connected. #phonejustice
Tell the FCC: end this unjust delay!
✒️ Sign now: buff.ly/YMh0rn4
Tell the FCC: end this unjust delay!
✒️ Sign now: buff.ly/YMh0rn4
September 7, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Jesus calls us to visit and care for those in prison (Matthew 25). But the FCC’s delay on fair phone & video rates keeps families priced out of staying connected. #phonejustice
Tell the FCC: end this unjust delay!
✒️ Sign now: buff.ly/YMh0rn4
Tell the FCC: end this unjust delay!
✒️ Sign now: buff.ly/YMh0rn4
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Food security in Congo is closely tied to the health of the land and environment. Families in Goma face challenges as climate change, conflict, and economic instability affect harvests. Learn from the ECC Women’s Department: ow.ly/T42V50X7f0A
#CongoWeek #FoodSecurity
#CongoWeek #FoodSecurity
October 21, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Food security in Congo is closely tied to the health of the land and environment. Families in Goma face challenges as climate change, conflict, and economic instability affect harvests. Learn from the ECC Women’s Department: ow.ly/T42V50X7f0A
#CongoWeek #FoodSecurity
#CongoWeek #FoodSecurity
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Lift Every Voice for Creation
Explore reflections and Bible studies on water by Rev. Emanuel Boango and Dr. Rick Lowery, and hear stories from Congolese partners on caring for creation. Pray, learn, and act for a sustainable future.
Resources: ow.ly/rTRI50X7eUN
#CongoWeek #CreationCare
Explore reflections and Bible studies on water by Rev. Emanuel Boango and Dr. Rick Lowery, and hear stories from Congolese partners on caring for creation. Pray, learn, and act for a sustainable future.
Resources: ow.ly/rTRI50X7eUN
#CongoWeek #CreationCare
October 21, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Lift Every Voice for Creation
Explore reflections and Bible studies on water by Rev. Emanuel Boango and Dr. Rick Lowery, and hear stories from Congolese partners on caring for creation. Pray, learn, and act for a sustainable future.
Resources: ow.ly/rTRI50X7eUN
#CongoWeek #CreationCare
Explore reflections and Bible studies on water by Rev. Emanuel Boango and Dr. Rick Lowery, and hear stories from Congolese partners on caring for creation. Pray, learn, and act for a sustainable future.
Resources: ow.ly/rTRI50X7eUN
#CongoWeek #CreationCare
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“Stepping into public office is an extension of my faith. Our tradition reminds us that the call to ministry does not end at the church door it extends into our neighborhoods, our schools, our civic life, and yes, our local governments.”
-Rev. Darrell Goodwin
Exec. Conference Minister, @sneucc.org
-Rev. Darrell Goodwin
Exec. Conference Minister, @sneucc.org
UCC clergy running for political office feel a calling to do more in their communities - United Church of Christ
"Doomscrolling" through social media and reading depressing headlines about the current state of world events and national unrest can cause angst and
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October 15, 2025 at 8:02 PM
“Stepping into public office is an extension of my faith. Our tradition reminds us that the call to ministry does not end at the church door it extends into our neighborhoods, our schools, our civic life, and yes, our local governments.”
-Rev. Darrell Goodwin
Exec. Conference Minister, @sneucc.org
-Rev. Darrell Goodwin
Exec. Conference Minister, @sneucc.org
🧡 As people of faith, we know that #LoveKnowNoBorders.
That's why we’re collecting stories that show how immigration policies impact our families, congregations, and neighborhoods.
▷ Submit your story: ow.ly/iVSm50Xbbv9
▷ Learn more: ow.ly/qIFG50Xbbv8
That's why we’re collecting stories that show how immigration policies impact our families, congregations, and neighborhoods.
▷ Submit your story: ow.ly/iVSm50Xbbv9
▷ Learn more: ow.ly/qIFG50Xbbv8
October 14, 2025 at 7:05 PM
🧡 As people of faith, we know that #LoveKnowNoBorders.
That's why we’re collecting stories that show how immigration policies impact our families, congregations, and neighborhoods.
▷ Submit your story: ow.ly/iVSm50Xbbv9
▷ Learn more: ow.ly/qIFG50Xbbv8
That's why we’re collecting stories that show how immigration policies impact our families, congregations, and neighborhoods.
▷ Submit your story: ow.ly/iVSm50Xbbv9
▷ Learn more: ow.ly/qIFG50Xbbv8
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"God calls us to create communities where accommodations & accessibility are part of our love language, with dignity gracefully extended to all people. Everyone is created in the image of God, no exceptions."
-Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson
Learn more-UCC Disability Justice Ministry: uccdm.org
-Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson
Learn more-UCC Disability Justice Ministry: uccdm.org
Disabilities Awareness Month - Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson
YouTube video by United Church of Christ
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October 14, 2025 at 2:16 PM
"God calls us to create communities where accommodations & accessibility are part of our love language, with dignity gracefully extended to all people. Everyone is created in the image of God, no exceptions."
-Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson
Learn more-UCC Disability Justice Ministry: uccdm.org
-Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson
Learn more-UCC Disability Justice Ministry: uccdm.org
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🙏🏾 "God of All Peoples, receive our commitment to learn & work for justice with our Indigenous siblings. Reveal the gifts, graces, & harms present, & hold us to these commitments even when accountability becomes uncomfortable."
-Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson
🙌🏾 Take action: https://ow.ly/8zC250XaLqS
-Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson
🙌🏾 Take action: https://ow.ly/8zC250XaLqS
October 13, 2025 at 8:19 PM
🙏🏾 "God of All Peoples, receive our commitment to learn & work for justice with our Indigenous siblings. Reveal the gifts, graces, & harms present, & hold us to these commitments even when accountability becomes uncomfortable."
-Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson
🙌🏾 Take action: https://ow.ly/8zC250XaLqS
-Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson
🙌🏾 Take action: https://ow.ly/8zC250XaLqS
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🙌🏾 In a moment where history related to slavery in the United States has been targeted for removal from national parks, national websites, and Smithsonian museums, a United Church of Christ congregation located in the heart of Washington, D.C., is determined to remember.
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‘We must tell the story’: D.C. church art installation honors people enslaved on their land - United Church of Christ
In a moment where history related to slavery in the United States has been targeted for removal from national parks, national websites, and Smithsonian
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October 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🙌🏾 In a moment where history related to slavery in the United States has been targeted for removal from national parks, national websites, and Smithsonian museums, a United Church of Christ congregation located in the heart of Washington, D.C., is determined to remember.
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🙌🏾 "This is not a time to be consumed by the fears of blaming & amplification of injustice. It's time to continue to advocate for justice, for change, and to ensure that 'justice rolls down like waters.'"
-Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson, GMP/CEO, UCC
👉🏾 Full Blog: https://ow.ly/cvcy50X88kq
-Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson, GMP/CEO, UCC
👉🏾 Full Blog: https://ow.ly/cvcy50X88kq
October 7, 2025 at 9:53 PM
🙌🏾 "This is not a time to be consumed by the fears of blaming & amplification of injustice. It's time to continue to advocate for justice, for change, and to ensure that 'justice rolls down like waters.'"
-Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson, GMP/CEO, UCC
👉🏾 Full Blog: https://ow.ly/cvcy50X88kq
-Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson, GMP/CEO, UCC
👉🏾 Full Blog: https://ow.ly/cvcy50X88kq
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Congo Week is October 19–24 — a sacred time to learn, pray, and act for peace and justice in the DRC. Visit Access worship materials, advocacy tools, justice resources, and ways to engage; https://ow.ly/gsot50X4mNL
Theme: “Lift Every Voice” — each voice raised matters.
Theme: “Lift Every Voice” — each voice raised matters.
October 2, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Congo Week is October 19–24 — a sacred time to learn, pray, and act for peace and justice in the DRC. Visit Access worship materials, advocacy tools, justice resources, and ways to engage; https://ow.ly/gsot50X4mNL
Theme: “Lift Every Voice” — each voice raised matters.
Theme: “Lift Every Voice” — each voice raised matters.
Over one year ago, the UCC released "Countering Project 2025 With Love." Now, we return to that resource to ask: what’s changed in our country—and how are we responding in faith?
▷ Learn more here: ow.ly/3nn050X5FOy
▷ Learn more here: ow.ly/3nn050X5FOy
October 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Over one year ago, the UCC released "Countering Project 2025 With Love." Now, we return to that resource to ask: what’s changed in our country—and how are we responding in faith?
▷ Learn more here: ow.ly/3nn050X5FOy
▷ Learn more here: ow.ly/3nn050X5FOy