City West Journal

The United Church of Christ (UCC) is preparing for its 70th anniversary, which will be celebrated in 2027.

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Issues of passion, concern, celebration, and calls to action typically fill the signup list for the “SpeakOut!” segments at each Plenary session during the 35th General Synod of the United Church of Christ.

The United Church of Christ (UCC) has taken a significant step to enhance its relationship with the Evangelische Kirche in Deutschland, also known as the Protestant Church in Germany.

With no debate, the 35th General Synod approved the request by the Penn West, Penn Central, Pennsylvania Southeast, and Penn Northeast Conferences to form the new Keystone Conference.

In a recent Synod workshop, participants gathered in a circle to sing, “We believe what we need most are the hearts of each other right here.” This moment, guided by leaders from Music that Makes Community, highlighted the deep connections and...

At the 35th General Synod, delegates voted overwhelmingly in favor of an emergency resolution from the Southwest Conference.

McGaw YMCA's Camp Echo recently hosted the inaugural cohort of Evanston Township High School’s (ETHS) new Evanston/Leadership Academy (E/LEAD) program for six days.

The UCC National Collaborative on Immigration organized a gathering at the Kansas City Conference Center on July 14 to protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids.

Chicago Public Library (CPL), in collaboration with the Departments of Environment (DOE) and Fleet & Facility Management (2FM), has announced new solar installations at the South Chicago and Humboldt Park Branch locations.

General Synod 35 delegates have elected new leaders for the upcoming General Synod in 2028.

The United Church of Christ (UCC) held its General Synod community worship on July 13 at the Kansas City Convention Center.

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The General Synod has elected 12 at-large members to the United Church of Christ (UCC) Board during its plenary session on Monday, July 14.

Sunday morning at General Synod 35 featured a memorable worship experience for Youth@Synod, focused on Communion and Baptism.

Brenda James, a member of the UCC Historical Council, shared her first impression of the Rev.

Until this year, Alaska had four United Church of Christ congregations.

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has released the Fiscal Year 2026 school budgets, maintaining consistent total funding across the district compared to the previous year.

July marks Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, but mental health is a year-round concern.

As the production of "Twisted Melodies" approaches, there is a focus on providing audiences with resources to support their mental health.