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GOAL To engage internal and external audience, increase the visibility and profile of the United Church of Christ, and position the organization as the “go to” source in the domain of religion and justice; to assist the UCC in becoming the organization of choice for those wanting to support, volunteer, or donate to support the…
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The National Convocation of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Board of Trustees is searching for its next Administrative Secretary. In seeking out this new leader, we are casting a wide net through the life of the Church. We are asking for bold and courageous leaders to step forward towards liberating, transformative and prophetic leadership of Black…
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About Us With over $22 billion in annual revenue, over 250,000 employees and over 300 member organizations nationwide, Lutheran Services in America is one of the largest and most broad-based nonprofit networks of health and social services providers in the United States. Collectively we make a difference in the lives of one in 50 Americans…
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Reports to: Development Strategist GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION: Assist the Development Strategist, OPTIC team leaders, and volunteers in carrying out the major gift program of the national setting of the United Church of Christ; holds primary responsibility for the solicitation of individual gifts of $10k or more for the UCC. This position will be charged…
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Reports to: Director of Philanthropy GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION: The Planned Giving Officer serves as a member of the Development team to meet the financial and strategic goals of the financial development programs of the national ministries of the United Church of Christ. The PGO builds donor relationships, secures legacy and deferred gifts and current endowment…
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In an unusual joint letter issued to the American people today, 33 leaders of aging services, health and social support nonprofit organizations — including MIchael J. Readinger, president and CEO of CHHSM — detail a growing crisis in aging services and call on Americans to make sure that elected officials stand by “the most consequential…
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The three national officers of the United Church of Christ issued this statement on Sept. 7, 2021. As we approach the 20th anniversary of the attacks of Sept. 11, we are sobered once again by the impact these events had on our collective psyche. We all remember exactly where we were that day and what…
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The Rev. John H. Thomas, former UCC general minister and president, has shared reflections 20 years after the events of September 11. In his introduction, he writes: On September 11, 2001, I was visiting church partners in Germany in my role as General Minister and President of the United Church of Christ. As we approach…
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By Barbara Brown Zikmund She was a young woman born in 1930 who wanted to become a missionary in China. However, after an encounter with polio, her life unfolded in new ways. She studied at Oberlin (Ohio) College, attended a seminary, was ordained, earned a doctorate at the University of Pittsburgh and for 14 years…
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By Connie Larkman, UCC News. This story originally appeared in the Aug. 3 e-blast of UCC News. Reprinted with permission. “When you lift from the bottom, everybody rises.” With that message, the Poor People’s Campaign brought public pressure for change to Washington, D.C., on Monday. The peaceful protest for voting rights and a living wage…
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Part of UCC Fellow Essence Ellis’ work includes participation in the UCC Justice and Local Church Ministries (JLCM) Washington office’s Reproductive Justice Working Group. And her main focus in th...