Deut. 22:5 is often wielded against queer people: “A woman must not wear men’s clothing, nor a man wear women’s clothing.” But what if it’s saying something else, entirely. It doesn’t condemn gender-affirming dress—but culture that prohibits folks’ self-determination. /1

The United Church of Christ affirms God’s call to be an anti-racist church. Now what? Tune in to this special conversation with UCC leaders and our Racial Equity Auditors to learn what's in store! #AntiRacism #AntiRacistChurch UCC.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

We are so proud of our denomination and they work we can do together.

If you were wondering where the United Church of Christ will go next, "We are a denomination on the move." With: Rev. Dr. @JohnCDorhauer #SpecialEdition #UCCSynod ucc.org/john-dorhauer-…

So let's get this straight: Covering your face violates religious freedom by hiding bodies made in God's image, yet bikinis also contradict the faith? Right now love looks like a mask: You don't honor divinely created bodies by risking their demise. msn.com/en-us/news/us/…

For anyone who would like a reminder: Jesus was a dark-skinned-Jewish-Palestinian-immigrant-refugee-working-class person whose first miracle was to turn water into wine so the party could go on.

There are lots of variations of this graphic about privilege but this is one of the best.

God is not a boys name.

“Pandemic fatigue is sneaky, you can think you’re okay until suddenly you crash. The littlest thing can tip us off the edge… If the pandemic is teaching us anything, it’s that the way things were and are are not working. Our culture lacks an ethic of care.” - Amanda (she/her)

What an incredible story. Congratulations and thank you for your commitment to love and inclusion Rev. Rohrer.

Making concessions to folks actively shredding democracy isn’t compromise. The word is complicity.

Jesus didn’t “compromise” with the moneychangers for a moderate reduction in exploitation.

Black people should not have to be perfect to stay alive, be seen, and be loved. Black History Month is not just telling stories of how we have been “exceptional”. It is about embracing the fullness of our lives and creating a world where we are free to be human.

Members of a Ukrainian church community in Maryland are praying harder this week for the safety of loved ones back home. @JulieNBCNews spoke to a few of those fearing the worst. Watch NOW: nbcnews.com/NOW

Please join us to reflect on Luke 13🚪 UCC Disabilities Min #Lent #JustWorldForAll

May you be lead through the mystery of this week: the passage through death to life.

...Many of us have lost family and friends cause of who we are, I'm still working on that too. 💔 But I have a lot to celebrate this #pride🌈 after finding love with my dear Alesha Drew 😍 💕 and so blessed to have supportive friends/family.💓 #pride #pride2022 #loveislove

This is from Acts when God lowered a sheet of what to Peter were unclean animals. God told Peter to not call unclean what God has called clean. Meaning people. It was a challenge to be all-inclusive. Everyone belongs! The original drawing is available. #loveislove #pridemonth

The month of November always begins with two beautiful feasts of remembrance and hope — All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day. In this month, we are called to raise our hearts and minds to seek the things that are above!