Creation Justice Webinar: Service of Appreciation for Federal Environmental Justice Staff and Grantees

🌎 Creation Justice Webinar – A Service of Appreciation

Date & Time: Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025 at 1:00 PM Eastern

Location: Online via Zoom (registration required)

The United Church of Christ invites you to a special online service recognizing and honoring the work of Federal Environmental Justice Staff and Grantees. This Creation Justice worship gathering is a moment to express gratitude, offer prayer, and celebrate the public servants and community organizations that advance environmental justice at the national level.

Federal staff and grantees have played a vital role in addressing historic inequities, improving air and water quality, reducing exposure to harmful chemicals, and empowering frontline communities. This service is both a spiritual act of appreciation and a communal expression of support for this crucial work.

🌿 Who Should Attend?

  • UCC members and clergy who support climate and justice ministries
  • Environmental justice advocates and allies
  • Staff and grantees from EPA, DOE, HUD, and other federal agencies
  • Anyone who values Creation, community health, and public service

This event is hosted by the UCC’s Environmental Justice Ministry and is part of its ongoing commitment to nurturing a just world for all — especially for those living on the frontlines of environmental harm.

🌟 Register

“Environmental justice is love made public. Join us in this holy work of gratitude and solidarity.”

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Interfaith Youth Summit

Friday, August 8 and Saturday, August 9
Myers Park United Methodist Church

Each year, MeckMIN (Mecklenburg Metropolitan Interfaith Network) hosts unique experiences for middle and high school youth throughout Mecklenburg County. These events bring together youth from different faiths, races, and socioeconomic backgrounds to foster understanding, respect, and shared purpose.

This year’s Interfaith Youth Summit will include an Escape Room adventure, dinner at MOD Pizza, a Shabbat service at Temple Beth El, yoga at the Hindu Center of Charlotte, and meditation at the Charlotte Buddhist Vihara.

Don’t miss this AMAZING opportunity to explore houses of faith, build relationships, engage in interfaith dialogue, and have lots of fun! Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate in religious diversity.

    • Friday, August 8: 1:00 – 8:00 PM | Myers Park UMC
    • Saturday, August 9: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM | Myers Park UMC

*Registration fees are waived for Holy Covenant UCC Youth. Be sure to use the HCUCC sign-up button below*

*Registration fees for others are on a sliding scale / pay what you can*

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⚾ Take Me Out to the Ball Game! 🎶

Join Holy Covenant for a summer evening of baseball, fellowship, and fun at Truist Field!

Truist Field in Charlotte NC

 

Charlotte Knights Players
  • 📅 Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025
  • 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
  • 📍 Location: Truist Field, 324 S Mint St, Charlotte, NC 28202
  • 🎟️ Tickets: $20 (group rate for 20+ attendees), $27 (individual rate)

We’re planning a group outing to watch the Charlotte Knights take on the Gwinnett Stripers. It’s always a great time, and we’d love for you to join us! To secure a block of seats, we need a firm headcount by Sunday, April 20. Payment details will be sent via email after sign-up.

Please sign up using the link below:

📝 Sign Up Here

For questions, please contact Martha Bomely thru
[email protected].

Let’s enjoy a night of baseball and community together!

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Join the Open & Affirming National Gathering!

Before the United Church of Christ’s General Synod this summer, Open and Affirming (ONA) churches from across the country will come together for the 2025 ONA National Gathering, happening July 9-10, 2025, at the Kansas City Downtown Marriott.

This year’s theme, “Sacred, Seen, and Called: Living Our Truth, Embracing Our Light,” is inspired by Philippians 2:15, a call to shine as beacons of justice, love, and affirmation. At a time when LGBTQ+ communities face growing challenges, this gathering will be a space of worship, learning, resilience, and celebration.

Participants will experience:

 

Every ONA church is encouraged to send at least one representative! Whether our church has been Open and Affirming for years or we’re continuing to grow in our commitment, this gathering is an incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and help shape the future of LGBTQ+ inclusion in the church.

 

For more details and to register, visit: UCC Open and Affirming Coalition

Let’s continue living into our call as an Open and Affirming church, being a place of love, justice, and affirmation for all! 

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