Events
April 27, 3:00 pm (Sunday)
A Service of Ordination for is planned for Lauren Anderson Lippincott at Good Shepherd UCC, Cary, N.C. Download invitation
April 28 & 29, 7:00 pm
A diplomatic delegation from the Cuban Embassy in Washington, D.C. will be in Greensboro to talk about current U.S. - Cuban relations, the 65 year economic blockade of Cuba, and current efforts on behalf of the Trump administration to further strangle the Cuban economy and its people. Read more
May 3, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (Saturday)
Soul Shop™ for Black Churches is a one-day workshop designed for clergy, staff, lay pastors, and faith-based clinicians in the Black Church. This training was developed and is delivered by black and African-American faith leaders who are suicide experts, and it addresses the complex issues specific to black communities that are causing suicide rates to rise. Temple of Praise Church of God of In Christ2130 Stalham Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23324. Register HERE
May 10, 9 am - 12 pm
Mother's Day Breakfast at Union Chapel United Church of Christ
Theme: “Clothed in Strength and Dignity”
Scripture: Proverbs 31:25-30
Colors: Pink and White
Rev. Sledge and the Union Chapel Women invite you to our Mother's Day Brunch, which will be held on May 10th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Union Chapel UCC in the fellowship hall. We are located at 5087 Union Ridge Road in Burlington, NC. Our speaker will be Rev. Angela Roberson, Pastor of Congregational UCC in High Point, NC. All women and daughters are invited. You do not have to be a member of Union Chapel to attend, so invite all the women you know. The event is free, but we would like you to register so that we can count the food. Register at https://unionchapel.eventbrite.com by May 7th.
May 30 - 31
The Piedmont NC Chapter of the American Guild of Organists is holding a brief, but richly packed symposium for organists and other interested church musicians on Friday, May 30, and Saturday, May 31, 2025. More information about workshops, the guest recitalist, and more can be found at www.piedmontncago.org/organists-symposium-2025.html.
June 8 (Sunday)
Pentecost - Suggested date for receiving UCC special offering: "Strengthen the Church." Read more
June 14 (Saturday)
Resistance Fest - On the lawn of Life's Journey UCC, Burlington, N.C. / Fundraiser for Benevolence Farm
Download flyer / Questions? Contact Frank Newsome
June 19-21
Southern Conference Annual Meeting in Virginia Beach VA
Place: Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Host Hotel: DoubleTree by Hilton Virginia Beach, 1900 Pavilion Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23451Direct Line 757-437-2017 (Booking Link is Annual Meeting 2025)
Registration Fee: Youth Registration (grades 6-12) $50 (they have their own program), Registration Clergy & Lay Delegates & Visitors $150 (include Diamond Gala), Retired Clergy $125, (include Diamond Gala) vendors & exhibitors $50, Gala only $50 (should we have specialty luncheons & trainings, which are optional, there will be an additional charge)
(Look for the official registration link in enews and soc-ucc.org coming soon.)
July 11-15
UCC General Synod 35 / Kansas City / Missouri Convention Center / Registration is now open.
Read more - General Synod 35 website
August 8-9
Wesley Grove UCC is sponsoring a bus trip to Lancaster, PA to see the stage play Noah - Celebrating 30 Years
Celebrate Women's History Month with Life's Journey UCC
March 26, 10:30 am (Sunday)
Celebrate Women's History Month with Life's Journey UCC
2121 Edgewood Avenue, Burlington, N.C.
The following community leaders will challenge us to consider a present perspective along with future challenges and opportunities.
Susan Watson (Women's Resource Center, Alamance Co.)
Diana Moody (UCC's ENC Association Women's Ministry)
Representatives of Benevolence Farms
Contact Pastor Micah at lifesjourneypastor@gmail.com
WNCA Education Event
March 18, 9:00 am - 12:00 noon (Saturday)
Western N.C. Association Education Event.
Topic: "With Hearts and Hands: Engaging our Communities with the Love of Christ."
Reverend Susan Smith, Associate Pastor of Exodus Outreach UCC in Hickory will be the keynote speaker. This will be a virtual meeting
WNCA Education Event
Western North Carolina Association Association News
March 18, 9:00 am - 12:00 noon (Saturday)
Western N.C. Association Education Event. Topic: "With Hearts and Hands: Engaging our Communities with the Love of Christ." Reverend Susan Smith, Associate Pastor of Exodus Outreach UCC in Hickory will be the keynote speaker. This will be a virtual meet
Installation Service for Eardine Perry
March 12, 4:00 pm
Greater Union Grove UCC, Henderson N.C.
Installation Service for Rev. Eardine Perry
Pastoral Anniversary Celebration at Mt. Zion UCC
ENC Association News
March 12. 3:00 pm ET (Sunday)
Pastor's Anniversary Celebration at Mount Zion United Church of Christ, 911 Morgan Road, Henderson, NC. Pastor Rev. William Clayton II, will be the guest speaker. Download flyer
St. Paul UCC Family & Friends Day
March 5, 1:00 pm: St. Paul United Church of Christ celebrates Family and Friends Day / download flyer
Movie Screening: The Ants and The Grasshopper
Wednesday, March 1, 7:00 pm ET
submitted by Rev. Brooks Berndt (Ph.D.)
UCC Minister for Environmental Justice
Join us online for a free screening of an acclaimed documentary that follows the life of the inspiring Anita Chitaya. After successfully confronting challenge after challenge in her home country of Malawi, Chitaya comes to the United States faced with the most difficult task of her life. In order to save her home from extreme weather, she seeks to persuade people in the United States that climate change is real. Register to join us on March 1st at 7 pm ET/6 pm CT/ 5 pm MT/4 pm PT/2 pm HT.
Internal Controls for Financial Operations
Featuring: Andrea Gauding – Sr. V/P and CFO of Insurance Board...
Ministries in the hybrid environment continue to be financially devastated by internal and external criminal activity. Please join us to learn about financial controls and best practices to protect your ministry.
Black History Celebration
St. Paul United Church of Christ
Franklin, Virginia offers Black History Celebration / download flyer
AYCE Breakfast Dinner
Christian Church Uniting at 6049 Indian River Rd. Virginia Beach is hosting an AYCE Breakfast Dinner on Shrove Tuesday. Carry Out available
$10 for adults / Children under 12 free
Pancakes, quiche, hash browns, sausage, bacon, french toast casserole, scrambled egg casserole, drinks and more! Both pork and turkey meat choices will be available.
All proceeds are going to the CCU building fund for a new roof. We hope you will join us for food and fellowship.
Black History Program
St. Luke United Church of Christ
Sedley, Virginia offers Black History program / download flyer
