The PATHWAYS Experience
by Rev. Dr. Ruth Shaver,
PATHWAYS Faculty, SECUCC Guest for Synod As I said during my speak out in the Monday afternoon plenary session, "I’m the...
Unexpected Gifts
by Cindy Barto
Central Congregational UCC, Atlanta, GA Sometimes it’s the unexpected gifts that become the biggest blessing. As a child, my mother used to...
Blessed… and a Bit Surreal
by Rev. Marie A. Bacchiocchi
Interim Conference Minister, Southeast Conference UCC Blessed, and a bit surreal. That's been my answer as I've been asked what it felt...
Who is the 3 to 5 Percent?
by Rev. J R Finney
Pastor, Covenant Community Church, Center Point, AL My first General Synod has been very interesting to observe. Being the Southeast Conference...
Open Table UCC Shares Free2Be Support Group at Synod
by Rev. Ellen Guice Sims
Pastor, Open Table UCC, Mobile AL On Sunday evening Justin Litaker and I welcomed a dozen participants to our General Synod...
Letting God Work
by Matt Lewellyn-Otten
Circular Congregational Church, Charleston SC While important work has been happening today - proposals ratified, discussions sparked, and changes reviewed - I was able...
Awesome Attendance by the Southeast Conference at General Synod
The Southeast Conference of the UCC has a strong presence in Baltimore for the 31st General Synod of the United Church of Christ, with...
Living Across Religious Traditions: A Breath of Fresh Air
by Rev. Katie O'Dunne Kilpatrick
Academy Chaplain, Woodward Academy; Atlanta GA What a wonderful two days at my very first General Synod! I have appreciated times of...
Synod: More of a Family Reunion than a Meeting
by Rev. Kim Sorrells
Central Congregational UCC, Atlanta GA "So are you a delegate?" That's often the first question people ask me when we meet up...
General Synod: Surprisingly Exhausting — and Glad!
by Larry Gipson
Kirkwood United Church of Christ, Atlanta I write this entry from the Baltimore Convention Center, where 2,751 UCC-ers from across the country have...