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Affirmative Action Resolution
Minority Resolution
Living into God’s Economy: Celebrating the 170th Anniversary of the United Church of Christ Church Building & Loan Fund (CB&LF)
Affirming Licensed and Commissioned Ministers as Authorized Ministers in the United Church of Christ
Denouncing the Dobbs Decision and Proclaiming Abortion as Healthcare
A Resolution Calling for a New Study by our Church on our Relationship with the Indian Boarding Schools and the Boarding Schools in Hawai’i
Closing the Digital Divide: Calling on the United Church of Christ to Seek Digital Justice and Inclusion
A Resolution Urging Planning for and Implementing Electrification
Faithful Advocacy for Intersectional and Transformational Healing in Harm Reduction
Affirming Guns to Gardens and Other Gun Violence Prevention Ministries
A Resolution to Urge All Responsible Entities to Join in Reparations to Fund Christian Hawaiian Language Education Programs to Undo a Century of Extinction. Americanization and Indoctrination Policies Extinguished the Original Christian Hawaiian Alphabet
Free from Plastic Pollution
A Resolution Supporting Public School Educators, Academic Freedom, and Equity Efforts in Schools
A Resolution to Study and Develop Reparations Proposals for African Americans
A Resolution Condemning Prolonged Solitary Confinement as a Form of Torture
Actively Affirming the Human Dignity of Transgender and Nonbinary Persons
A Resolution Calling on United Church of Christ Local Churches to Witness “A White Supremacy-Free Zone” & Confronting White Supremacy
Becoming a Church of Contemplatives in Action
To Declare and Respond to Racism as a Public Health Crisis
To Recognize the United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent
To Advocate and Act to Change the Cash Bail Bond System to Eliminate Racial and Social Injustices Inherent in the Present System
A Commitment to Gender Safety and Equity in Ministry Settings
The Alliance of Associate Confernece Ministers of the United Church of Christ Request to be Recognized as a Formal Group
Declaration for a Just Peace between Palestine and Israel
To Ban the Practice of Conversion Therapy
On the Rights of Nature “Who Will Speak for the Trees?”
Encouraging to End 128 Years of War Between the United States of America and the Hawaiian Kingdom
Abolish the Growth and Existence of Private Prisons
Calling for the United States to Pull “Back from the Brink” and Prevent Nuclear War
Designating the Mental Health Network of the United Church of Christ as a Historically Under-Represented Group
The Colectivo De UCC Latinx Ministries Requests to be Recognized as a Historically Underrepresented Group
Ecumenical Relationship Between the UCC and the Iglesia Evangelica Unida De Puerto Rico
Reaffirming the United Church of Christ’s Commitment to Interreligious Relations and Deploring Religious Bigotry
Calling upon the United Church of Christ Board to Bring Bylaws Revivsion that Include Non-Binary Language
Discerning, Articulating and Resourcing the Nature, Purpose, Composition, Covenantal Autonomy and Definition of the “Basic Unit of Life and Organization of the United Church of Christ for the Twenty-First Century”
Regarding the Use of Plastic Foam (i.e.Styrofoam)
Support for the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act of 2019
Recognizing Opioid Addiction as A Health Epidemic, Ensuring Access to Treatment and Pharmaceutical Corporate Responsibility
Nehemiah’s Life: A Call for Congressional Hearings on Violence in America
Protection of Immigrant Children and Their Families
Addressing the State of Global Forced Migration
TA1: CT, RI and MA Conference Merger
Let Justice Roll Down – Declaring Support for the Green New Deal and Affirming the Intersectionality of Climate Justice with All Justice Issues
Supporting Survivors of Rape and Sexual Violence through an Ongoing Church-Wide Observance of Break The Silence (BTSS)
Jesus Said “Follow Me”
Denouncing Acts of Violence, Hatred and Racism Carried Out in the Name of Neo-Nazi and White Supremist Ideologies
Establishing an Action Team to Conduct a Listening Campaign and Bring Recommendations on the future of Christian Witness at General Synod
Resolution in Support of Adult Survivors of Child Abuse and Neglect (A Resolution of Witness)
Corporal Punishment of Children in Homes and Institutions
Toward Disability Justice: A Call to the Church and Churches
A More Just Economy: $15 Minimum Wage, Living Wages and Job Creation
On Enhanced Support of American Missionary Association Founded Churches that Participate in the Merger forming the United Church of Christ
On Becoming an Immigrant Welcoming Church
A Call for the United Church of Christ to Advocate for the Rights of Children Living Under Israeli Military Occupation
Resolution Declaring the Work of the Pattern of Giving in the United Church of Christ Complete and on Proposing a New Framework for Covenantal Giving and Implementing Fundraising Best Practices (Prudential Resolution)
Bring Down the Wall in the Caribbean: Ending the United States Embargo on Cuba
On Establishing Procedures for Cultural Diversity Training for Authorized Ministers
Affirming the Coalition of Immokalee Workers’ Boycott of Wendy’s
The Earth is the Lord’s – Not Ours to Wreck – Imperatives for A New Moral Era
Affirming and Supporting the Authorized Ministries of Under-Represented Clergy in Local Congregations: A Call for Greater Representation and Economic Justice
On Recognizing and Studying Gun Violence as a Public Health Emergency
Full Communion Relationship Between the United Church of Christ and United Church of Canada, Resolution on
Commemorating 100 Years Since the Armenian Genocide
Urging Socially Responsible Investment Practices, Resolution
Change the Racially Demeaning Name, Mascot, and Imigary of the Washington National Football League Team, Resolution to
Thirtieth Anniversary of the Just Peace Pronouncement by Recommitting Ourselves to be a Just Peace Church, Resolution Marking the
Developing Welcoming, Inclusive, Supportive and Engaged Congregations for Mental Health
A Just and Compassionate Response in the Wake of the Shootings at Emanuel A.M.E. Church in Charleston, South Carolina
Dismantling Discrimnatory Systems of Mass Incarceration in the United States
Dismantling the New Jim Crow, A Resolution of Witness
A Call for Peace, Justice and Reunification in the Korean Peninsula
A Call for the United Church of Christ to Take Actions Toward a Just Peace in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Responsible Stewardship of the Outer Space Environment
Reaffirming Our Commitment to Full Equality for Persons of Any Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or Gender Expression
Transition From Fossil Fuels to Renewable Energy
A Call to Respond to Violence and Human Rights Violations in Honduras Resulting from Illegal Drug Trafficking and Drug Policy in the United States
Mountaintop Removal Coal Mining in Appalachia
To Recognize the Need for Compassionate Care and Healing to Our Veterans
A Resolution on Ecumenical Relationship Between the United Church of Christ and the United Church of Canada
Restructure of Conference Boundaries
Resolution Urging Divestment – Along With Other Strategies – from Fossil Fuel Companies to Address Climate Change
On Making UCC Church Buildings More Carbon Neutral
Resisting Actions Seeking to Undermine the Status of Women in Society
Calling for for an All Church Offering for Supporting the Educational Expenses of Members in Discernment Preparing for Authorized Ministry of the United Church of Christ (including minority resolution)
A Resolution in Support of Outdoor Ministries of the United Church of Christ
The United Samoan Ministries of the United Church of Christ Request to be Recognized as a Historically Underrepresented Group and Member of the Council for Racial and Ethnic Ministries
Resolution Against Bullying and Discrimination
Resolution On Advocating for Funding to Construct Quality Affordable Housing
Advocating for Tax Reform as Christian Stewardship and Public Duty
Calling for the United Church of Christ to Repudiate the Doctrine of Discovery Which Aurthorizes the Genocide of Native People and the Theft of Native Lands
Resolution Supporting Compassionate Comprehensive Immigration Reform and the Protection of the Human Rights of Immigrants
Adopt and Raise Children, The Rights of LGBT Persons to
Nuclear Test Ban, U.S. Ratification of the Comprehensive
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identify, Supporting International Human Rights Related to
Islam and the Muslim Community, To Counter Actions of Hostility Against
Eating, Mindful and Faithful
Theological Forum, To Form a
Common Agreement on Mutual Recognition of Baptism
Congo, A Call for Reflection and Advocacy on Behalf of the Democratic Republic of
Political Prisoners, In Support of the Release of Puerto Rican
Youth Ministries, A Covenant for Church
Putting Our Money Where Our Values Are: Evaluation Church Financial Relationships
Affirming Healthcare Coverage for UCC Authorized Ministers and Their Families
On Responsible Meeting Practices
Ministering to Those Struggling and Suffering in the Troubled Economy
Affirming Diversity/Multi-Cultural Education in Public Schools
On the Situation of Iraqi Refugees and Internally Displaced
Sacred Conversations on Race
Call to Reaffirm the Importance of Ecumenical Commitments and Initiatives in the UCC
Calling on President Obama to Revisit and Re-Negotiate a More Humane, Democratic and Ecologically Sound Version of the North American Free Trade Agreement
Call to Awareness and Action to End the Practice of Trafficking in Persons
Urgent Call for Advocacy in Support of Health Care for All, As in H.R.676
Toward Unified Governance for the National Setting of the UCC
Economic Justice Covenant
Call to Be Global Mission Churches in the UCC
Call for Study of Our Church’s Involvement in the Eugenics Movement
Calling for Comprehensive HIV Prevention in Church and Community
Affirming the Accra Confession: Covenanting for Justice in the Economy and the Earth
On the Roles of Church and Government in Addressing the Global Food Crisis
Solidarity and Friendship with Iran
Regarding the Tar Creek Superfund Site
Climate Charge, A Resolution On
Workers Justice at Smithfield, A Resolution on
Renewing the Covenant with the Rural Church
To Recognize 2007 as a Sabbath Year
Ending of the Recognition of the Iglesia Evangelica Unida De Puerto Rico as a Conference of the United Church of Christ
Changing the Composition of General Synod
Call for a More Humane US Immigration Policy; end Migrant Deaths; Support Immigrant Communities
Reaffirming Our Commitment to Covenantal Relationships
Legalization of Physician Aid In Dying
Call for Solidarity with the Persecuted in the Philippines, and an End to Extra-Judicial Killings and Other Human Rights Violations
Against Depleted Uranium Weapons
Proposed Substitute Resolution Concerning Use of Economic Leverage in Promoting Peace in the Middle East
Ministry Issues: Forming and Preparing Pastoral Leaders for God’s Church (Prouncement)
Investigation Into Human Rights Violations In The Philippines
Religious Freedom for Native Hawaiian Prisoners
Call for Truth-Telling and Standards of Ethics in Public Life
UCC Support for the International Criminal Court
In Support of Ministries to our Campuses of Higher Education
Resolution In Support of Equal Marriage Rights for All For General Synod 25 Of The United Church of Christ
Another World Is Possible: A Peace With Justice Movement In The United Church of Christ
In Support of Making Fast Food Fair Food: The Next Step
Calling The United Church of Christ to Declare Itself to be a “Fair Trade” Denomination
Called To Wholeness In Christ: Becoming A Church Accessible To All
Saving Social Security From Privatization
Supreme Court Justice Nomination
For The Common Good
To Advance The Cause Of The Most Disadvantaged In The Budgetary And Appropriations Process
Promoting Peace For All In The Sudan
Hope In A Time Of Terror
In Support of Fair and Just Compensation for Lay Employees of the United Church of Christ
Reaffirming Jesus Christ as Our Lord and Savior and Reaffirming Our Historic UCC Cross, Crown and Orb with Motto Symbol
Theological Response to Corporate Greed
Disaster Relief & Undocumented Persons
Call for Discussion of the Worship Life of the UCC & for Worship Resources & Program Initiatives
UCC Thirty Years of Faithful Accompaniment with Farmworkers
Organ, Tissue & Blood Donation
Reaffirming the UCC’s Denouncement of Violence against Lesbian & Gay People within that Antiviolence Statement
Affirming the Participation & Ministry of Transgender People within the UCC & Supporting their Civil & Human Rights
Our Common Calling, Providing the Resources for the Education of Future Ordained Leaders in the UCC
Young Adult Ministries in the UCC
Support for the Citizens of Calhoun County, AL & Citizens of Communities Living near Chemical Weapons Stockpiles
Call for Church Wide Support of Oikocredit U.S.A.
Transforming the Church House
Columbian Churches & Leaders under Attack, To Support
Calling for the UCC to be an Anti-racist Church
Global Nonviolent Peace Force
Confronting Racism & Militarism in the U.S. Drug Policy
Advocating Peace & Reconciliation in the Korean Peninsula
Calling the UCC to Renew the Battle Against Racism in all its Guises
U.S. Policy in the Middle East
An Alternative Voice to Christian Zionism
Boy Scouts of America & the United Church of Christ
Wellstone, In Honor of Senator Paul
American Indian Boarding Schools
Affirmation of Kirkchengemeinschaft with the Union of Evangelical (UEK) in Germany
Full Communion Between the UCC & the Church of South India
Dialogue with the Alliance of Baptists: A Partnership in Mission & Ministry
Faithful Response Calling for A More Just, Humane Direction for Economic Globalization & Plan of Action
Affirming the Essential Role of Commissioned Ministry as an Authorized Ministry of the UCC
Support for Federally Funded Research on Embryonic Stem Cells
Preservation of the Mandan, Hidatsa & Arickara Languages
Support of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers Boycott of Taco Bell
Access to Excellent Public Schools: A Child’s Civil Rights in the 21st Century
Health Effects & Impact of Tobacco in Children, Teenagers, and their families
UCC Ministry & Witness with Micronesians
Calling for a More Just Humane Direction for Economic Globalization
Calling on the UCC to Join the Decade to Overcome Violence
End the Presence of the U.S. Navy in the Municipality of Vieques, Puerto Rico
Anti-Semitism
New Relationship-Churches United in Christ, Consultation on Church Union
Reparations on Slavery, A Call for Study of
Epidemic of AIDS on the Continent of Africa
Conflict Diamonds in Sierra Leone
Convergence in Matters of Theology & Practice between the Alliance of Baptists and the UCC, A Statement on
Calling upon the UCC to Initiate a Jubilee for Rural United States
Redistributing Tax Rebates to the Poor
Columbia
Juvenile Justice
Program for Essential Conference Ministry
Pension Supplementation for Native American Ordained & Licensed Ministers
Pastoral Compensation
In Support of the Farm Labor Organizing Committee’s Boycott of Mt. Olive Pickles
Access to Health, Dental, and Disability Insurance for UCC Clergy & Lay Employees & Their Families
Calling of Clergy With Disabilities
Calling the People of God to Justice for Persons with Serious Mental Illness (Brain Disorders)
Call for the Abolition of the Death Penalty
Re-affirming the Fourth Amendment in the Wake of the Diallo Shooting
Licensed & Ordained Ministries in the United Church of Christ
Violence in Our Schools – Beginning an Ending
Prevention of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, &Transgender Youth Suicide
Men’s Ministry in the United Church of Christ
Affirming & Strengthening Marriage
Global Warming
Border Justice Issues: A Challenge for the 21st Century Church
Continuing Need for Hispanic Ministry
Affirmation of Partnership with the Protestant Church in East Timor
Affirmation of Partnership Between United Congregational Church of Southern Africa and UCC
Interfaith Relations & the Churches A Policy Statement of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA
Against the Apparel Industry Partnership Agreement
Hearing the Voice of the Churches
Redressing the Effects of 1996 Welfare Legislation
Bringing Justice & Peace to the Middle East
In Solidarity with Victims of Religious Persecution
Dialogue Between the Alliance of Baptists & the UCC
Partnership in Mission & Ministry Between the Congregational Church in American Samoa & the UCC
Legacy of U.S. Atomic Testing in the Marshall Islands: U.S. Accountability
Ending the Stranglehold of Global Debt on Impoverished Nations
Creating Four Special Mission Offerings
Compassionate Response To Substance Abuse
Prison Industrial Complex
Jerusalem: City Of Life
Palestine / Israel
Welfare Reform
Renewed by God’s Spirit: Affirming God’s Presence & Power in the Life of the UCC (Pronouncement)
Renewed by God’s Spirit: Affirming God’s Presence & Power in the Life of the UCC (Proposal for Action)
Fidelity and Integrity in All Covenanted Relationships
Prevention & Reduction of Seminarians’ Educational Debt
Report of the Action taken at the 1997 Meeting of the Calvin Synod Conference
Nigeria, Democracy & Human Rights in
Female Genital Mutilation
U.S. Bases from Okinawa, Withdrawal of
Reclaiming the Church’s Ministry of Health & Healing
Calling for the Close of U.S. Army School of the Americas
Reclaiming the Role of Pastor as Teacher
Landmines
Securities & Exchange Commission Shareholder Resolution Policy
A Mission Statement for Youth Ministry & Young Adult Ministry
Computer Information, Access to the Age of
Church Burnings
Fair & Just Compensation A Report to the Twenty-first General Synod
Affirming Government’s Role to Protect the Common Good
Faith & Community in the Midst of Extremism
Council of Churches in Cuba, Affirmation of Partnership with the
Armenian Evangelical Churches in the Near East as a Partner in Mission, Affirmation of the Union of the
Full Communion with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the Presbyterian Church (USA), & the Reformed Church in America
American Samoa and the United Church of Christ, Declaration of Intention to Work Toward Partnership Between the Congregational Christian Church in
Cloning of Mammalian Species
Toward A New Vision Of Giving
Global Economy, Affirming Democratic Principles in an Emerging
Campaign Finance Reform
UCC Response to Churches in Covenant Communion & Proposed Recommendations
Ordained Ministries Changes to the Constitution and Bylaws, Mutual Recognition and Reconciliation of
Violence in our Society & World
Creating a World Safe for Children Free From Violence
Guns & Violence
Fair and Just Compensation: The Church as Employer (Pronouncement)
In Recognition of 100 Years of U.S. Colonialism in Six Island Nations
Immigrants, Affirming the Dignity & Self-Worth of
Implementation of Reconciliation with United Church of Christ & Native Hawaiians
To Continue Work on Repentance, Redress and Reconciliation for Wrongs Done to the Native Hawaiian People
Recommitment to Affirmative Action in Light of Recent Supreme Court Decisions
Labor Relations in Church Organizations & Related Organizations, Adopting Ethical Guidelines
Korean Christian Church in Japan, Partnership Agreement with
Spiritual Care by Qualified Chaplains as an Essential Component of Total Health Care
Call to a Covenant for the Future Regarding Hunger in the United States
On the Need for Educating Members of the UCC about the Principle of Separation of Church & State
Celebrating Twenty-Five Years of Witness & Service by the Council for American Indian Ministry
Concerning the Church & the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
On the 50th Anniversary of the United Nations
Electronic Media and Film, On Violence in, (Pronouncement)
Electronic Media and Film, On Violence in, (Proposal for Action)
Global Communication for Justice
United States Obligation to Clean Up Hazardous Wastes & Toxic Contamination at Former Military Bases in the Philippines
Expression of Solidarity with the People of Taiwan
Human Rights in the People’s Republic of China, Affirming & Supporting
UCC Latino & Latina Leadership Summit: Towards a New Millennium
Calling upon the UCC to Support the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches as They Seek Observer Status in the National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA
Gays, Lesbians & Bisexuals for Ministry, A Call to Consider Issues Relating to Resolution 91-GS-67, Concerning the Gifts of
Re-Evaluation on the Sentences of Battered Women in US Prisons
Just Peace Churches Oppose NATO Strategy Shift
The Brutalization & Objectification of Women in Times of War
In Support of Multilateral Peacemaking Actions to Resolve the Conflict in Balkans
Gays & Lesbians in the Military, A Call to End the Ban Against
Call for Representation of Diversity in Completion of the New UCC Hymnal
Environmental Racism in East St. Louis, Illinois
In Support of the United Nations Conference on Population & Development, In Support of the
Respect for Animals
UCC Response to the Flood, On the
On Metropolitan Ministry
UCC Draft Resolution on South Africa
International Arms Trade & the Need for Conversion of Arms Manufacturing Industries
Investing in Community Development
Multiracial & Multicultural Church, Statement of Christian Conviction of the Proposed, (Proposal for Action) Calling the United Church of Christ to be a
Calling on the Church for Greater Leadership to End Discrimination against Gays & Lesbians
Young Adults in the Church, On
Cuba, On Shalom in
Ministry in Town & Country Settings, On
East Jerusalem, Urging Reopening of
Sri Lanka
Angola & Zaire, In Solidarity with the Peoples of
In Support of International Fair Trade
United Mine Workers of America, In Support of
Farm Workers, In Recognition of Twenty Years of United Church of Christ Ministry With
American Indian Religious Freedom Act, In Support of Amendments to the
Women’s Health Care
Cayman Islands-Affirmation of Partnership with the UCC (USA), The United Church in Jamaica & the
Health Care Reform, Endorsement of Publicly-Financed Approach to
Mutual Recognition & Reconciliation of Ordained Ministries
Children and Communion
Statement of Christian Conviction of the Proposed Pronouncement Calling the UCC to be a Multiracial and Multicultural Church
Conflict Resolution Methods, Use of
Columbus, Christopher; Acknowledging the 500th Anniversary of the Landing of & a UCC Response
Religious Liberties, Restoration of
Civil Rights Bill, 1991; Calling for the Passage of
American Indian & Euro‑American Contact: A Call for New Beginnings, 500 Years of
American Indian & Euro‑American Contact: A Call for New Beginnings, 500 Years of (Reaffirmation of)
Puerto Rico & Amnesty for Prisoners of Conscience, Self Determination of
Human Rights in Guatemala, Witness to
Cuba, Calling for the Restoring of Normal Relations Between the United States &
Justice in Maquiladoras
Youth & Young Adult Ministries
Nonviolence, Active
Thomas, Clarence; In Response to the Nomination of to the Supreme Court of the US
Universal Health Care System, Toward an Accessible (Pronouncement)
Death, The Rights & Responsibilities of Christians Regarding Human
Universal Health Care System, Toward an Accessible (Proposal for Action)
Human Death, The Rights and Responsibilities of Christians Regarding
Long Term Care Program, Establishment of a Federally Funded National
Native Americans, Negative Stereotyping
Medical Options for Women, Freedom of Speech & Freedom of Information Regarding
Financial Institutions, Concerning Crisis in
Pregnancy & Choice
National Priorities, Concerning
Christian Faith, Personal Stewardship, and Economic Sharing (Pronouncement)
Christian Faith, Personal Stewardship, and Economic Sharing (Proposal for Action)
Education for All Children in Public Schools, Support of Quality, Integrated (Pronouncement)
In Support of Quality, Integrated Education for All Children in Public Schools (Proposal for Action)
Sexual Harassment & Abuse in the Church (Pronouncement)
Sexual Harassment & Abuse in the Church (Proposal for Action)
Persian Gulf War for a Just Peace Church, Consequences of
Armed Forces, Support for the Men & Women of our
Gay, Lesbian & Bisexual Persons & their Ministries, Affirming
United Nations, In Support of the
U.S. Role in a New World Order
Christian Connection, Celebrating the
Marshall, Appreciation for Supreme Court Justice Thurgood
Rights of the Child, Ratification & Implementation of the Convention on the
Childhood Hunger, Campaign to End
Virginia Privacy Laws
Military Personnel & Their Families, Improving Financial & Supportive Services for Enlisted
PAAM (Pacific Island & Asian American Ministries), Designating Sunday in the UCC
Hawaiians, Self‑Governance of Native
Ecumenical: UCC & Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Ghana
Substance Abuse as a Paramount Concern
Freeze Disaster, Response to
Parental Leave Policies
Pension System, Toward a More Just
United Nations Conference on Environment & Development, In Support of the
Racism, Resurgence of in the U.S.
Sexual Harassment in the Church
Gay & Lesbian Persons, Deploring Violence Against
Central America, Support for the Peace Process
Armenia, An Appeal for Assistance to Troubled
Hungary, Support for the Reformed Collegium of Sarospatak
WARC (World Alliance of Reformed Churches) Against Inhumanities of the Romanian People’s Republic in the region of Transylvania
Calvin Synod Mission Giving, Recognition of
UCC Response to An Invitation to Action, The Lutheran Reformed Dialogue Series III
Consultation Regarding the Plan for Funding and Staffing Ecumenical Responsibilities
Middle East Council of Churches as a Partner in Mission, Reaffirming
Health Benefits Plan, Encourage Full Covenantal Participation in UCC
Christian Faith: Economic Life and Justice (Proposal for Action)
Interim Ministry, Intentional
Pacific Islanders & Asian Americans, UCC Ministry with (Pronouncement)
Pacific Islanders & Asian Americans, UCC Ministry with (Proposal for Action)
Philippines, Reaffirming Solidarity with Our Brothers and Sisters in the UCC in
Hawaii Home Lands
COMADRES (Committee of Mothers and Relatives of Political Prisoners, Disappeared and Assassinated in El Salvador), Supporting America Sosa of
Destabilization of Southern African Front‑Line States
Ministry to Prisoners of Conscience
The Protection of Human Rights for Refugees in Southeast Asia
Inclusive Language
Fellowship of the Arts, Support for UCC
Freedom of Expression, Affirming Value of Flag as Symbolic Speech and Opposing Efforts to Restrict
Hymnal, Providing Large Type & Braille Editions of the New
In Support of the UCC
Authorized Ministers, Christian Educators &Their Families
Special Financial Campaign, Affirmation of National Feasibility Study
Clergywomen, Placement of UCC
Request of OCLL (Office of Church Life and Leadership) & the Disciples DHM (Division of Homeland Ministries) for Recommendations Relating to the Mutual Recognition & Reconciliation of Ordained Ministers
Deaconess Sisterhood, Honoring the 100th Anniversary
Ecumenical: UCC & the Muslim Community, Relationship Between
Chinese People, Expressing Solidarity with the
Environment, Solid Waste, & Ecologically Sound Lifestyle
In Support of Ecumenical Decade of Churches in Solidarity with Women
Economic Justice for Women Who are Poor
Childcare, Workplace & Family Life
Chemical Dependency
Middle East, The
Responding to: An Audit of Discrimination in the UCC
Christian Faith: Economic Life and Justice (Pronouncement)
Responding to: Endorsement and Enactment of the Ten Principles of the Workplace
Boycott of Royal Dutch/Shell Oil
Freedom of Choice, Reaffirmation of UCC Support for
Socially Responsible Investment, Call for
Location of the UCC National Headquarters
Boycott of American Home Products & to Monitor Nestle, S.A., To Endorse
Ecumenical: UCC Response to the COCU (Consultation on Church Union) Consensus
Ecumenical Partnership
National Service
Nuclear Weapons Material Plant Closing
Military Intervention, United States Overt/Covert
Short-Range Nuclear Forces in Europe, Work to Eliminate
Arms Race, De‑escalation of First Strike
Genetic Engineering, The Church & (Pronouncement)
Genetic Engineering, The Church & (Proposal for Action)
Reproductive Technologies, The Church &
Persons with Onsetting Disabilities
Inclusive Language for God & Status of the Trinity in the UCC, Use of
American Indian Ministry in the Life & Death Struggle against Alcohol, Drug & Inhalant Abuse, Inviting the UCC to join the Council for
Pornography
Health & Wholeness in the Midst of A Pandemic (Pronouncement)
AIDS: Health and Wholeness in the Midst of a Pandemic (Proposal for Action)
Peace Tax Fund Act. U.S.
COMADRES, Response to Invitation
Secretaries/Support Staff Just Employment Practices, UCC
Discrimination Against Older Clergy in the UCC
India and Pakistan, Peaceful Coexistence Between
Farm Crisis, Affirmation of the Actions of the 15th Synod Regarding
Insurance Advisory Board, Conferences of the UCC
Abortion: A Faithful Response, Sexuality and
Nicaragua, Travel Ban to
Regarding the Location of National Offices
Expanded Criteria for Divestment & Advocacy Related to South Africa
U.S. Intervention in the Philippines
Human Rights in Korea
Korea, Peace & the Reunification of
English as Exclusive Official Language of the U.S., Opposition to Declaring
Young Adult Ministry
Right to Privacy
Evangelism & Church Growth & Justice & Peace, Affirming the Wholeness of the Gospel: Integrating (Pronouncement)
Evangelism & Church Growth & Justice & Peace, Affirming the Wholeness of the Gospel: Integrating (Proposal for Action)
Economic Crisis, Revive Us Again: The Church Response to the
Relationship between the UCC & Jewish Community
Proposal for Action “Empowering and Sustaining Children
Israeli‑Palestine Conflict
UCC in Philippines & UCC, Partnership in Mission Between
Afghanistan, Peace in
Hispanic Ministry of the UCC (Proposal for Action)
Genetic Engineering, The Church &
Salvadoran People, Support of
Helping Those Who Suffer From Chronic Mental Illness
Women’s Concerns, Women in the Church: An Alternative Proposal, A Permanent Office for
Sanctuary Mission, UCC
Women in Church & Society, Proposal for the Coordinating Center for
Global Debt Crisis
United Nations, Renewed U.S. Support of
Ministry With Indians, A UCC (Pronouncement)
Ministry With Indians, A UCC (Proposal for Action)
Statement Expressing Penitence & the Hope of Reconciliation
Hispanic Ministry of the UCC (Pronouncement)
Rights of Children ‑ Fulfilling God’s Covenant with All Children (Pronouncement)
Hostage Crisis, Call to Action in Response to the
Human Rights Violations Against Minorities in the Socialist Republics of Romania and Czechoslovakia
Public Education (Pronouncement)
Public Education (Proposal for Action)
Asian &Pacific Islander Immigrants, Compassion for
Teaching Ministry of the Church
Divestment of all Financial Resources from all Corps. Doing Business in South Africa (Pronouncement)
Divestment of all Financial Resources from all Corps. Doing Business in South Africa (Proposal for Action)
For Helping Those Who Suffer From Chronic Mental Illness
Homeless Youth
Hungry & Homeless
Prisoners of Conscience, The Discriminatory Treatment of
Space Weaponry, Responding to the Development of
Peace in Central America, Action for
In Support of Sanctuary for Central Americans
Open & Affirming, Calling on UCC Congregations to Declare Themselves
UCC and Disciples of Christ, Ecumenical Partnership Between
Charitable Contributions Law Permanent, In Support of Making
Pacific Basin Initiative
Christmas Fund Offering Becoming an All‑Church Offering
Pacific Islanders & Asians in America, Racially Motivated Violence Against
Family Thank Offering Become An All‑Church Offering
Racially Motivated Violence Against Pacific Islanders & Asians in America
Sanctuary & Political Asylum for South African Refugees in the U.S.
Clergy in Crisis Working Group, Report of the
Consultation on Church Development, Report of the
New Church Development, Continue
Just Peace Church, Affirming the UCC as a (Pronouncement)
Just Peace Church, Affirming the UCC as a (Proposal for Action)
Pentecost All‑Church Just Peace Offering
Toxic Injustice Crisis, National (Pronouncement)
Toxic Injustice Crisis, National (Proposal for Action)
East West Citizen Dialogue, Promoting
Youth and Young Adult Ministries Priority, Further Implementation of the
CORA, Commission on Religion in Appalachia, 20th Anniversary of the
U.S. Military & Economic Aid to the Philippines
Mutual Support of Conferences, In Search of A Mechanism for
Japanese Alien Fingerprinting Law, Ron Fujioshi & the
Hispanic Concerns
Baptism, Eucharist &Ministry, UCC Response to
Location of National Headquarters
Violence Against Reproductive Health Care Facilities, Acts of
Persons with Disabilities in the Life of the Church, Full Participation of
Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action
California Table Grapes, Support of the Boycott of
Yankton College, Closing of
Pentecostal Church of Chile & the UCC, Partnership in Mission Between
Crisis of People & the Land (Pronouncement)
Family Farm
Empowering Laity for Ministry (Proposal for Action)
Worship Test Documents
Book of Worship
Theological Council
Micronesia, Right of Self‑Determination
Human Rights, Guatemala, Poland, South Africa, South Korea
Freedom to Travel To and From Cuba
Middle East Arms Race
Plant Closures
Christian Education From Afro‑American Multi‑lingual/Multi‑Cultural Perspectives
Anti‑Semitism
National Council of Churches & World Council of Churches, Support of
Civil Defense
Regarding Newborn Infants, Ethical Considerations
Jobs, Peace & Freedom, The 1983 March on Washington D.C.
Substance Abuse
Human Rights, Islamic Republic of Iran
Church Membership Growth Goals
Accountability in the Use of Military Force, Calling for a Prayer Consortium for
Investment & Corporate Responsibility with Regard to South Africa
Armenian Question
Saving Refugee Camps in Southeast Asia
Pension Protection for Lay Employees, Support of
Assuring Future of Church Related & Other Independent Colleges and Universities
Inclusiveness in Church & Ministry Committees
UCC as a Peace Making Church, Developing
Public Education
Child Abuse & Exploitation of Youth
Rural America
Genetic Engineering, Concern About the Moral & Ethical Implications of
Christians Who Serve in the Military, Support of
Hospice Care
War Tax Resistance
Fair Representation in Conference Delegations to the General Synod
Family Farm, Status of the
Environmental Stewardship, Reconsideration of Christian
Voting Accessibility for Disabled, Support of
New Church Development, Support of
Reaffirmation of Support for the Justice Demands of Japanese Americans
Alternatives to Incarceration for Non‑Dangerous Crimes
Philippines U.S. Extradition Treaty
“More Lights” Churches, Calling on UCC Congregations to Declare Themselves
Weapons of Mass Destruction
Human Sexuality
Federal Funding, Our Christian response to Changes in
Peace Offering, All Church
AIDS
Direct Investment in Weapons Producers
Motor Vehicle Accidents Involving Alcohol
Youth Biennium, 1984/1985
Homeless in America
S.T.O.P. Nuclear War, Endorse
South African Council of Churches
Economic Justice: The Crisis & a Response of the Church
Central America, Impact of U.S. Military Policy on
Urging Extended Voluntary Departure Status for El Salvadorans & Guatemalans
Immigration Bill, Opposition to Simpson‑Mazzoli
Uniform Payment Policy Health Insurance Premiums for Retired Clergy and Spouses
Integrity of the Bible, Affirming the
Same Gender Oriented Persons & their Families, Response to the Concerns
COREM, Creation of (Council for Racial and Ethnic Ministries)
Affirms Support of the Equal Rights Amendment
Health & Human Services, Creation of a Special Advisory Commission Related to
A. D. Magazine
Ecumenical: UCC & Presbyterian Church of Korea
Peace Letter, Supporting U.S. Catholic Bishops’ Pastoral Letter Concerning Nuclear Armament & the Arms Race
Stewardship
Human Sexuality, Report of the Committee on the Report of Task Force
Homophobia in the UCC, Institutionalized
Toxic & Hazardous Waste (Pronouncement)
Toxic & Hazardous Waste (Proposal for Action)
Marriage & Family Life, Proposed Pronouncement on Christian
Clergy in Crisis
Women, Violence in Relation to (Pronouncement)
Women, Violence in Relation to (Proposal for Action )
Violence in Relation to Women
Alternatives in Criminal Justice
Support for Conscientious Objector to War
Chemical Warfare/U.S. Government, Opposition to the Resumption of Production of Weapons of
Peace Church, UCC to Become a
Federal Budget, Objections to Changes in
Peace & Resolving Conflict
Faith, Statement of
Faith & Racism
Peace & Reconciliation in Angola
Island of Vieques
Redress/Reparation to Japanese Americans
Second Language as a Christian Witness
Puerto Rico, Self‑Determination for
Publication of UCC Executives Salaries
Level of Pension Dues
Single Adult Ministries
Supplementation on Small Annuities of Clergy and/or Spouses in Special Categories and Improved Pension Boards Relationships
Youth Ministry in UCC, Continued Support of
Support of Seminarians
Outdoor Ministries
Freedom of Choice
General Synod Expense
Nuclear Disarmament/Broken Arrow
Increased Racial Violence Against Blacks in U.S. (Pronouncement)
Increased Racial Violence Against Blacks in U.S. (Proposal for Action)
Saving Black Children
National Staff
El Salvador, U.S. Military Aid to
King, Dr. Martin Luther Jr. Holiday
Infant Formula Campaign
Women: ERA
Ecumenical: The UCC and the Evangelical Church of the Union, German Democratic Republic, Federal Republic of Germany
Women: ERA Candlelight Vigil
Affirmative Action in Church & Society
Urban Life in America, Future of (Adoption of Other Motions Related to Pronouncement)
Christian Education: Teaching Ministry (Pronouncement)
Christian Education: Teaching Ministry (Proposal for Action)
Church and Persons with Handicaps (Proposal for Action)
Access for Handicapped/Disabled at General Synod
Justice in Immigration (Pronouncement)
Justice in Immigration (Proposal for Action)
Salvadoran Refugees, Support of
Empowering Laity for Ministry (Pronouncement)
Location of National Offices, Overture on
Rotation of National Officers (Overture)
Solitary Confinement/Marion Federal Penitentiary
Legal Recognition of Living Wills
Spanish Speaking Ministries
Retired Lay Workers, Supplementation for
Puerto Rican Nationalist Prisoners, Release of
Supplementation for Retired Lay Workers
Campus Ministry, Support of
Immigration & the Undocumented Worker, Overture on
Ku Klux Klan Activity
Constitutional Amendment Granting Full Voting Representation for Washington, D.C.
Conversion of Olympic Village into Federal Prison, Opposition to
Racism in the UCC
Constitutional Conventions
Urban Agenda (Adoption of Report and Recommendations)
Abortion, Reaffirmation of Freedom of Choice Regarding
City of Jerusalem, Consultation on the Future of
Gasoline Shortages & Violence, Leadership Initiative &
Bible, Distinguish from Rewritten Materials; Fair Identification Standards
Affirmative Action in UCC
Biblical Authority
Hunger Action Program
Health Insurance Premium Supplementation
Hansen’s Disease, Patient’s Right of Choice (Overture)
Pension Supplementation, Overture on
Infant Formula Campaign, Adopts the Overture
Employment of Lay Workers in UCC, Guidelines for
Aging, Policy Statement on & Continuing Concern for
Equal Rights Amendment, In Support of the Ratification of (Overture)
Church and Persons with Handicaps
Expressing Concern for Refugees
Racism, Resurgent
United Farm Worker, In Support of
Sunday School, Celebrating the 200th Anniversary of
Deaconess Sisterhood, 90th Anniversary of
Ecumenical: Affirmation of UCC Membership in World Council of Churches
Women Seminarians, Concerns of (Adoption of Overture)
Healing Ministry (Overture)
Racial Justice
Wilmington Ten Committee, Report of
CAIM Funding (Neighbors in Need Offering)
Church-Related Higher Education, Pronouncement on
Energy: Policy & Program (Pronouncement)
Rural America: Life & Issues (Pronouncement)
Human Rights (Pronouncement)
Death Penalty
Reversing the Arms Race, Pronouncement on
Women’s Concerns (Sexism), Structure of (Adoption of Report)
New Initiatives in Church Development, Report of the Committee on
Ecumenical: UCC/Disciples of Christ Conversations (Adoption of Report)
Priorities Process for UCC
Human Sexuality, Committee on (Adoption of Report)
Third World Access to Communications Technologies
Gay & Bisexual Persons, Civil Rights for
Synod Frequency
Family Life
Health Care in Black Communities
Book of Worship (Inclusive Language)
Minority Clergy, Fuller Utilization of
Racial & Economic Justice, Resolution on the Report on
Inclusive Language, Overture on
Inclusive Language Statement of Faith
Wilmington Ten, Resolution on
Report on Evangelism & the Search for Faith
Capital Punishment
Greater Use of Media
Moratorium on New Prisons and Jails, Overture: On a
Federal Income Tax System, Reform of
Grand Jury Abuse, Resolution on
Bail Reform Act, Modification of the District of Columbia
Racism & Sexism (Pronouncement)
Resolution Favoring an Office for Indian Justice
Human Sexuality, Recommendations in Regard to
Pensions, Report & Recommendations of the Advisory Commission on
Right to Earn a Living
Economic System, Concerning Our
Human Rights (Romania, Philippines, South Korea)
Health Insurance for the Retired
Dual Role Ministry, A Resolution on
New Urban Agenda (Overture)
Ecumenical: Disciple/UCC Conversations
United Church of Christ Retirement Income Supplementation Plan for Lay Workers
Persons with Handicaps
Criminal Justice Priority, Continuation of
Church‑Related Higher Education
Deepening the Theological Rationale
Church and the Arts, Resolution on
Political Education & Sensitivity, Resolution on
Hispanic Ministries, Resolution Concerning
Resolution on Equal Rights Amendment
Black Perspective, To Reclaim Christian Education with Specific Attention to the
South Africa, Support for Liberation Movements in Namibia & Zimbabwe
Liberation Movements in Namibia & Zimbabwe
Establishment of the Office for Church Life & Leadership as a Permanent Agency of the UCC
Energy Resource Development, Overture on the Domestic Impact of
Aging, Proposal on
Corporate Social Responsibility
Quality of Life in Rural America
World Peace Tax Fund
National Health Care, Resolution on
Disarmament
Priorities, Process for Selection of
UCC Identity, Resolution on
Black Church Development
Exploitative Broadcasting Practices (Pronouncement)
Church, Recommendation on the Vitality of the Local (Report)
Stewardship, Recommendations on
Religious Freedom, Gratitude for
World Hunger, Report & Issue Statement on
Global Concerns & World Needs (Issue Paper)
Christian Life Style & Ecology (Report)
Vitality of the Local Church, Alternative Statement on the
Faith, Continuing Search for
Black Church Development in the UCC (Statement)
Christian Education, Reclaiming (Statement on)
Indo‑China in the Post-War Period, Relations with
Human Interdependence, Overture on the Bicentennial with an Affirmation of
Southern Africa, Statement on
Ministries to Military Personnel, Report of the Task Force on
Gay & Bisexual Persons in the Professional Leadership of UCC, Special Needs of
Civil Liberties without Discrimination Related to Affectional of Sexual Preference (Pronouncement)
General Amnesty
American Indian Ministry, Recommendations of the Council of
Merger of Intermountain Conference with CO Conf. & Oregon Conf. Name Changes
Voting Congressional Representation for the District of Columbia
Hispanic Caucus Declaration (Alternative Proposal)
Office for Church in Society, Proposal for the Center for Social Action Establishing the
Closely‑Related Seminaries, Support of Our
Christian Life Style & Ecology, A Perspective on
National Health Care Policy
Priorities Program Development
Central Intelligence Agency
Stewards in Support of Mission
Presidential Task Force on Refugees
World Food Crisis, Pronouncement on
Equal Justice for All, & Particularly As It Affects Dr. James Grant, Resolution Urging
Transnational Business in Mass Economic Development, Pronouncement
Marion Brothers, In Support of
Criminal Justice & Penal Reform (The Alternative Statement)
Native American Treaty Rights
Wilmington Ten
Racial & Economic Justice, Statement on
Pacific & Asian American Ministries, Alternative Proposal on
Women in Church & Society
Pension Supplements
Mutual Recognition of Members
Confidentiality of Communication between Clergy & Confessant, Statement on
Ministry to Military Personnel
Cuba, Resolution on
Experimentation with Human Life, Statement on U.S. Government
Behavior Modification Experimentation, Statement of Policy on the Alternatives on
District of Columbia, Statement on Self‑Government for the
Housing, Statement on
American Indian Ministry, Statement on
Indochina Reconstruction, Statement on
Ecumenical Stance of UCC, Adoption of Alternative I Statement on
Post‑Incarceration Discrimination (Statement)
Women in Church & Society, Statement on
To Heal A Nation, Statement on Amnesty
Evangelism, Statement on
Sense of Moral Breakdown Issue, Statement on
Africa, Statement on
Freedom of Press & Right of the People to Know, Statement on
Black Ministries, Statement on
Federal Budget, Statement on
Charter for the Committee on Realignment of Associations, Conferences & Commission for Racial Justice
Pension Supplements, Statements on
Black University (Statement)
Office for Church Life & Leadership, Statement and Report of the Task on Leadership Development
Theological Education, Statement on
Office for Church Life & Leadership, Creation of
Stewards in Support of Mission, Statement on
Statement on Rights & Responsibilities of Christians Regarding Human Death
Wilmington Crisis, Statement on Criminal Justice‑Human Rights
Excessive Bail, Statement on
Capital Punishment, Reinstitution of (Statement)
Burundi & Rwanda Conflicts Issue, Statement on
Cambodia Bombing
Farm Workers in Coachella Valley
Economic Justice, Adoption of Alternative Statement on
Economic Justice for Household Workers, Adoption of Alternative Statement on
General Synod Worship, Resolution Concerning
Theological Education (Action on the Report of the Committee)
Freedom of Choice Concerning Abortion, Proposal for Action
AMA Colleges, Funding
Southern Africa
Davis, Angela, Concerning
Violations of International Laws of Warfare
Pakistan, U.S. Aid to
Council for American Indian Ministry
Legal Aid for Dispossessed
Peace and U.S. Power- The Ministry of the Church; Goals and Objectives for the Priority
Pentagon Papers & the Indochina War
Local Church, Goal & Objectives for the Priority
Church and State
Pluralism (Amendment to Standing Rules)
Ecumenism: Commission on Christian Unity & Ecumenical Study
Faith Crisis: Goals & Objectives Adopted
Women in Church & Society (Adoption of Pronouncement on)
Racial Justice, Goals & Objectives for the Priority
Peace and U.S. Power – Church Involvement in Public Issues; Goals and Objectives for the Priority
Peace and U.S. Power – The Nature of US Power; Goals and Objectives for the Priority
Peace and U.S. Power – The Power of the Military; Goals and Objectives for the Priority
Peace and U.S. Power – The Middle East; Goals and Objectives for the Prioirty
Peace and U.S. Power – Changing U.S. Priorities; Goals and Objectives for the Priority
Vietnam, Statement on
Abolition of Capital Punishment
Peace Education
King, Mrs. Coretta, Encouraging
Young People in the Armed Forces, In Behalf of
Economic Life
Urban Education, Recommended Action on
Urban Housing, Recommended Action on
Health & Welfare, Recommendations on
Welfare of Youth Facing Service in the Armed Forces
Ministerial Salary Support
Ministers’ Group Health Insurance Program
Clergy‑Laity Relationships
Collegiality of Churches & Ministers
Student Aid
Crisis in the Nation
Crisis in the Nation (Racism), Adoption of Executive Council Proposal
Financial Investments, Establishing a Committee on
South Africa, Withdrawal of Funds from financial institutions doing business with
Local Church in God’s Mission, Adoption of Report on the Emphasis on
King, Dr. Martin Luther Jr. be a national holiday, Urging that the birthday of
Wider Representation in Decision‑Making
Sharing the Cost of Government Fairly, Pronouncement
Justice, Law, Order and Freedom
Selective Service System, Pronouncement on
Amnesty for War Objectors, A Proposal for Action
Gun Control
Evangelism, Recommendations on
Open Membership & Opportunity, Acceptance of Report on
Pension Boards, Action on Report on the
Theological Education
National Priorities & Arms Control
Church‑College Relations (Adoption of Recommendations)
Ecumenical: Commission on Christian Unity (Action on the Report of the Consultation)
Middle East
Ecumenical: (Action on Report of Pres., Secretary and Year Book)
South Africa
Justice & International Development, Pronouncement on
Selective Conscientious Objection, Pronouncement on
Local Church in God’s Mission, Adoption of Report on
Justice & Peace in Vietnam
Ecumenism: Report of & on Commission on Christian Unity
Racial Justice Now, Recommendation for Continuing
Audio Visual Fund, Establishment of an
Committee on Structure, Appointment of
Integrated Quality Education, Adoption of Report on
Racial Justice Statement
Report of the Sub‑Committee dealing with the Commission on Christian Unity
National Headquarters
Nuclear Testing
Constitution in Force, Resolution to Declare the
Acting Conferences & Acting Association, Resolution regarding
Congregation Council, Resolution Regarding UCC Membership in World Alliance of Reformed & Presbyterian Churches & the Inernational Congregational Council
Nomenclature of the UCC, Resolution to Notify the World Council and National Council of Churches of the Proper
Local Churches to become part of the UCC & to employ its Ministries &Services & Use its Instrumentalities,
Custody of Reports of Voting, Resolution Regarding
Nominating Committee, Resolution Regarding
Executive Council to Provide Funds, Resolution Regarding Authority of
Permanent Headquarters, Partial Report of the Review Committee on The Report of the Executive Council
Rules for Procedure & Debate (Robert’s Rules of Order)
Hungarian Synod
Committee on Realignment of Associations, Conferences and Synods, Receive the Report of
Statement of Faith
Constitution, Schedule for dealing with the
Bylaws, Proposed time schedule for dealing with the
Headquarters, Action on Interim Location of
Resolution I of the Business Committee (Regarding Structure)
Resolution 2 of the Business Committee (regarding appreciation for all those who labored to unite the Church)
Basis of Union with Interpretations Adopted and the Union in Effect, Joint Resolution Declaring
