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UCCI announces leadership transition as Jim Schleif retires
The Rev. James Schleif, who has led United Church Camps Inc. for the past four years, will retire Dec. 4, the UCCI board announced last week. UCCI is a sister corporation of the Wisconsin Conference. “Jim has served in this role courageously, faithfully, and...
Damascus Project launches Rooted and Growing program
Fifteen members of Wisconsin Conference congregations are participating in the new Rooted and...
Share your story of being welcomed to the UCC
The United Church of Christ wants your help as it prepares to celebrate the 70th anniversary of...
Justice Ministry News
Zoom workshop on immigration justice May 19
Monday, May 19: 6:30-8pm, the IWG is holding a Zoom workshop, “Immigration Update: How Faith Communities Can Be in Solidarity & Advocate for Immigrants”. Aissa Olivarez of the Community...
Conference joins with CWS to support earthquake relief efforts
Thousands of people were killed last week when an earthquake devastated communities across Myanmar and Thailand. You can support the rescue effort by contributing to the Wisconsin Conference...
Fort Atkinson church shares ICE response policy
First Congregational Church UCC in Fort Atkinson is sharing its policy for responding in the event Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents show up at the church or its associated preschool or day...
General News
Share your story of being welcomed to the UCC
The United Church of Christ wants your help as it prepares to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the denomination’s founding. Specifically, the national setting is asking the people in the pews to...
Catalyst funds help get River Falls tiny-house project off the ground
What’s the best way to attack the housing crisis? In River Falls, it’s one tiny house at a time in an initiative called Wellspring Village. The project was hatched by an ecumenical collaborative of...
New ACM’s calling: ‘Helping people through difficult moments’
The Rev. Shannon Joshi, the new associate conference minister for the Northern Region, seems to have been born for the role. She’s an Eau Claire native and holds a degree in elementary education...
Generosity
Resources available to support your Strengthen the Church campaign
Most congregations will receive the 2024 Strengthen the Church offering on Pentecost Sunday, May 29. It’s an important expression of the generosity of people across the Wisconsin Conference and the...
An Annual Physical for the Body of Christ
By Rev. Andrew Warner How do we measure the health of our congregations? I will see my doctor for my annual physical later this week. At the beginning of the visit, a nurse will measure my height...
Giving Tuesday
The National Ministries of the UCC will be raising resources for Climate Justice on Giving Tuesday, Nov. 29. Your congregation can join in this effort by promoting Giving Tuesday with a bulletin...
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UCCI announces leadership transition as Jim Schleif retires
The Rev. James Schleif, who has led United Church Camps Inc. for the past four years, will retire Dec. 4, the UCCI board announced last week. UCCI is a sister corporation of the Wisconsin Conference. “Jim has served in this role courageously, faithfully, and...