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Meet Ken Wyant, new Interim Director of Adult Programs

May 14, 2012 by Stella Perez  

Meet Ken Wyant, new Interim Director of Adult Programs

Irvine United Congregational Church has named the Rev. Ken Wyant as their new Interim Director of Adult Programs.


First Congregational, Riverside Then and Now: Two Great Stories from The Press-Enterprise

May 14, 2012 by Stella Perez  

First Congregational, Riverside Then and Now:  Two Great Stories from The Press-Enterprise

The First Congregational Church of Riverside was featured in two stories in the Inland Empire’s The Press-Enterprise newspaper.


A Potpourri of Pilgrim Pines Memories

May 10, 2012 by Stella Perez  

A Potpourri of Pilgrim Pines Memories

From open air worship to rambling racoons, bears to starlit nights, UCCers share their special memories of Pilgrim Pines.


Andover Newton Spirit of the Hill Award Honors The Rev. Bill Cunitz

April 30, 2012 by Stella Perez  

Andover Newton Spirit of the Hill Award Honors The Rev. Bill Cunitz

The seventh annual Spirit of the Hill award will be presented this year to Rev. Bill Cunitz, M.Div. 1974, on May 17 in Newton Centre, MA.


Put Yourself in the Picture: Synod 2013: Story IV: God at Work

April 25, 2012 by Stella Perez  

Put Yourself in the Picture: Synod 2013: Story IV: God at Work

Synod 2013: Why should you attend? What’s in it for you? “Satisfied customers” share the excitement of their Synod adventures. (Story IV: Rachel Chapman)


The Face of Jesus

April 10, 2012 by Stella Perez  

The Face of Jesus

Susan Jakubowski-Weiner asks, “How often do you see the face of Jesus?” For San Marino UCC volunteers at the Pasadena Bad Weather Shelter, the answer is “every Tuesday evening!”


Meet Jeanne Halverson, Summer Camp Director, Pilgrim Pines 2012

April 10, 2012 by Stella Perez  

Meet Jeanne Halverson, Summer Camp Director, Pilgrim Pines 2012

Approached to once again take on the job of Summer Camp Director, Jeanne Halverson thought, “I love Pilgrim Pines and all the campers AND I know the kid’s favorite hiding places when its getting dangerously close to curfew! So why not give it another try!”


Make a Joyful Noise…Singing Motown to the Messiah

April 9, 2012 by Stella Perez  

Make a Joyful Noise…Singing Motown to the Messiah

Cheryl Farrell “makes a joyful noise to the Lord,” on stage, online and in the church.


PTSD Awareness Adventure 2012: Across the US by Bike

March 28, 2012 by Stella Perez  

PTSD Awareness Adventure 2012: Across the US by Bike

Tom Skinner, a veteran battling Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, takes to the road to help other vets, biking 3800 miles from California to Vermont.


Put Yourself in the Picture: Synod 2013 Story III: An Invitation to Simply Be

March 25, 2012 by Stella Perez  

Put Yourself in the Picture: Synod 2013 Story III: An Invitation to Simply Be

Synod 2013: Why should you attend? What’s in it for you? “Satisfied customers” share the excitement of their Synod adventures. (Story III: Rev. Dave Pomeroy)


The Power of Love

March 25, 2012 by Stella Perez  

The Power of Love

David Alicea invites you to share the warm welcome of the UCC family and the word of a God who is still speaking.


From “Take Off Your Shoes” to “Hallelujah:” The Commissioning of Keith Clark

March 21, 2012 by Stella Perez  

From “Take Off Your Shoes” to “Hallelujah:” The Commissioning of Keith Clark

Praise to roast: Affirming “Keith Clark Kent, aka Superman” as Executive Associate Conference Minister.


How I Spent My Summer Vacation – or the UCC Synod in Tampa, 2011

March 10, 2012 by Stella Perez  

How I Spent My Summer Vacation – or the UCC Synod in Tampa, 2011

Part carnival, part reunion, part democracy in action, part think tank, part learning, part worship, part action, all UCC: Kathie Blakley shares her Synod vacation.


Put Yourself in the Picture: Synod 2013 Story II: Staging Magic

February 25, 2012 by Stella Perez  

Put Yourself in the Picture: Synod 2013 Story II: Staging Magic

Synod 2013: Why should you attend? What’s in it for you? “Satisfied customers” share the excitement of their Synod adventures. (Story II: Carol Rainey)


Robot Love (In a Good Way)

February 25, 2012 by Stella Perez  

Robot Love (In a Good Way)

Remember Wall-E? Revisiting an old favorite, Kirk Wood finds renewed hope for the world in which our grandchildren will live.


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