Nexus Church UCC

Nexus Church UCC Whoever and wherever you are on life's journey, you are welcome to come explore with us at Nexus! Proudly an Open and Affirming Community. Everyone is welcome!

Nexus is a progressive Christian community in the heart of southwest Ohio, one that upholds values of inclusion, acceptance, justice, freedom, and advocacy. Nexus UCC is an Open and Affirming church, accessible to all. Please see www.nexusucc.org for more details. Our services are held at the East Butler YMCA located at 6645 Morris Rd, Hamilton, OH 45011. We begin our Sunday morning together at 10

:00 a.m. and complete service around 11:00 a.m. We are excited to offer a Sunday service designed with your whole family in mind. Children are welcome and celebrated! Our space is handicap accessible and we are happy to provide accommodation to meet your needs. Please let us know how we can make you more comfortable.

*Open and Affirming (ONA) is the United Church of Christ’s (UCC) designation for congregations, campus ministries, and other bodies in the UCC which make a public covenant of welcome into their full life and ministry to persons of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

What brought you joy this week? Big or small, we want to hear about it and share in your joy! Joy grows when we notice i...
05/30/2026

What brought you joy this week? Big or small, we want to hear about it and share in your joy! Joy grows when we notice it and when we share it with each other. Tell us in the comments: where did you find joy this week?

We're excited to once again be supporting Hamilton, Ohio Pride! The march starts at 11 and the festival begins at noon. ...
05/27/2026

We're excited to once again be supporting Hamilton, Ohio Pride! The march starts at 11 and the festival begins at noon. We’ll be there to celebrate love, dignity, and belonging for our LGBTQ+ neighbors, friends, and family. At Nexus, we believe God’s love is for everyone—no exceptions! Come march with us, stop by and say hello, or simply show your support. All are welcome, always.

On a cloudy and breezy November afternoon, I approached the entrance of a mosque in our region to do an interview for ou...
05/26/2026

On a cloudy and breezy November afternoon, I approached the entrance of a mosque in our region to do an interview for our interfaith video series.

First thing I encountered was a police car, an ever-present reminder that hate speech has consequences. Muslims across the country are experiencing a surge in threats and attacks.

The next morning – also cloudy and cool – I drove to a synagogue to interview a rabbi for our interfaith videos. There, in front of the main entrance, was a police car, a reminder of the latest wave of antisemitism in our land.

Mosque. Synagogue. Targeted by threats in a country whose founding documents proclaim religious freedom for all. Words that many people support in theory but reject in practice.

The list of religious communities targeted by hate crimes is long and deep in our nation’s history. During the Civil Rights movement, Black churches and Black preachers' homes were routinely firebombed by white fundamentalist Christians.

The most recent example occurred this past week in San Diego, where two teenage boys stole guns and a car from a parent’s house, went to a mosque and killed three people and them themselves, recording it for attention.

They’d slid into the cesspool of online hate and decided, with others’ encouragement, that killing others and themselves was somehow a worthwhile use of their lives.

Heartbreaking. And infuriating.

Five lives lost because of senseless hate. Authorities say one of the teenagers wrote on one of the guns: “Hate Speech.”

Hate speech kills both those using it and those targeted by it..

Let us be a different voice.

In one gospel passage, Jesus is targeted by religious zealots for not following their dietary prescriptions. His response is direct, clear, and challenging.

It’s not what goes into our mouths that God cares about, he says. It’s what we say about others, how we talk about God’s equally beloved children.

Watch what you say. That’s what matters.

We stand with those who are under attack in our country and our world. We work with all who try to embody the light of God in their own ways. We speak for love and against the hate that can bring only death, destruction and separation.

We are committed to trying to use words to heal, reconcile and reconfigure God’s people and God’s world. In our words, may people hear God’s voice of love, unity and empathy.

May our words be a light that dispels the deathly darkness of hate.

-- Joe

Gratitude doesn’t ignore pain or pretend everything is okay. It helps us notice the goodness that is still here: a kind ...
05/26/2026

Gratitude doesn’t ignore pain or pretend everything is okay. It helps us notice the goodness that is still here: a kind word, a shared meal, a moment of peace, a community that cares. Today, may we make room for both honesty and hope. What is one small thing you’re grateful for right now?

We believe church can be a place where you are welcomed as you are, where your story is honored, and where love helps ma...
05/24/2026

We believe church can be a place where you are welcomed as you are, where your story is honored, and where love helps make space for restoration.

Whether you’re full of joy, carrying pain, or somewhere in between, you belong here. We’re building a community rooted in hope, care, and God’s unconditional love—for all.

05/23/2026

The Pentecost story reminds us of the vital importance of supportive community, and how a Spirit-filled faith community embodies God’s passion for a more just and inclusive world. Happy Pentecost!

Small acts of care can make a big difference. What’s one simple thing you can do this week to help our community? Check ...
05/22/2026

Small acts of care can make a big difference. What’s one simple thing you can do this week to help our community? Check on a neighbor, donate food, offer a ride, pick up litter, share encouragement, or show up where help is needed.

Love grows when we put it into action. What will you do this week?

This summer, we’re helping support the Faith Alliance’s summer lunch program so kids in our community have access to mea...
05/20/2026

This summer, we’re helping support the Faith Alliance’s summer lunch program so kids in our community have access to meals while school is out. If you’d like to contribute, Connie will have signup sheets at church with specific food items needed.

Thank you for helping us care for our neighbors in a practical, loving way.

In a world where injustice often prevails, we must remember the powerful words of Amos 5:24: “But let justice roll down ...
05/19/2026

In a world where injustice often prevails, we must remember the powerful words of Amos 5:24: “But let justice roll down like water and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.”

Let's strive to create a society where fairness and integrity flow freely for everyone. Justice is love in action, and together we can make it a reality.

If religion has hurt you, you are not alone and you are welcome here.Many of us know what that pain feels like. We’re bu...
05/17/2026

If religion has hurt you, you are not alone and you are welcome here.

Many of us know what that pain feels like. We’re building a community of healing, honesty, and belonging, where love comes first and there is room for your whole story.

05/16/2026

This week we talk about the coexistence of mental health and resiliency in God. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 988, text “help” to 741741, or go to your nearest emergency room. Tomorrow needs you. 💛

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6645 Morris Road
Hamilton, OH
45011

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10am - 11:30am

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