Faithful and Welcoming

06/27/2026

Fascinating phenomenon, this Operation Reformation (moving away from "Reconquista" for good reason in my view). At the PCUSA congregation where I am interim pastor, at least a half-dozen Gen Z'ers (20-something) have started visiting this year in part because of Redeemed Zoomer's map. You can get to this WSJ article for free, but you do have to register for a "free account." Takes only a minute or so.

With denominations losing members, a youthful insurgency has been emerging.

05/19/2026

Here's a new video from one of our ECOT churches. If there is news from your church, please share it with our Facebook family.

At Corinth Reformed Church, our mission is to proclaim and worship Jesus as Lord by growing in faith, extending hope, and serving in love. To learn more abou...

10/23/2025

An ECOT church in southeast PA is looking for an ECOT pastor. If you or someone you know is interested in a new call, contact Kevin McLemore, ACM for Search and Call, at Cell: 773-717-0029 or [email protected].

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07/18/2025

A few pictures from our very encouraging FWC luncheon at General Synod. If you didn't get the FWC email report on GS, let me know at [email protected]. Bob Thompson, FWC President

07/14/2025

One of the most encouraging gatherings we have ever had at Synod. ECOTs who have been around tje UCC 50 years connecting with pastors new to the denomination who feel out of place in conference and national gatherings but very much at home when they find kindred spirits who share their stories and pray for each other. As I said to the group, it's one reason we have stayed. There will ALWAYS be ECOTs in the mainline churches and they need support and encouragement.

07/12/2025

Here's another possible topic for our Monday lunch at General Synod. "What suggestions can you offer to association, conference, and national UCC staff and leaders to convey more intentionally that its ECOT members, pastors, and churches are welcome and valued in our Big Tent?"

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07/11/2025

Here is one of the possible topics for discussion at our FWC luncheon on Monday. Whether or not you're at General Synod, what are your thoughts on this topic?

What do progressive church people not “get” about the motives and values of conservative brothers and sisters in Christ?

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07/05/2025

The UCC's General Synod meets July 11-15 in Kansas City, Missouri. If you are not currently receiving FWC's occasional email updates, email me at [email protected]. I'll be sending an email today (Saturday, 7/5) and updates next week and following the Synod. Bob Thompson, FWC President

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05/09/2025

Though Leo XIV is from Chicago, his election to the papacy reflects the move of Christianity toward the Global South.