New Journey United Church of Christ

06/07/2026

PRIDE month at New Journey UCC!

06/07/2026

❤️ "No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here."
❤️ We are only a week into Pride Month and already we have experienced a significant uptick in hateful comments. This month (and beyond) is about celebrating God's love and inclusion in all of its forms.
❤️ So, we feel called to remind our communities of our commitment to keep our spaces safe, loving and respectful, not just during Pride month, but always.

06/07/2026

🙏🏾 O God, we are surrounded by the noise and messiness of the world.

Too often, we become overwhelmed by unease, fear, and resignation. And, yet, when we center ourselves in your promises, we are reminded that you are the one we should trust in. Your love is more powerful than the hate and the violence that are so prevalent today.

Help us, in these difficult times, to hold fast to your promises. Strengthen our faith and empower us to be your light and love in this world. May this light and love shine through us, overcoming hatred, mistrust and greed.

May it bring about peace for all.
Amen.

-Lisa Hart, Fitchburg, WI

👉🏾 Share your prayer: https://ow.ly/zgKp50Z6Xzx

06/06/2026

06/06/2026

🙏🏾 Loving Creator, who affirms us in all our colors, You are sacred in every name we call you. Your rainbow come, Your justice be done, Here on earth as it is in your heart.

Give us today the courage to be fully ourselves, And fill us with the strength of chosen family and unapologetic love. Forgive us when we forget our worth, As we forgive those who fail to see our light.

Lead us not into darkness or shame,
And carry us from hatred and fear.
For yours is the Reign of Love,
The Power of Pride,
And the Glory of Agape,
Always and forever.
Amen

-Julie Hapke, Naperville, IL

👉🏾 Join us in sharing your prayers to the People's Prayers for Peace: https://ow.ly/5Kx950Z6Xsw

06/05/2026

🏳️‍⚧️ Each month, UCC experts unpack a complex justice issue through our series.

🏳️‍🌈 This Pride Month, the Rev. Elder Carmarion D. Anderson, Minister for Congregational Leadership at the National Ministries United Church of Christ reflects on the church's responsibility to embody God's love for our transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary siblings.

Read the full reflection here: https://ow.ly/6N3V50Z7F8a

06/05/2026

🙏🏾 Dear God in Heaven,

God of Love and Peace and Compassion, open the hearts of the faithful.

Let the eyes of their heart be opened to be able to see the Christ within all people. Amen.

-Daniel
Rustburg, VA

👉🏾 Share your prayer: https://ow.ly/Shuc50Z6Xym

06/04/2026

The Board of the Minnesota Conference UCC is thrilled to share the news that it has selected the Rev. Dr. Bonnie Bates to serve as the Interim Conference Minister, effective July 1, 2026. Read the full announcement: https://www.uccmn.org/2026/06/04/announcing-interim-conference-minister-rev-dr-bonnie-bates/

06/04/2026

📣Join us TOMORROW to learn how you can turn your love into action this Pride month!

🏳️‍🌈 Every day brings new challenges as policymakers target our LGBTQIA+ siblings. Staying informed and vigilant is vital.

🏳️‍⚧️ Join us for "Defending Dignity: Addressing Policy Attacks on the LGBTQIA+ Community"—a briefing with the United Church of Christ Washington D.C. Office, Georgia Equality, and the Open and Affirming Coalition UCC. Learn about current threats at state and federal levels, hear stories of hope, and discover how you can take action.

🗓️ Thursday, June 4th | 3:30 PM Eastern
💬 Share your story, raise your voice, and proclaim:

👉🏾 Register now! https://ow.ly/tngb50Z7kH3

06/04/2026

🙏🏾 Our God of many names,

I pray that you continue to hold us and comfort us in these dark times.

I pray that we as your people will continue to stand up against the claws of empire.

I pray that all the q***r kiddos like me know they’re not wrong. Just unique beings of your image.

May your love continue to spread community, sanctuary, and radical change. Amen.

-River Johnson, Issaquah, WA

👉🏾 Share your prayer with us: https://ow.ly/Z5zw50Z6XuF