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06/25/2026

Take Action Thursday!

The United Church of Christ believes that every person is created in the image of God and possesses inherent dignity and worth. Our faith teaches that justice must be rooted in accountability, mercy, healing, and the possibility of redemption...

06/24/2026

A beautiful reflection from our friend, Welling Hall:

Moral imagination, standing up even when afraid, is required to provide empathetic welcome to prophets, righteous people, and “these little ones.”…

06/23/2026

Honoring World Refugee Day:

06/22/2026

Connect with Rev. Amanda this summer for a personal time just to catch up or to receive pastoral care and support; you can sign up here:

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

06/19/2026

In honor of Juneteenth, this month's second Sunday special offering (to which you can donate throughout the month) will support Juneteenth for the City, a free block party in Anacostia hosted by Bread for the City. Every neighbor who attends the celebration will receive a free meal provided by local Black-owned food vendors and a bag of produce to go. Last year, over 600 meals were distributed. Our sponsorship will feed families, support local businesses, and create a joyful celebration centered on Black history, culture, economic empowerment, and freedom. Thanks to Rev. Mahogany Thomas of Bread for the City for sharing a Moment for Justice with us in worship last Sunday to share more about this celebration of liberation!

Please join us on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 12-6 PM for Juneteenth for the City—a vibrant community block-party celebrating history, uplifting culture, and supporting local businesses. Come together with neighbors across Washington, DC, as we commemorate freedom with dignity, purpose, and joy!

06/18/2026

Take Action Thursday: World Refugee Day

06/17/2026

Join First Church friends to mark the 250th anniversary of our nation's independence at the Frederick Douglass House (National Historic Site) for the annual dramatic reading of one of Douglass' most famous speeches, "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" The reading, performed by actor Nathan Richardson, will take place at 10:00am, followed by recitations by student winners of the Frederick Douglass Oratorical Contest. This year there will also be a public reading of the Declaration of Independence. The event is free and no registration is required. Join us to ground ourselves in a telling of our nation's history rooted in truth and a call to greater justice.

In the summer of 2020, the U.S. commemorated Independence Day amid ...

06/16/2026

Why it's normal not to get DC voting results on Election Day with Ranked Choice Voting:

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06/16/2026

Happy Election Day, DC! Get out there and VOTE!

It’s Election Day, DC! Pro tips for today:

1. Election Day Vote Centers are open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM today. You may cast your ballot at any center. Dropboxes are also open until 8:00 PM, and if you are not yet registered to vote, you can register to vote at the polls today.

2. National Guard soldiers and law enforcement are required to stay at least 50 feet away from polling locations and dropboxes. If you witness them near polling locations, film or photograph them and then call 866-OUR-VOTE.

3. Field Volunteers with the DC Election Protection Coalition are at polling sites across the District today to document and help correct any election interference. Look for them in “866-OUR-VOTE” shirts and badges if you are at your polling site and need support.

4. If you experience interference with voting today, call the Election Protection hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE for assistance.

The Trump regime wants to intimidate voters all over the country and especially here in DC away from the polls. Exercising our power is part of how we protect our power. No matter how you like to cast your ballot, get out today and vote!