National Council of Churches

09/11/2026

Today at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine, NCC Governing Board members, including His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, Rev. Dr. Kirsten Guidero, Episcopal Church, and Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie, NCC President and General Secretary, joined congregants, first responders, New York City officials and families of those lost on September 11th to honor the lives remembered and reaffirm our shared commitment to healing, unity, and hope.

09/11/2026

NCC remembers the lives lost and prays for healing, hope and peace for all affected by the tragedy of 9/11.

09/10/2026

Check In Wednesday.

Answer the four questions: registered, where, when, how. Take two minutes today, then share this with someone in your circle. Every member who checks in helps the whole congregation be ready.

09/07/2026

September is the month to turn good intentions into a real plan. This week, encourage every member to answer four simple questions.

Am I registered?

Where do I vote?

When will I go, early or on Election Day?

How will I get there?

A plan written down is a plan more likely to happen. We will spend this month helping your congregation finalize the details, starting with the basics.

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day to the Backbone of Our Society!

Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us
and prosper for us the work of our hands—
O prosper the work of our hands!
Psalm 90:17 (NRSVue)

Scripture reminds us that work is not merely a means of survival; it is a form of worship. When we labor with integrity, excellence, and love for our neighbor, we participate in God's ongoing creative work in the world. From the sweat of the harvest to the patience of artisans to the dedication of laborers and the directives of corporate heads — all of it is sacred.

May you rest well this Labor Day, and may the favor of the Lord be upon all you set your hands to do.

09/07/2026

09/03/2026

Check In Wednesday.

Write down your voting plan. Take two minutes today, then share this with someone in your circle. Every member who checks in helps the whole congregation be ready.

08/31/2026

As the summer closes and Labor Day arrives, we cross an important marker. We are now about sixty days from Election Day, and many voter registration deadlines fall in early to mid October, sooner than it feels. If your congregation has been meaning to finish its registration push, this is the week to finish it. Confirm your own status, help a few others do the same, and rest this holiday knowing you are ready for the season ahead.

08/27/2026

When we see injustice, silence is not an option. Our faith calls us to speak up, stand together, and work toward a more just and compassionate world.