Churches Uniting In Christ
Reconciling the baptized, seeking unity with justice
A Statement on the Orlando Shooting
Churches Uniting in Christ’s (CUIC) Statement on the Mass Shooting at Pulse Nightclub, Orlando, FL On this, the anniversary of the mass shooting at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, SC, once again, our Nation and the World hear the names of the slain from another mass shooting. And...
Would you consider an Exchange of Pulpits?
At the December 2014 meeting of the Churches Uniting in Christ Racial and Social Justice Task Force, one of the suggested actions was as follows: "Exchange of pulpits twice a year between the Easter Season and Pentecost and the International Day of Prayer for Peace (September) and World...
CUIC, OGA video explores race and the church
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Office of the General Assembly has partnered with Churches Uniting in Christ (CUIC) to produce a video on race. Through the lens of the Michael Brown killing in Ferguson, Missouri, Race and the Church: A New Call explores how CUIC member churches, including the...
Rev. Waltina Middleton Preaching at the Opening Worship
Please follow this link to see Rev. Waltrina Middleton's sermon "Repairers of the Breach: Where Have All the Prophets Gone?" - https://vimeo.com/154075056 Reverend Waltrina Middleton is actively engaged in social justice issues domestically and globally. Her advocacy work includes...
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A Statement on the Orlando Shooting
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Would you consider an Exchange of Pulpits?
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CUIC, OGA video explores race and the church
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Rev. Waltina Middleton Preaching at the Opening Worship
At the December 2014 meeting of the Churches Uniting in Christ Racial and Social Justice Task Force, one of the suggested actions was as follows:
"Exchange of pulpits twice a year between the Easter Season and Pentecost and the International Day of Prayer for Peace (September) and World Community Sunday (first Sunday in October). "
Are you considering an Exchange of Pulpits in your community? If so, let us know.
If you have questions about how other communities have done this, post your questions here and we can help start the dialogue.
An Exchange of Pulpits does more than simply cross denominational lines. It often bridges our racial, ethnic, and cultural differences by exposing our theological and personal similarities. Additionally, relationships across these various lines begin to develop and joint ministries are often the result.