Latest News from the United Church of Christ News Room. Scroll for all the stories. All are welcome at the UCC Black History Month Celebrations The Cleveland-based denominational headquarters of the United Church of Christ are presenting five prominent African Americans who will highlight activities at the UCC Church House during Black History Month. They will preach at special noontime Wednesday worship services in the Amistad Chapel. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 General minister and president sets stage for Black History Month observances at UCC Church House The Rev. Geoffrey A. Black, UCC general minister and president, introduced the first of five weekly Black History Month observances at the United Church of Christ's Amistad Chapel in Cleveland as "setting the stage for things to come." Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 UCC justice advocates support Internet Abuse Act United Church of Christ justice advocates have joined with the National Council of Churches and a growing list of religious and advocacy organizations calling for the tightening of laws to prevent Internet stalking. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 Additional incentives make NYE 2012 affordable for all UCC’s ‘one church’ emphasis to help youth attend event Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 Lenten 'carbon fast' targets earth-friendly actions UCC pastors, denominational leaders and members are joining with ecumenical colleagues for the second consecutive year to make Lent an opportunity to enter into a spiritual discipline of fasting from carbon. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600 UCC Church House to feature prominent African-American preachers during Black History Month  Next week marks the beginning of Black History Month, a time to honor and elevate the many accomplishments of African Americans –– individuals who thought boldly, acted differently, and had the courage to be themselves in the face of any and all adversity.  Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600 Script by One Blind Guy.