Do You Need a UCC Desk Calendar?

The Conference office has 5 Desk Calendar & Plan Books available free on a first come first serve basis.

If you need one, please email Stacey at office@sccucc.org and she can send you one. All you need to do is pay for the postage.

Be sure to include your mailing address to be sure we have the current one on file.

PROFESSIONAL BOUNDARIES AND MINISTERIAL SELF-CARE

A Level 3 Synthesizing Course begins September 17, 2025

Click Here for Course Details & 2025 Fall Schedule

UCC Cuba Study Seminar

Jan 22nd - Feb. 1, 2025

Join us for a 10 day cultural immersion trip exploring Cuban history, culture, struggles, and joys of Cuban society and its people.

See Flyer Here

Cornerstone Fund News

We have a new special Clergy Team note* for UCC pastors (18-months at 4.25%)

Click Here for More Information

Our 2024 Annual Impact Report was unveiled early last month! It's a great way to share how our investors and loan clients are creating change in their communities across the US.

Download Impact Report Here

Zoom with Living Legacy writers on Aug 12 at Noon CT

You can join in a zoom discussion with the writers of chapters in the new Living Legacy Workbook resource.  

Click Here for More Information

Federal Grant Terms & Conditions: Churches Must Review Carefully

Notice from Heather Kimmel, UCC General Counsel:

Over the past two days I have received several emails letting me know there has been a change in the terms and conditions of federal grants. I know that some of our churches have received and relied upon HHS grants, FEMA grants, and other types of federal grants to support their ministries. I know that some churches are planning to apply for federal grants under the Nonprofit Security Grant Program.

Read Entire Notice Here

Conference-Wide Book Study

Mondays @ 7:00 pm 

July 21–August 25

Click Here for Details

Please register by email to sccpresident@sccucc.org. 

If this schedule is inconvenient, please let me know.

UCC Austin Seeking Director of Children & Youth Ministries

SEE POSITION OVERVIEW HERE

The Houston Association Welcomes

Freedom Church to the UCC Family!

The Houston Association is thrilled to announce that Freedom Church, under the leadership of Bishop Shon Stewart, is joining the United Church of Christ!

Join us August 16th @ 5:00pm

Click Here for Flyer with Additional Details

Ordination Service for

Peter Scie

October 26, 2025 @ 3:00 pm

Central St. Matthew UCC Invites you to the Ordination service for Peter Scie on October 26th @ 3:00 at the church located at 1333 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, LA 70118

See Invite Here

PATHWAYS Theological August Course Offerings

Courses beginning in August 6th include:

• Old Testament Hermeneutics 
• UCC History and Polity  
• Spiritual Care of Self and Others
• Variety of Belief within Christianity Today



• Preaching for Special Occasions - begins Aug. 20  

Go to the PATHWAYS website (pathwaystheological.org) to learn more and to apply.

Upcoming MESA Zoom Trainings for August 2025

Monday, August 4, 7:00 – 8:30pm ET, COM Leaders Meeting with Rev. Melanie Oommen 

Thursday, August 14, 1:00 – 2:00pm ET, COM Cafe with Rev. Melanie Oommen and other members of MESA 

Tuesday, August 19, 4:00 – 5:30pm ET, Introduction to Endorsement For COMs with Rev. Anissa Glaser-Bacon 

Thursday, August 28, 5:30 – 7:00pm ET, PPRC to PSC – Pastoral Support Committees with Rev. Tara Barber 

The SNEC shares

"A Church Finance Handbook"

View Handbook Here

Please feel free to download the handbook if it would be helpful to your church.

Special opportunity to join a member-focused financial institution whose mission aligns with the values of the United Church of Christ.

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

UCC New Manual on Local

Church now Available

Order Here!

UCC's Newly Updated 

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS GUIDE FOR LOCAL CHURCHES: A WORKBOOK

Click here for a copy of The

Disaster Preparedness Guide for Local Churches

Click here for more information and links to video webinars.