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FWC Sponsored luncheon at General Synod

Rev. Charles Hambrick-Stowe reflects on the 500th anniversary of John Calvin's birth, his impact in the life of the UCC and his future contribution to our denominational life together.

FWC to distribute lip balm at Synod

Wondering why FWC has chosen to distribute lip balm at General Synod? Why do we reference Jeremiah 8:22? Read here for the answer.

Feb Update

Feb 22: Now available

Leaving Isn't the Answer

Related: Why the pastor of the largest Episcopalian congregation is staying put in a 'very sick' church.

2008 National Gathering

Jul 10-12: News and Photos from Cleveland (more)

What is ECOT?

Faithful and Welcoming Churches has recently introduced the term ECOT into its vocabluary to attempt to identify the theological makeup of its membership. ECOT stands for Evangelical, Conservative, Orthodox and Traditional. To understand what it means to be ECOT, read this article.

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Communication for the Faithful and Welcoming Churches will be channeled through contacts in the 39 conferences of the UCC. To get involved, e-mail your local contact using the links below. If your conference is not listed, or you are unsure which conference is yours, e-mail Bob Thompson.

All Other Conferences

Bob Thompson, pastor, Corinth Reformed Church in Hickory, NC

California-Nevada Northern

Rev. Ella Ray Toscano, pastor

California-Nevada Southern

Gail Morrison, member, Bay Shore Community Congregational Church in Long Beach, CA

Calvin Synod

Albert W. Kovacs, pastor, Hungarian Reformed Church in Woodbridge, NJ

Central Atlantic

Russell and Sarah Kohrs, members, St. John's UCC in Hamburg, VA

Hawaii

Mike Gardner, Pastor, Kauaha'ao Congregational Church in Naalehu, HI

Illinois

Jim Allen, pastor, Shabbona UCC in Shabbona, Illinois

Illinois South

Bill Savering, Zoar United Church of Christ in New Hanover, IL

Indiana-Kentucky

Rick Pulling, pastor, St. John UCC in Decatur, IN

Iowa

Dan Schadt, pastor, Community Congregational UCC in Clinton IA

Kansas-Oklahoma

Ted Weis, pastor, Congregational UCC in Little River, KS

Maine

Michael Mills, lay member of First Congregational Church in Gray, Maine

Michigan

Rod Sydow, member, Zion UCC in Brutus, MI

New Hampshire

Donald Towle, retired pastor

Ohio

Jamie A. Weidner, member, St. John’s UCC in Elmore, OH

Penn Central

Kristine Heckard, pastor, The Valleys U.C.C. in Halifax, PA

Penn Northeast

Larry Pickar, Sr, pastor, Egypt UCC in Whitehall, PA

Penn Southeast

John Brown, associate pastor, Shepherd of the Hills UCC in Bechtelsville, PA

Penn West

Rev. Randall J. Forester, St. Paul's Community Church, Chicora, PA

Rhode Island

Rev. David Goodfellow, pastor, Smithfield Avenue Congregational Church, UCC, Pawtucket, RI

South Central

Rik Drummond, member, First Congregational Church in Fort Worth, TX

Southeast

Roy Bain, pastor, Lanett Congregational Church in Lanett, AL

Southern

Rev. Gary Owens

Wisconsin

Harvey Medinger, member, Peace UCC in Browntown, WI