we can change!

Two recent reports from the UCC General Synod are very encouraging!

Middle East-related committee rejects divestment but presses broad strategies

Committee recommendation lifts up Christ as UCC’s Lord and Sovereign

Both of these reflect some accomodation within what I think are reasonable parameters in working for justice and in proclaiming the name of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. In the first, the pain of struggle for both Israelis and Palestinians is acknowledged and efforts seem to be more clear in working for reconciliation. In the second, in our UCC structure we can't force creedal statements, but we can make clear what are the norms and boundaries of our practice. This statement makes it clear that in the national leadership portion of the UCC, the proclamation of who is Jesus Christ is central.

I am also pleased to see that the marriage equality resolution is on track to pass.