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"The tradition of the Afro-Christian church, too long ignored and under-celebrated, takes its rightful place in the canon of United Church of Christ history. The holy stream of African spirituality that flowed across the Atlantic Ocean up into the tidewaters of the South, the same stream that overflowed into the worship and work of the United Church of Christ, is celebrated in the landmarking book, The Afro-Christian Convention. Why did American Missionary Association-founded schools in the South while AMA-founded churches failed? The white New England missionaries failed to understand and account for the deep African rootedness"--

"In a world that celebrates individual charisma and personal platform, how can the United Church of Christ's ethos of shared leadership provide a countercultural message? The structure and well-being of the United Church of Christ (UCC) depends upon shared leadership: between ministers and congregations, between congregations, between believers with diverse life experiences, across regions with varied histories. That quality of collaboration is often understated, yet the ethos of shared leadership may be one of the UCC's greatest gifts to a secular world that is increasingly narrated by division and platform."--Back cover.

Water Bugs and Dragonflies is a captivating book penned by the talented Doris Stickney. Published recently in 2022 by the renowned UNITED CHURCH PR, this book promises to take readers on a unique journey. The genre of the book is not specified, but Doris Stickney's writing style caters to a wide range of readers. Water Bugs and Dragonflies explores intriguing themes and presents a narrative that both challenges and entertains. The publication is fresh off the press, making it a must-read for all book lovers looking for new literature to delve into. Don't miss out on this literary gem from UNITED CHURCH PR.

"Weird Church describes the massive shifts in culture that have impacted the church. It also provides a helpful common language for the different worldviews that exist in the institutional church today that might prevent further blaming of each other. Finally, it gives examples of the richness of diversity in healthy, relevant faith communities."--Bishop Sally Dyck, Northern Illinois Annual Conference, The United Methodist ChurchIn the post-Christendom era, the institutional church just isn't what it used to be. But don't give up hope for the future of faith. Weird Church offers church leaders a clear vision of what's coming next, so long as they're willing to live into a few critical shifts. Utilizing Spiral Dynamics as a means of framing the current changes in North American culture, Nixon and Estock give a thrilling forecast of where the church is going as we race toward the mid-century.A wake-up call to anyone who still thinks church revitalization is simply a matter of doing better the things that used to come so easily. However, for the innovators whose ministries cannot fully be measured or understood by the old paradigms of members and money, Weird Church offers compelling vindication and encouragement that may cause them to stand and cheer.

A new translation and critical commentary of a classic reformation text.

The Evolution of a UCC Style focuses on the development of themes that define the United Church of Christ (UCC). Walker examines the ethos and culture of the UCC rather than simply describing its structures, and addresses the themes of inclusiveness, diversity of theological heritage (Reformation, Enlightenment, and Pietism), congregational polity (the one and the many), liberal theological approach, and ecumenical spirit. She also takes a look at the tensions and boundaries contained within each theme.