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Check the Calendar Page for other scheduled events.
The 2008 Summer Camping Dates are posted on the Camps page.

UCC Disaster Alert - 2008 Spring Tornadoes and Floods

Meet our New Conference Minister

    On May 17, 2008 the delegates to the Spring Assembly Annual Meeting called the Rev. Dr. Walter John Boris to serve as Conference Minister. Walter John will begin his duties on or about August 1, 2008. The Rev. John Gantt will continue as Interim Conference Minister through July 2008.
    Click here to learn more about Walter John

Interfaith Forum on the Ethics of Torture and Human Rights

    July 23 and 24, 2008

    Events in Portland, Eugene and Bend, Oregon. Sponsored by Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon. Click here for the registration brochure.

Interim Conference Minister’s Speech at Spring Assembly

    Our Interim Conference Minister, Rev. John Gantt, addressed the Conference for the last time at the Spring Assembly Annual Meeting on May 16, 2008. The text of his speech is available by clicking here.
    Click here to read this article

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Spring Assembly Adopts Resolution to Oppose Oregon Anti-Immigrant Ballot Initiatives

    A resolution to oppose two Oregon Initiative Petitions, #19 and #112, was presented at the CPC Spring Assembly Annual Meeting and adopted on May 17, 2008 by vote of the delegates.
    Click here to read this article

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Sacred Conversations - Let’s Talk About Race

    On Sunday, May 18, many pastors across the UCC preached on race in hopes of beginning a sacred conversation, a dialogue that is needed in our pews, our homes and the hallways of power across our country.
    Click here to learn more

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United Church of Christ YouTube Channel

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Information and Reflections on Race, the Presidential Campaign and the Rev. Jeremiah Wright.

    Over the past several weeks, Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, Illinois and its Pastor, Rev. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr., have been the focus of much media attention. We have gathered several links from various sources offering reflections about race, the presidential campaign and the Rev. Jeremiah Wright. Updated June 2, 2008.
    Click here to learn more

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UCC National Youth Event

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Peace Fair and Concert

    August 16, 2008, Parkrose Community Peace Labyrinth
    Parkrose High School, NE Shaver and 115th
    Portland, Oregon

    Peace Fair - 2:00 to 6:00 pm
    Concert: Jerry Leggett’s Peace Bubble Cafe - 6:00 pm
    Click here to learn more

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CPC Mission/Work Trip to Back Bay Mission, Biloxi, Mississippi

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