In Luke 10, Jesus tells this parable in response to someone who knows the commandment to “love your neighbor as you love yourself,” but wants to justify counting certain people out of the category of neighbor. Answering the person’s question, Jesus tells them of someone being robbed and thrown in a ditch to die. Two good people walked by the person in the ditch before a member of a despised minority (a Samaritan) stopped to help. Jesus finishes by asking, “Who was the neighbor to the one who was robbed?”

The Central Pacific Conference of the United Church of Christ proclaims a call to serve as a prophetic voice for our communities, our nation, and our larger world. We are committed to fair and just treatment of all people and our planet, and we strive to create a loving community for all our siblings in the name of Jesus Christ.

We invite you to join the Central Pacific Conference FreeWill Kickoff Webinar. We are rolling out FreeWill to the western conferences of the UCC, and we hope you can join us and learn more about the platform and best practices for sharing it with your local community/congregation.

More than a hundred people stood below the statehouse steps, looking up at the young activist talking about living and thriving in the state they called home. We’d just heard a drag queen who sang with her own voice – no lip syncing! – who brought tears of joy to my eyes with her anthem of strength and resilience, despite her questionable use of blush. I was about to march beside a family whose daughter had recently told them she was a girl, and a doctor who loved her nonbinary nibling. We were all buzzing with excitement and joy. This was Boise, and it was the Trans Joy March, which happens on the Friday night of Boise Pride Weekend.  

We're excited to provide this Boundary Training in Boise, led by Diane Weible.

We hope to see many of you at Camp Adams again soon. We have this treasured land to steward for future generations for spiritual growth and renewal.

The Justice & Witness Team of the Central Pacific Conference is now accepting submissions for this year's Justice & Witness Award.

Here are some local favorites — from historic sights and museums to parks, food, and a couple of spots that speak to our shared UCC values around justice and human dignity.

Join our combined ecumenical contingent to walk with joy or support from the sidelines. Episcopal, Lutheran and UCC siblings will once again march together! No registration is required to march.

Due to technical challenges related to the Camp Adams website and our previous domain name host, we have moved the Camp Adams website to a new web address.

Well, Juneteenth is almost here. If you don't remember, June 19th is the day we commemorate when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas learned they had been freed months earlier. It's often called Freedom Day. 

A list of Pride events for 2026.

Just Peace is an English translation of the Hebrew word shalom. And when we declared ourselves on the side of Just Peace, we were recommitting to following God's way of shalom. 

Paul Jeffrey captured some fantastic images from the Palm Sunday Action in Eugene last month - there were over 500 participants!

A limited number of rooms have been reserved at the following locations for your convenience. All options are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage you to book early.

Rev. Rhina Ramos is an ordained United Church of Christ minister leading Ministerio Latino, a Spanish speaking open and affirming congregation for LGTBQI Latinx immigrants founded as her call in 2011.

Pride celebrations are coming soon and we would love to publicize again where we are celebrating so we can show up repeatedly to let our rainbow siblings know we see them and support them!

Bridgeport United Church of Christ seeks a creative, energetic and collaborative leader to serve as Sabbatical Pastor from July 1--Sept. 30 2026.

Cedar Hills United Church of Christ, the Central Pacific Conference, and the wider United Church of Christ joyfully invite you to celebrate the installation of Rev. Sam!

United Church of Christ Congregational of The Dalles, the Central Pacific Conference, and the wider United Church of Christ joyfully invite you to celebrate the installation of Rev. Christopher (Chris) Hayward!