Category: Social Action

UCC Annual Earth Summit

The celebrated writer and activist Bill McKibben will deliver the Jim Antal Keynote Lecture for the UCC’s second annual Earth Summit on Saturday, April 20th at 1 pm ET. This two-and-a-half-hour online and in-person event will additionally feature a panel of award-winning grassroots leaders who are currently in a David-versus-Goliath struggle against Formosa Plastics, one of the world’s largest producers of plastics

.Register now to join us!

As a denomination wide event, the UCC Earth Summit serves as a moment to highlight and lift-up those who have been doing incredible work within our denomination to advance climate justice. The Dollie Burwell Prophetic Action Award will showcase collective efforts to bring about change, while a new video will present the uplifting work of our host congregation, the Church of Christ at Dartmouth College. Finally, we will celebrate all of the Climate Hope Fellows, Creation Justice Churches, and green teams across the country who have been making a difference during this past year

Be sure to register!

The UCC Earth Day Summit is cohosted by the National Setting of the United Church of Christ, the United Church of Christ’s Council for Climate Justice, the Church of Christ at Dartmouth College, and the New Hampshire Conference of the United Church of Christ.

The Open and Affirming Anniversary, March 10, 2024

In celebration of the 25th anniversary as an Open and Affirming Church, Lakewood/Trinity United Church of Christ publicly redeclared the enthusiastic welcoming of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons into the full life and ministry of the church in today’s service. To demonstrate this wide open welcome to those who have often found church to be a hostile and hurtful place, a gay pride/transgender flag was raised on the church grounds. Metro Inclusive Health and Equality Florida also gave presentations on their work in our community as part of this special commemoration. Many thanks to all who attended this important event and a special thanks to the Outreach Committee for all that was done to make it happen!

                       “Hope will never be silent.” Harvey Milk

Drivers needed to deliver Meals on Wheels

You Can Reduce Senior Hunger – on Your Lunch Break Once a Week!

Neighborly’s Meals on Wheels program feeds hungry seniors with home delivered meals and reduces isolation and loneliness, thanks to compassionate volunteers. At present, our greatest need is in the St. Petersburg region of the county but back up coverage is welcomed at all 11 sites!

Your impact is immediate! All it takes is:

  • One weekday – easy!
  • Close to home – convenient!
  • Deliver meals to 5-10 seniors (generally between 10:30am to 12:30pm – we’ll work with you on lunchtime hours) – safely and quickly!

Our next orientation is March 7 at 10am. Additional dates available.

Volunteers are friendly, 18+, hold a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, have a reliable, clean vehicle, and the ability to use tablet or smartphone. To apply, click here.