Global Ministries

[The following originally appeared as part of the UCC's Witness for Justice series, for Memorial Day, 2016.]

Memorial Day is a day to honor those who have lost their lives while serving in the U.S. armed forces. On this day, we celebrate their lives, their courage, and their commitments to uphold certain values, include liberty, justice, and peace.

Ruth McClintock Henderson
April 4, 1925 - November 12, 2015

The borders' doctor and the right to health: Sara Manisera - NEV

“The most difficult thing is to solve the health problems of people who have no money in a country where healthcare is managed privately.” These are the words of Luciano Griso, an internist specialised in haematology and psychotherapy, and a member of the “Humanitarian Corridors” team, who has been working in Lebanon since January.  Read more.

Armenian Martyrs’ Day Article
by Rev. L. Nishan Bakalian*

"Isn’t a hundred years long enough to hold on to this? Can’t you Armenians just put this behind you?" People may wonder why the Armenian Genocide has to be a topic for discussion 101 years after the fact. Each year on April 24th, Armenians throughout the world continue to hold commemorations. Even the UCC includes this date in its calendar. But why is it so important?

By Albin Hillert*

Following the EU-Turkey refugee agreement, effective 20 March 2016, the Greek islands are again a changed place. Where refugees have arrived in great numbers in the past years, and where they have engaged a whole community of local, national and international aid workers and volunteers, the situation is now dramatically different.

Fay Mary Linder
(1927 - 2016)

Churches in Europe have a crucial role to play in responding to the arrival of refugees in Europe, Germany's interior minister has told a gathering in Geneva of governments, United Nations agencies, church and faith groups and civil society organizations.

Harold “Hal” Schoup
October 6, 1932 - December 15, 2015

Thomas Day Goodrich
November 5, 1927 – November 5, 2015

Today 35 bishops and church leaders from 20 countries gathered in Munich, Germany to discuss the refugee situation and the role of the churches in Europe.