Latest News from the United Church of Christ News Room. Scroll for all the stories. Single (or 'unified') governance vote due on Tuesday After more than three years and in excess of $250,000 in legal and meeting expenses from a shrinking national budget, the issue of a single governance structure is finally coming to the General Synod floor on Tuesday. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:45:00 -0500 UCC told to “come, step out of the boat” General Synod 27 took place next to water. Water was a central element in the stage design, and was present during all worship and meetings. And water again played a key role as Synod closed Tuesday evening with worship. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:47:22 -0500 Synod says Sacred Conversations on Race to continue The 27th General Synod requested the Justice and Witness Ministries covenanted ministry to take the lead in continuing the program of Sacred Conversations on Race. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:08:04 -0500 General Synod encourages diversity education in public schools The experience of two UCC congregations in California prompted the denomination's General Synod to urge churches in assisting public school efforts to protect children and help them understand people of other races and sexual orientation. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:02:18 -0500 UCC Synod reaches out to people of Iran With a unanimous vote, the 27th General Synod of the United Church of Christ expressed solidarity and friendship with the people of Iran. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:26:28 -0500 Flunder reports Obama will end 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' "Brothers and sisters in Christ, I want to report to you the intent of the Obama Administration toward same-gender people in loving partnerships." Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:12:06 -0500 Script by One Blind Guy.