Death Penalty: Video, Too Flawed To Fix, and study guide are available in the Fox Valley Association office.
Olive Branch Appeal for the Iraq humanitarian crisis - make check payable to your local congregation and ask that it be sent to the Illinois Conference, designated for the "Olive Branch Appeal".
Open and Affirming (ONA): for resources contact the Fox Valley Association office or the UCC Coalition for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Concerns
Take Action: UCC program to take action on a justice and witness issue.
The Back Bay Mission is directed by Sheri Prestimon who once served churches in the Fox Valley Association. TheMission is our only UCC presence on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and aiding Katrina victims.
World Council of Churches Decade to Overcome Violence
Worship
Organist - For information about finding a substitute or permanent organist in the Fox Valley area.
Composer - Jeff Whitmill writes descants and other music for choirs.
Resources for the Church
Manual on the Church is a new UCC resource which parallels the Manual on Ministry to help define the nature of and relationships between churches. A discussion guide is also available
Safe Church Resources has links to a number of helpful documents to assist a church be a safe community for all. Note: all churches who have UCC Insurance are required to have a Safe Church Policy in place and in practice. The minimal policy which meets this requirement is here
How to Write a Vision Statement is a brief guide to writing a guiding vision for a congregation.
Long Range Planning Process is an overview of the steps it takes to do this.
The Local Church in Relation To Its Pastor is a UCC document which describes the covenant a congregation makes to its pastor.
Church Growth and Finance
UCC Financial Ministries includes information about the Cornerstone Fund, United Church Foundation, Pension Board, and Insurance Board
UCC Evangelism and Church & Vitality focus on church growth
Seven Ways to Increase Giving in Your Congregation - brochure
Giving-Guide - Includes a giving guide.
Stewardship Materials is a series of helpful excerpts from Inspiring Generosity, a resource of the Stewardship and Church Finances Ministry of the United Church of Christ.
