MN Conference UCC

Rev. Laura Cannata from Robbinsdale UCC is one of the plenary speakers at the 2026 Institute on Theology & Disability, hosted by the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the University of St. Thomas,
June 15-17. The event includes an nterfaith panel exploring disability from different perspectives and a panel on care-giving and care-receiving. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4obe9Ko

The Board of the Minnesota Conference UCC is thrilled to share the news that it has selected the Rev. Dr. Bonnie Bates to serve as the Interim Conference Minister, effective July 1, 2026. Read the full announcement: https://www.uccmn.org/2026/06/04/announcing-interim-conference-minister-rev-dr-bonnie-bates/

Seven congregations attended our first "Cultivating Generous Congregations" workshop, held in partnership with United Theological Seminary. Given this year's success, we hope to offer this annually!

Peace UCC applied for an received an emergency grant from the Minnesota Conference to support the church's work related to immigrants impacted by the ICE surge. Read more about how the church leveraged the grant through deep community partnerships in the latest edition of COMMAntary: https://conta.cc/43GyH3W

The Minnesota Conference celebrates the ordination of Kiely Todd Roska as she covenants with UCC New Brighton and Grace Hospice of the Twin Cities, where she serves as a chaplain.

Sharing a few more photos from our young adults on the Conference's trip to Corrymeela in Northern Ireland …

The Conference is deeply grateful to the congregation at St. Mark's UCC in Bloomington for their grace and thougthfulness as they closed their doors and shared their resources beautifully with their community. Read the full story:

St. Mark’s UCC in Bloomington Shares its Gifts in Closing – United Church of Christ Minnesota Conference St. Mark’s UCC in Bloomington Shares its Gifts in ClosingMay 5, 2026When St. Mark’s UCC in Bloomington made the difficult decision two years ago to close its doors, the congregation spent many hours identifying organizations that had been important to the church over the years. From the proceeds...