Suggestions & questions about the President's Corner should be directed to Willie Sordillo, Administrative Assistant, Office of the Minister & President, at sordillow@macucc.org.

From Jim Antal

Dialog and Diversity of Views Matter in Obama's Church March 19, 2008 Minister and President's Message: The UCC and Preaching in the Public Eye March 15, 2008

Boston Globe

Local clergy say pastor's devotion, deeds, overlooked March 19, 2008

Chicago Tribune

Factor Military duty into criticism April 3, 2008

From John Thomas

Owning the covenant - mid-week reflections for Holy Week March 19, 2008 Responding to Wright controversy: What kind of prophet? March 17, 2008 Holy Week Message: May our lights dispel the shadows March 15, 2008

From Mark Burrows

Right Prophets and Wrong

Middle East Report

Jim Antal spent the month of July in the Middle East.  Read a report and see photos of his journey.

The Environment

One of Jim Antal's major areas of concern is the environment.  For a list of environmental resources, please click here.

Science and Religion

Are the two compatible?  Jim Antal recommends this article from Science & Spirit

The UCC, Prophetic Witness, Race & the Environment

Read these recent Messages from the Minister & President

April 11, 2008:    A Sacred Conversation on Race and Earth Day

April 4, 2008:      Prophetic Preaching

March 26, 2008:  Relationships Between Churches of Different Make-ups

March 26, 2008:  Climate Change

March 19, 2008:  Op-ed Piece by Jim Antal and Holy Week Message

March 19, 2008:  Boston Globe Article on the UCC

March 18, 2008:  John Thomas on Prophetic Preaching

March 15, 2008: Trinity United Church of Christ

Associate Conference Minister Positions Available

Qualified UCC Clergy may click here for more information.

The UCC and the IRS

Read Jim Antal's letter regarding the IRS' decision to investigate the UCC as a result of Barack Obama's address at General Synod.
February 27, 2008

Read a letter from the UCC Council of Conference Ministers concerning the IRS investigation.
February 28, 2008

Prophetic Witness & the Environment

Minister and President Jim Antal spoke at the Statehouse on January 29th at The Massachusetts Interfaith Climate Action Network Day of Prayer and Advocacy.
News coverage:

- Worcester Telegram: Walkers spread the word on climate response
- Boston Herald: Churches flock together to protect God's green earth
- Daily Free Press: Religious leaders take green vows

Minister and President Jim Antal was recently featured in a news story on Good Morning America. Watch the clip here.
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Watch a video of the Step it Up Boston 2 climate rescue event featuring Jim Antal
November 3 , 2007

Interfaith Dialogue

Read how Minister and President Jim Antal and Old South Church Senior Pastor Nancy Taylor expressed support for Israel even as they defended the decision to rent the Old South building for the Sabeel Conference with Desmond Tutu.
October 29, 2007

In the News:  A Message from Minister & President Jim Antal October 25, 2007

A Time to Grow, Learn, Teach and Promote Reconciliation: A Message from Minister & President Jim Antal
October 23, 2007  

Interfaith Dialogue: A Message from Minister & President Jim

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October 19, 2007

MACUCC Minister & President Jim Antal (top row, third from the left) joins the staff of Old South Church    in Boston as the celebration for the Boston Red Sox World Series victory passes through Copley Square.

Other Highlights

See Photos of Jim Antal's installation as Minister & President

September 29, 2007

Gambling - A Struggle for the Commonwealth's Soul
September 25, 2007

Three Acting Associate Conference Ministers named
July 2 & 5, 2007

Find a podcast and text of Jim Antal's address to the 208th Annual Meeting
June 22, 2007

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