Jul 13, 2025
“Meet the Candidate” AGM Hearing Offers Further Insight with Q&A
Following a well-received speech during the Friday, July 11 plenary at the 35th General Synod of the United Church of Christ, nominee for Associate General Minister and Co-Executive of Global Ministries, Rev. Shari Prestemon took her platform to a “meet and greet” Q&A session on Saturday, July 12.
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Jul 12, 2025
Nominee says society needs church to counter ‘alarming’ trends
Receiving the applause was the Rev. Shari Prestemon, nominated for Associate General Minister and Co-Executive of Global Ministries. She had challenged Synod delegates not to tire in an “alarming” time in the U.S. and the world – and to offer the world pastoral care as well as prophetic courage.
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Mar 11, 2025
No candidate identified: Associate General Minister for Love of Church search to relaunch after General Synod 35
The search committee for the role of Associate General Minister for Love of Church did not identify a candidate to recommend to the United Church of Christ Board during their March 6-8 meetings in Cleveland.
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Mar 11, 2025
Rev. Shari Prestemon nominated to serve as UCC’s Associate General Minister and Co-Executive, Global Ministries for Love of Neighbor Ministries
Re-entering the room at the March 2025 UCC Board Meeting in Cleveland to a standing ovation, smiles, and immense joy, the Rev. Shari Prestemon, current Acting Associate General Minister and Co-executive of Global Ministries was nominated by the Board to serve a full-term.
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