Events.
Events.
At UCM, we believe in the power of community and collective action. Our events are designed to inspire, educate, and unite individuals from all walks of life to create meaningful change in the Metro East region. Explore what’s coming up, join the movement, and let’s build a stronger, more inclusive Metro East—together.
Your voice matters.
Your presence counts.
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Events Calendar
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Come and Respond: The Human Impact of Injustice
Recent events, including a shooting involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), raise a critical question for the Metro East: who is protecting our children? This moment is not an isolated incident, but part of a broader pattern of policy choices that prioritize militarized enforcement over care, transparency, and community well-being. United Congregations of Metro-East has consistently responded to these injustices by hosting actions, gatherings, and advocacy efforts that center faith, dignity, and accountability.
We invite you to deepen this work by virtually attending Come & Respond: The Human Impact of Injustice on February 11 to organize a coordinated response and discuss ways to protect children, uphold accountability, and support families affected by this kind of violence. Your voice and participation are vital as we work together toward just and compassionate solutions.
Clergy Coalition Meeting
A communal dialogue on love, liberation and unity will be led by Pastor Charles Burton, of Unity Fellowship Church in Godfrey, United Congregations of Metro East (UCM), and Webster University. The Charter for Compassion, scripture and proven bridge-building strategies will be leveraged throughout the event.
UCM Civil Rights For Immigrant Monthly Meeting
This meeting is to support immigrants in the Metro-East. All are welcome that are concerned about the treatment of individuals in our communities and the systems that create the injustice. We will discuss tools from petitions and immigration court watch that can be used to show opposition to violations in your values.
Clergy Coalition Meeting
A communal dialogue on love, liberation and unity will be led by Pastor Charles Burton, of Unity Fellowship Church in Godfrey, United Congregations of Metro East (UCM), and Webster University. The Charter for Compassion, scripture and proven bridge-building strategies will be leveraged throughout the event.
Press Conference and Vigil
Join us this Friday, January 30 at 4:00 p.m. at Southern Mission Missionary Baptist Church for a press conference and vigil. Hear from Metro East leaders. Come to stand in solidarity, demand accountability, and take actionable steps to protect our children and community members.
Listen. Lead. Share. Illinois Solar for All: Non Profit and Public Facilities
Come learn if your property is eligible for on-site solar. Get connected with qualified, vetted and approved Illinois Solar for All vendors. Solar installation is not just about savings on energy bills, but also about reducing air pollution for all people and the planet. This event is free and open to the public.
Clergy for Courageous Conversations
Local pastors and clergy will leave this event with a consensus on the message that must be delivered to their congregations through sermons and other teachable moments to bring about more unity and compassion in our community through a vision of shared needs and feelings.
Listen. Lead. Share. Illinois Solar for All: Non Profit and Public Facilities
Solar installation is not just about savings on energy bills, but it also about reducing air pollution for all people and the planet. Find out if your property is eligible for on-site solar. Talk with qualified, vetted, and approved solar vendors. This is a free event and light refreshments will be provided.
UCM Pillar Monthly Zoom Phonebank
Experienced and new phone bankers gather on zoom for outreach to the community around UCM pillar actions. Each month can be a different script, so first 20 minutes will be orientation to Every Action Phone Banking software and script followed by a debrief of this experience. You will phone bank on your own time after this training.
TJ Task Force Meeting
Monthly meeting for staff, leaders, and community members to discuss Transformative Justice issues and create solutions.
Clergy Coalition Meeting
This is a place for clergy to come together to talk about policy change in the MetroEast Region.
Main topics include: Clergy Outreach and Homelessness.
Civil Rights for Immigrants Meeting
All are welcome who are concerned about the treatment of individuals in our communities and the systems that create the injustice.
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