A “Blessing of the Books” will take place during service on Sunday, February 15, 2026.

United Church of Christ Banned Books Service Project, General Synod 35
Sponsored by Universal Justice

“Few things are more dangerous than bowing to someone else’s definition of you. In a world that would be content to have us forget our own names, we must keep them on our tongues.” Cole Arthur Riley, author of Black Liturgies.

In the United Church of Christ, we know that as people called to build a just world for all, we need each other’s stories and experiences to live into the fullness of the Body of Christ. We believe that banned books have a special vocation, a particular calling in our faith communities: to help expand and enliven the image of God and empower us to reckon with truths that demand our loving accountability.

In honor of MLK Jr. Day, the congregation is invited to bring a book to worship (new or used) to donate to our new library. These books will be blessed during worship. A suggested list is outside the church office.

Click here for Blessing of the Books flyer.