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BREAKING: Karen Georgia Thompson Becomes First Woman to Lead United Church of Christ

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Monday, July 3, 2023
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Karen Georgia Thompson as the first woman, and the first Black woman, to lead the denomination as General Minister and President.

Key Points: 
  • Karen Georgia Thompson as the first woman, and the first Black woman, to lead the denomination as General Minister and President.
  • Thompson is the third woman nominated for the post , after the Revs.
  • “Today, United Church of Christ, we created a first together,” she said after the vote.
  • Thompson has been serving as Associate General Minister for Wider Church Ministries and Co-Executive for Global Ministries since 2019.

UCC Board Nominates Rev. Dr. Thompson, a Black Woman, to Lead Denomination

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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After a year-long process , the UCC Board voted March 4 to nominate Associate General Minister, the Rev.

Key Points: 
  • After a year-long process , the UCC Board voted March 4 to nominate Associate General Minister, the Rev.
  • If elected by the General Synod this summer , Thompson would be the first woman ­— and the first woman of African descent — to lead the denomination.
  • Cameron Barr, UCC Board chair.
  • This passion for international, interreligious collaboration and thirst for justice, especially for people of African descent, grew out of Thompson’s roots.