Casas Adobes Congregational Church, UCC

It started out as a loving favor for her Navy chaplain husband. But now it has turned into an inspiring symbol of affirmation and connection for a growing number of UCC military chaplains serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Several dozen human-rights advocates, bracing for the long haul in comprehensive immigration reform, made their concerns public June 2-5 during a 72-hour fast in multiple New York City locations.

The Rev. Cameron Trimble eagerly expects elevated participation in this summer's New Church Leadership Institute. But, she says, don't look too high into the sky when "Seven Secrets" for vital, transformational church leadership takes place Aug. 9-13 in Atlanta.