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The Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson becomes the first woman to lead the United Church of Christ

Posted July 3rd, 2023

The General Synod of the United Church of Christ made history on Monday when it elected the Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson as the first woman, and the first Black woman, to lead the denomination as General Minister and President.

United Church of Christ Board nominates the Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson for General Minister and President

Posted March 6th, 2023

The United Church of Christ is poised to make a historic choice. After a year-long process, the UCC Board voted Saturday to nominate Associate General Minister, the Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson, for General Minister and President.