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Condition of our General Secretary,
Bishop Melzar D. Labuntog.

The United Church of Christ in the Philippines, Office of the General Secretary, National Office, 877 EDSA, Quezon City, Philippines, is formally writing this letter to inform the whole UCCP constituents and concerned public, and to address the circulating information online regarding the health condition of our General Secretary, Bishop Melzar D. Labuntog.

Bishop Melzar D. Labuntog is currently hospitalized due to a stroke on May 22, 2024, and is now on his recovery status after all the consultations and medications. As of this moment, this is the only information that the office can provide to all, as we also respect the requested privacy of Bishop Melzar’s family. But rest assured, he is on his way to a full recovery.

In connection, in order to ensure and maintain the chain of command and take responsibility and care of the United Church of Christ in the Philippines during the absence of our General Secretary, Bishop Melzar D. Labuntog, The Council of Bishops (COB), during its meeting held on May 22, 2024, in Baguio City, appointed BISHOP JOSEPH G. AGPAOA as OFFICER-IN-CHARGE

Call for Application

YOUNG ADULT VOLUNTEER Program in the Philippines

UCCP in partnership with the PCUSA

The YAV program in the Philippines invites UCCP young adult members (aged 20-30 years old) to serve in church ministries for one year.

Candidates should be an active member of their church and has ideally served in youth leadership roles. They should enjoy the full support of the church, expressed by the church’s endorsement from the local church pastor and conference minister.

Deadline of Application (including Letters of Endorsement): July 30, 2024

Use this google form link to apply: https://forms.gle/u4szYocq7KyAmu9C8

PASTORAL STATEMENT

COUNCIL OF BISHOPS PASTORAL LETTER TO THE CHURCHES
07 JULY 2024

Given the differing perspectives of some individuals who still believe that they are members of the UCCP, but are acting contrary to the evolved evangelical and Protestant Christian faith, the contemporary ministries and the strategic program plan of the Church have caused damage to the unity of some local churches and Conferences. In the light of this, we would like to impress in the minds and hearts of the constituent members and Church Workers the following: