Come to Wednesday Nite Live (WNL) tomorrow! The Union Church community gathers for a simple supper at 5:45 pm, September through May, in the Community Room (basement level, handicap accessible by ramp near the playground). Dinner is prepared by church members (potluck first Wednesdays of the month). After a few announcements, recognition of birthdays and prayer, it’s supper time! No need to call ahead – you, your friends, neighbors, college students,visitors to Berea, are welcome to come for food and fellowship – once, once in a while, or every week.
Supper is followed by:
- Youth Group (grades 6-12), 6:30 pm. Want to know more? Contact Chris McKenzie, Youth Director at mckenziec@berea.edu.
- Handbell Choir rehearsal, 7 pm. Want to know more? Contact Pearl Marshall, Handbell Director at pmarshall@union-church.org.
- Occasional presentations & discussions around mission work and hot topics. Watch bulletins and email announcements for info.
Thursday noon Bible Study – meet in the Classroom at noon to reflect upon the Scripture for the week and issues of the day. Bring your Bible or use one from the bookshelves. Led by Rev. Carla Gilbert.
Thursdays — our Music Director, Bernardo Scarambone, will teach a very basic music reading class right before choir (5:45 pm). Everyone is welcome to join them — no pressure to stay for choir – but you’d be welcome! In the Choir Room on the third floor.
Learn more about the church next week! Come One, Come All! Each fourth Sunday of the month anyone wanting to know more about Union Church or wanting to explore church membership, are invited to come to the Classroom and join in conversation with the Community Life and Growth Board after worship.A Midwinter Night’s Dream. January 25. Concert of original music by Rainbow Star and Jesse Wilhite in Cowan Chapel, 6:00 – 7:45 pm. No charge, donations welcome.
ABLE: a group for those who self-identify as disabled. Meeting Monday, January 28, 11:15 am, at Berea Baptist Church, weather permitting. Speaker will be Robyn Renner, Director of Disaster Relief at Christian Appalachian Project (CAP).
Check out the new water fountain/bottle fillers in the hallways by the office and the Choir Room! If you need a Union Church water bottle you can get one in the office—$10.
Union Church is participating in Room in the Inn! Room in the Inn is:
- an opportunity to directly intervene in homelessness
- a way for churches and community groups to welcome in small groups
- a chance for both guests and hosts to change
- about serving without prejudice or pride and about accepting everyone
Union Church will participate as one of the “Inns” every Sunday night – beginning tonight – until the end of the season (likely March 10) and we are looking for volunteers who can help with things like
- cooking a meal (dinner or breakfast) or cleaning up afterwards
- donating food
- moving supplies from one location to another
- doing laundry
- cleaning up the Community Room in the morning
- spending the night at church with our guests on the nights they are here
Whether it’s just once, once a month or once a week, we can use your help. Call Joan Moore 859-302 5582 for laundry and other tasks or Mary Lou Wiese 260-571-4959 for food and meals.
Have a Heart For Fellowship, Communication and Welcoming New Members? We Need 3! The Community Life and Growth Board of the church helps “outsiders” become “insiders” by helping Rev. Kent welcome new members, get people acquainted with each other for ministry and spiritual support, and oversees our website, social media, and media outreach (advertisements, banners, webcasts, etc.) We need three people to help fulfill this vital work with our pastor. Is one of them you? Please contact Carla Gilbert of the Nominating Board: carla_gilbert@ windstream.net or call the church office!
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