Archives for December 2012

Friends Devastated.  Union Victoria (the Guatemalan town that generously supported our group last summer) has been devastated by hurricane, nearby volcano, and earthquake.  They need emergency food aid.  The Mission and Service Board has already wired $1,000 to help.  Send your donation to the Church designated for Union Victoria relief.

In the light of this week’s tragic murders, an Advent theme of “Joy” can seem impossible to reconcile. But the gospel was “good news” not to those who’se life was untroubled, but came to those who knew (and know) brokenness, sorrow, and despair. The words of the angels “Fear Not” portend not some “pie in… Read more.

Come young and old and let’s spread some joy! The Union Church Caroling Party is open to all and includes stops for Appetizers, Burgoo and Biscuits, and finally dessert! All with singing around town inbetween. This year we have the Berea Trolley to toodle around in, so transport should be a breeze. Here’s the plan:… Read more.

Friends, it is with horror and deep sadness that we learned of the shooting at Shady Hook Elementary School in Connecticut.  We mourn and grieve, as Rachel weeping over her slaughtered children.  We add them to our continued lament for the schoolchildren in China killed yesterday, shoppers killed earlier this week, and the thousands of… Read more.

A Gathering in Worship Offered by the People of the Church of Christ, Union Third Sunday of Advent December 16, 2012 Meditation I have little patience for those who fail to see the sufferings of the world.  I am skeptical of those whose joy seems forced, happy no matter what befalls them.  But there is… Read more.

Poinsettias Needed for Christmas decorating! If you would like to bring a poinsettia to church, please do so by Friday, Dec. 14.  If it is to be “in honor of” or “in memory of” someone, please get that dedication to the office by noon on Thursday, Dec. 13  – that’s tomorrow!! Food, drink, and song! … Read more.

Peace on Earth, Good Will to All!  Wonderful sentiments for Christmas, but how do we work to bring those sentiments to life in today’s time?  How do we bring the true meaning of Christmas to our friends and family?  Christmas with a Conscience is the perfect place to do your shopping for gifts that reflect… Read more.

On the eve of our first worship service in our renewed and renewing building, Pastors Kent and Rachel met with a stalwart late night group of members who offered a special midnight blessing of light and song for our re-entry. Gathering in the darkened sanctuary, the group joined in as the pastors came in singing… Read more.