Archives for June 2013

We are a few days behind on our reflections due to some technical complications, but here’s a reflection on our first day written by delegation member Paul Smithson. — Rev. Rachel Friday 14 June 2013 Today was our first full day in El Salvador, and a busy day, from 7 AM breakfast to 8:30 PM… Read more.

Work is progressing steadily (when the rain permits!) on our renewed Memorial Garden. New stone paths, benches and special plantings will make the space between the main sanctuary and Cowan Chapel a special place of peace and green, growing reflection. First suggested in 1998, the memorial garden was the inspiration of Mary Nash and Judy… Read more.

A Gathering in Worship Offered by the People of the Church of Christ, Union  Fourth Sunday after Pentecost & Father’s Day June 16, 2013 Meditation To educate yourself for the feeling of gratitude means to take nothing for granted, but to always seek out and value the kindness that stands behind the action. –Albert Schweitzer 1875-1965,… Read more.

This message from the El Salvador delegation was written yesterday, June 13th: Blessings/Bendigas! We are happy to inform you that the Union Church delegation to El Salvador has safely arrived in San Salvador along with their luggage!!!! After a 4:30am departure and eight hours of travel, this felt nothing short of a miracle. We began… Read more.

Energy for Change:A March and Rally for Clean Energy & Healthy Communities will be held at 6:00 pm on Thursday, June 20.  The march begins at 3rd and Market Streets in downtown Louisville and rally at the Belvedere. Faith communities from across Kentucky are joining with the visiting Unitarian Universalist Assembly members to say: “We… Read more.

A Gathering in Worship Offered by the People of the Church of Christ, Union Third Sunday after Pentecost   June 9, 2013 Meditation Goodness in any form has an all-conquering power to call forth a response of the same kind.                                                                                                                       — David Noss and John B. Noss Gathering to Worship Welcome and Announcements    Commissioning… Read more.

Award-winning duo Atwater-Donnelly provide a unique and thrilling blend of traditional American and Celtic folk music and dance, along with original songs and poetry. The highly praised husband-wife duo blends gorgeous vocals with an astounding array of instruments including the mountain dulcimer, old-time banjo, tin whistle, guitar, mandolin, harmonica, limberjacks, feet and more. June 15,… Read more.