Archives for June 2014

A Gathering in Worship Offered by the People of the Church of Christ, Union Third Sunday after Pentecost June 29, 2014, 10:30 am Meditation A story said to originate in a Russian Orthodox monastery has an older monk telling a younger one: “I have finally learned to accept people as they are. Whatever they are… Read more.

A Gathering in Worship Offered by the People of the Church of Christ, Union Second Sunday after Pentecost June 22, 2014, 10:30 am Meditation “Sometimes I wonder, in most of our celebrations of baptism, if we reduce the waters of baptism to a mere sprinkle, and cover it up with rosebuds and lace and talk… Read more.

A Gathering in Worship Offered by the People of the Church of Christ, Union Trinity Sunday  June 15, 2014, 10:30 am Meditation “If I keep a green bough in my heart, the singing bird will come.” —anonymous FROM THERE TO HERE Welcome & Announcements Prelude     Imagine Peace              Phil Edmonds *  Call to Worship Let… Read more.

Vacation Bible school finishes up tonight (Weds), but that doesn’t mean the week of fun and fellowship is over! Thursday Creek Cleanup at Rev. Kent’s 6:00 pm – wear your grubbies, sturdy shoes you don’t mind getting wet, bring gloves, a towel & trash bags. No unaccompanied little ones, please. Friday Burger Bash (5:00 pm)… Read more.

Any of these look familiar? We’ve accumulated a number of things that have been left at church. Please come get them from the ramp door hallway at your convenience (but pretty soon!)

Rev. Rachel received word on Monday, June 9, that she has been selected as one 15 recipients of a 10-year leadership fellowship from the United Church of Christ. The UCC Pension Boards developed the “Next Generation Leadership Initiative” to encourage and support excellence in pastoral leadership nationwide. Participants receive travel to 3-4 educational events per… Read more.

The Day of Pentecost is always a great celebration! Members and friends wore reds and yellows and oranges for worship and Rev. Rachel preached the word with fiery love! Abby Embry, worship board member, made fabric tongues of flame that danced in the choir loft, and also created a new pulpit backdrop from Marrimeko fabric… Read more.

Vacation Bible School gets off to a great start. Join us for more every night this week!