Archives for August 2014

Union Church is a proud sponsor of the Berea Celtic Festival. Here’s a look at all the great events available this weekend. On Sundays we are continuing our exploration of Celtic Spirituality with worship inspired by the Iona Community of Scotland. Join us this Sunday morning when we feature special Celtic musical talent: 10:30am, Jeni… Read more.

Calling all sewing and craft enthusiasts! Women’s Creative Sewing and Crafts begins our regular fall season this Friday morning at 9am in the Community Room. We’ll start by tacking a new quilt as well as get in gear for our new fall projects including making t-shirt quilts and transforming gently used men’s shirts into girl’s… Read more.

The first coats of stain and finish were laid down today in the sanctuary. In order to keep the dust to a bare minimum, please do not open doors or “peek,” while we let the finish harden.

Immediately after service on August 3, members and friends helped clear the pews of hymnals, bibles, and cushions and an intrepid crew began covering the organ with a plastic dust cover. The reason? Our long awaited carpet and flooring upgrade to the sanctuary! Step one was to remove the side and especially worn pews to… Read more.

All through the remaining Sunday’s in August join in a celebration of Celtic Christianity, ancient and contemporary. Celtic Spirituality revolves around a deep commitment to God’s creation and to justice, healing, and the disciplines of hospitality and forgiveness. We will draw our inspiration from the Iona Community (http:/www.iona.org.uk)  based on the Isle of Iona, western Scotland. Rev…. Read more.

 A Gathering in Worship Offered by the People of the Church of Christ, Union Ninth Sunday after Pentecost August 10, 2014, 10:30 am & 7:00 pm Meditation To be joyful out on 70,000 fathoms of water, many, many miles from all human help—yes, that is something great! To swim in the shallows in the company… Read more.

A Gathering in Worship Offered by the People of the Church of Christ, Union Eighth Sunday after Pentecost August 3, 2014, 10:30 am Meditation       A musical performance also softens hard hearts, leads in the humor of reconciliation, and summons the Holy Spirit. —Hildegard of Bingen, 12th century From there to Here Welcome & Announcements Prelude    … Read more.