Archives for January 2016

        Fourth Sunday after Epiphany January 31, 2016, 10:30 am       Meditation But deep this truth impressed my mind: Through all His works abroad, The heart benevolent and kind The most resembles God. —Robert Burns         FROM THERE TO HERE Welcome & Announcements Welcome to this service… Read more.

[embeddoc url=”https://union-church.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/2016-February-Consider1.pdf”]

This weekend’s snow storm wreaked havoc on many plans, including our regular web-cast of the Sunday Sermon. We recorded the service on our digital camera instead, and have now uploaded the service for you to view whenever convenient. Because of technical issues, the video is in two parts. Here is the link to Part one… Read more.

Prayers and blessings for this still cold and snow-bound week! Today’s reading from Luke 4:14-21 tells of Jesus reading from the scroll of Isaiah, a part proclaiming the spirit of the Lord anointing to release the captive and restore sight to the blind. Jesus tells the synagogue, “Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your… Read more.

  Third Sunday after Epiphany January 24, 2016, 10:30 am       Meditation From infinite longings Finite deeds arise… But in these dancing tears, What is often withheld can be found: Our strength.     — Rainer Maria Rilke, Book of Images   From there to here Welcome & Announcements Welcome to this service of… Read more.

In early January, Della Walters, age 17, participated in the Academy of Preachers Festival of Young Preachers in Lexington, KY.  They’ve just released the video of her sermon, and it’s fantastic!  Rev. Kent and Rev. Rachel agree it’s one of the best they’ve heard.  Well done, Della, and well done, church, for continuing to nurture… Read more.

The Central Kentucky Blood Center needs your help and they’ll be collecting in Berea from 11:00am to 5:00pm tomorrow.   You can schedule a time convenient for you by clicking here: Click Here to Schedule Your Time! Most everyone can help! Here’s a list of frequently asked questions. See you tomorrow! [bg_faq_start] What are the… Read more.

Today as we remember the struggle for a better society and a true, compassionate democracy, and as we are confronted with the reality that we have not yet made our country or our souls as great as they can be, we remember the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr who said “It is not… Read more.