Archives for January 2017

Union Church has recently enrolled in the Stephen Series and Stephen Ministry training program (www.stephenministries.org). In the book of Acts, Stephen was chosen to provide caring ministry to those in need. Since the time of the Apostles, caring ministry has been considered a hallmark of the Christian faith community.

Use this link to view photos of many Union Church folks with our banners & others who attended in support of fair and just treatment for all! Link to Photos

Rev. Rachel in her sermon today on the Beatitudes stressed the reifying nature of Jesus inaugural sermon in the Gospel of Matthew. By blessing those seemingly without blessing, he challenges the status quo both for those in unfortunate circumstances, and for those who didn’t think it had anything to do with them. In these “troublous”… Read more.

Gathering in Worship Offered by the People of the Church of Christ, Union Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany January 29, 2017    10:30 am  Meditation God cannot endure that unfestive, mirthless attitude of ours in which we eat our bread in sorrow, with pretentious, busy haste, or even with shame.  Through our daily meals [God] is… Read more.

To Men of the Church: The much-noted Women’s March set for Washington, D.C. takes place this Saturday. As of this writing there are now sister-marches planned in over 600 cities, world-wide, including Lexington, Kentucky. I, and many other men from our congregation are going to these marches. Here is why I think you should consider… Read more.

Gathering in Worship Offered by the People of the Church of Christ, Union   January 15, 2017       10:30 am  Meditation I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality… I believe… Read more.

Budget Meeting Recap and Looking Ahead January News of the Family, Birthdays & Anniversaries From Rev. Rachel Amazon Smile & Kroger Rewards Church Leaders to Gather at the Capitol for Weekly Prayer in Action Christmas Pageant Photos

Gathering in Worship Offered by the People of the Church of Christ, Union January 8, 2017   10:30 am          Meditation If you have the gift of frustration and the deep sense that the world is a mess, thank God for that; not everyone has that gift of vision. It also means you… Read more.