Archives for February 2017

7:00 pm service in Union Church’s Community Room, with special guest Sarah Culbreth of Tater Knob Pottery, who will lead us in clay work. Ashes from tonight’s service will be mixed with clay, and all will participate in working the clay to make a new communion set for Cowan Chapel. (wear clothes you won’t mind… Read more.

The season of Lent, a time for repentance (i.e. “turning toward God”) begins on Wednesday with Ash Wednesday.  We have many ways for you to deepen your spirit and participate in the love of God.  Check them out and sign up here: https://union-church.org/lent2017/  

Gathering in Worship Offered by the People of the Church of Christ, Union Transfiguration Sunday February 26, 2017         10:30 am  Meditation “But if the life will not be easy, it will be rich and satisfying…sharing in the great common task of bringing…that decent way of life which is the foundation of freedom and a condition… Read more.

Kentucky Legislative Updates Important for Prayer and Action: The deadlines for new House and Senate bills were last week. This means no new bills will be filed for the rest of the General Assembly. It doesn’t mean that our work is done. Committees, and the House and Senate are busy hearing testimonies and voting on… Read more.

The Madison County Health Department is proposing implementation of a Syringe Exchange Program. The Syringe Exchange Program’s goal is to reduce the transmission of bloodborne pathogens in the community by utilizing a harm reduction program and to reduce the risk of accidental needle sticks caused by improper disposal of used needles. The program will implement… Read more.

Gathering in Worship Offered by the People of the Church of Christ, Union Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany February 12, 2017        10:30 am    Meditation “It cannot be denied that too often the weight of the Christian movement has been on the side of the strong and the powerful and against the weak and oppressed—this,… Read more.

Make your voice heard! Tuesday, Feb. 14, 9:30am Kentucky Council of Churches will be praying and meeting legislators about Gun Violence Capitol Annex. Can’t go? Read the KCC statement: http://www.kycouncilofchurches.org/s/KCC-Approved-Gun-Policy.docx and then call the Legislator comment line (1-800-372-7181) and ask to leave a message for : Sen. Jared Carpenter, Rep. C. Wesley Morgan (East Ridge… Read more.

Prayer in Action Each week the pastors will have suggestions to put your prayers into action for the greater “Kin-dom of God.” Suggestions may include resources to educate yourself on topics of justice or spirituality. We are partnering with the Kentucky Council of Churches (11 denominations representing over 800,000 Kentuckians) in focusing on areas of… Read more.