Archives for February 2018

Gathering in Worship Offered by the People of the Church of Christ, Union First Sunday of Lent   February 18, 2018  10:30 am  Meditation    The merit of a fast day is in the charity dispensed then.  —The Talmud From there to Here Welcome & Announcements Welcome to this service of worship!  During the service, you… Read more.

This year’s Lenten theme will be an all-church focus on where we’re headed next in discerning God’s path for Union Church. As part of this, we invite your purchase of An Other Kingdom by Walter Brueggemann for an all-church read. We’ll be hosting weekly discussion groups on this book, as well as an online group…. Read more.

Lent is the 46 days prior to Easter, celebrated by Christians since the 3rd century as a time of penitence, reflection, and service to others. The original 40 days of prayer and fasting, representing the 40 days Christ prayed in the desert, was supplemented later with 6 Sundays that were mini-celebration days of Christ’s ministry…. Read more.

Gathering in Worship Offered by the People of the Church of Christ, Union Transfiguration Sunday February 11, 2018  10:30 am  Meditation    We of the Taizé community look upon the transfiguration above all as the celebration of that presence of Christ which takes charge of everything in us and transfigures even that which disturbs us… Read more.

Urgent Action Needed! HB326 Targets Trans Kids 19 Republican Co-Sponsors Introduce Bill Kentucky’s transgender kids are under attack again–but this time it’s serious. 19 Republican State Representatives introduced House Bill 326 Wednesday to prevent transgender students from using restrooms in which they feel safe. Don’t hesitate–make the call right now to leave a simple message with the operator… Read more.

On February 11, 2018, the ministry at Union Church of Rev. Rachel Small Stokes will come to a conclusion. As she and her family move to Louisville to take a new and expanded call, here are some pictures taken by church member Rachael White taken over the full 5 years of Rev. Rachel’s ministry with… Read more.

Wednesday Nite Live Live is a POTLUCK this week, first Wednesday of the month! Join the church next week! Union Church is a vital and growing family of faith, a home to those committed to the way of Christ’s sacrificial love and service. All who feel led to join will be received in joy! New… Read more.

Gathering in Worship Offered by the People of the Church of Christ, Union Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany  February 4, 2018  10:30 am  Meditation    A free bird leaps on the back of the wind and floats downstream till the current ends and dips his wings in the orange sun rays and dares to claim… Read more.