Archives for May 2018

You may find the attached background info and questions helpful when you attend a Listening Group! Hard copies available in the church  office or vestibule. Background Info for Listening Groups What’s Next Response Sheet

by Jeff From, Union Church Stephen Leader Being a Stephen Leader in the Stephen Ministry at Union Church is a contemplative and restorative honor. As a group, the Stephen Ministry trainees and Stephen Leader facilitators go through twenty classes on what is required of a Stephen Minister. This group learns together. The class topics are… Read more.

Gathering in Worship Offered by the People of the Church of Christ, Union Trinity Sunday             May 27, 2018 10:30 am  Meditation “Christians and Jews hold in common one theological basis for hospitality: Creation. Creation is the ultimate expression of God’s hospitality to His creatures. In the words of one rabbi,… Read more.

Gathering in Worship Offered by the People of the Church of Christ, Union Pentecost Sunday          May 20, 2018 10:30 am  Meditation “The dove descending breaks the air With flame of incandescent terror Of which the tongues declare The one discharge from sin and error. The only hope, or else despair Lies… Read more.

Following the report from the Needs Assessment Committee about Lay Leadership at Union Church, we have begun Appreciative Inquiry listening groups for the whole church family between May 23 and June 16.  Groups are listed here and you are asked to choose your group and let the host know that you will attend.  Sign up… Read more.

Thanks to all who made the Youth Talent Show a success! William Maxwell has a new book available, The First Hero, an historical fiction novel. Ramadan begins this week on Tuesday night.  Rev. Kent will spend part of the week with our visitors from our Japanese Sister City, Hokuto City, Japan. Next Sunday is Pentecost,… Read more.

Gathering in Worship Offered by the People of the Church of Christ, Union Seventh Sunday of Easter           Mother’s Day May 13, 2018           10:30 am  Meditation “I am sure that if the mothers of various nations could meet,  there would be no more wars.” —E. M. Forster (English Novelist… Read more.

Dear Friends, Families are the foundation of our communities, and as people of faith, we know the importance of family unity. Right now, the administration is shamefully targeting immigrant and refugee moms and separating families. As we approach Mother’s Day, it is critical that we make our voices heard and tell our national leaders to honor… Read more.