Archives for August 2019

Gathering in Worship Offered by the People of the Church of Christ, Union Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost September 1, 2019             10:30 am Meditation Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance. — Verna Myers, Diversity and Inclusion Expert From there to here: we Gather Welcome & Announcements Welcome to this… Read more.

Christ is in our midst, friends! In my last letter to you all I described the image that I’m using to shape my imagination for this sabbatical time. If you remember, I’m taking the role the captain’s assistant, following the stars rising over the horizon to steer our ship safely to the intended destination while… Read more.

Handbell Ensemble begins tonight – August 28, 7 pm. Beginning August 29, our NEW Orchestra will meet Thursdays at 5:30 pm. Join us, no matter what you play – from violins to ukulele, from drums to guitars! Vocal Choir also begins August 29, 6:45 pm. All rehearsals in the 3rd floor Choir Room and YOU… Read more.

Income Expense Pledges & Gifts $        171,627 Staff  $        154,846 Investments $          36,249 Properties  $          24,799 Miscellaneous $            5,283  Missions  $          11,996 Program  $          31,402 $        213,159  $        223,043   Update about working with the financial consultant from Generis At this month’s Church Council meeting it was decided to put on hold our work with… Read more.

Whatever is foreseen in joy Must be lived out from day to day. Vision held open in the dark By our ten thousand days of work. Harvest will fill the barn; for that The hand must ache, the face must sweat. And yet no leaf or grain is filled By work of ours; the field… Read more.

Thrivent Members – We are making plans to raise awareness around our 2019 5-4-3-2-1 Vision and our relationship with Thrivent Financial. If you are willing to tell Dave Kobersmith you are a Thrivent Member he would like to talk to you about the possibility of using an Action Team that is available to you as… Read more.

September 4 Potluck! Plan to gather for the 1st First-Wednesday-of-the-Month Potluck on Sept. 4 at 5:45 pm. The Mission & Service Board will provide the program: Berea College student Phurbu Tseten will speak about her experience over the summer at the Caux (Switzerland) Peace Workshop with other college students from around the world. Each year… Read more.

Gathering in Worship Offered by the People of the Church of Christ, Union Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost August 25, 2019            10:30 am Meditation Do you bow your head when you pray or do you look up into that blue space? Take your choice, prayers fly from all directions. —Mary Oliver, except from Whistling Swans  … Read more.