Archives for December 2019

2020 Budget Following the annual budget meeting December 8, where we listened and received your wishes and direction, the Church Council met on December 16. Council made these alterations to the 2020 Budget: Income: $45,500 was added thanks to two anonymous donors! We added line items to the Office Administrator’s compensation and restored those same… Read more.

Gathering in Worship Offered by the People of the Church of Christ, Union Fourth Sunday of Advent December 22, 2019           10:30 am Meditation Is it not true that somewhere deep down in the silence of our troubled hearts, we have always looked for God’s coming? Yet, in the last analysis, we… Read more.

All are invited to this Berea tradition — a candle-lit service with music of the season by the church choir, orchestra, handbell ensemble, and special guests Al, Alice & Ruth, Deborah Payne and others! Rev. Kent will share the Christmas Story, and a finger food reception will be held afterwards in the Community Room. Gathering… Read more.

You are invited to Union Church’s 11:00 pm candle-lit communion service in Cowan Chapel to joyfully welcome the Christ Child at midnight with music and prayer. Please join us as we Wait and Watch for the Advent of the Lord.

Rev. Kent, several other clergy, and members of our congregation have expressed concern about prayers to start city council meetings. To be sure that all citizens of Berea are welcome and included they have long advocated a simple moment of silence for each person to pray in their own tradition. City Council recently embroiled itself in controversy… Read more.

Christmas Caroling right after service next Sunday! Join us in the community room to grab a quick sandwich provided by Faith Development, and then we will divide up to spread our cheer to those who are at home. Cookies are appreciated! You can leave them in the kitchen before service that day. “Praise God with… Read more.

Gifts and books are still needed for Middle and High School students — especially books. If you can contribute to this effort of St. Clare & Union Churches, thank you! Bring to church this week! If you need more info, call Sandy Bolster 582-6811.