Archives for February 2020

Gathering in Worship Offered by the People of the Church of Christ, Union The First Sunday  of Lent March 1, 2020        10:30 am Meditation: Around me the trees stir in their leaves and call out, “Stay awhile.” The light flows from their branches. And they call again, “It’s simple,” they say, “and… Read more.

Ash Wednesday Worship Service 7 pm, in Cowan Chapel. Ash Wednesday is the first day of the Season of Lent. Its name comes from the ancient practice of placing ashes on worshippers’ heads or foreheads as a sign of humility before God, a symbol of mourning and sorrow at the death that sin brings into… Read more.

Looking for A Special Servant-Leader with a Trustworthy Heart   The “Financial Secretary” is an elected member who works with Pastor Kent and the Finance Board to help members with their generosity. This “mission critical” position oversees the recording of contributions and pledges. He or she also helps members with any contribution questions. Our Union family… Read more.

Tomorrow is Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday), the day before Lent begins,  also called Shrove Tuesday. It’s the day before Ash Wednesday, which marks the start of Lent season leading up to Easter. During Lent, many Christians fast, and the name Fat Tuesday refers to the last day of eating richer foods before the leaner days of… Read more.

February may be cold and dreary, but it hasn’t slowed the Youth Group down! Well, except maybe for the flu… At the beginning of the month, a couple youth who managed to avoid the epidemic went with the church family to Frankfort and had an opportunity to speak with two representatives at the State Legislature…. Read more.

Gathering in Worship Offered by the People of the Church of Christ, Union Transfiguration Sunday February 23, 2020    10:30 am   Meditation “Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.”  — Desmond Tutu From there to here: we Gather Welcome & Announcements Welcome to this service of… Read more.

 “Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.” –Matthew 25:40 Caring for others means extending care beyond our walls. Kentucky House Bill 1 would impose extremely punitive conditions on anyone receiving SNAP benefits (Food stamps), Medical Cards,… Read more.