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Dearest Church Family and Friends, With a grateful but grieving heart I write to let you know of the passing of Ruth Butwell, 89, who died today, December 10. She died surrounded by her family, who sang her into gentle rest just before noon. Her daughter Ann and son John, along with their spouses, have… Read more.

Seventeen Children’s Church kids and their families enjoyed spending Sunday afternoon decorating cookies, playing tag, and getting to know each other better. Children’s Church is steadily growing, and we are excited to see what the new year is going to bring for this group of exuberant spiritual seekers!  

A joyful welcome to our newest members who joined yesterday – Sean Mack, Brianna Neal, Michael & Sara Murphy, and Robert & Andrea Wescott. Thanks be to God for these strong hearts! Many thanks to those who attended and brought their prayerful thoughts & concerns to the Budget Meeting yesterday! After a wonderful lunch prepared by… Read more.

 Gathering in Worship Offered by the People of the Church of Christ, Union Second Sunday of Advent December 9, 2018         10:30 am Meditation The least we can do is to make his coming no more difficult than the earth makes it for the spring when it wants to come. —Rainer Maria Rilke… Read more.

Advent has begun! Advent is the beginning of a new church year. It is a time of waiting and preparation for the joy of Christmas. The color of Advent is dark blue to symbolize the night before the dawn of Christ. During this season we hear readings from the prophets and light a candle each… Read more.

Gathering in Worship Offered by the People of the Church of Christ, Union Communion Sunday, First Sunday of Advent December 2, 2018         10:30 am Meditation We can be reconciled to life in its severest aspects if we are confident that the disasters are not meaningless, and that the valley can be made… Read more.

You know it’s the Christmas season in the church office when you dream overnight that you titled the December Newsletter “November Newsletter,” decide you couldn’t possibly have done that, get to work and realize you did. Very sorry – Joan Contents of December Newsletter…. Advent Events, including link to Berea College Christmas Concert! December 9… Read more.

Advent Events, including link to Berea College Christmas Concert! December 9 Budget Meeting, after Worship and Lunch Endowment Bylaws to be Voted Upon December 16 Pastoral Care in the Season of Light Opportunities to Serve – this Advent Season and Beyond Prayer in Action – Inspiration from October’s Worship Wonders Youth Group “Cards for a… Read more.