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The season of Advent begins the cycle of the church seasons with 4 weeks of readings from the prophets, proclaiming God’s promises of salvation, and setting the stage for the “advent” (or “coming”) of Christ. The first Sunday of Advent is Dec. 2. With the new church year, our Gospel focus is on Luke and we… Read more.

Union Church will soon consider bylaws to our Constitution that will establish a Union Church Endowment Fund. Below are the proposed bylaws, which were approved by Church Council at its November 19 meeting. The proposed bylaws will be discussed at our December 9 meeting, but voted upon at a special called meeting right after church… Read more.

Everyone needs great cards! Birthdays, thank you’s, get well soon, cards or just an open space to craft your own message. Our Youth Group is selling these high quality cards as a fundraiser. Buy a box – buy 2 – never get stuck without a card when you need one! Each box contains 30 cards… Read more.

We are entering the season where much is “merry and bright”, except NOT for many.  I recently received a note from a friend with an article stating that “grief is a joy observed”. It was especially helpful to me as I reflected on the word JOY, one of the Sundays in Advent where we anticipate… Read more.

St. Clare Christmas Basket Program! Each year we partner with St. Clare to help provide food staples and children’s gifts for the holidays. We have often gotten a corporate donation of toys from Hasbro, but they are unable this year.  Thus, specific toys are in definite need. In the sanctuary each week from now until… Read more.

We are delighted to invite you to the Installation Service of Leslie Small Stokes into ministry in the United Church of Christ on the afternoon of January 6, 2019. We will celebrate the life of Steve Bolster’s father, Stan Bolster, at a memorial service here at Union on December 15, time tba. Come, be part… Read more.

New York, New York! Rev. Kent, Dr. Scarambone and members of the Chancel Choir are in NYC today preparing for their concert TONIGHT night at Carnegie Hall. They will be debuting a new Christmas work by Mark Hayes with members of 9 other choirs from around the country and a full orchestra. Sheltering Berea’s Homeless…. Read more.

We are sending our prayers to Steve Sherman, former Union Church intern, and now pastor of the Oak Ridge Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), and his family. Their youngest son, Luke, age 4, has contracted meningitis and is in critical condition at Knoxville Children’s hospital. Please lend your prayers for his safe and swift recovery!… Read more.