News

We are sad to share with you the news that Betty Sarafin’s partner, Gary Dillon, died of his cancer Sunday night, April 22, after a long and courageous struggle. Our prayers are with Betty and the rest of his family in his death, and pray that God’s peace surround them as it surely now surrounds… Read more.

Thank you to the many who  have welcomed me into your lives and homes during this time of transition in our beloved community of Union Church.  I am privileged to be able to serve in this capacity for our members as it is my favorite part of professional ministry.   Pastor Kent and I touch base… Read more.

The Indiana-Kentucky Conference of the United Church of Christ is offering 3 days of workshops specially related to church transition, revitalization, and relevance. Rev. Kent is attending but thinks we will gain so much more if other board members could also attend. The dates are May 31-June 2 in Indianapolis. Costs are $125 + housing…. Read more.

Berea Leadership Experience for Rising 2nd-8th graders. Registration is open! Berea Leadership Experience will hold its camp for kids to learn skills of conflict resolution, media literacy, mindfulness, and appreciation of nature the week of July 16th -20th, 9 am – 2 pm. The camp is already half filled after 3 weeks of sign-ups, so… Read more.

What Next, Union Church!? In March we voted on a listening and planning process to answer the question, “What Next!?” Where is God calling us into action? What are we being invited to take up, and what might we need to lay down? How do we faithfully and effectively plan our service and support? These… Read more.

Come to Wednesday Nite Live on May 9 to hear findings and recommendations from the Needs Assessment Committee about Lay Leadership at Union Church. This information has been presented to the Long-Term Planning Group. Our hope is for an opportunity to gain feedback and start some conversation about potential ways we can move forward together to… Read more.

Make Me An Instrument of Peace. A Musical Meditation on the Prayer of St. Francis, May 20th, 2:00. Both the Union Church Choir and Handbell Ensemble are hard at work preparing for this upcoming concert. Both groups will perform selections that have carefully been crafted to transform this beautiful prayer into a deeper meaning.  Please join… Read more.

Spring is in the air and it is that time of year again, time for the Union Church Youth Group Talent Show! This year’s talent show will be on Friday, May 11th at 7:00 pm in the Community Room. We will have return appearances from some of last year’s great performers with brand new material,… Read more.