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[ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”14″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_basic_slideshow” gallery_width=”600″ gallery_height=”400″ cycle_effect=”fade” cycle_interval=”5″ show_thumbnail_link=”1″ thumbnail_link_text=”[Show thumbnails]” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″] On August 13, over 150 Bereans joined in the sorrow and outrage over the white supremacist hate crimes in Charlottesville, VA on August 12. Representatives from many churches, many faiths, many organizations, as well as concerned citizens spoke about the… Read more.

Violence and intimidation by white supremacist hate groups dominated our thinking and deepened our sorrows this weekend. In the scripture readings yesterday we were reminded of Jesus walking across the water to the nearly swamped disciples. Peter asks for this ghostly figure to prove he is Jesus by telling him, “Lord if it is you,… Read more.

Gathering in Worship Offered by the People of the Church of Christ, Union Tenth Sunday after Pentecost August 13, 2017              10:30 am  Meditation   … the religious contradiction: simultaneously to be out on 70,000 fathoms of water and yet be joyful.          —Søren Kierkegaard   From there to Here Welcome & Announcements… Read more.

Like the roots of the different plants in a garden, joys and sorrows are intertwined in the moments of our lives. In the midst of other joys, I’m so sorry to share the news that Loretta Mountjoy, long-time member and former director of the “Woman’s Industrial” sewing program, died early Tuesday morning at Central Baptist… Read more.

A Gathering in Worship Offered by the People of the Church of Christ, Union Ninth Sunday after Pentecost August 6, 2017         10:30 am  Meditation  God is more anxious to bestow his blessings upon us than we are to receive them. — St. Augustine of Hippo From there to Here Welcome & Announcements Welcome to this… Read more.

Burger Bash & Pool Party! August 6 News of the Family: Rev. Kent’s wedding, New members, In memoriam: Andy Blyth, MealTrain for the Zooks, more… From the Pastor All Things Loud & Musical Time to Rekindle the Spirit Kroger Community Rewards Berea Leadership Experience – a Great Success! Including Awesome Photos!!!

The first Berea Leadership Experience was a rousing success!! Check out these great photos! From July 24th-29th, 49 kids ages 6-13 from Berea and Richmond came together at the Friends’ Meeting House to learn skills of conflict resolution, mindful meditation, connecting with nature, media literacy, and cooperative leadership. It took the forms of practicing yoga… Read more.

At the beginning of each school year, the Faith Development Board hosts a lunch and gathering at which we can each learn about all the Faith Development offerings this year and see where you’d like to join in and rekindle your own spirit. Plan to stay for an hour or so after church on August… Read more.