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In the midst of trial and tragedy, we remember these words from Martin Luther King, Jr, on the 50th anniversary of his letter from the Birmingham jail. We remember and we struggle yet for justice and peace. 16 April 1963 My Dear Fellow Clergymen: While confined here in the Birmingham city jail, I came across… Read more.

As the news of today’s explosions during the Boston Marathon unfold, we offer our prayers for all those affected.  We do not yet know the extent of the tragedy, but we know that lives have been lost and injuries sustained.  No matter the cause, the effect is one of tragedy.   God, in this time… Read more.

This week’s prayer is based on John 21:1-19, in which Jesus appears after the resurrection to this disciples, who are fishing.  He fills their nets with fish, and then charges Peter to go out and to show his love for Jesus by feeding Jesus’ sheep.  Blessings to all of you this week.  — Rev. Rachel… Read more.

A Gathering in Worship Offered by the People of the Church of Christ, Union Third Sunday of Easter  April 14, 2013 Meditation To follow the Savior is to participate in salvation; to follow the light is to perceive the light.                               – St. Irenaeus Gathering to Worship Welcome and Announcements    Prelude     Meditation on REPTON        … Read more.

A newly-released documentary film highlighting the ongoing tragedy of hunger in America will be shown: Wednesday, April 17, at 6:30 p.m. at Union Church, following a light supper at 5:45 p.m. (Union Church’s regular Wednesday Nite Live fellowship supper). The documentary, produced by Participant Media and distributed by Magnolia Pictures, makes the connection between eliminating… Read more.

Union Church’s annual Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday proved once again to be a source of great joy.  Check out these pics and smile!  Special thanks to all those adults and youth who organized it and made it so much fun!

Easter Sunday was a great drama of joy as we celebrated the resurrection.  Here are just a few images to help you share in that joy!

 A Gathering in Worship Offered by the People of the Church of Christ, Union Second Sunday of Easter       April 7, 2013 Meditation Thomas doubted the resurrection until he saw the nail holes and put his finger in the wound of the risen Christ’s hands and side.  We, too, have been wounded in this life, and… Read more.