- 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 of this family working for Christ’s justice and joy! New members are received the second Sunday of every month, and you are very welcome here! Next chance—December 9.
- Thanks to the many alumni, alumnae, students and staff who joined us for Berea College Homecoming weekend! We are especially grateful for the Black Music Ensemble concert on Saturday, Nov. 18, and the Alumni/ae choir that sang on Sunday!
- Union Church members helped distribute Thanksgiving meals to local residents in need. With several congregations working together, volunteers delivered MANY meals in a few short hours!
- Ampersand Sexual Violence Resource Center is looking for volunteer advocates in Berea! Join Ampersand and help us end sexual violence in the Bluegrass. Ampersand Advocates will be trained to provide crisis intervention, victim’s advocacy, and referrals to survivors both over the telephone and in person. Volunteers help answer our 24-hour hotline and accompany survivors to hospitals to support, believe, and advocate with anyone impacted by sexual violence.If you want to join us in our mission to support individuals and engage communities, then apply to become a volunteer advocate today! Ampersand will be hosting a Volunteer Training in Berea in January 2019. To apply for a spot in this training class, please contact Alexandria Sehon, Volunteer Coordinator at Ampersand, (asehon@ampersandky.org or 859-618-2255.
Birthdays
2 Evalyn Oles
3 Larry Brandenburg
3 Nora Ruth Jenkins
3 Chris McKenzie
4 Alva Peloquin
5 Jan Hamilton
9 Melissa Zook
10 Joan Moore
10 Elizabeth Barrett
13 Shane Wilcher
13 David Jones
15 Mary K. Kauffman
15 Opal Bailey
16 Thana Connelly
17 Joan English
17 Laura Wick
18 Jeff Pool
23 Ben Whaley-Jones
27 Sue Peterson Blyth
27 Brenda Chapman
28 Marvin Jenkins
28 Iris Bailey
29 Dot Kindel
29 Paul Smithson
30 Joseph Jacobs
Anniversaries
7 Reid Livingston & Lisa Bosley
12 Eric Dodson & Deborah Martin
23 Cron & Delores Carpenter
28 David Jones & Betsy Whaley
If we don’t know your birthday or anniversary, we want to! Or if we’ve made a mistake please call or email the office.
- 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 Cause” Fundraiser!
- Union Church Choir performs at Carnegie Hall!
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