Announcements

Next Sunday

9:00 am – Celebration of Traditional Music Hymn Sing in Cowan Chapel.
9:15 am – Meet in the Thomas Library to discuss the past week’s devotions and share with one another.
New members welcomed. As a family of faith committed to boldly and creatively embodying the life and ministry of Jesus, we would like to join with YOU. We’d like to be a context and inspiration for your own spiritual path, and work with you to make your heart, your world, your life more peace-filled and joy-full. Next Sunday, and every second Sunday of the month, there will be an opportunity to covenant together. No prior action on your part is required, but if you have any questions at all, we’d like to help. Working together, we want to make God’s love visible and real to all.
After church bring a sack lunch (drinks provided)  and come to the Community Room for a showing of the film “From Paris to Pittsburgh: the Climate for Change is Now.” This is a National Geographic Documentary Film and runs approximately 75 minutes. Rev. Carla and Betty Hibler viewed this film in Lexington and highly recommend it. “The film captures what’s at stake for communities around the country, and the inspiring ways Americans are responding.” Set against the national debate over the United States’ energy future – and the explosive decision to exit the Paris Climate Agreement – this film captures what’s at stake for communities around the country and the inspiring ways Americans are responding.
Do you get the church’s Monday announcements? If you’d like to, please send your email address to office@union-church.org. We send the bulletin announcements and other news.
Inmates at the Madison County Detention Center are in need of books. They are only allowed paperbacks delivered directly from Amazon.  If anyone is interested in sponsoring a book or two, please send $10 or $20 to the church (offering plate, mail, or easyTithe. If writing a check, put MCDC in the memo line) and we’ll place the order from the office. Rev. Nate has a list of requested titles. Thanks so much.
Thank you to all who assisted with the church tour on Saturday. Visitors enjoyed the impressive exhibit by Bob Boyce!

Coming Up – Mark Your Calendars

Sunday, October 27
Bring your pledge card and Participation Challenge Calendar to church with you! Celebration of Community and Generosity Feast after Church .
Saturday, November 9
The Mission and Service Board has scheduled a visit to the Red Bird campus to hear about all their wonderful work.  We will assemble to car pool from church at 8:45 a.m.  We have an hour and a half tour and then we will stop for lunch.  We anticipate returning to Berea by 3 or 3:00.
Saturday, November 23
Celebration of Giving  9 a.m. to 3 p.m. At Acton Folk Center.  (Previously known as Alternative Christmas Market). Local non-profits can reserve a table by contacting: cheyenne @sustainable berea.org. Instead of another sweater or tie, give a donation to your favorite non-profit in your loved one’s name. Union Church organizations (e.g. Youth Group) can reserve a table for no charge, as we are one of the sponsors of the event. If you would like to volunteer, contact Tennant Kirk or Betty Hibler.
Art Around Town
Art Exhibition: “Music to My Eyes,” [Sept 13 – Nov 2] an exhibit at the Berea Arts Council, 444 Chestnut Street, has been partially sponsored by Union Church’s Music Ministries. Please go for a visit.
The Thrivent Member Network invites Union Church folks to an event on October 20 at 1:00 pm at Eckert’s Versailles Farm for lunch, learning about gleanKY and activities. RSVP –  here by Oct. 12.