Rev. Kent Awarded Grant. Rev. Kent has been awarded a grant to attend Ecumenical Advocacy Days, April 5-8, in Washington, DC. Ecumenical Advocacy Days is a movement of the ecumenical Christian community, and its recognized partners and allies, grounded in biblical witness and shared traditions of justice, peace and the integrity of creation. The goal, through worship, theological reflection and opportunities for learning and witness, is to strengthen our Christian voice and to mobilize for advocacy on a wide variety of U.S. domestic and international policy issues. He will join 5 other pastors from around the state as representative of Kentucky clergy. Rev. Emily Miller will bring us the Word on April 7.
Here’s the Meal Train link for Paul & LaRee Jacobs:
https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/d9l8ol. Paul had surgery last week — sign up to bring them some evening meals while he recovers! Thanks!
Wednesday Nite Live is a potluck this week, April 3, for the first Wednesday of the month! Supper at 5:45 in the community room. Then – Game Night!
Chair Yoga Friday, April 5, 11:00 am til noon in the Classroom. Judy Flavell, teacher at Mind Body and Sol Yoga Studio will be leading Chair Yoga, a gentle form of yoga that allows to you connect with your body and let your spirit shine through. No registration necessary — just show up wearing comfortable clothes!
Friday, 7:30 pm. Classic Chorale Concert The Berea Classic Chorale will present it’s Spring concert, “Miniature Masterworks.” Music by Henry Purcell, J.S. Bach, W.A. Mozart and Gabriel Faure’ will be sung by the 28-voice community chorus.
The compositions for this concert are by some of the giants of classical music from the lath 17th century through the early 20th century. However, in contrast to the many large works by these composers, the Chorale will be presenting pieces pieces of more modest length, but clearly by the hands of musicals geniuses. These sacred works will be accompanied by organist Rob Hayden and a string quartet of area professionals.
Adults, $5. Children and students free.
Please join us for a reception in the church parlor immediately following the concert.
Thrivent Workshop April 17: How much should I save? What type of accounts should I have? Be confident in what you’re saving for retirement when you learn how to build a strong and adaptable financial strategy. Come at 5:45 p.m. for Wednesday Night Live dinner in the community room and stay for the workshop our Thrivent representative Joseph Volpi will give at 6:30 p.m. Also that evening — Kids’ Activity Night at 6:30, so parents can go to the Thrivent workshop while the kids are having fun!
Properties Board – We want to share with the congregation that the Southeast entrance to the Sanctuary was just given a facelift. John Nugent, a local painter, repaired, prepared and painted the walls, ceilings and door frames from the Sanctuary to the balcony and down to the entrance from outside.
Union Church seeks a nursery worker! If you are 18+, love kids (especially the 0-5 age group) and are available on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings, this might be a great opportunity for you. Nursery staff earn $12 / hour and must complete a background check and our free Safe Sanctuaries training. Interested? Contact Laura Nagle (859-358-0106 or joyfulsunflower@gmail.com) for more information.
The One Great Hour of Sharing offering will be received on Palm Sunday, April 14. One Great Hour of Sharing is an offering that makes the love of Christ real for individuals and communities around the world who suffer the effects of disaster, conflict, or severe economic hardship, and for those who serve them, through gifts of money and time. Today, projects are underway in more than 100 countries, including the United States and Canada. In the 1990s, receipts have exceeded $20 million annually. One Great Hour of Sharing funds make possible disaster relief, refugee assistance, development aid and more.
Want to keep your hands busy during service? There’s a basket in the back of the church with knitting projects started by the knitters among us. You can knit a few rows and pray for the person who will receive the finished item, and then return it to the basket after service for someone else to add their stitches and prayers.
Lost & Found is Goodwill-bound. Check the shelves across from the office if you’ve left something at church.
Next Saturday, April 6, is the Berea Victory Garden Blitz – raised garden beds are constructed and installed across the community by volunteers. Bring a dish to the 2 pm potluck at the Berea Municipal Utilities Grounds on 200 Harrison Road. Come early and visit educational booths and fun exhibits! Contact info@sustainable berea.org for information or to order a bed. (Deadline is April 1).
April 16, 6 pm. Development work in Central America. Sarah Junkin Woodard of the Center for Development in Central America will be at the Friends Meeting House in Berea on Tuesday, April 16, at 6:00 pm, 300 Harrison Rd. CDCA has worked in Nicaragua for 30 years, starting co-ops, improving water and sanitation and providing healthcare and training. Doors open at 5:30, and a simple supper will be served. Registration is encouraged: hankfay@gmail.com.
The Census Bureau is hiring now and up to the 2020 Census. You must be 18 years old or older, a US citizen, have transportation, an email address, internet access to apply (you can use a computer here). Pay is $14 an hour + 58 cents a mile driven for the job. Part time, flexible hours. Paid training for 3-5 days. 2020census.gov/jobs
Sunday, April 14, 3:00 pm. The Berea College Concert Choir and Chamber Singers, Stephen Bolster conductor, will present their annual spring concert in Union Church on Palm Sunday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend, and there is no charge for admission.
The program is titled “Joy Ascending.” The first section is in Latin, and begins with Kyrie settings of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Josef Rheinberger, followed by other sacred music in Latin in honor of the Lenten season. The Chamber Singers will perform Eric Whitacre’s Five Hebrew Love Songs for piano, violin, and choir with Jeremy Mullholland, Chair of the Music Department at EKU, as featured artist. The Concert Choir and Chamber Singers will follow with a group of well-known folksongs including the famous “Simple Gifts” and “Shenandoah,” and a Scottish folksong arrangement accompanied by the Clavere Piano Duo. The end of the program will move from a theme of darkness to a celebration of joy. The Concert choir will perform two songs about faith, and conclude the program with Andrew Maxfield’s Whatever is foreseen in joy and René Clausen’s All that hath life and breath praise ye the Lord. Please come and enjoy an afternoon of contemplative and joyful music!
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