Feeding our kids – there is a plan in the works to distribute meals to kids during this time of isolation. If you are available to help, please let us know in the office, either by email office@union-church.org or phone 859-986-3725. We’ll let you know what we know, when we know it. Thank you!
The Berea Food Bank is open regular hours and days and the dedicated all-Volunteer staff remains committed to serving the needs of our Community during this trying time BUT they are no longer accepting individual grocery items and ask that you consider a financial donation of any amount instead. Checks can be made out to BFCO – Berea Faith Community Outreach and mailed to the same at 108 Parkway; Berea KY 40403. You can also go to our website support page: http://bereaoutreach.org/support.html
For the latest information regarding COVID-19 visit Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services’ website: https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/pages/covid19.aspx (updated daily) COVID-19 Hotline (800) 722-5725
Bloodmobile Tuesday, 11-5, Community Room.
Need some assistance with technology? This might be a good time to explore options of grocery pick-up services, online ordering, e-books, face-to-face video communications, and connecting to Union services remotely. If you are interested in volunteering to help with technology please email Laura Nagle at joyfulsunflower@gmail.com or text at 859-358-0106.
If you need help getting technology set up please contact Sharona Nelson at sharonan@gmail.com or (856) 499-4116 (The 856 area code is correct! Her phone will go right to voicemail, she’ll return your message) to be connected with a volunteer who will come to your home.
Rentals available! Ideal for a student couple or two friends, Victoria Bordelon has a couple of rooms/apartments available in Berea, walking distance to Berea College. Call her at 859-314-4363.
InFaith Community Foundation Scholarships: two $5,000 scholarships! The InFaith Community Foundation Scholarship was established in 2013 to benefit students who are members of churches that have an active church endowment fund at InFaith Community Foundation. Applicants must be high school graduating seniors seeking a four-year undergraduate degree at an accredited college or university.
Through this scholarship award, we hope to provide educational opportunities to an individual who demonstrates financial need, high academic achievement and a commitment to sharing their blessings with the world. This scholarship program is made possible through an InFaith Field of Interest Fund, a collaborative fund made possible by InFaith donors to serve our shared community.
WomenLead Scholarship – Two $3,000 scholarships! WomenLead recognizes the need for diverse leadership in ministry, nonprofits and civic organizations, and seeks to accelerate the extraordinary leadership of women to lead change using their talents to educate, advocate and activate. The WomenLead Scholarship was established in 2017. Two educational scholarships in the amount of $3,000 will be awarded to women of Christian faith seeking a Masters or Doctoral level degree that will prepare them to serve in public service, non-profit leadership and/or in Christian ministry. Women of diverse backgrounds (race/ethnicity, age, faith) eager to lead through bold action, innovative vision and faith-inspired passion are encouraged to apply. https://www.infaithfound.org/newsgrants/scholarships
Thanks to all the letter writers last Sunday following the Lenten Lunch. The Mission & Service Board mailed 91 letters to Senators McConnell and Paul and Representative Barr. This may be an all-time high for Union Church! If you had intended to bring letters this coming Sunday, please go ahead and mail them, since worship will be “on-air” and not “in person”.
Wondering how to spend those long afternoons or evenings at home? Rick Steves — noted guidebook author, travel TV host, and longtime Bread for the World member — has a newly released hour-long special “Hunger and Hope: Lessons from Ethiopia and Guatemala” now available to watch on-line: bread.org/hungerandhope. Steves explores the role that nutrition, education, empowering women, and smart development play in ending hunger.
Of Interest and Around Town:
Reproductive Rights Faith Forum at 5:00 pm on Saturday, March 28, at the Cozy Corner Bookstore in Whitesburg. All are welcome to this evening of food, fellowship, and dialogue on the intersection of faith and reproductive rights. please RSVP to liztate94@gmail.com by March 21. You are encouraged to invite anyone you know who would be interested in joining this conversation! We’ll be joined by Carol Savkovich, co-chair of KRCRC’s board.
Rachael White photo exhibition at Saint Joseph Berea through April 15. 21 of Rachael’s photos will be exhibited and sold. The 15 16″x20″ canvas prints are selling for $65 and the 6 8″x10″ prints are $45. Exhibit located in the Physical Therapy Department—stop by!! anyone wanting to purchase a print should contact Alice White at adwhite@windstream.net.
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