Sean Mack is moving into a new apartment & is in need of furniture – esp. a couch and tv stand. If you have such to sell, contact him at seanmack93@gmail.com.
Learn more about the church next week! Come One, Come All! Each fourth Sunday of the month anyone wanting to know more about Union Church or wanting to explore church membership, are invited to come to the Classroom, past the office at the end of the hall, and join in conversation with the Community Life and Growth Board after worship.
Shirley Carlberg has had to step back from Wednesday Nite Live… it’s in the middle of a re-creation process. For now, please plan on attending a monthly First Wednesday of the Month Potluck, beginning with September 4, in the Community Room at 5:45 pm. Students, you are our guests—no need to bring anything.
Temporary Kitchen Manager Needed: We are hiring a temporary 3-hour / week position for a Kitchen Manager to prepare food for the youth group every Wednesday, help with set-up and clean-up for Wednesday Nite Live potlucks, and keep the kitchen clean and organized. This position will begin immediately, and is budgeted through the end of December. $15/hour. Must have dependable transportation and be able to commit to every Wednesday. Please pick up an application in the church office or request one by email – office@union-church.org. Applications are due by Wednesday 8/21.
Youth Group begins Wednesday! Are you a person in 6th-12th grade? Do you know someone in 6th-12th grade? Union Church’s Youth Group is a great place to be! Wednesdays, beginning August 21, come to the Community Room for a light supper at 5:45 and then we’ll head upstairs to the 3rd floor Youth Room to meet until about 8. Chris McKenzie and Maggie Park are the leaders. We share fellowship and faith, take on current issues and bond over mission work and sharing good & bad times together. YOU would be very welcome here.
Bible Study has a new time: Thursdays at 10:30 am in the Conference Room. “In the beginning was the Word,” and Union Church has a long-standing Bible Study in which the upcoming Word of the next Sunday’s Bible texts are explored, looking at their context as well as seeking to understand their relevance in our personal lives and in the world. Sometimes, the pastor actually gets materials for the sermon. Join us! We look forward to welcoming you to our Bible Study led by Rev. Carla Gilbert and others.
Music Ministries Potluck in the Community Room August 22, 6:30 pm! Open to all, this will be a time of fun and fellowship. You will have an oppor-tunity to meet current Union Church choir members, handbell ringers, orchestra members and your music staff! Think you might like to join one of the groups? Come talk about it & share some fellowship – no pressure!
Music Program Update!! Handbell Choir begins August 28, 7 pm. Beginning August 29, our NEW Orchestra will meet Thursdays at 5:30 pm. Join us, no matter what you play – from violins to ukulele, from drums to guitars! Vocal Choir also begins August 29, 6:45 pm. All rehearsals in the 3rd floor Choir Room and YOU are very welcome to join them!
Drum Break Thursdays at noon, Aug. 29 – Sept. 19, Room 101. No charge, donations appreciated. Relieve stress, build community, improve immune response, and HAVE FUN in this lunch-time group drumming activity! Official program lasts from 12-12:30, followed by free time to jam and visit. Drums provided, but if you have one to use or share, please bring it. No musical experience required. Emphasis is on inclusive creative expression, and activities can be adapted for a range of ages and abilities. Drop-ins welcome, but please register ahead if possible, especially if accommodations are needed. Bring a brownbag lunch if you wish.
Facilitator Rachel Dorroh is trained in the HealthRHYTHMS protocol and can be reached for registration and questions at racheldorroh@outlook.com or (859)985-8724.
Bamboo Painting Retreat—Saturday, September 7, 9-12, in the Classroom on the office level. Led by Donna Eder, this retreat will be an introduction to bamboo painting. Since many people have their own materials there will be no fee for this retreat—bring what you have and let me know what you might need in the way of brushes, ink, or paper. Chinese brush work is an ancient tradition which strengthens “chi”, while promoting sensitivity and an appreciation for simplicity. Advanced registration requested by contacting Donna at eder@indiana.edu or 859-868-1142.
Music Quilt Raffle! From the Mission & Service Board: next Sunday, August 25, will be the final day to purchase raffle tickets for the tow children’s quilts. The drawing for the winning tickets will take place on Sept. 8. You do not have to be present to win. Thanks to everyone who has been a part of this fundraiser for Samuel’s Kids in Uganda.
Several in the church have asked if it is possible to write to Jack Marshall at the Madison County Detention Center. The best way is a new electronic email system available to prisoners. Cost of a message is $0.50 and requires that you register at https://www.smartjailmail.com. Select the Madison County Detention Center from the list, then search for “John Marshall” and a request to open messaging will be sent. You must buy a minimum $5 of message credits, but you can transfer a credit so he can write back without incurring additional fees. Letters to Jack need to have his proper name: “John Marshall” followed by his jacket number: #206801. Send to 2901 Richmond Rd., Suite 140-322, Lexington, KY 40509.
Recycling info: paper recycling isn’t picked up curbside in Berea anymore, but you don’t have to send it to the landfill. You can bring it – and other recyclables – to the Richmond/Madison Recycling Center on Recycling Road. Take the road between Lowe’s and Aldi over railroad tracks & bear right, than a right onto Recycle Dr.
They accept:
- Corrugated cardboard
- Paper board, such as cereal boxes, gift boxes
- Newsprint
- Mixed paper such as office paper, wrapping paper, magazines, and ads such as fliers
- Plastics (all numbers)
- Plastic bags
- Steel & aluminum cans
- NO styrofoam
- NO glass
Please separate into categories.
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