Here are your weekly announcements from Union Church. Click the “Read More” button to get the full listing and, if you have any questions, please call the church office at 859-986-3725.
Marlene Payne now has a CaringBridge site for those who would like to leave greetings and keep informed. http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/marlenepayne
Class Taught by Rev. Kent and Rev. Rachel continues: Big A** Themes of the Bible!
Ever felt like you could use a good overview of the Good Book? Big A** Themes of the Bible is for you! This four session short course will leave you grounded, growing, and hopeful as we look at the BIG themes of God’s love that run through the 66 books of the scriptures. Rev. Kent and Rev. Rachel will explore: Liberation!
This week: Liberation. God is a God of freedom and not just from captors, but also from all kinds of personal bondage. How does this relate to us? If you have a Bible, bring it! If you don’t, you can use one of ours!
ABLE meets Sept. 22, 5:30 pm You are welcome at the next ABLE meeting! ABLE is a confidential group for those who self-identify as differently-abled: to inspire, encourage, and empower one another, and to, as a community, support making Berea and its surroundings more accessible. An opportunity to share successes, challenges, and resources. ABLE – Achieving and Building Life Equally!ABLE meets monthly on the fourth Tuesday of every month in Room 101. Accessible entry : enter via the door at the very back of the church near the playground; pass through nursery room; turn right and head up ramp.
Learn more about the church NEXT WEEK right after worship. If you’re thinking about joining, but have some questions, come to a new membership info session! They are held every 4th Sunday of a month.
Anyone wanting to know more about Union Church or wanting to explore church membership, as well as new members who have not been able to participate in a previous meeting, are invited to come to the classroom two doors past the church office immediately following worship for conversation with the Pastors and the Community Life and Growth Board.
New members are received every second Sunday of a month—next opportunity is October 11. YOU are welcome here!
Saturday September 26 work morning — 9:00 to noon – Come and join your friends in helping to maintain the grounds of the Church. Many hands get all tasks (trimming, weeding, spreading soil) done quickly and lead us toward a stronger community. Coffee plus will be available in the conference room.
Next Saturday, September 26, Union Church will host the Embrace Fellowship’s conference—Homosexuality and the Bible, starting at 9:00 am. The curriculum is based on Matthew Vines’ (founder of the Reformation Project) book God and the Gay Christian, (www.reformationproject.org) free and open to all.
October 4 is World Communion Sunday, Joint Worship with First Christian Church Each year churches around the world celebrate World Communion Sunday as a deliberate way to recognize God’s work in all its many forms. Union Church and First Christian Church have a long tradition of celebrating our unique common heritage (both churches were founded by Rev. John G. Fee) by holding a joint worship service on this day. This year, we will host our brothers and sisters from First Christian, and their pastors, Mark and Lisa Caldwell-Reiss. Rev. Kent and Rev. Mark will preach.We will continue the tradtion of giving the loose plate offering to Berea Faith Community Outreach (BFCO) to assist in their good work.
Library Fundraiser! Make a small quilt based on a favorite book! Contact Rita Barlow at lashleybarlow@gmail.com for details.
Special Call to Help Feed Our Neighbors: Did you know that many Bereans will face an extra challenge in feeding their families this September? As Kentucky’s EBT system (formerly known as “food stamps”) makes changes to its calendar, some families will have to find ways to feed their children for a week longer than usual.
You can make a financial contribution to the FRYSC, and staff will convert your dollars into filling meals for families who are facing food shortages. Your donation is tax deductible.
Write a check to Berea FRYSC and be sure to mark “family meals” in your memo line. You can mail that check to Berea FRYSC, 3 Pirate Parkway, Berea, KY 40403. Call Jenny Hobson at 893-1075 or email jenny.hobson@berea. kyschools.us
You’re invited to a wedding in the church family! Heather Warner & Lane Holbrook will be married Saturday, October 3, at noon in the sanctuary.
Berea “Age-Friendly” survey. The last chance for people to respond to the survey is September 30. We would like everyone’s voice to be heard. You are encouraged to fill out a survey voicing your thoughts. The link for the on-line survey is: http://bit.ly/AgeFriendlyBerea
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