Coming Up!
May 2, 5:30 Music Fundraiser for Berea Community School’s JAG (Jobs for American Graduates) program, sanctuary
May 3, 6:00 Newcomers’ Dinner
May 4, 4:00 Psalm Study, 5:30 Open Table, 6:30, Theology in the Round, Medicare Info Session
May 7, after Coffee Hour, Medicare Info Session (same agenda as May 4)
May 11, 2:00 Memorial Service for Dottie Blackburn, sanctuary
May 14, final Open Table before a summer break
May 18, Recognition of High School grads
Announcements
Rev. Kent was honored to be asked to participate in memorial services for Pope Francis at Christ the King Cathedral in Lexington last Friday. Pope Francis died Monday, April 21.
About Sunday Compline Service: The Sabbath Compline at 6:30 pm in Cowan Chapel (on the Scaffold Cane Rd. side of Union) is a night prayer of psalm, silence, and song — a creative hush with God at the end of the day at the beginning of the week.
On this second Sunday of Easter, we’ll revisit Psalm 146, which reminds us to “Put no trust in princes, in mortal man who cannot save,” and we’ll sing the Taizé Laudate Dominum (Sing, praise and bless the Lord). Cantor: David Duffee; Instrumentalists, Lisa Vaughn, Robert Rorrer
May 2 Fundraiser 5:30 pm, Musical Fundraiser for JAG (Jobs for American Graduates), Sanctuary
JAG’s mission is to inspire, empower, and prepare the youth of the community to become leaders in tomorrow’s workforce. They assist students in overcoming barriers so they will graduate from high school and transition into the workforce and post secondary education. Learn more about JAGKY at jagky.org or the national organization at jag.org. Due to significant shortfalls in the Berea Community School budget, the JAG program was cut.
Community partners and BCS students will come together in the planning and performing of this fundraiser in the hopes of funding JAG for next school year, while grant funding is being sought as a long-term solution.
Union Church Newcomers Dinner
Saturday, May 3, 6pm If you have been visiting Union Church at some point during the last 2-3 years we’d love to welcome you to a Union Newcomers Dinner just for you. Come connect with others who are visiting and learn more about the church, its mission and values, and ways you can be involved. The dinner is free and your whole family, all ages, are welcome. Use the QR code to RSVP.
Got Grads? Graduation Season is Coming Up! Today we honor College grads and High School grads will be recognized on May 18. We’d love to know what school your grad has graduated from, their future plans and maybe a photo – thanks!
Know your rights cards and resources – we have business size cards available in the office in English & Spanish to help you , and those around you, know their rights if stopped by ICE!
Community Meals Every Wednesday 5:30pm-6:30pm: “Open Table” is a “pay what you can” ($0-$$) catered meal open to anyone. Chef Deb Beishline and a wonderful crew of volunteers prepare the menu each week always with GF and Vegetarian-friendly options (other needs can be accommodated on request!). Our hope is to remember the gifts of connection with great food the chance to “rub elbows” with neighbors. The food is great, the company is better, the hungry are fed, and we pray the love Jesus will be shown! Last Open Table before a summer break will be May 14.
April 30 Menu:
· Chicken Marbella
· Rice
· Roasted Vegetables
· Cobbler
Do you need some work done? Kevin Kubik has got skills & is looking for work: plumbing, carpentry, painting, electrical, landscaping & more — call him at 256-777-1499 to talk jobs & rates!
May 18, 7:30, Kentucky Bach Choir Concert, Stephen Bolster, guest conductor. First Presbyterian Church, 174 N. Mill St., Lexington. Strengthened by the Spirit: from Despair to Hope, from Darkness to Light.
Third Tuesday Book Club meets every third Tuesday at 7:00PM. Lively discussion of a good mix of fiction and non-fiction books packed into an hour’s meeting. Looking forward to your joining the discussion. For additional information, contact Steve Rutledge at srutledge514@gmail.com.
Love Demands Justice for All. Our Mission & Service Board has established a social justice committee with the intent of facilitating our witness in a rapidly changing world. Anyone & everyone is welcome to be a part of the committee—sign up here.
Medicare Info Sessions May 4 & 7
Name tags. We’ve gotten behind on making our reusable lanyard nametags. Would you like one? Let us know in the office.
CoCoDA Trip! Join the new Executive Director of CoCoDA, Deborah Payne, on a trip to El Salvador June 7-16, exploring the projects that Union Church has supported! The immersive trip will also include a home stay in a community, and options to hike a volcano, work with pottery, dye indigo and eat lots of papusas! Join us! Learn more and register at CoCoDA.org
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