Rev. Kent will be away next week: He’ll leave right after worship today for a training til mid-week at the Highlander Center on nonviolent resistance; and will attend the Indiana-Kentucky United Church of Christ Annual Gathering on Aug. 22 & 23.
Open Table 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!
Food Handlers Needed: Union Church is working to certify our kitchen to better serve the community. When we do, all workers entering the kitchen or helping with food will need a food handlers license from the Madison County Health Depart-ment and we’ll have to keep a copy on file. The Mission and Service Board will reimburse anyone who takes the test. It can be done online for $15. There is study booklet available online or in the office! Thanks in advance!
Aug. 20 Menu
- Lasagna with chicken sausage
- Vegetable Lasagna with Bechamel
- GF Vegetable Lasagna
- Salad
- Rolls
- Flourless Chocolate Cake
- Brownies
- Vanilla Ice Cream
Calling all Volunteers for Union Church booth at the Spoonbread Festival Sept. 19-21. Looking for folks interested in joining our “Team” to help plan, prepare, organize and implement our Union Church Info Booth for the Spoonbread Festival (9/19-21). If you are interested in this exciting venture which was a HIT last year, please talk to Pam Chabora OR use the QR code below.
Berea Home Village’s Autumn Gala Sept. 5 at Churchill’s, 5:30 pm. Join for an inspiring night with acclaimed author, Crystal Wilkinson, celebrated for her newest book Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts. Gather around the table for a delicious Farm-to-Fork meal with friends & neighbors; and enjoy an evening with live music, an auction, and a whole lot of community spirit!
Hands Across~ Stand Together Lexington August 28, Noon-1pm: In this time of great division and uncertainty we want to celebrate common connection. We want to reach our “Hands Across” Lexington, KY, and “Stand Together” for an hour of community unity across the city. This is for everyone. Even if you don’t live near Lexington, you can unite your community too. Stand with your neighbors and family and friends where ever you find yourself. People from all walks of life are invited—neighbors, churches, clubs, nonprofits, cultural groups, to either join the big route across the city or host their own mini “Hands Across / Stand Together” gathering. The more the better! Your group can officially endorse the project, and help spread the word. Use this link: forms.gle/JUqsw6yK45gzEFtw8
Union Church’s Handbell Ensemble meets Wednesdays at 6:15 pm in the Choir Room—join them!!
Choir & Orchestra will begin on August 21 — Orchestra at 5:30 and Choir at 6:30. Add to the joyful noise!
You are invited to help me (Jennifer Elam) and others with August birthdays celebrate! Sunday, Aug. 24; 5-8 at
Berea Friends Meeting House – 300 Harrison Road, Berea – all are invited – potluck music, singing, dancing, hula hooping, fellowship!
Sign up to Help Lead Worship! Worship is the joy and work of the people and everyone’s voice is important. You can sign up to help lead readings and prayers on the sheets near the serving window downstairs at coffee hour OR contact Worship Board chair person, Diane Bailey (diane51bailey@gmail.com). No previous experience is needed! Rev. Kent and the Worship Board members are here to help. Find a date that works for you and lend your voice to our worship and praise!
Community Meetings
Presence is prayer, too. Being visible and informed is an important way to put prayers into action. We’ve been asked to share what we can about important community/municipal meetings. Here’s our first try at gleaning times/dates/locations online. If anyone has better info (or additions) about these events, please do let us know! Thank you!
· Berea City Council, 1st & 3rd Tuesdays
Aug 19, 6:30 pm, City Annex Bldg, 304 Chestnut St.
· Madison County Fiscal Court
Aug 26, 9:30 am, Fiscal Ct Room, 1235 W. Irvine St., Richmond
· Richmond Board of Commissioners
Aug. 20, 6 pm, City Hall, 239 Main St., Richmond
· Madison County Board of Education
Aug 28, 6 pm, 301 Highland Park Dr., Richmond
· Berea Community School Board
Aug. 18, 7 pm, Kennedy Theater at Berea Community School
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