Aug. 21: Kentuckians for the Commonwealth and KY Poor People’s Campaign along with other state partners are hosting a Singing For Democracy event in Danville, on August 21, 2026 from 6:30-8 pm.
Bishop William J. Barber II will offer a challenging call to action in preparation for the November elections.
Aug. 26: Hands Across Stand Together. In this time of great division and uncertainty we want to celebrate common connection. On Friday, August 28, from Noon-1:00pm, 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, family, and friends wherever you find yourself.
Aug. 28: Amadeus Lex presents “For the Record,” a chamber music concert in Union Church’s sanctuary on Friday, August 28 at 7:00 p.m. Printing hot takes didn’t start with social media: Antonín Dvořák and Amy Beach debate the future of American music. Free admission; donations welcome!
Aug. 29 & 30: Battle of Richmond debate between Cassius Clay and Rev. Fee! During this year’s reenactment on August 29-30, Rev. Kent Gilbert, pastor of Union Church, Berea, KY, will portray his predecessor and founder of the church – John G. Fee.
· Debate between “Rev. Fee” and “Cassius Clay,” portrayed by Mathew Parrish, at 12:15 on Saturday, Aug 29, at Pleasant View, 1546 Battlefield Memorial Highway.
· Church Service to be held on the porch of Pleasant View at 8:45 AM on Sunday, Aug 30. Reenactors and the public are encouraged to attend.
There IS such a thing as a free lunch!!
Kentucky River Foothills invites everyone 60 and over to a FREE lunch every weekday at 11:30 with activities, stories and smiles with others!
¨ In Berea at the Berea Senior Citizens’ Center, 214 W. Jefferson St. Please call the day before to let them know you’re coming. To-go meals available too! 859-986-8350.
¨ In Richmond at the Richmond Active Living Center, 801 Brighton Ave. 859-623-0474.
New Washing Machine is now installed. Please do not use until you have been trained! This is not your grandfather’s model!
Meet the new additions to our custodial staff: Beth and AJ. They will be looking after things at night and other down times. Their apartment is on the 3rd floor (Room 301). Please knock and wait to be invited in. We’re so glad to have them. And MANY thanks to Beth, who discovered water in Room 101 during last week’s evening’s deluge and helped clean it up!
What’s Going on Around Here?
Regular Union Church social/musical/educational events that YOU might be interested in. Call or email the office for details.
*Third Sundays of the month
1:30 pm, ShapeNote Singers, Parlor
*Wednesdays
10 am Zoom Coffee Hour with the Pastor
1-4 pm Bridge
*2nd Wednesdays
4:00 pm Psalm Study, Office Level Classroom
*Thursdays
10:30 am Zoom Bible Study
*Third Tuesdays
1:00 pm Book Club, Training Room off the Community Room
*Fridays
9:00 am Meditation in Cowan Chapel
Coming Up & Resuming after Summer Break
¨ Tonight – August 9 Sunday Sing-along at Sunset to benefit Samuel’s Kids, Pollinator Garden
¨ Celtic Festival the weekend of August 14-16. Bella Issakova will join us for Special Music on Sunday! See berea-celtic.org for full schedule and prices
¨ Open Table will start back on August 19!!
¨ Handbell Ensemble (6:30 pm) will start back Aug. 19
¨ Orchestra (5:30 pm) and Choir (6:30 pm) will start back August 20
¨ Amadeus Lex concert in the sanctuary on August 28 (no charge)
¨ Stop the Bleed Training August 30
¨ Theology in the Round starts back September 2
Community Meetings
Presence is prayer, too. Being visible and informed is an important way to put prayers into action.
· Berea City Council
August 18, 6:30 pm, City Annex Bldg, 304 Chestnut St.
· Madison County Fiscal Court
August 11, 9:30 am, Richmond location, 135 W. Irvine St.
· Richmond Board of Commissioners
August 11, 6:00 pm, City Hall, 239 W. Main St., Richmond
· Madison County Board of Education
August 13, 6:00 pm, 301 Highland Park Dr., Richmond
· Berea Community School Board
August 17, 7:00 pm, Kennedy Theater at Berea Community School
Please note: the number of attendees may be limited for space
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