Kent

As the year begins, we hope that it will be one filled with the right kind of challenges, and every kind of graces. May God bless and keep us in meaningful work and lots of loving service!

All the hours of work and rehearsal came to great fruition in this morning’s performance! Here are some images from the service. Special thanks to Rev. Rachel for leading the charge and to Stephanie Woodie, our director. We also want to thank all of you who volunteered for acting, costuming, transport, scenery and all the… Read more.

In the light of this week’s tragic murders, an Advent theme of “Joy” can seem impossible to reconcile. But the gospel was “good news” not to those who’se life was untroubled, but came to those who knew (and know) brokenness, sorrow, and despair. The words of the angels “Fear Not” portend not some “pie in… Read more.

Come young and old and let’s spread some joy! The Union Church Caroling Party is open to all and includes stops for Appetizers, Burgoo and Biscuits, and finally dessert! All with singing around town inbetween. This year we have the Berea Trolley to toodle around in, so transport should be a breeze. Here’s the plan:… Read more.

On the eve of our first worship service in our renewed and renewing building, Pastors Kent and Rachel met with a stalwart late night group of members who offered a special midnight blessing of light and song for our re-entry. Gathering in the darkened sanctuary, the group joined in as the pastors came in singing… Read more.

December brings Christmas music, holiday shopping, and our annual planning for the year ahead. In preparation for our all-congregation deliberation on that topic, the Proposed Budget and Budget Policy for 2013 are attached.  Printed copies will be available in the vestibule on Sunday or in the church office. Here’s the Brief: Funds Are Critically Short… Read more.

Advent is one of my favorite seasons! It is the season of promised hope, and of expectations beginning to be fulfilled. How apropos that our construction phase is drawing to a close at exactly this time of year. Truly, “the hopes and fears of all the years” are about to be met as we finish… Read more.

November 25 is the last Sunday in the Christian liturgical year. Sometimes called the “Reign of Christ” Sunday, the readings remind us that God is “alpha” and “omega,” the first and last of our year and lives. As we contemplate the end of one year and the beginning of another, we are also getting ready… Read more.