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In this week’s scripture reading from Luke, Jesus quotes a passage from Isaiah 61 proclaiming “recovery of sight to the blind.” For our action prayers on Sunday, January 27, we will be collecting any and all used eye glasses. They will be donated to the Lions Club who cleans, sorts, and distributes them around the… Read more.

December 12, 2018 Dear Church Family, On Sunday, December 9 we had significant and detailed discussion of a proposal from the Finance Board to create a Union Church Endowment Fund by adding a by-law to our constitution establishing the fund, defining the accounts, and creating an investments oversight committee. The proposal is endorsed by Church… Read more.

Dearest Church Family and Friends, With a grateful but grieving heart I write to let you know of the passing of Ruth Butwell, 89, who died today, December 10. She died surrounded by her family, who sang her into gentle rest just before noon. Her daughter Ann and son John, along with their spouses, have… Read more.

We are sending our prayers to Steve Sherman, former Union Church intern, and now pastor of the Oak Ridge Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), and his family. Their youngest son, Luke, age 4, has contracted meningitis and is in critical condition at Knoxville Children’s hospital. Please lend your prayers for his safe and swift recovery!… Read more.

A group comprised of many who are part of the so-called “Berea Moderates” FaceBook forum have called for a protest of Union Church on Sunday afternoon, October 28. The group has received a parade permit that will enable them to assemble on the public sidewalk along Prospect St. In contrast to some who hope that… Read more.

            A great Sunday at church today! Thanks to our worship designers Debbonnaire Kovacs, Jennifer Melton, Sharona Nelson, and Laura Nagle, who helped us all engage the idea of “Being in and building a beloved community.”  We also welcomed back the Handbell Choir and Chancel Vocal Choir who filled the… Read more.

Well, our best hopes for a rain-free day have not materialized, and with thunderstorms predicted for the early evening, we have decided to cancel tonight’s party. The Community Life and Growth Board is already looking for a good time when we can have a different all-church picnic, but there will be no pool party tonight…. Read more.