Feeling like a pawn in the world? Tired of the morally bankrupt consumer culture? Looking For a Different Way? “An Other Kingdom” by Peter Block, Walter Brueggemann, and John McKnight is a call to communities of compassion, resilience, and hope. Union Church is engaging in an all-Church read of this during February and March. Copies… Read more.
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Rev. Rachel Small Stokes: A Ministry of Grace!
On February 11, 2018, the ministry at Union Church of Rev. Rachel Small Stokes will come to a conclusion. As she and her family move to Louisville to take a new and expanded call, here are some pictures taken by church member Rachael White taken over the full 5 years of Rev. Rachel’s ministry with… Read more.
Songs of the Season! Union Church Caroling a Great Success
A great night of Christmas Caroling last night! About 40 members and friends made circuits of Berea and the Terrace Nursing Home singing songs of the season. Thanks to Steve Bolster for the song books and for leading one of the groups. Thanks especially to all our cookie bakers and hot chocolate makers for the… Read more.
Go Forth, Rev. Rachel!: A Letter from The Moderator and Pastor
Dear Friends, As you will have read or heard, Associate Pastor Rev. Rachel Small Stokes has accepted a call to become Designated Interim Pastor at Immanuel United Church of Christ in Louisville, KY. She will serve here until February 11, 2018 then assume her new duties as head of staff at church of her own…. Read more.
Give Gifts that Matter: Alternative Christmas Market continues online
Giving a gift to a local, national, or international charity is wonderful way to celebrate the people you love. Your gift will always fit, be the right color, and never has to be dusted! Agencies doing critical work depend on our generosity and the Berea Alternative Christmas Market is a wonderful way to help them… Read more.
Visitation and Memorial Service for Kevin Burke Nov 3 & 4, 2017
Visitation for Kevin Burke will be at Union Church, Friday, November 3, 5:30pm to 8:00pm in the Sanctuary. The Memorial Service will be Saturday, November 4, at 11:00am, also in the Union Church Sanctuary. Interment will follow immediately in the Memorial Garden (weather permitting), and all are invited to a finger-food reception in the church… Read more.
In Memoriam: Kevin Burke
Dearest Church Family and Friends, With a heavy, heavy heart I write to share the death of my step-father and beloved Union Church member, Kevin Burke. Kevin died suddenly and unexpectedly at home last night (Friday) from a cardiac arrest or embolism. There was no indication of illness, nor was he having any physical problems…. Read more.
O Lord, How Long? Prayers for Victims of the Las Vegas Shooting
Our hearts break this morning to learn of the deaths and serious injuries from the shooting in Las Vegas. This is now the largest mass killing in modern times in our country and again with anguish we lift our hearts to God and ask for comfort and strength for all who mourn. We pray that… Read more.