Homecoming Sunday at Union Church was a wonderful celebration with friends new and old. The parable from Matthew related the story of the bridesmaids waiting for the wedding to begin, 5 of whom had prepared with extra oil, and 5 who had not. When the groom was delayed some ran out to buy more oil,… Read more.
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Celebrate 120 years with Women's Creative Sewing and Crafts
Mark your calendars for a chili lunch celebration at 12:00, November 30th. We’ll have several kinds of chili to choose from, including vegetarian and gluten free, desserts, salad and bread. Quilts and crafts will be available to purchase or order. We will also be teaching the classic version of sewing. Live music and even livelier… Read more.
An Open Letter from Our Pastors: Faith and Fairness
Dear Church Family and Friends, We write to you unified in our feelings of disappointment and frustration, as well as hope and gratitude. The Fairness Ordinance, which so many of you have worked so tirelessly for years to pass, was defeated by the City Council last night in a vote of 5 to 3. As… Read more.
Today is World Communion Sunday
This morning, Union Church will join with First Christian Church in Berea for worship. We celebrate together on this World Communion Sunday, as we break bread with Christians all over the world. May God bless all of us as we seek to be conduits of God’s love. Here is a prayer for today. — Rev…. Read more.
Time for Pastoral Evaluations!
Every two years, we take time to offer our pastors some feedback on how we’re experiencing their ministry among us. We really value this feedback and hope you will take the time to do it. If you are on our email mailing list, you will get a link to a Survey Monkey evaluation tomorrow (Oct…. Read more.
Sunday at 4 pm! Sanctuary Rededication, Dedication of Thomas Memorial Library, Inaugural Concert by Gabe Evans, Reception — oh my!
All members of the Berea community are invited to celebrate with Union Church the re-dedication of their renovated sanctuary, dedication of the Thomas Memorial Library and the inaugural organ concert by Gabriel Evans this Sunday. The sanctuary of the historic building on College Square was first dedicated in 1922 “This renovation was badly needed,” states… Read more.
Worship Service in the Sanctuary THIS Sunday, Sept. 7!!
Good News! Our sanctuary refurbishment is not quite done, but it’s ready for Sunday Morning Worship THIS WEEK! The floors and carpets are done, as is the painting and the pews are in their new angled arrangement. Yet to be completed is replacement of the front stairs and new pew racks, but that work will… Read more.
Want to cook for Wednesday Nite Live? We want to help! Check out these recipes and helpful info!
A new season of Wednesday Night Live (WNL) will resume on September 10. A meal is served at 5:45 p.m. and all are welcome!! No set charge, but a donation is accepted if you’re able. This year the Community Life and Growth Board (CL&G) has enlisted Super Chef Shirley Carlberg to put together menus, along… Read more.