Hear the climate “wake up story” of these nationally recognized authors and educators who have spent the last 10 years traveling North America addressing more than 1,700 religious and non-religious groups about some of the most important issues of the 21st century. Global Warming: A Climate “Wake Up” Story with Michael Dowd and Connie Barlow… Read more.
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"Letter from a Birmingham Jail," April 16, 1963
In the midst of trial and tragedy, we remember these words from Martin Luther King, Jr, on the 50th anniversary of his letter from the Birmingham jail. We remember and we struggle yet for justice and peace. 16 April 1963 My Dear Fellow Clergymen: While confined here in the Birmingham city jail, I came across… Read more.
"A Place at the Table" Documentary Film About Hunger
A newly-released documentary film highlighting the ongoing tragedy of hunger in America will be shown: Wednesday, April 17, at 6:30 p.m. at Union Church, following a light supper at 5:45 p.m. (Union Church’s regular Wednesday Nite Live fellowship supper). The documentary, produced by Participant Media and distributed by Magnolia Pictures, makes the connection between eliminating… Read more.
New Youth Room furniture!
Thanks to funds bequeathed by Anne Stephenson for the benefit of Union Church’s youth, Grace McKenzie, Youth Leader with her husband, Chris, was able to get some new (and very comfy) furniture for the Youth Room from Wellington’s Fine Leather Furniture. A new paint job is next. Stop by and have a seat! Several church family… Read more.
Good Friday Service, 12:10, Union Church Sanctuary
Join the Berea Ministerial Association for this mid-day worship service recounting Jesus’ last hours. All: Here we gather On this day strangely called “good.” One: And we who gather try so hard to be good – try to do the right thing… try, but fail. One: And here we are, faced on this “good” day… Read more.
Maundy Thursday service tonight
In the Community Room 7:00 pm Service of Foot and Hand Washing, 7:30 pm We Gather to Worship Jesus taught that leadership begins with service. The act of washing the feet of guests after a journey was usually the work of slaves, but Jesus insisted on washing the feet of his disciples on the night… Read more.
There's Still Time: Donate A Lily For Easter
There is still time to order your Lily for Easter morning! Fill out the form by Wednesday, March 27! Easter morning flowers are a glorious way to celebrate the joy of resurrection. Now you can order sanctuary lilies in honor or memory of loved ones for just $15 and a click or call! Sales of… Read more.
Help the New Opportunity School AND get a FREE makeover!
The New Opportunity School for Women is partnering with Mary Kay on a contest to win $5000 as part of their “One Woman” campaign. The goal is for the NOSW to have logged 300 makeovers (free of charge; no pressure to buy or sell). Last year’s winner won with 130, and we know we can… Read more.