Dear friends and members of Union Church, This beloved community of which you are a part relies on the ministry of all folks to carry outs its mission to serve our church, our community and the world in the name of Jesus, and YOU are invited to participate in making that happen. While there are… Read more.
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Stephen Ministry is recruiting for another training class!
Stephen Ministry is recruiting for another training class! Stephen Ministry is a one-to-one lay caring ministry where trained and empowered lay caregivers- called Stephen Ministers- provide high-quality, confidential, accepting, compassionate care to people who are hurting. The training for new Stephen Ministers will start in mid-April and continue through the summer until late August or… Read more.
Let’s Do Lunch! Lenten Lunch after church begins Feb. 18
Join us for 5 Sundays of lunch after church! This is a chance to get to know that new person you haven’t said hello to; it’s a chance to catch up with younger friends and surrogate grand parents. It’s a good time to reflect on the worship, the music, the sermon and what it all… Read more.
Lent: The Season of Transitions
As we once again enter the church’s season of reflection and introspection, Union Church will have important and special work to do. Ten years ago we entered a spring of reflection and discernment to discover how could we serve and what resources would we need to serve well. That process resulted in core values and… Read more.
Sad for Us, Great for the Wider Church: Rachel’s Farewell and What Comes Next
Sad for Us, Great for the Wider Church: Rachel’s Farewell and What Comes Next Rev. Rachel’s last Sunday will be February 11 before she departs to pastor in Louisville. She has made so many wonderful contributions to our congregation in the 5+ years she has served with us, and we are sure that she will… Read more.
From Rev. Rachel
To my Beloved Union Church: Sunday, February 11th, my last day in worship with you all, is fast approaching. As it does, I am flooded with memories and gratitude for all the fun, funny, heartfelt, difficult, and sad things we’ve been through together in the five and a half years you’ve allowed me to serve… Read more.
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The New Year: Resolutions and Transitions
It’s natural to think about transitions as the date on our calendars changes from one year to another. While there’s no actual change at the turn of the calendar in how the world functions, it’s a symbolic moment to reflect and to vow to try anew. There is a biblical term for this: “repentance.” Despite… Read more.