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The season of Advent begins the cycle of the church seasons with 4 weeks of readings from the prophets, proclaiming God’s promises of salvation, and setting the stage for the “advent” (or “coming”) of Christ. The first Sunday of Advent is Dec. 3. With the new church year, our Gospel focus is on Mark and… Read more.

Why Come to a Budget Meeting? The budget of Union Church is the very core of our ministry. It’s often not thrilling, but it is a theological document that tells you where our values are and how we’ve decided to act those out.  As the gospel of Matthew reminds us, “Where your treasure is, there… Read more.

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.

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.

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.

October 1 is World Communion Sunday!  Each year churches around the world celebrate World Communion Sunday as a deliberate way to recognize God’s work in all its many forms. Union Church and First Christian Church have a long tradition of celebrating our unique common heritage (both churches were founded by Rev. John G. Fee) by… Read more.

With the completion of a week-end “retreat” during which we covered six of the Stephen Ministry Care-giving Training Modules, our Stephen Ministers have reached the half-way point. We are very pleased to report that all eight are still enthusiastic! Our weekly sessions will continue through November. Below are several comments from our group.  -Betty Hibler, for the… Read more.

World Communion Sunday Worship Service with First Christian Church, October 1 Here We Stand: Called to Life From the Pastor Stephen Ministers at Halfway Point with Training Sessions October Musical Notes October News of the Family, Medicare & Health Insurance Info Session, KFTC Halloween Spectacular, Birthdays & Anniversaries Celebration of Traditional Music October 26-29  Kentucky… Read more.