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The Call    For Julia, In the Deep Water The instructor we hire because she does not love you Leads you into the deep water, The deep end Where the water is darker— Her open, encouraging arms That never get nearer Are merciless for your sake. You will dream this water always Where nothing draws nearer, Wasting your valuable breath You will scream for your mother— Only your… Read more.

Finally finished a temari that began as a sermon illustration in December of 2017 at our Longnight service. After starting with a misshapen tangle of yarn, the turning and turning eventually rounded the form, evened it out and made it possible to cover with fine thread. Then it sat. In January of this year I… Read more.

Dear beloved Union Church family, I want to thank you for your prayers, presence, and assistance with crafting and fulfilling my ordination service last month. Getting to that point was a labor of love and it was a delight to be able to celebrate with you. You are all very dear to me and I’m… Read more.

Birthdays! 4  Donna Abner 4  Sandy Bolster 4  Levi Perry 5  Lisa Bosley 6   Joy Frazier 7 Jean Boyce 8   Eric Crowden 8 Henry Basham 9  Sage Jodock 10 Betsy Whaley 11 Cora Livingston 12 Ashley Cochrane 13 Ben Livingston 14 Greg Lakes 14  Jimmie Lewis 17  Grace McKenzie 22  Ramona Culp 23 … Read more.

Dear friends, Many of our children’s parents were sickly, seriously ill and most died from HIV AIDS complications, malaria, maternal death, and other diseases. Some were abandoned by their family members who could not adequately feed them or afford medical care which could take miles of walking to government hospitals. As a result, some often… Read more.

On December 16th the congregation will vote on establishing a Union Church Endowment Fund. After previous discussion at a congregational meeting on December 9, the Finance Board proposes the following “Version 2” of by-law additions for your consideration. The vote will be taken on December 16, immediately following worship.

Dearest Church Family and Friends, With a grateful but grieving heart I write to let you know of the passing of Ruth Butwell, 89, who died today, December 10. She died surrounded by her family, who sang her into gentle rest just before noon. Her daughter Ann and son John, along with their spouses, have… Read more.

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. 2. With the new church year, our Gospel focus is on Luke and we… Read more.