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Ben Whaley-Jones, one of our amazing youth leaders, was part of a team at the Appalachian Media Institute that created this 13-minute documentary on Black Lung Disease; it has been nominated to go to the Sundance Film Festival!  We had technical difficulties screening it today in church, but you can see it here!!  We’re so… Read more.

Like the roots of the different plants in a garden, joys and sorrows are intertwined in the moments of our lives. In the midst of other joys, I’m so sorry to share the news that Loretta Mountjoy, long-time member and former director of the “Woman’s Industrial” sewing program, died early Tuesday morning at Central Baptist… Read more.

Burger Bash & Pool Party! August 6 News of the Family: Rev. Kent’s wedding, New members, In memoriam: Andy Blyth, MealTrain for the Zooks, more… From the Pastor All Things Loud & Musical Time to Rekindle the Spirit Kroger Community Rewards Berea Leadership Experience – a Great Success! Including Awesome Photos!!!

The first Berea Leadership Experience was a rousing success!! Check out these great photos! From July 24th-29th, 49 kids ages 6-13 from Berea and Richmond came together at the Friends’ Meeting House to learn skills of conflict resolution, mindful meditation, connecting with nature, media literacy, and cooperative leadership. It took the forms of practicing yoga… Read more.

 August Guest Musicians August 6: John Maupin, fiddle August 13: Steve Bolster, baritone August 20: Guest Celtic Festival Musicians Mai Hernon & Mick McEvilley August 27: Susan Waterbury, piano & Gabe Evans, piano and organ August 24: Music Ministries Picnic at Rev. Kent’s House, 6:00pm. 298 Harrison Road, Berea. Open to all, this will be… Read more.

The Power of Inclusiveness and Welcoming the Stranger Faith communities like Union desire to be friendly and welcoming to all members and visitors. That welcome and inclusion is given real power when it is exhibited in simple and personal ways. Every church member and friend plays a part in creating welcoming environments by showing care,… Read more.

You’re Invited to the Wedding! “The Banner Over Me is Love” –Song of Solomon 2:4 Congrats to Rev. Kent and Rev. Diana Hultgren! They are getting married August 5th at Churchill’s at 100 Churchill Ct., just off Loraine Ct. and all church members and friends are invited (due to size limits, they had to wait… Read more.

Pool Party and Burger Bash — Sunday, August 6th, 5-9pm! The burgers will be flippin’ at the pavilion next to the Berea Pool at 5pm.  Bring food to share and a sense of fun! We’ll have games and great company, and the pool will be exclusively ours from 7-9pm!