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There has been much talk about resistance and persistence, spurred by recent assaults on human rights and dignity, on environmental protections, and on the common decency of speaking factually and accurately. Such is the world of “empire,” and we have been here many times before. The narrative of holy week and Easter is a good… Read more.

What Is Stephen Ministry? Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ (Galatians 6:2, NRSV). Stephen Ministry is the one-to-one lay caring ministry that takes place in congregations that use the Stephen Series system. Last summer, the Nurture and Care Board proposed becoming one of over 12,000 congregations… Read more.

Our Palm Sunday Worship Service recalls Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. In our worship service we include a procession of the faithful carrying palms, representing the the cloaks and small branches of trees the celebrating people scattered in front of Jesus as he rode into Jerusalem. According to the Gospels, Jesus Christ rode a donkey into Jerusalem,… Read more.

Click on a title to read the full article. Ash Wednesday Service, March 1, 7:00 pm in the Community Room Lent 2017: The Answer Is Almost Always Love — Sign up now! Leprechaun Kent’s – Journey to the Pot of Gold We keep writing…by Jenny Hobson Musical Notes, Upcoming Concerts at Union March Birthdays &… Read more.

Thanks to the generosity and forethought of Merlin Kindel (who passed away in October of 2015), the church has received funds from his bequest that will make possible two important building projects. Merlin was a stalwart Trustee and Moderator of Union Church and worked many hours during his life to make our building a loving… Read more.

. . . The Nominating Board has filled many of the positions for the boards, but there are still some openings. If you are interested in learning more click here to read the article from last month that has the board descriptions. . . . The solar panels on our roof generated over 11,000 kWh… Read more.

Union Church Partners With Several Organizations to Help Orphans in Uganda Have Clean Water! Union Church member Deborah Payne spent three weeks in Uganda on behalf of MedWater, an organization that helps impoverished communities get access to clean water. On this trip, she helped install and teach the use of a water chlorination system for… Read more.