Berea College senior Sai Thiha reported on his experience as a summer Caux Scholar in Caux, Switzerland, studying conflict transformation in an international setting. The Union Church Mission and Service Board helped support his trip which focused on understanding the root causes of escalation in order to devise intervention strategies to arrive at mutually… Read more.
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Jamaican Partners Hit by Sandy: Union Church Greenhouse Destroyed
In 2012 Union Church partnered with Restoring Agriculture and Investing in Sustainable Enterprise in Jamaica (RAISE) and sent a delegation of members to provide partnership and some technical support for the farm and infrastructure. Below is an excerpt from an email received from Teri Mehler’s sister Lisa, who is serving with RAISE in Jamaica. She is… Read more.
A Perfect Day!
Who said we couldn’t pull off a Bazaar with no building and only limited yard space? Not the intrepid Mission and Service Board nor the many volunteers – young and old – who indeed made the 2012 Union Church Bazaar a huge success! It was a perfect fall day; the tables were filled with useful… Read more.
Blessing of Creation, animals, and solar energy a great success
Each year we give thanks for the blessing of creation with a special service inspired by St. Francis of Assisi. This year, held in conjunction with our Care of Creation booth at the Berea Solar Fair, more than 35 pets and their “persons” were part of our blessing. Special thanks to all of the Union… Read more.
Work Team Finishes Their Labors (And Plays a Bit, Too!)
Our mission team in Biloxi, MS at Back Bay Mission have finished their work! Here’s their latest report from Rev. Rachel. It is finished! (Well, our part, anyway.) We ultimately worked on three different houses: one that was being repaired after a fire, and two that were being flipped to sell to low-income buyers. Our… Read more.
Service/Mission Opportunity, Oct 26th: Union Church Prison Worship, Luther Luckett Prison
Union Church is an active supporter of Luther Luckett Christian Church, one of a very few congregations that operate completely behind locked bars. Supporting external churches bring preaching and music to nearly 80 inmate-members of LLCC, and Union Church has the service scheduled for Friday evening October 26, 2012. We’re allowed to bring up to… Read more.
Work team sets off!
Our intrepid mission team left Berea at 6am for their trip to Back Bay Mission in Biloxi, MS! They will be working both on hurricane recovery and assistance with homeless families. They’ll keep you updated throughout the trip, and they covet your prayers for both their safety and well-being of those they serve.
Invitation to Supporters of the East Africa Drought and Famine Relief
On Wednesday, September 19, 2012, Sam Mutua of Church World Service-Kenya will offer a presentation in response to the support given through the United Church of Christ and the Disciples of Christ “Mission: 1” efforts. Union Church supported this effort last year, raising funds and over 1111 lbs of food during the 11 days, 11-1-11… Read more.
