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Administration Completed review of staff evaluation materials. Reviewed and discussed role of Administration Board in search process re: Director of Music Ministry position. Will have representation on search committee and board will serve in advisory and budgetary consulting role. May be further involved if position restructured in future. Reviewed other staff-related items including current status… Read more.

BLE was a transformational experience to 42 local children and teens, ages 7-13. Because of the generous support of our community, we could say “yes” to every family who asked for a scholarship. Thirty-three of the campers received financial assistance, and our many community partnerships ensured that every child in Madison County could learn the… Read more.

I am a “people person.”  I am interested in folks….the ones I know personally, the ones I serve, and those I have yet to meet.  I consider it the greatest of privileges to be able to participate in the mutual sharing of lives, whether it be with a friend of long duration 3,000 miles away,… Read more.

Union Church is a primary sponsor for this year’s “Apostle’s Build” for Habitat for Humanity of Madison and Clark Counties. This house is being built in Berea, in the Dixie Park neighborhood, and thanks to your hard work and many generous gifts we’ve been able to donate over $5000.00 so far! Working with other churches… Read more.

At the August Church Council Meeting, board members voted unanimously to accept the recommendation of the Finance Board to partner with Thrivent Financial and their affiliated agencies to create Union Church endowment funds and strategies for long term generosity. Thrivent is a not-for-profit fortune 500 company, originating out of the Lutheran churches in 1902 (Prairie… Read more.

Dear Beloved Family, You will likely have noticed that worship ways during Sunday mornings have been changing over the last few months. All of the same elements are included, but reflection, flow, and spiritual support have taken a greater focus. New elements have included the inclusion of contemporary poets as “seeds” for our meditations, musical… Read more.

We have all felt like outsiders at some time, and in making inside circles, we have sometimes put people “out.” As far as the work and direction Jesus called for, who really is “in,” and what does it mean for the work of Union Church? What does it mean for ANY church? Jesus had some… Read more.

Every year in early September, we regroup and gather together to set our intentions for the upcoming year as a faith community. This past year has been a busy and emotional time for many among us. On September 9th, as we gather together for worship, we will be invited to look around and reflect on who… Read more.