Gathering in Worship Offered by the People of the Church of Christ, Union The First Sunday of Lent March 1, 2020 10:30 am Meditation: Around me the trees stir in their leaves and call out, “Stay awhile.” The light flows from their branches. And they call again, “It’s simple,” they say, “and… Read more.
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Ash Wednesday Worship Service tonight, 7:00 pm
Ash Wednesday Worship Service 7 pm, in Cowan Chapel. Ash Wednesday is the first day of the Season of Lent. Its name comes from the ancient practice of placing ashes on worshippers’ heads or foreheads as a sign of humility before God, a symbol of mourning and sorrow at the death that sin brings into… Read more.
Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday and Lent
Tomorrow is Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday), the day before Lent begins, also called Shrove Tuesday. It’s the day before Ash Wednesday, which marks the start of Lent season leading up to Easter. During Lent, many Christians fast, and the name Fat Tuesday refers to the last day of eating richer foods before the leaner days of… Read more.
Union Church Day at the Capitol Feb. 11– meet at Church at 7:30 am (note earlier time)
Join Rev. Kent, and the Mission and Service Board for a chance to Learn, Pray, and Act with our faith. We’ll join with the Kentucky Council of Churches “Prayer in Action” day opposing gun violence, then have a chance to meet with Madison County lawmakers. We have appointments with Reps. Frazier and Goforth, and Sen…. Read more.
Pursuing Peace Conference April 3 &4 at Asbury Theological Seminary
Tired of talking about gun violence? Want to learn how to do more? Join Shane Cclaiborne at Pursuing Peace Conference this April. Use promo code “MakePeaceFamous” at registration to get $5 off your ticket price. Your registration includes all main sessions, workshops, lunch on-site plus talkback with speakers, a live demonstration of turning of guns… Read more.
Potluck Wednesday!
Potluck Feb. 5! First Wednesday-of-the-Month Potluck, 5:45 pm in the Community Room. Martina LeForce will talk to us about Berea Kids Eat, the summer program ensuring that all our kids have the opportunity to have breakfast & lunch all summer while school’s out. Students – you’re our guests, no need to bring anything.
January 26 Worship Service Photos by Rachael White
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day Schedule. Monday, January 20.
For the 20th year, the Berea community will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a day of speakers, marching and music on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020. We would like to invite alumni to spend the day with us, as we focus on the present-day vision of MLK’s work for… Read more.