Events

Well, our best hopes for a rain-free day have not materialized, and with thunderstorms predicted for the early evening, we have decided to cancel tonight’s party. The Community Life and Growth Board is already looking for a good time when we can have a different all-church picnic, but there will be no pool party tonight…. Read more.

Berea is getting a new house and Union Church is helping! The 2018 Faith Build is a partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Madison and Clark Counties, Thrivent Financial Services, and a number of local churches. Union Church was the first to sign on and has already raised over $5000 towards the goal.  On Saturday,… Read more.

Join members of all Berea Churches for a spirit filled conversation with God through the Psalms. Led by Rev. Mark Caldwell-Reiss of First Christian, the retreat will be at the Quaker Meeting House (newly renovated!) 4pm-8pm on Sunday, March 11. Bring a potluck dish to share for a wonderful afternoon of scripture, conversation and food. … Read more.

“Thoughts and Prayers” alone mean nothing in the wake of nearly 400 children and teenagers killed THIS YEAR SO FAR by gun violence. Join Kentucky Council of Churches President, Rev. Kent Gilbert, local church leaders, Moms Demand Action volunteers, and experts in the field of sensible legislation that can help. We’ll pray then help everyone… Read more.

Feeling like a pawn in the world? Tired of the morally bankrupt consumer culture? Looking For a Different Way? “An Other Kingdom” by  Peter Block, Walter Brueggemann, and John McKnight is a call to communities of compassion, resilience, and hope. Union Church is engaging in an all-Church read of this during February and March. Copies… Read more.

This year’s Lenten theme will be an all-church focus on where we’re headed next in discerning God’s path for Union Church. As part of this, we invite your purchase of An Other Kingdom by Walter Brueggemann for an all-church read. We’ll be hosting weekly discussion groups on this book, as well as an online group…. Read more.

Giving a gift to a local, national, or international charity is wonderful way to celebrate the people you love. Your gift will always fit, be the right color, and never has to be dusted! Agencies doing critical work depend on our generosity and the Berea Alternative Christmas Market is a wonderful way to help them… Read more.