Events

James Orwig  May 30, 1919 – January 9, 2015 Dr. James P. Orwig, 95, entered into the life of perfect service in God’s kingdom on January 9, 2015 at Somerford House in Hagerstown, Maryland. Born May 30, 1919 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Dr. Orwig was the son of the late Preston G. Orwig and Helen Forbes… Read more.

Union Church family and friends, We are saddened by the loss of Jean Ritchie on June 1. Her obituary, from Rev. Gail Bowman of the Willis D. Weatherford Campus Christian Center at Berea College, follows. Let me add that Jean’s family expressed gratitude for those Union Church folks who visited Jean and sang with her,… Read more.

Dear Church family and friends, By now many of you will have heard of the death of our beloved Michelle Tooley. Throughout these last years of illness and treatment for her melanoma, Michelle remained incredibly faithful to her teaching, her students, her church family and to her commitment to just, loving communities around the world…. Read more.

On June 3 Union Church will join friends at St. Clare to celebrate the beatification of Oscar Romero. Potluck at 5:30, service at 7, followed by a fiesta & celebration. Why celebrate together?  Union Church has a long history –  more than 25 years – of relationship with the people of El Salvador, through numerous… Read more.

Celebration of Oscar Romero June 3 with St. Clare Catholic Church… Union Church and St. Clare members have maintained a 20+ year partnership with the community of Valle Verde in El Salvador. Dozens of Bereans have traveled to El Salvador as part of this partnership. Pope Francis recently beatified murdered Archbishop Oscar Romero, and our… Read more.

Come to the Annual Meeting on Sunday, March 22, 12:15 pm. Share lunch and fellowship first! Click on the link below to visit the page, which includes the 2014 Annual Report. https://union-church.org/reports/annual-meeting-march-22-2015-1215-pm/ Cover art: Render Me Fearless by Jessica Holly    

Saturday, Clothing Swap, 4-7pm, Community Room. $10 to take home clothes Help the environment, help your friends, help your wardrobe, help keep sweatshops out of business, help our youth get to camp!  You can do all these things in one place.  Bring clothes you want to get rid of, and go home with all sorts… Read more.