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HB 169 has already passed the House and is now in the Kentucky Senate Judiciary Committee. Rev. Kent and the leaders of the Kentucky Council of Churches, Justice Youth Advocates, several prosecutors and the KY Judges association oppose this bill. It may well increase gang participation rather than prevent it and exacerbate racial biases in… Read more.

  [maxbutton id=”4″ url=”https://www.easytithe.com/f/?k=NHRST1G1YNQWTN2A” text=”Buy Easter Lilies ” ] Would you like to order a lily to decorate the church for Easter? You can use this link to order and pay for lilies in memory, or in honor, of someone dear. We will pick them up and arrange them around the sanctuary and you can… 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.

WHERE: Rotunda of the Kentucky State Capitol 700 Capitol Ave Frankfort, KY 40601 WHO: Organized by a coalition of agencies: Catholic Charities of Louisville, Kentucky Refugee Ministries, Americana World Community Center, the International Center of Kentucky, Adelante Hispanic Achievers, La Casita Center, Doors to Hope and the Backside Learning Center. WHY: It is important for… Read more.

Each year in the spring, all members and friends of the church gather for a meal and important conversation. After worship on March 18th we’ll share the 165th such gathering of Union Church and we’re hoping you’ll make time to come. This year at annual meeting we have several items of business to consider and… Read more.

Today Rev. Kent and several members  of Union Church have been putting their faith into action. They need your help, too, and here are ways you can advocate for sensible gun safety in light of the ongoing bloodshed here and across the country. Gun violence affects every American and has already taken more than 2,015… Read more.

Weekly Lenten Social Justice Action: This week’s Prayer In Action Day in Frankfort focuses on gun violence. This week, please call  or write your legislator in Frankfort to ask them to protect Kentucky students  through supporting meaningful and sensible gun legislation and by opposing legislation that makes students less safe. Currently, HB210 is under consideration… 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.