A Gathering in Worship Offered by the People of Church of Christ, Union Palm Sunday March 24. 2013 Meditation “Like splendid palm branches, we are strewn in the Lord’s path.” —Latin antiphon Gathering to Worship Welcome and Announcements Prelude Meditation on “All Glory, Laud and Honor” Paul Manz * Gospel Lesson Luke… Read more.
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Steve Sherman Begins Ministry at 1st Christian Church Oak Ridge
Congratulations to Rev. Steve Sherman, Union Church intern 2010-2011, who preached his first Sunday as the newly called pastor of First Christian Church of Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Steve was ordained in June of 2012 and while searching and discerning has been living with his family in Florida. They are all newly moved to Tennessee and… Read more.
160th Annual Meeting with a Touch o' the Green
The 160th Annual Meeting of the congregation was kicked off with a musical St. Patrick’s day tribute of songs by Alex Dycus and accompanist Betty Hibler. Kevin Burke provided a corned beef and cabbage feast, complete with ‘taters, Irish soda bread (thanks to Peggy Coyne), and wonderful desserts provided and cleaned up by an army… Read more.
Sign Up To Help Easter Morning!
Easter Morning Team Needed! Volunteers are needed for special ushering and Easter preparations, March 31. Team members meet with Rev. Kent and Rev. Rachel on Saturday, March 30th to plan and practice. They then participate in the morning processional during the service, helping transform the darkness to light and joy! Balloon Volunteers need to be… Read more.
Tomorrow! March 26: Southern Faith Witness… Union Church in Motion
Southern Faith Witness: A March and Rally for the Civil Rights Struggle of Our Era On Tuesday, March 26, 2013, the Supreme Court of the United States begins hearing arguments on the constitutionality of the ban on gay marriage. The ban denies over 1400 civil rights, tax benefits, housing incentives and legal protections to thousands of… Read more.
3-17 Bulletin, Prayer Concerns and Announcements
A Gathering in Worship Offered by the People of Church of Christ, Union Fifth Sunday of Lent March 17, 2013 Meditation “If the only prayer you ever said was ‘Thank you,’ it would be enough.” —Meister Eckhardt Gathering to Worship Welcome and Announcements Prelude “Liebster Jesu, Wir Sind Hier” J.S.Bach * Call to Worship … Read more.
There's Still Time: Donate A Lily For Easter
There is still time to order your Lily for Easter morning! Fill out the form by Wednesday, March 27! Easter morning flowers are a glorious way to celebrate the joy of resurrection. Now you can order sanctuary lilies in honor or memory of loved ones for just $15 and a click or call! Sales of… Read more.
Church Members On the Ropes
Intrepid Union Church members participated in an experiential learning about the Body of Christ led by Kim Kobersmith at the EKU low ropes course in Richmond. The 3 hour Sunday afternoon devotional included learning about each other, exploring what it means to have “gifts differing” (Romans) and still be part of the same Body… Read more.
