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Union Church member Willie Dodson presented to Wednesday Night Live on Nov. 14th about his work with the Central Appalachian Prisoner Support Network in Wyse County, VA.  CAPSN, which began after prisoners in an Appalachian prison staged a hunger strike to protest inhumane treatment, seeks to support both prisoners (who often come from urban areas… Read more.

In a week of homecoming, we were reminded of an image of God who came to us in Jesus in order to bring us home to God.  Here is a prayer for this week.  Blessings on you all.  — Rev. Rachel God, who entered into full humanity in order to bring us closer to divinity,… Read more.

A wonderful gathering of Union Church family members of all ages celebrated autumn in great abundance last Saturday afternoon!  We enjoyed food, fellowship, hayrides, music, stargazing, and visiting with one another last Saturday afternoon and evening at the Rhodes,’ Gilbert’s, and Friends’ lovely backyard and fields. There were many highlights, but a few that stand… Read more.

A Gathering in Worship Offered by the People of the Church of Christ, Union Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost November 11, 2012 Meditation “The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and… Read more.

Come one, come all, and bring your friends!  Union Church is celebrating fall with a hayride, campfire, games, songs, and more!  Join us from 4-7pm on Saturday, Nov. 10th at the Friends Meeting House (300 Harrison Rd.).  Bring a side dish if you can, and an attitude for fun!

At Wednesday’s construction progress meeting we learned what we need to do get into the sanctuary in early December. We need help to make this happen. Basically we need to get our belongings in the sanctuary moved out. We’ll start Monday, November 12th and need to be done by Wednesday, November 21st, or sooner. We… Read more.

My dear friend and colleague, the Rev. Dr. Sandy Johnson (retired), and I have shared thoughts over many elections since we were in seminary together all those decades ago. This year, as in every election year, we are reminded that as the 2012 events conclude, the work of campaigning may be over, but the work (given to each of… Read more.

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