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A Gathering in Worship offered by the People of Church of Christ, Union Fourth Sunday of Advent  December 23, 2012 Meditation “He who loves brings God and the world together.”                                                             —Martin Buber, At the Turning, 1952 Gathering to Worship Welcome and Announcements Prelude     Chorale Prelude on WACHET AUF!    J.S. Bach Introit       Lift… Read more.

You are welcome to attend the Long Night Service for Prayers of Healing tonight at 7:00 pm, in the Sanctuary. This special quiet service is for anyone who is suffering in body, mind, or spirit during the holidays: Those who have lost loved ones, who are divorced or widowed, suffering depression, lost their jobs, or… Read more.

Church Council of Union Church, at its December 17, 2012 meeting, drafted the following letter, acting on its own, and not necessarily on behalf of the entire congregation: President Barack Obama Speaker of the House of Representatives John Boehner Senator Harry Reid Senator Mitch McConnell Senator Rand Paul The White House and Capitol Hill Washington,… Read more.

Friends Devastated.  Union Victoria (the Guatemalan town that generously supported our group last summer) has been devastated by hurricane, nearby volcano, and earthquake.  They need emergency food aid.  The Mission and Service Board has already wired $1,000 to help.  Send your donation to the Church designated for Union Victoria relief.

In the light of this week’s tragic murders, an Advent theme of “Joy” can seem impossible to reconcile. But the gospel was “good news” not to those who’se life was untroubled, but came to those who knew (and know) brokenness, sorrow, and despair. The words of the angels “Fear Not” portend not some “pie in… Read more.

Come young and old and let’s spread some joy! The Union Church Caroling Party is open to all and includes stops for Appetizers, Burgoo and Biscuits, and finally dessert! All with singing around town inbetween. This year we have the Berea Trolley to toodle around in, so transport should be a breeze. Here’s the plan:… Read more.

Friends, it is with horror and deep sadness that we learned of the shooting at Shady Hook Elementary School in Connecticut.  We mourn and grieve, as Rachel weeping over her slaughtered children.  We add them to our continued lament for the schoolchildren in China killed yesterday, shoppers killed earlier this week, and the thousands of… Read more.

Poinsettias Needed for Christmas decorating! If you would like to bring a poinsettia to church, please do so by Friday, Dec. 14.  If it is to be “in honor of” or “in memory of” someone, please get that dedication to the office by noon on Thursday, Dec. 13  – that’s tomorrow!! Food, drink, and song! … Read more.