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Rev. Kent’s Upcoming SabbaticalEvery 5 years the congregation grants our pastor an extended time of sabbatical rest and renewal. Rev. Kent will be starting his next sabbatical on February 1 for two months. A special “Sabbatical Service” pastor will be with us during his absence to preach and provide pastoral care, and to work alongside… Read more.

A Gathering in Worship Offered by the People of the Church of Christ, Union The Baptism of Jesus 10:30 am  Meditation    Water is life’s matter and matrix, mother and medium. There is no life without water. ~Albert Szent-Gyorgyi Any lifetime that is spent without seeing the masterIs either death in disguise or a deep sleep.The… Read more.

A Gathering in Worship Offered by the People of the Church of Christ, Union  First Sunday of Christmas 10:30 am Meditation    We humans have spent a lot of time focusing on the fear.Don’t forget: God is also in the joy. ~ Rev. Sarah (Are) Speed from “Holy & Unhindered” From There to Here: We… Read more.

Welcome to Christmas Country Dance School Friends and Guests… Each year Berea hosts the annual Christmas Country Dance School with dancers, musicians, and craftspeople from around the country and the world. We are delighted to welcome participants to Union Church, including the many who have agreed to lend their talents to our service this morning…. Read more.

Prelude Music                               Portuguese Hymn                                     Sacred Harp                                                              Berea Shapenote Singers                                                                                                                                    Still, Still, Still                                      Austrian Carol                                                              Union Church Orchestra                                                                                                                          In the Bleak Midwinter                     Christina Rossetti                                                  Al, Alice & Ruth; Emma White, soloist                                                                                                 Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus                 Robert Powell                                                                Kim Kobersmith, flute                                                                      O Holy Night                                    Cappeau, Adam                                                            Whitney… Read more.

About tonight’s Compline Service: The Sabbath Compline at 6:30 pm in Cowan Chapel is a night prayer of psalm, silence, and song — a creative hush with God at the end of the day at the beginning of the week.      Cowan Chapel is adjacent to Union Church on the Scaffold Cane Rd. side. Christmas… Read more.