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Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY) announced today that the Union Church Chancel Choir has been invited to participate in a performance of “The Music of Mark Hayes,” November 26th, at Carnegie Hall in New York City. They will join other choristers to form a single ensemble led by renowned conductor and composer Mark Hayes,… 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.

Dear Friends, As you will have read or heard,  Associate Pastor Rev. Rachel Small Stokes has accepted a call to become Designated Interim Pastor at Immanuel United Church of Christ in Louisville, KY. She will serve here until February 11, 2018 then assume her new duties as head of staff at church of her own…. Read more.

Union Church has been a supporter of our Madison-Clark County Habitat Chapter for over 25 years and has helped build more than 75 homes. In 2018 there an “Apostle’s Build” is being planned for Berea. An Apostle Build is undertaken by coalitions of local churches, and next year we have a partner in Thrivent Financial,… Read more.

 by Betty Hibler and Gail Wolford We were privileged to serve as Union Church’s delegates to the KYCC October 19-20, 2017 gathering at Jeffersontown Christian Church in Louisville, KY. Rev. Kent (currently the President of the KYCC Board) and Carla Gilbert rounded out the Union Church participants. As delegates, we attended two business sessions to… Read more.

Kevin Burke’s memorial service will be Saturday, November 4, 11 am, in the sanctuary. Visitation will be Friday the 3rd, 5:30—8:00 pm, also in the sanctuary. A reception in the Community Room will follow the Saturday service. If you can bring finger-foods for the reception, you can take them to the kitchen during visitation or… Read more.

November 1st is an ancient holy day that most people outside of the church have never heard of, although they know about the day before very well. All Saint’s Day, or All Hallow’s Day, has been honored since at least the 4th century, and on November 1st since the 8th century. It is preceded by… Read more.

Like the roots of the different plants in a garden, joys and sorrows are intertwined in the moments of our lives. In the midst of other joys, I’m so sorry to share the news that Loretta Mountjoy, long-time member and former director of the “Woman’s Industrial” sewing program, died early Tuesday morning at Central Baptist… Read more.