August 21 will see the first total solar eclipse to cross the US in many decades, and it’s coming right through Kentucky! You can join Union Church on a special van trip to experience it first hand with veteran eclipse astronomer, Jeff Hutton. [maxbutton id=”14″ url=”http://signup.com/go/xxowMQq” ] We’ll travel to a viewing site in… Read more.
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Welcome Baby Small Stokes!
Congratulations to Rev. Rachel and Leslie Small Stokes on the birth of their son, John Stephen “Jack” Small Stokes, at 12:10am, October 9, 2016. Jack is a healthy 7lbs 6 oz. Blessings on the whole family, and welcome Jack to this wild and wooly, wonderful world! They have asked for some car seat tips and… Read more.
Open Letter To Our Berea Police In Light of Current Tragedy
At Sunday Worship, Rev. Kent read an open letter he wrote to Chief Gregory of the Berea Police. He invited all who wished to join him in thanks for the ways our police force has led the state to reduce the chance that any one here would suffer harm in their dealings with the department…. Read more.
Memorial Day 2016: Remembering in Prayer
War is a terrible human failing: it represents the absence of better minds, better hearts at the highest levels wreaking death on the defenseless and poorest people on all sides. The desire to serve and protect life, liberty and happiness for all, however, is a noble one. When conflict is thrust upon us, or chosen… Read more.
Marlene Ellis Payne Memorial: May 15th, 2pm
Marlene Payne Memorial Service 2pm, Sunday, May 15, 2016 Union Church Sanctuary Reception to Follow. Friends are invited to bring flowers from their gardens to decorate sanctuary and tables. (Vases Provided). Dearest Friends, We believe that God’s graces are with us in both trial and rejoicing. This has proved especially true for our church… Read more.
Listen to Della Walters preach the Word!
In early January, Della Walters, age 17, participated in the Academy of Preachers Festival of Young Preachers in Lexington, KY. They’ve just released the video of her sermon, and it’s fantastic! Rev. Kent and Rev. Rachel agree it’s one of the best they’ve heard. Well done, Della, and well done, church, for continuing to nurture… Read more.
Bearing the Light Through Service: Sign Up Now!
“The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.” ― Frederick Buechner, Wishful Thinking: A Theological ABC At Union Church, we’re hoping to help you connect to that place where your deep gladness meets the deep hunger of our church and community, believing in faith… Read more.
New Class Sept 9: Big A** Themes of the Bible!
Ever felt like you could use a good overview of the Good Book? Big Asterisk Themes of the Bible is for you! This four session short course will leave you grounded, growing, and hopeful as we look at the BIG themes of God’s love that run through the 66 books of the scriptures. (Didn’t know… Read more.