Pastor Log

This week for Wednesday Night Live, our intrepid pastors are cooking up a whole lot of goodness for us! First they are the Chefs du Jour for our meal at 5:45pm (Open to all, $5 suggested donation), then they are leading a new class, “Big Asterisk Themes of the Bible,” at 7pm. Rumor has it… Read more.

Two stories of dancing were part of our Bible readings this week. The first comes from the lectionary reading of 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19 where we read of King David rejoicing in dance before the tabernacle of God, celebrating the return of the ark and entry into his new capital Jerusalem. The second reading comes… Read more.

Thanks to the enterprising work of Jane Warth, our pastors’ sermons are being transcribed! We’ll be posting both the audio mp3, and a written transcript for you to use and share. Please enjoy this audio recording of the July 12, 2015 worship service: The written transcript will be available soon. Check back often! Here are… Read more.

Rev. Rachel’s powerful sermon from June 7, 2015 is recorded here: For a full video recording of the service, please click HERE. Click HERE for the printed bulletin and worship materials for this service.    

In a week of difficult news, it’s often hard to find the joy.  But we are called to seek it, to be awake to the inbreaking of God’s deep joy even in the midst of sorrow.  Here is a prayer for that journey.  – Rev. Rachel Incarnate God, present among us even as we go… Read more.

Homecoming Sunday at Union Church was  a wonderful celebration with friends new and old. The parable from Matthew related the story of the bridesmaids waiting for the wedding to begin, 5 of whom had prepared with extra oil, and 5 who had not. When the groom was delayed some ran out to buy more oil,… Read more.

This morning, Union Church will join with First Christian Church in Berea for worship.  We celebrate together on this World Communion Sunday, as we break bread with Christians all over the world.  May God bless all of us as we seek to be conduits of God’s love.  Here is a prayer for today.  — Rev…. Read more.

Rev. Rachel received word on Monday, June 9, that she has been selected as one 15 recipients of a 10-year leadership fellowship from the United Church of Christ. The UCC Pension Boards developed the “Next Generation Leadership Initiative” to encourage and support excellence in pastoral leadership nationwide. Participants receive travel to 3-4 educational events per… Read more.