Children Are Welcome in the service, and a Staffed Nursery is available!
Please note that Union Church services are livestreamed, including the Children’s Moment. A “no camera zone” is at the back of the balcony, behind the AV booth.
Opening on Worship Board for one more member to help fulfill the important duties of serving as a greeter, preparing communion, coordinating Worship Leader volunteers, decorating the sanctuary, and other tasks, to ensure a smooth and welcoming Sunday service. Please contact Rachel Lakes by email or text (rachel.robertslakes@gmail.com 859.582.6646) to express interest and for more information.
Opportunity for Generosity Union Church has been invited to partner with St. Clare Church in providing Christmas meals and gifts to local families in need. Estimated costs for families of 2,4,6 and 8 will be shared soon; toys and funds to purchase them, and volunteers to help distribute are needed. Watch announcements for specifics in the next week or so!
Mark Your Calendars!
Alva Peloquin’s 101st birthday is TODAY! Birthday Party at 2:30 pm at Morning Pointe, 1400 Gibson Bay Dr., Richmond
Climate Change Berea Dec. 4, 3:00 pm, Community Room
Panel Discussion with Community School members (students, teachers, Board Members and staff) to discuss their thoughts and concerns about Climate Change & what they would like to do to make changes. We (Climate Change
Berea) are starting with the schools and our young people, with hopes of having an impact on the community, local government, and businesses. Please join us! We will eventually impact the whole community!!
“The Christmas Story in Renaissance Art” Dec. 8, 7:00 pm
All are welcome to this illustrated talk by Bob Boyce at the Berea Arts Council, 444 Chestnut St.
Old Time Music Jam Dec. 10, 10:00 am – 12:30, Parlor
All musical skill levels are welcome! Why not brush the frost off all of your acoustic instruments and come on out the Saturday morning after Thanksgiving to listen, learn a new tune, just play along, dance or sing. Most 2nd & 4th Saturdays all winter (taking Dec. 26 off).
Union Church Budget Meeting Dec. 11, 3:00 pm
Our budget is a theological document that tells you where our values are and how we’ve decided to act those out. As the gospel of Matthew reminds us, “Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” Please attend this yearly meeting to help decide where our hearts will be for 2023. Zoom link will be shared later in the week
Classic Chorale Christmas Concert Dec. 11, 5:00 pm, Sanctuary
In Dulci Jubilo -Carols Old and New All are invited to begin celebrating the holiday season with us as we celebrate our return to singing after a 2 1/2 year hiatus brought on by the pandemic. In “sweetest joy” in deed! Music by Buxtehude, Elgar, Vaughn Williams, Rutter and Forrest. The Chorale will be accompanied by piano, organ, string trio and flute. Admission $5. Reception to follow in the Parlor.
Danish American Yule Fest
Dec. 11, 5:30-8:00 pm, Folk Center
This long-time event (30 years!) is open to all, no charge, all ages welcome! Feel free to bring a dish. Join in the storytelling, Santa Lucia processional, ris a la mande and gifts, and fruit PLUS Santa’s workshops, carols, live music, refreshments, pancakes, candles, MORE!
Blood Drive Dec. 13, 11-4, Community Room
Appointments preferred. Walk-ins welcome. Please bring photo ID. Make your appointment online at kybloodcenter.org, call 800-775-2522 or scan
LongNight Service Dec. 21, 7 pm, Cowan Chapel
Sometimes what can’t wait are the feelings of loss and grief. Christmas is not a denial of these hard realities, but meant to be a healing balm to them. On the longest night of the year, you are invited to join us for a “Come As You Really Are” service of hope, strength, and comfort. If you have experienced a hard loss, a deep grief, or are walking through a bleak place, this service is meant to hold and offer prayers for healing. You need not be a member of this church or any church to keep watch as we wait for the light to grow. This service will not be web-cast, but look for additional Healing Resources available for those at a distance.
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