Lent & Easter at Union Church!
Sunday Services 10:30 am, Sanctuary; Compline 6:30 pm, Cowan Chapel
First Sunday of Lent Feb. 18
God Meets Us
Second Sunday of Lent Feb. 25
We Are Called to Listen
Third Sunday of Lent March3
We Are Shown the Way
Fourth Sunday of Lent March 10
God Loves First
Fifth Sunday of Lent March 17
We Are Reformed
Palm Sunday March 24
We Draw on Courage
Maundy Thursday March 28
We Are Held Together
Worship Service in the Sanctuary
Good Friday March 29
We Find Ourselves Here
Holy Saturday
Gather with Pastor Kent as we clean and prepare the sanctuary for our Easter guests. Morning time tbd
Easter Sunday March 31
The Sun Rises
10:00 am Easter Activities for kids, beginning in Cowan Chapel and moving on to the Easter Egg Hunt!
10:30 am Celebration of the Resurrection! Join to recall the joy and hope of that first Easter Morning, and to renew yourself by recalling that God’s love is not reserved in that long-ago time. This is a lovely time to invite guests, new neighbors, and any who’ve ever wondered what Union Church is about!
Announcements
Meditative Words Lenten Calendar Many thanks to Rachael White for her work on this!! You’re invited to make comments, upload images, or write poetic reflections using our daily meditative word (tag it like so: #xxxx) and the hashtag #UCLent2024 as we journey together through Lent.
We’re Hiring! – Union Church is hiring a Director of Development and Congregational Engagement. Go to Indeed.com to apply.
Giving Thanks for Worship Leaders and Greeters: The Worship Board is so appreciative of all who volunteer to give voice to scripture and hands to “welcome” by being readers and greeters. If you would like to help, please sign up at coffee hour for the Sunday of your choice. All voices, ages, and experience level (or lack thereof!) are welcome. We’ll help you help the whole congregation!
Name Tags are Hospitality in Action. Got One? Name tags help us all from newcomers to old-timers. Stick on tags are always available in the vestibules and near the entrances and anyone can request a permanent one. We’ll make it and put it in the racks for next week! See a greeter or mark your pew folder sheet to get one made for you!
Communion Bread Baker Needed! Like to bake? We love the gluten-free bread recipe and mix we use for communion and are seeking a volunteer to bake it once a month for our communion services. Contact Jennifer Melton, Worship Board chair if you can help!
Can you help? Barb Taylor may need help with rides to medical appointments in the near future. If you can help, please contact her (859-986-1344) or the church office.
Open Table every Wednesday, 5:30 pm in the Community Room, all welcome, NO charge! Feb. 14 menu:
New Sunday Morning Book Study Sundays at 9am, conference Room: “Jesus and the Disinherited” by Howard Thurman, led by Steve Gowler. Part bible study, part liberating theology, and part loving manifesto, “Jesus and the Disinher-ited” is concise and powerful guide to faith. Written in the 1940s, its current relevance is a striking testament of Thurman’s spiritual insight. Plan to Join Dr. Steve Gowler on a journey with Thurman through Lent. Class began this morning, but it’s not too late to join!!!
Serving Our Church Community: The Nominating Board is preparing for the annual task of making sure that all Board positions are filled. This is a great way to step closer to the work of the church and get to know each other through the act of working together. If you are wondering whether or not there might be a Board that is a perfect fit for you, please contact Laura Nagle at Joyfulsunflower@gmail.com or 859-358-0106 (text or call).
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