Rev. Kent at United Church General Synod until July 5.
Rev. Kent is away attending the national meeting of the United Church of Christ denomination in Indianapolis. The UCC has roots that date back 400 years to the arrival of the pilgrims in what is now Massachusetts, and through its abolitionist missionary society played a vital role in supporting John G. Fee, Union Church, and the infant Berea College. Al and Alice White, Ruth McLain Smith, and the rest of the McLain Family band will perform at an outdoor concert during the conference alongside singer/songwriter Carrie Newcomer. Worship services and key note addresses (but sadly not the concert) will be livecast. To learn more about the events, speakers, and issues: https://generalsynod.org/
The Rev. David Jones, Union Church program coordinator and College Fellowship (ConneXions) leader, brings us The Word today.
Communion Service July 9. Due to Rev. Kent’s absence we will not celebrate communion next week but instead celebrate on July 9.
Our Youth Group is headed to Louisville to do a service trip July 10-11! Sponsor a youth at $100 or give what you can to support this trip!
Mark Your Calendars for a great chance to get together!!
Wednesday July 12th: 5:00 – 8:00pm
Union Church Burger Bash!
Fundraiser for Berea Leadership Camp Scholarships
At the City Park Shelter behind the pool.
Bring side dishes/desserts to share and outdoor games to play.
Church will provide burgers, hot dogs, buns, drinks, condiments, vegan options, and table service.
INVITE FRIENDS & OTHERS IN THE COMMUNITY!
Lakes Funeral Home will host two grief support groups open to anyone in the community who would like to participate.
The support group for people who have lost a spouse or partner will be held on the first Thursday of each month, in the building behind the funeral home at 203 N. Dogwood Drive, Berea.
The group for parents who have lost a child will be held the second Thursday of each month from 6-8 pm in the same location. The support group leader will be Dr. Judy Keith, who has lost a spouse and a child. Please call 859-806-6236 to reserve your space or get additional information.
Community Friendship Program: calling open hearts
Do you want to learn more about the world outside the USA? Offer friendship to a freshman student far from home? If so, you might enjoy getting to know an international student! Community Friendship Program works with Berea College Center for International Education to connect new students with local individuals or families who can open their hearts, be a listening ear, make a call, send a note (or text!), and perhaps invite to join in an activity at home or elsewhere.
Note: Students live on campus, NOT at your house. Contact Laura Compton 859-353-1497, or email: communityfriendshipprogram@berea.edu , to get the 1-page application or to receive more information about the program.
Deadline is July 10. We expect 40 incoming students in August! (so we need at least 20 more families to sign up!)
Opportunities to be more involved in worship at Union Church!
· Communion Bread Baker(s).
· Worship Readers, Ushers, and Greeters.
· Coffee Hour snack bringers.
Please sign up in the Community Room or contact the office or a member of Worship Board (Teresa Gowler, Diane Bailey, EJ Stokes, Paul Jacobs, Jennifer Melton) Thank you!
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