Lent Opportunities
Explore a Labyrinth! Sunday 3/31 at 1:30 in the Classroom. Carla Gilbert will lead this two-part series. The first session will focus on learning and conversation about the topic; during the second session, you will visit the new labyrinth at the Campus Christian Center. No registration necessary—just show up!
Settle Into Scripture! Sundays at 4:00 pm; Wednesdays at 8:30 am Cowan Chapel. For thirty minutes, Rev. Kent will lead the traditional Benedictine practice of Lectio Divina, a four-step process that treats scripture as a living word, rather than just a text to be studied. (Note: Sunday and Wednesday of each week will use the same scripture passage.) Also, watch Facebook for a virtual version of the weekly Lectio Divina.
Community Joy at Wednesday Nite Live! March 20—Caroling Practice for our April 14 Spring Caroling Event after Wednesday Nite Live supper. All ages welcome.
Bread for the World Offering of Letters also at WNL on the 20th. You can buy handmade bowls to help support Berea College’s Empty Bowls event, proceeds to the Berea Food Bank, too!
Run Together! Couch to 5K: Thursdays 6-6:30 pm; Stephenson Trail. Ever wanted to train for a 5K? Let’s do it together. Bring the kids & the dog! Contact Laura with questions: joyfulsunflower@gmail.com / 859.358.0106 (text or call) or just show up!
Chair Yoga Friday, 3/22, 11:00 am til noon in the Classroom. Judy Flavell, teacher at Mind Body and Sol Yoga Studio will be leading Chair Yoga, a gentle form of yoga that allows to you connect with your body and let your spirit shine through. No registration necessary — just show up wearing comfortable clothes! Also April 5.
Love Our Young Neighbors With Cookies! Sunday 3/24 meet at 2:00 in the Community Room: We want to fill boxes with cookies and deliver them to the nearby dorms to remind them that they are loved by their Union Church neighbors. Bring cookies and help pack / deliver the care packages.
Reflect Through Photography! Use Facebook to share images representing the Lenten Word of the Day. Follow Union Church on Facebook and post your images.
Make Stuff Together! In the back of the sanctuary, you will find kits with simple knitting projects, started by the knitters among us. Pick one up during service,
follow the pattern, pray for the person who will receive the item, and sign the card when you leave it in the basket for the next person to continue.
Connect With Each Other! Present Over Perfect: Leaving Behind Frantic for a Simpler, More Soulful Way of Living. Virtual Book Group We will use a private Facebook group to read & discuss this book of essays by Shauna Niequest. Contact Laura to be added to the group: joyfulsunflower@gmail.com / 859.358.0106 (text or call).
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