Got Grads? Please let us know if you’ve got graduates in your family, or the church family!
May 24 is Pentecost! Pentecost celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit 50 days after Easter. Pentecost is the birthday of the Christian church. At Union Church, it’s become our custom to wear red or gold to church to reflect the color of the tongues of fire that symbolize the Holy Spirit. Before Jesus was crucified, he told his disciples that the Holy Spirit would come after him:
“And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever — the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.” John 14:16–18
And 40 days after Jesus was resurrected (10 days after he ascended into heaven), that promise was fulfilled when Peter and the early Church were in Jerusalem for Pentecost: “When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.” Acts 2:1–4
Breathe & Sing
Thanks to a grant from the Lilly foundation, Union Church will offer special events and experiences in a season we are calling “Breathe and Sing: Together with One Voice.” In Sunday worship, in special events and classes you are invited to explore how to catch your breath in challenging times. Everyone who wishes can experience voice lessons, breathing techniques for health, Alexander Technique classes for alignment and ease of movement, song classes with local and national leaders, and much more! Rev. Christina Ryan Perkins will be our pastoral guide April-July. Find out more at union-church.org/breatheandsing
May 16, 10 am Chair Yoga—NEW Opportunity! Room 101, enter at the playground door.
May 20 Last Open Table Supper before a summer break. Thank you to Deb Beishline and the crew for all the good food and fellowship. We’ll play Encore after supper …. how well do YOU know song lyrics?
May 27, 6:30 pm, Artist’s Way with Meditative Painting and Movement. Sue Peterson Blyth will facilitate writing from the Artist’s Way on the topic of Synchronicities in Our lives. Jennifer Elam will lead us in book making and the writing of a prayer poem or story for the book. Music and movement will be incorporated. We will circle at the end and share, bringing together the writing and art. (reminder – no Open Table)
June 3, 6:00 pm, Handbells for Beginners Robert Rorrer, our Handbell Director, will teach some basics of playing handbells! Come give it a try. All ages and skill levels (or lack of them) welcome!!
June 7 Breathe & Sing Workshop with Dr. Steve Bolster & Dr. Kathy Bullock SUNDAY, JUNE 7, watch for details!
June 10, 6:30 pm, Guided Painting Party!
June 17, 6:00 pm, MORE Handbells for Beginners
Open Table Community Meals Every Wednesday 5:30pm-6:30pm:“Open Table” is a “pay what you can” ($0-$$) meal open to anyone. The food is great, the company is better, the hungry are fed, and we pray the love Jesus will be shown!
May 13 Menu
· Spaghetti and Meatballs
· Ratatouille Casserole (Vegetarian)
· Salad
· Bread & Butter
· Bread Pudding
May 14 Thrivent Dinner Event at Malones in Lexington plus Transportation: NO charge! Would you like your contributions to have an even greater impact on the causes you care about? At this free workshop, Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing Gift will discuss ways to help you make the most of what you’ve been given as well as potential tax benefits.
Join us for dinner and a presentation, courtesy of the Thrivent Member Network – Crossroads.
Please come to church at 4 for a 4:15 departure. The event will be from 6:00 – 7:30 and you’re welcome to drive on your own if you’d rather BUT please do call to let us know to plan for dinner numbers. Call the office at 859-986-3725 or email
What’s Going on Around Here?: Regular Union Church social/musical/educational events that YOU might be interested in. Call or email the office for details, and PLEASE let us know if we’ve missed something!
*Third Sundays of the month
1:30 pm, ShapeNote Singers, Parlor
*Third Tuesdays
7:00 pm Book Club
*Wednesdays
10 am Zoom Coffee Hour with the Pastor
1-4 pm Bridge
5:30 pm Open Table supper for all – NO charge!
6:15 pm Handbell Ensemble
*2nd Wednesdays
4:00 pm Psalm Study, Office Level
*1st & 3rd Wednesdays
6:30 pm “Theology in the Round” Zoom & in person
*Thursdays
10:30 am Zoom Bible Study
5:30 pm Orchestra
6:30 pm Choir
*Fridays
9:00 am Meditation in Cowan Chapel
*2nd & 4th Saturdays
10 am Old Time Music Jam: play, sing, dance, or watch, listen & enjoy!
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