Coming Up!
Today after Coffee Hour, Medicare Info Session
May 7, 4:00 Psalm Study, 5:30 Open Table, 6:30, Theology in the Round, Medicare Info Session (same agenda as May 4)
May 11, 2:00 Memorial Service for Dottie Blackburn, sanctuary
May 14, final Open Table before a summer break
May 18, Recognition of High School grads
Announcements
About Sunday Compline Service: The Sabbath Compline at 6:30 pm in Cowan Chapel (on the Scaffold Cane Rd. side of Union) is a night prayer of psalm, silence, and song — a creative hush with God at the end of the day at the beginning of the week.
For the poet of Psalm 30, the Lord has “changed my mourning into dancing . . . and girded me with joy.” On this third Sunday of Easter, we shall sing Psalm 30 and the Taizé Laudate Dominum. Cantor: David Duffee; Instrumentalists: Robert Rorrer, Kim Kobersmith, Susie Ritchie
Got Grads? Graduation Season is Coming Up! High School grads will be recognized on May 18. We’d love to know what school your grad has graduated from, their future plans and maybe a photo – thanks!
IDEA! Union Church’s 175th anniversary is coming up in a couple of years (‘28). Would anyone be interested in exploring the notion of creating a bound yearbook of photos?
Know your rights cards and resources – we have business size cards available in the office in English & Spanish to help you , and those around you, know their rights if stopped by ICE!
Community Meals Every Wednesday 5:30pm-6:30pm: “Open Table” is a “pay what you can” ($0-$$) catered meal open to anyone. Chef Deb Beishline and a wonderful crew of volunteers prepare the menu each week always with GF and Vegetarian-friendly options (other needs can be accommodated on request!). Our hope is to remember the gifts of connection with great food the chance to “rub elbows” with neighbors. The food is great, the company is better, the hungry are fed, and we pray the love Jesus will be shown!
Last Open Table before a summer break will be May 14.
May 7 Menu:
· Spaghetti & Meatballs
· Gluten Free Pasta Option
· Mushrooms and Garlic – Meatless Option
· Salad
· Bread and Butter
· Italian Chocolate Cake
Medicare Info Sessions May 4 after Coffee hour & 7 after supper
Do you need some work done? Kevin Kubik has got skills & is looking for work: plumbing, carpentry, painting, electrical, landscaping & more — call him at 256-777-1499 to talk jobs & rates!
May 18, 7:30, Kentucky Bach Choir Concert, Stephen Bolster, guest conductor. First Presbyterian Church, 174 N. Mill St., Lexington. Strengthened by the Spirit: from Despair to Hope, from Darkness to Light.
Third Tuesday Book Club meets every third Tuesday at 7:00PM. Lively discussion of a good mix of fiction and non-fiction books packed into an hour’s meeting. Looking forward to your joining the discussion May 20! For additional information, contact Steve Rutledge at srutledge514@gmail.com.
Love Demands Justice for All. Our Mission & Service Board has established a social justice committee with the intent of facilitating our witness in a rapidly changing world. Anyone & everyone is welcome to be a part of the committee—sign up here.
CoCoDA Trip! Join the new Executive Director of CoCoDA, Deborah Payne, on a trip to El Salvador June 7-16, exploring the projects that Union Church has supported! The immersive trip will also include a home stay in a community, and options to hike a volcano, work with pottery, dye indigo and eat lots of papusas! Join us! Learn more and register at CoCoDA.org
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