Berea Classic Chorale Spring Concert!
On Friday, May 12 at 7:30 p.m. the Classic Chorale will present its Spring concert entitled, “How Can I Keep From Singing.” The program features 20th and 21st century choral music that celebrates the power and beauty of song and singing. The concert well be held in the Sanctuary of Union Church. Admission at the door is $10 for adults.
Included in the program are two settings of Psalm 100 by Peter Anglea and Rene Clausen. The program title piece is set by Bradley Ellingboe for men’s voice and clarinet. Guest clarinetist is Dr. Andrea Sutherland of EKU music faculty. Award-winning composer, Daniel Gawthrop, is represented with his best-known work, “Sing Me to Heaven.”
The Berea Classic Chorale is an adult ensemble of singers from the Berea community, conducted by Larry Brandenburg. The Chorale’s accompanist is Allen Fletcher. There will be a reception held in the church parlor immediately following the concert to which all are invited.
Pew Cushions from the sanctuary are available if you want them—approx. 15 in x 8 ft. They are dry now BUT did get wet with sprinkler water (however clean or not, we don’t know) when the sanctuary flooded, and some show wear. The insurance company is replacing them on the affected side. They’re in the Parlor for pickup and we’ll toss them if they’re unclaimed.
Small Groups at Union Church!
It is clear in the New Testament that small groups were critical to the fellowship, communal life, and discipling of followers of Jesus.
Union Church offers several opportunities for visitors, new members, friends, and members to get involved in a small group of interest to them. Some of these groups are based on reading books, some on studying scripture through the Lectionary, some on social justice, life issues, new member groups, in-the-news discussion groups, or groups built around hiking, walking, lunches, music, dinners, etc. which often also include discussions of recent sermons and/or worship experiences.
If there is a group you would like to offer up to host/facilitate, you may contact our Program Coordinator djones@union-church.org. Check out the current offerings below & at our website: union-church.org/ministries/adult/small-groups/
· Wednesday Coffee Hour w/ Rev. Kent (Zoom)
· Choir
· Orchestra
· Handbell Ensemble
· Hiking Group
· Bible Study (Zoom)
· Bridge Club
· Psalm Study
Stephen Ministry at Union Church One pastor can never provide all individual, one-on-one, care that love demands, and which keeps a congregation thriving. In the New Testament church, the apostles were overwhelmed with preaching and teaching responsibilities they knew God’s love demanded for the thousands of new believers that were joining this new Way in a steady stream. They realized they needed helpers to provide individual, hands-on ministry to members of the church who were in need. Stephen is probably the most famous of these helpers.
A church congregation is made up of individuals, and every individual has times in their life when they need:
· Care—a Stephen Minister generally meets weekly, one-on-one with a care receiver for a set period of time.
· Compassion—a Stephen Minister cares deeply about whatever the care receiver is going through.
· A Listening Ear—Stephen Ministers receive extensive and ongoing training to help them listen actively and deeply.
Do you feel the need of a caring, compassionate listening ear?
Are you interested in learning more about becoming a Stephen Minister?
Call (859-986-3725) or email (office@union-church.org) the church office to get connected, or for more info.
Become a Foster Parent! National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) will guide and support you as you embark on your journey to become a foster parent. From the moment you submit your application, throughout your licensing process and with each youth you welcome into your home, NYAP will walk alongside you.
They provide 24/7 phone and in-person support, wrap around services, case management and advocacy to ensure foster parents are true partners in creating nurturing, safe and stable homes within which traumatized youth are able to heal.
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