Next Sunday we will welcome Rev. Kent back to Union Church, and lovingly release Rev. Nate to his work in other places. During the service we will be using a Latin American tradition called the Ofrenda to celebrate All Saints Day (El Dia de los Muertos). You are invited to bring a picture of a loved one who has passed on, or flowers, or any other remembrance you would like to share.
Don’t forget the time change! Next Sunday, Nov. 3, we “fall back” and set our clocks to an hour earlier. The good news is, if you forget, you will be early, not late!
At 3:00 pm Sunday, Nov. 3, the Union Church Choir will make a guest appearance with the Berea College Concert Choir for their Fall Concert, and Rev. Nate will serve as guest conductor.
Many thanks to Jeffrey Carpenter of Berea’s Arts Accelerator Program for offering a delightful card-making workshop last Sunday, Oct. 20. It was a fun time together! Teens, adults, and young children joined together to create beautiful and original care cards to be sent to members and friends of Union Church. Special thanks to Laura Nagle and Chris McKenzie for encouraging children and youth in our church to take the lead in caring for others. If you know of someone who might enjoy a special card in his/her mailbox, any time, please let the Nurture and Care Board know.
Witness for Peace Southeast will be in Berea on Wednesday, October 30, and will be speaking at the “Peace and Pizza” lunch event at the Appalachian Center on campus from 11:45 to 12:45 p.m. This year they are hosted by the Berea College Peace and Social Justice Program. All are welcome.
Berea Faith Community Outreach (BFCO) is seeking a coordinator for the Frank Gailey Transient Emergency Assistance Fund. This is a volunteer position. This person would be responsible for working with vendors, agents who offer assistance to those in need, training agents to use the tracking system, and reporting to the BFCO Board. A complete list of the responsibilities is available upon request. Computer and communication skills are a must. Please contact Dave Kobersmith at kdkobersmith@gmail.com or 859-302-0575 if you are interested or would like more information.
Alzheimer’s Workshop November 6, 10:30 am – 12:00 noon. All are invited to attend Legal & Financial Planning for Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia with Scott Collins. This program will give valuable information to families and individuals dealing with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia about how to plan for legal and financial needs. Elder law attorney Scott Collins will address issues such as power of attorney, guardianship, and handling the finances and property of a person with dementia. Registration required, call 1-800-272-3900. Program will be at the Madison County Cooperative Extension Office
230 Duncannon Lane, Richmond.
Inmates at the Madison County Detention Center are in need of books. They are only allowed paperbacks delivered directly from Amazon. If anyone is interested in sponsoring a book or two, please send $10 or $20 to the church (offering plate, mail, or easyTithe. If writing a check, put MCDC in the memo line) and we’ll place the order from the office. Rev. Nate has a list of requested titles. Thanks so much.
Dodie Murphy is trying to supplement her social security benefits by making small “structions” — deconstructions and reconstructions — using photographs and inexpensive costume jewelry. She could use donations of small frames (5×7 and smaller; 4×6 and smaller work best) and costume jewelry. Thank you for considering. You can phone her (number is in the directory), text her (preferred) or email her at dodiemurphywriter @yahoo. com.
Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice Kentucky Affiliate is offering a Compassionate Care Training Nov. 13 14. Contact Wayne Gnatuk wagnatuck@outlook.com if interested.
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