News of the Family
- Congratulations to former church member Kent Pugh who successfully defended his thesis at the University of Louisville for his doctorate in applied sociology! Congratulations, Dr. Pugh!
- Prayers and Blessings for Ellison Eugene Groth, son of Chloe and Ben Groth and brother to John Henry. Ellis was baptized on Nov. 26 in the presence of his relatives and church family!
- Congratulations on the engagement of Joseph Mecham, son of Jane and Neil Mecham to Morgan Hudson. The two will marry at Union Church on December 15.
- Betty Hibler is a grandmother! Noelle Francine Hibler was born November 26 in New York.
- Thanks to the many alumni, alumnae, students and staff who joined us for Berea College Homecoming weekend! We are especially grateful for the Black Music Ensemble concert on Saturday and the Alumni/ae choir that sang on Sunday!
- Union Church members helped distribute Thanksgiving meals to local residents in need. With many congregations working together, volunteers delivered over 150 meals in a few short hours!
- Congratulations to Rev. Rachel and Leslie Small Stokes. Rachel announced that she is pregnant with their second child, who is due in May 2018!
December Birthdays & Anniversaries
Birthdays
3 Larry Brandenburg
3 Nora Ruth Jenkins
3 Chris McKenzie
4 Alva Peloquin
5 Jan Hamilton
8 Barbara Walters
9 Will Spencer
9 Melissa Zook
10 Joan Moore
10 Elizabeth Barrett
13 Shane Wilcher
13 David Jones
15 Mary K. Kauffman
15 Opal Bailey
16 Thana Connelly
17 Joan English
17 Laura Wick
18 Jeff Pool
23 Ben Whaley-Jones
27 Sue Peterson Blyth
27 Brenda Chapman
28 Marvin Jenkins
28 Iris Bailey
29 Dot Kindel
29 Paul Smithson
30 Joseph Jacobs
Anniversaries
7 Reid Livingston & Lisa Bosley
12 Eric Dodson & Deborah Martin
23 Cron & Delores Carpenter
28 David Jones & Betsy Whaley
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