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Empowering Lay Leadership at Union From the Pastor: What Next, Union Church!? “What Next, Union Church?!” Watch for Ways to Share Your Thoughts A Word from Carla Gilbert (Pastoral Assistant) Podcast Recorded May 7, 7 pm! Youth Talent Show May 11, 7:00 pm Choirs of the Church Concert May 20, 2 pm Kentucky Council of… Read more.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL PROGRAMS. TO REGISTER FOR A PROGRAM OR FIND A SUPPORT GROUP, PLEASE CALL 1-800-272-3900 OR REGISTER ONLINE AT http://www.communityresourcefinder.org THE BASICS, MEMORY LOSS, DEMENTIA AND ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE May 2, 2018, 1:00 -2:00 pm If you or someone you know is affected by Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, it’s time to learn the facts. This program provides… Read more.

At the very top left of the organ photo, you’ll see Pete Webber, organ builder, making a repair.  Also in this Newsletter…. Empowering Lay Leadership at Union From the Pastor: What Next, Union Church!? “What Next, Union Church?!” Watch for Ways to Share Your Thoughts A Word from Carla Gilbert (Pastoral Assistant) Podcast to be… Read more.

We are sad to share with you the news that Betty Sarafin’s partner, Gary Dillon, died of his cancer Sunday night, April 22, after a long and courageous struggle. Our prayers are with Betty and the rest of his family in his death, and pray that God’s peace surround them as it surely now surrounds… Read more.

Thank you to the many who  have welcomed me into your lives and homes during this time of transition in our beloved community of Union Church.  I am privileged to be able to serve in this capacity for our members as it is my favorite part of professional ministry.   Pastor Kent and I touch base… Read more.

The Indiana-Kentucky Conference of the United Church of Christ is offering 3 days of workshops specially related to church transition, revitalization, and relevance. Rev. Kent is attending but thinks we will gain so much more if other board members could also attend. The dates are May 31-June 2 in Indianapolis. Costs are $125 + housing…. Read more.

Berea Leadership Experience for Rising 2nd-8th graders. Registration is open! Berea Leadership Experience will hold its camp for kids to learn skills of conflict resolution, media literacy, mindfulness, and appreciation of nature the week of July 16th -20th, 9 am – 2 pm. The camp is already half filled after 3 weeks of sign-ups, so… Read more.

What Next, Union Church!? In March we voted on a listening and planning process to answer the question, “What Next!?” Where is God calling us into action? What are we being invited to take up, and what might we need to lay down? How do we faithfully and effectively plan our service and support? These… Read more.