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January 12, 2018 President Donald Trump’s less-than-glowing generalization of countries across Africa and Haiti comes with little surprise. The president has said horrific things before. While social media has had a heyday with comedic responses, what I find most sad is how much the president is missing. When he says these places are “sh-thole” countries,… Read more.

Rev. Bob Shaffer, church member, Presbyterian pastor and long-time Berea notable has published a new volume of prayers. “Heartfelt Prayers for Your Life Today” can be purchased in the office for $12. Cover art is a painting by Carol Shaffer. Hattie Parks celebrated her 95th Birthday with a luncheon after worship on January 14! Congratulations… Read more.

Union Church Choir Feb. 4 On Eagles’ Wings, arr. Mark Hayes Feb. 11 Order My Steps, Glen Burleigh Feb. 18 Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley, arr. Gladys Jameson Feb. 25 Be Thou My Vision, Dan Forrest Union Church Handbell Ensemble Feb. 11 A Mountain Springs Farewell, S. Tucker Feb. 25 Ride on the Chariot, B…. Read more.

Dear friends and members of Union Church, This beloved community of which you are a part relies on the ministry of all folks to carry  outs its mission to serve our church, our community and the world in the name of Jesus, and YOU are invited to participate in making that happen.  While there are… Read more.

Stephen Ministry is recruiting for another training class! Stephen Ministry is a one-to-one lay caring ministry where trained and empowered lay caregivers- called Stephen Ministers- provide high-quality, confidential, accepting, compassionate care to people who are hurting. The training for new Stephen Ministers will start in mid-April and continue through the summer until late August or… Read more.

Join us for 5 Sundays of lunch after church! This is a chance to get to know that new person you haven’t said hello to; it’s a chance to catch up with younger friends and surrogate grand parents. It’s a good time to reflect on the worship, the music, the sermon and what it all… Read more.

As we once again enter the church’s season of reflection and introspection, Union Church will have important and special work to do. Ten years ago we entered a spring of reflection and discernment to discover how could we serve and what resources would we need to serve well. That process resulted in core values and… Read more.

Sad for Us, Great for the Wider Church: Rachel’s Farewell and What Comes Next  Rev. Rachel’s last Sunday will be February 11 before she departs to pastor in Louisville. She has made so many wonderful contributions to our congregation in the 5+ years she has served with us, and we are sure that she will… Read more.