To my Beloved Union Church: Sunday, February 11th, my last day in worship with you all, is fast approaching. As it does, I am flooded with memories and gratitude for all the fun, funny, heartfelt, difficult, and sad things we’ve been through together in the five and a half years you’ve allowed me to serve… Read more.
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Sunday, January 28, 2018, Worship Bulletin, Prayer Concerns, Announcements
A Gathering in Worship Offered by the People of the Church of Christ, Union Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany January 28, 2018 10:30 am Meditation “What sets worlds in motion is the interplay of differences, their attractions and repulsions.” —Octavio Paz, Mexican poet, writer, and diplomat, 1914-1998 From… Read more.
January 21, 2018 Worship Bulletin, Prayer Concerns, Announcements
Gathering in Worship Offered by the People of the Church of Christ, Union Third Sunday after the Epiphany January 21, 2018 10:30 am Meditation “The Christian life is not about pleasing God the finger-shaker and judge. It is not about believing now or being good now for the sake of heaven later. It is… Read more.
January 14, 2018, Worship Bulletin, Prayer Concerns, Announcements
Gathering in Worship Offered by the People of the Church of Christ, Union Second Sunday after the Epiphany January 14, 2018 10:30 am Meditation Ask yourself what makes you come alive and do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive. —Howard Thurman From there to Here Welcome & Announcements… Read more.
January 7, 2018, Worship Bulletin, Prayer Concerns, Announcements
Gathering in Worship Offered by the People of the Church of Christ, Union Epiphany Sunday & the Baptism of Jesus January 7, 2018 10:30 am Meditation I suppose when we take on January 1 the world will look the same. But there is a reminder of the Resurrection at the start of each new… Read more.
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The New Year: Resolutions and Transitions
It’s natural to think about transitions as the date on our calendars changes from one year to another. While there’s no actual change at the turn of the calendar in how the world functions, it’s a symbolic moment to reflect and to vow to try anew. There is a biblical term for this: “repentance.” Despite… Read more.
News of the Family, Birthdays & Anniversaries
Rev. Rachel will be away in Arizona January 3-9 as part of her Next Generation Leadership Initiative fellowship program. She’ll be learning about guiding churches through mission planning and visioning, and will happily share her learnings when she returns. Please note that she will not be available for calls and will likely not have much… Read more.