This energy report is based on data over the first full year since the Union Church 20 kilowatt system of solar panels began generating, from July, 2016 through the end of June, 2017. The report consists of three observations corresponding to the three main projections made in “A Proposal for Installing a Substantial Number… Read more.
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The Eclipse Trip of 2017
Union Church’s Inaugural Team of Stephen Minsters-in-Training Announced!
Your Stephen Leaders are very pleased to introduce to you our very first team of Stephen Ministers, to begin training on August 29 and continuing throughout the fall: Donna Abner, Delores Carpenter, Carla Gilbert, Paul Jacobs, Jennifer Melton, Ellen Mink, Alison Szewczyk, and Lisa Vaughn. They will complete fifty hours of training and be commissioned… Read more.
Musical Notes
Why Do We Wear Choir Robes? If you have been reading our music discussions and news since February, you might have noticed a huge hype in the need for choir robes here at church. It was voted unanimously by members of the music program, Worship Board, and Church Council that there was a very strong… Read more.
News of the Family, Birthdays & Anniversaries, more…
While everyone was a winner at the Quilt and Fiber Extravaganza this summer, there were a few “official” winners! Jo Wernegreen took top honors for Viewer’s Choice of Favorite Quilt! Stephanie Runyan, ceramic artist, has been accepted into the Arts Accelerator Program, Gallery 123. Congratulations to both these talented women! Rev. Kent Gilbert and Rev…. Read more.
From Rev. Rachel
If you ever wonder what the point of church is, or why it’s more worthwhile to show up in the sanctuary on Sunday morning rather than, say, go to brunch, our Youth Service on Sunday, August 27th should answer your question. In addition to creatively leading the worship service with everything from a Star Wars-based… Read more.
Rekindling the Spirit! Faith Development, Mission & Service Opportunities
In case you missed our lunch event in August, the Faith Development Board wants to make sure you know all the great ways you can get involved in church activities! Perhaps one of them will help you rekindle your own spirit! For young people: Kids Ages 0-Kindergarten: Our nursery program will now have activities during… Read more.
Prayer for the Week: August 27, 2017
This week our youth led us in a service inspired by one of the most basic texts of our faith: Micah 6:6-8. They were a powerful reminder of the importance of doing justice, lovingkindness, and walking humbly with our God. Here is a prayer they inspired: God whom we worship with all our hearts, transform… Read more.