We pray this week fully aware of so many in harm’s way from the storms raging across the US and Caribbean. Many have storms ranging more quietly at home, too. And so we pray together, keeping in mind Romans 13:14’s encouragement to “dress yourself in the light of Christ.” For so many in our world,… Read more.
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September 13, 2017, Worship Bulletin, Prayer Concerns and Announcements
Gathering in Worship Offered by the People of the Church of Christ, Union Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 10, 2017 10:30 am Meditation We should conduct ourselves toward our enemy as if he were one day to be our friend. ― John Henry Newman From there to Here Welcome & Announcements Welcome to this… Read more.
Revised Announcements from Union Church: Incl. DACA Vigil tonight and How to Help Hurricane Victims
DACA Vigil tonight (Tuesday, Sept. 5) at 9pm in front of Hutchins library on the Berea College campus. President Trump announced today that in six months, DACA residents (children brought to the U.S. by their parents without documentation) will no longer have valid documentation. They are especially vulnerable because the government now has all of… Read more.
Prayers for the Week — September 3, 2017 — For Creation and Justice
This week, amid so many prayers for healing and reconstruction, we also lift up Pope Francis’ call for all faiths to pray for creation, and a prayer honoring our workers for Labor Day. Here are prayers for each: A Climate Blessing, written by Sister Joan Brown of New Mexico Interfaith Power and Light: We Hold… Read more.
In this Consider….
Rekindling the Spirit! Faith Development, Mission & Service Opportunities Award-winning documentary From Rev. Rachel News of the Family, Birthdays & Anniversaries, more… Musical Notes Union Church’s Inaugural Team of Stephen Minsters-in-Training Announced! The Eclipse Trip of 2017 First-Year Solar Energy Report – August, 2017 Union Church Joins Vigil for Charlottesville Victims Wedding photos: Rev. Kent… Read more.
Church Family photos: Burger Bash & Pool Party, Music Ministries Picnic
Wedding photos: Rev. Kent Gilbert & Rev. Diana Hultgren
So Much Love, So Many Thanks! Diana and I are overwhelmed by the love and support we get every day from our church family but your care for us during these weeks of preparation and wedding have filled our hearts to overflowing. Thanks to all who brought food and drink so there could be celebration…. Read more.
First-Year Solar Energy Report – August, 2017
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.