Do you like working with numbers? Prowling around old buildings? Planning parties? Working with kids? Wondering what it’s like to serve on one of Union Church’s Boards? Come to a meeting after worship Feb. 5 to talk about it. Meet with Nominating Board members in the Classroom Room near the office to find out more… Read more.
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Children's Church, New Members, News of the Family, Save-the-Dates
Children’s Church Update — The Blessing of Finding Stillness! Ever wonder what happens after the pack of children race each other out of the Sanctuary each Sunday? This year, Children’s Church is using “A Joyful Path”, a curriculum that celebrates a joy-filled life, compassion for all, and the wisdom within. Each week, we gather in… Read more.
From Rev. Kent, Kentucky Council of Churches Prayer in Action Tuesdays, Contact your Representative in Congress
Christ the Way, the Truth, the Light The term “sanctuary” is quickly becoming a source of conflict on the public stage. Sanctuary in the church context implies the location of worship, the hope of refuge from a turbulent world, a holiness set in contrast to our everyday life. In centuries old traditions, church settings also… Read more.
February Birthdays & Anniversaries
Stephen Ministry at Union Church
Union Church has recently enrolled in the Stephen Series and Stephen Ministry training program (www.stephenministries.org). In the book of Acts, Stephen was chosen to provide caring ministry to those in need. Since the time of the Apostles, caring ministry has been considered a hallmark of the Christian faith community.
Women's March on Washington – Lexington
Prayer for the Week: January 29, 2017
Rev. Rachel in her sermon today on the Beatitudes stressed the reifying nature of Jesus inaugural sermon in the Gospel of Matthew. By blessing those seemingly without blessing, he challenges the status quo both for those in unfortunate circumstances, and for those who didn’t think it had anything to do with them. In these “troublous”… Read more.
January 29, 2017, Worship Bulletin, Prayer Concerns and Announcements
Gathering in Worship Offered by the People of the Church of Christ, Union Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany January 29, 2017 10:30 am Meditation God cannot endure that unfestive, mirthless attitude of ours in which we eat our bread in sorrow, with pretentious, busy haste, or even with shame. Through our daily meals [God] is… Read more.
