Denis Burton needs a ride to a medical appointment in Lexington tomorrow (Monday at 2 pm), on S. Broadway. Pls call Rev. Kent at 859-979-5368 if you are heading that way or can help – thanks!!
Open Table Supper for ALL Community Meals – Every Wednesday 5:30pm-6:30pm: “Open Table” is a “pay what you can” ($0-$$) meal open to anyone. Chef Deb Beishline and a wonderful crew of volunteers prepare the meal each week – always with gluten free and vegetarian-friendly options. Our hope is to remember the gifts of connection with great food the chance to “rub elbows” with neighbors. The food is great, the company is better, the hungry are fed, and we pray the love Jesus will be shown!
Menu for Sept. 16
· Chicken Marbella
· Rice
· Roasted Vegetables
· Mushrooms, onions, garlic
· Apple Spice Bundt Cake
Save the date, Sept. 19! Our friends at St. Clare, 622 Chestnut St., invite everyone to the 75th anniversary of the dedication of their Parish House. Mass at 5 pm. RSVP To 75thanniversarystclare@gmail.com.
New Members Welcomed Sept. 20 (3rd Sunday of a month)! As a family of faith committed to boldly & creatively embodying the life and ministry of Jesus, we would like to join with YOU. We’d like to be a context and inspiration for your own spiritual path, and work with you to make your heart, your world, your life more peace-filled and joy-full.
On the third Sundays of the month there will be an opportunity to covenant together — whether you are a member of the community who worships online, in-person, or both! No prior action on your part is required, but if you have any questions at all, we’d like to help. Working together, we want to make God’s love visible & real to all!
Berea College’s OneReunion Weekend is coming up Sept. 25-27. We’re excited to let you know that our own choir and Berea College’s Homecoming Choir, under the direction of Dr. Steve Bolster and Dr. XT Hong, will sing on Sunday morning (27th) at Worship and Rev. Christina Ryan Perkins, newly appointed Executive Director of Spiritual Formation and the Campus Christian Center at Berea College , (‘98) will preach!
Would anyone like to set up an info booth on behalf of Union Church at the Berea Earth Warriors’ festival on Saturday October 17th? The festival runs from 10am – 10pm, but the booth can happen at any time during the day. (Even just an hour is great!). If so, please talk to Laura Nagle at 859-358-0106 (text or call) or joyfulsunflower@gmail.com. Church Council voted to financially support this festival, using funds from the Loyal Jones memorial, in remembrance of his love for the natural beauty of our region.
Red Oaks Forest School (est. 2014) starts its Fall Programs!! Check the website for ages, days & times: redoaksforestschool.org
· Conservation Club
· Art Club
· Forest Families
· Forest Friends
· STEAM – Mammals
Save the date, Oct. 24: Summer Holmes, of Holmesmadeart, Debbonnaire Kovacs’ sister, will offer another mosaic class here in Union Church’s Community Room, on October 24th.
What’s Going on Around Here?
Regular Union Church social/musical/educational events that YOU might be interested in. Call or email the office for details.
*3rd Sundays of the month
1:30 pm, ShapeNote Singers, Parlor
*Wednesdays
10 am Zoom Coffee Hour with the Pastor
1-4 pm Bridge
5:30 pm Open Table—Supper for EVERYONE! No charge
6:15 pm Handbell Ensemble rehearsal, 3rd floor Choir Room
*1st & 3rd Wednesdays
6:30 (after supper) Theological Explorations, Conference Room or Zoom
*2nd Wednesdays
4:00 pm Psalm Study, Office Level Classroom
*Thursdays
10:30 am Zoom Bible Study
5:30 pm Orchestra, 3rd floor Choir Room
6:30 pm Choir, 3rd floor Choir Room
*3rd Tuesdays
7:00 pm Book Club, Training Room off the Community Room – “Things We Never Say” by Elizabeth Strout
*Fridays
9:00 am Meditation in Cowan Chapel
Community Meetings
Presence is prayer, too. Being visible and informed is an important way to put prayers into action.
· Berea City Council
Sept. 15, 6:30 pm, City Annex Bldg, 304 Chestnut St.
· Madison County Fiscal Court
Sept. 22, 9:30 am, Berea Council Chambers
· Richmond Board of Commissioners
Sept. 22, 6:00 pm, City Hall, 239 W. Main St., Richmond
· Madison County Board of Education
Sept. 10, 4:00 pm, 301 Highland Park Dr., Richmond
· Berea Community School Board
September 21, 7:00 pm, Kennedy Theater at Berea Community School
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