Each month join for a special interactive exploration of our faith in action. Learn about outreach and service you can be a part of, and learn from partner groups, members and friends what God is calling and empowering us to do. Sponsored by the Mission and Service Board! Join us on Zoom, 7pm Wednesday. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85764241129?pwd=UWJhd21SeFJlWkxzZG14WXZHaTdKUT09
what's happening
Mission
Picnic and Creek Clean Up Mission: Volunteer for Sunday, June 30!
Let’s Eat! June 30 will be Pastor Kent’s last Sunday with us before he starts a well-deserved sabbatical rest. After worship that morning everyone is invited for a picnic to wish him well and to meet and welcome our sabbatical replacement minister, the Rev. Nate Craddock. Help Needed! The picnic will be at Rev. Kent… Read more.
Condolences and Condemnation of Violence in Cairo and Istanbul
Bombings in two places where Union Church funds have been used to help support poverty, refugee, and migrant relief programs were addressed in a joint statement from the United Church of Christ and the Disciples of Christ. These two denominations partner via One Great Hour of Sharing. Just 2 months ago Rev. Kent had visited… Read more.
Rev. Kent Visits Syrian Refugee Camp
We arrived in Jordan last night and today went with the Orthodox Initiative, a ministry of the Middle East Council of Churches, to a refugee camp of about 300 persons, just a kilometer or two from the Syrian border. Supported by One Great Hour of Sharing giving, the OI is trying to help people here… Read more.
Blessing of Creation, animals, and solar energy a great success
Each year we give thanks for the blessing of creation with a special service inspired by St. Francis of Assisi. This year, held in conjunction with our Care of Creation booth at the Berea Solar Fair, more than 35 pets and their “persons” were part of our blessing. Special thanks to all of the Union… Read more.
Work team sets off!
Our intrepid mission team left Berea at 6am for their trip to Back Bay Mission in Biloxi, MS! They will be working both on hurricane recovery and assistance with homeless families. They’ll keep you updated throughout the trip, and they covet your prayers for both their safety and well-being of those they serve.
