ARCHIVE September, 2012
September 21 has been declared International Peace Day by the United Nations. Today we join with religious people all around the world in praying for peace. The World Council of Churches has also suggested that, today, we pray for ceasefires: in our homes, our communities, our nation, and our world. Below is a prayer from more »
September 21, 2012 in News by Rachel
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Some very special guests joined us for Wednesday Night Live this week: four young adults who are walking more than 3000 miles, all the way across the U.S.A., to raise awareness of the DREAM Act. They started in San Fransisco, and will conclude on November 2 in Washington, D.C. The walkers told us their experiences more »
September 19, 2012 in Community Life and Growth Board, Events, News by Rachel
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MacGregor Lakes took first place in the Social Studies academic meet, Berea Middle School Academic Team vs Caudill Middle School. Congrats!!
September 18, 2012 in Consider, News by Kent
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This week we heard about the commandment that Jesus gave to abide in his love, so that we might better be able to love one another. To that end, we offer our deepest needs and prayers to God; in the intimacy of prayer, we can truly begin to receive the gifts of faith. As we more »
September 17, 2012 in News, Prayer of the Week by Rachel
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Our new Associate Pastor, Rev. Rachel Small Stokes, preached her first sermon with us this Sunday. You can read the text below, or watch it on our “See Us Now” page. Hey, I Just Met You, and This Is Crazy, But… Introductory Sermon to Union Church Sept. 16, 2012 John 15:9-17, Colossians 3:12-17 more »
September 17, 2012 in News, Rachel, Sermons by Rachel
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Jerry Workman, director of the Food Bank, reports a particular need for the following items: Dry beans Hamburger, Chicken, Tuna Helper Plain macaroni Canned mustard greens, spinach, mixed greens, carrots and soups Ramen noodles Crackers Potatoes Cake ix 1-pound bags of plain rice Items can be dropped off at the food bank, 103 Parkway Ave, more »
September 17, 2012 in Announcements, News by union
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On Wednesday, September 19, 2012, Sam Mutua of Church World Service-Kenya will offer a presentation in response to the support given through the United Church of Christ and the Disciples of Christ “Mission: 1” efforts. Union Church supported this effort last year, raising funds and over 1111 lbs of food during the 11 days, 11-1-11 more »
September 17, 2012 in Mission and Service Board, News by union
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A Gathering in Worship Offered by the People of the Church of Christ, Union Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 16, 2012 Meditation Love is the air that I breathe, like oxygen. When I lack it, I feel atrophied, asphyxiated. When I have it, I feel I am growing. And so this growth is linked to more »
September 14, 2012 in News, Weekly Bulletin by union
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