ARCHIVE January, 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” more »
January 29, 2017 in Pastor Log, Prayer of the Week, Rachel, Sermons by Kent
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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 more »
January 27, 2017 in News, Weekly Bulletin by union
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To Men of the Church: The much-noted Women’s March set for Washington, D.C. takes place this Saturday. As of this writing there are now sister-marches planned in over 600 cities, world-wide, including Lexington, Kentucky. I, and many other men from our congregation are going to these marches. Here is why I think you should consider more »
January 18, 2017 in Kent, Pastor Log, Sermons by Kent
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Gathering in Worship Offered by the People of the Church of Christ, Union January 15, 2017 10:30 am Meditation I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality… I believe more »
January 13, 2017 in News, Weekly Bulletin by union
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Budget Meeting Recap and Looking Ahead January News of the Family, Birthdays & Anniversaries From Rev. Rachel Amazon Smile & Kroger Rewards Church Leaders to Gather at the Capitol for Weekly Prayer in Action Christmas Pageant Photos
January 11, 2017 in News by union
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Gathering in Worship Offered by the People of the Church of Christ, Union January 8, 2017 10:30 am Meditation If you have the gift of frustration and the deep sense that the world is a mess, thank God for that; not everyone has that gift of vision. It also means you more »
January 6, 2017 in News, Weekly Bulletin by union
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As I write, I am spending my first week of the new year in a way I wish everyone could: surrounded by dear friends and learning amazing and inspiring stuff in a gorgeous environment. Nice, huh? It’s a particularly great respite in the midst of what feels like an insane world. The political and cultural more »
January 5, 2017 in Consider by union
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Rachael White took some great photos of the Christmas Pageant on Dec. 18!
January 5, 2017 in Consider by union
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The Kentucky Council of Churches is hosting Prayer in Action Days at the State Capitol each Tuesday during next year’s General Assembly to pray for government officials and act on behalf of Kentucky’s most vulnerable citizens. The kick-off event was Tuesday, January 3, in the Capitol Rotunda. Subsequent gatherings will begin at 9:30 am. “These more »
January 5, 2017 in Consider by union
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The Church has received just over $769 from the Kroger rewards program and the Amazon Smile programs $206.06 this past year. That’s nearly $1000 for shopping where and how we usually shop! In essence, these programs support our ministries of Justice and Joy. Helping the refugee, caring for creation, recognizing racial discrepancies, sharing the Good more »
January 5, 2017 in Consider by union
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