ARCHIVE April, 2019
Maundy Thursday in Music, Prayer, Reading and Holy Silence: “The word “Maundy” comes from “mandatum novum,“ the Latin translation of John 13:34, “I give you a new commandment…that you love one another” Jesus spoke these words to the disciples on the evening when the First Supper was celebrated, just before he was betrayed and taken more »
April 17, 2019 in News by union
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SaraCare is a memorial fund in honor of Sara Elizabeth Kennedy, the daughter of Eddie and Norma Kennedy who, with tremendous hope, fought Rhabdomyosarcoma (an aggressive childhood cancer) from June 16, 2004 until March 23, 2005 when the battle was lost. This fund was established in order to support the work of her wonderful health care providers more »
April 15, 2019 in News by union
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On Good Friday, Christians remember Christ’s sacrificial love for all in crucifixion. To commemorate the day, pastors and parishioners from many local churches will participate in a joint Good Friday service, April 19, at 12:15 pm at Union Church. Remembering that Jesus washed the feet of those with whom he served, ministers from the Berea more »
April 15, 2019 in News by union
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Thank you for your generosity! Still time to donate before we figure up the total! The One Great Hour of Sharing offering was received yesterday, Palm Sunday. If you are considering a gift, why not a sacrificial gift for each day of Lent? ($1? The cost of a daily cup of coffee for 46 days? more »
April 15, 2019 in News by union
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Dear Church Family, Again we enter the special week that leads us to Easter morning and the new life beyond. As you can see below, there are so many ways to be in conversation with the Holy this week. As I mentioned you on Sunday morning, the days from Palm Sunday (yesterday) until Easter are more »
April 15, 2019 in News by union
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Gathering in Worship Offered by the People of the Church of Christ, Union Palm Sunday April 14, 2019 10:30 am Meditation Let the beauty you love be what you do. There are a hundred ways to kneel and kiss the ground. ― Rumi From there to Here: We Gather Welcome & Announcements more »
April 12, 2019 in News, Weekly Bulletin by union
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Rev. Kent spent time this last week attending Ecumenical Advocacy Days, a gathering of clergy and lay members of diverse denominational background. They gathered to learn, pray, and act on behalf of our Christian commitment to the most vulnerable in the US and in the world. A story about this public witness appeared yesterday in more »
April 11, 2019 in Mission and Service Board, News, Newsletter item, Pastor Log by Kent
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Spend the afternoon touring lovely kitchens and support Berea Home Village. Help more Berea elders to remain in their homes as they age. Five marvelous kitchens. Get inspired, learn, have fun. You may win a super door prize. Complimentary goodies along the way. Tickets $25 on Eventbrite. Call Katie at 859-358-8610 with questions.
April 8, 2019 in News by union
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Special prayer concern: Don Jiskoot, a long-time frined of the congregation, has had a stroke. Conversation about public spaces in Berea April 14: Grace McKenzie invites you to join her as part of her final work with KFTC (and her Master’s program) and take part in a conversation about public spaces in Berea. April 14th more »
April 8, 2019 in News by union
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Dear Berea College Community, Perhaps you have noticed that for the past few weeks construction has been going on by the library. It’s a labyrinth! So what is that? A labyrinth is an ancient symbol that relates to wholeness. It combines the imagery of the circle and the spiral into a meandering but purposeful path. more »
April 8, 2019 in News by union
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