News of the Family, Birthdays & Anniversaries

We are sad to share with you the news that Betty Sarafin’s partner, Gary Dillon, died of his cancer Sunday night, April 22, after a long and courageous struggle. Our prayers are with Betty and the rest of his family in his death, and pray that God’s peace surround them as it surely now surrounds him. A memorial service is planned in his hometown of Pittsburgh, PA, but there was a visitation here in Berea April 24. Condolences can be sent to Betty at 102 Pauley Ct., Berea. A memorial service will be held for him here at Union Church on May 27, 2:30 pm.

Great news! Jenny Hobson has won the Unsung Heroes of Social Change Award given by UK’s College of Social Work. The award shares that her creation of “the ‘Letters to Mitch’ campaign has promoted greater levels of commitment to the democratic process.” Jenny’s Letters to Mitch show us a human, wry, and loving way to speak serious truths to the seemingly numb ears of the political establishment. https://www.facebook.com/letterstomitch/

Gerrie Blanchard’s NEW address is: 430 Pepper Dr., Berea.

Graduation season is upon us! If you or someone in your family is graduating from high school, college, graduate school, or another milestone educational program, please email the name, degree, and school to the office (office@union-church.org) by May 1. Thanks! We’d love to celebrate the good news!

Library podcast to be recorded May 7, 7:00 pm in Cowan Chapel: Did you know that our public library has its own podcast? Neither did we. The Nerd Factor (from the Madison County Public Library in Richmond and Berea, Kentucky) is partnering with The Jeff Richey Experience for this LIVE recording of their Season 2 Finale and Small Concert. Free, all welcome!

Kentuckians for the Commonwealth for our annual Pie Auction Thursday, May 10 6:00 – 8:00 pm, First Christian Church, in the gymnasium. This year, we invite our community to bring everyone along, including children as we will include fun activities for all ages. We are anticipating an exciting auction filled with laughter, love, and pie! We hope to see our beloved KFTC members and soon-to-be members. $5 for adults, $3 for students, free for children 12 and under

SongFarmers’ Gathering May 18 in the Community Room! Watch for details, or check Facebook!

Linda Parsons has agreed to serve as Union Church Clerk. She was elected at April’s Church Council meeting, to be affirmed at the next congregational meeting. Thank you!

A baby shower is planned for June 3, after worship, for Deborah Payne, foster mom to baby Ahnat. Here’s the Gift Registry link: https://smile.amazon.com/baby-reg/deborah-payne-june-2018-berea/2KOF12RKFHN6RKFHN6R

Have you seen the house in the yard that serves to collect soda cans to be sold to benefit Habitat for Humanity? We had a visit from the gentleman who picks them up & he said that about $11,000 is raised every year from the can houses in Madison & Clark Counties!

Birthdays!

2 Jenny Hobson

3 Jason Bailey

3 Edd Easton-Hogg

6 Ann Butwell

7 Annriette Stolte

7 Tom McClure

8 Christian Neal

11 Linda Parsons

12 Neil Mecham

12 Karl Holland

14 Debbie Brown