In this fifth week of Lent, we retell the story of Mary’s costly gift of precious nard ointment she used to annoint Jesus. Her act enrages Judas who demands to know why the perfume wasn’t sold to help the poor. Jesus defends Mary by making theological space for the need to respond in generosity, but more »
In today’s reading from Phillipians (3:17-4:1) Paul speaks of our body of humiliation being transformed by and into the Body of Christ, an expression of God’s great grace. Rev. Kent preached on the many humiliations we suffer, and carry, and act out upon, reminding us that there is no shame that God cannot transform: both more »
Come join a Union Church community builder, an evening of Contra Dancing for the whole family. Rev. Kent, Deborah Payne, Howard and Shirley Carlberg and host of other Bereans are excited to share this great community recreation. We’ll start at 7pm at 128 N. Broadway, the home of Shirley and Howard Carlberg. Use the stairs more »
Join us in studying Jim Wallis’ new book: America’s Original Sin: Racism, White Privilege, and the Bridge to New America. This book, written by a white evangelical minister who has been at the forefront of Civil Rights advocacy since the 1960s, will be a jumping-off point for the church to discuss issues of race, religion, more »
This weekend’s snow storm wreaked havoc on many plans, including our regular web-cast of the Sunday Sermon. We recorded the service on our digital camera instead, and have now uploaded the service for you to view whenever convenient. Because of technical issues, the video is in two parts. Here is the link to Part one more »
Prayers and blessings for this still cold and snow-bound week! Today’s reading from Luke 4:14-21 tells of Jesus reading from the scroll of Isaiah, a part proclaiming the spirit of the Lord anointing to release the captive and restore sight to the blind. Jesus tells the synagogue, “Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your more »
The Central Kentucky Blood Center needs your help and they’ll be collecting in Berea from 11:00am to 5:00pm tomorrow. You can schedule a time convenient for you by clicking here: Click Here to Schedule Your Time! Most everyone can help! Here’s a list of frequently asked questions. See you tomorrow! What are the age more »
Today as we remember the struggle for a better society and a true, compassionate democracy, and as we are confronted with the reality that we have not yet made our country or our souls as great as they can be, we remember the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr who said “It is not more »
Aidan Broadbridge, internationally known Scottish fiddler, will lead an evening of both classical violin and traditional tunes on January 16th at 7:30pm in Cowan Chapel at Union Church, Berea. Concert Tickets are $10 ($5 for Child/Student) Well known and in demand as a dance musician, Aidan was selected to be the fiddler in the recent more »
As we light the 4th candle in the Advent wreath, we remember Love. Today in worship we remembered the strong and courageous love of Mary, who far from being passive and submissive, understood that by this birth God was taking bold action to lift the poor and strengthen the weak. Mary’s song recorded in the more »
Saturday Morning: 8:00 am
Saturday Vigil: 4:30 pm
Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:45 am,
12:30 pm, 5:30 pm
Saturday Vigil: 6:15pm
Sunday: 9:00am, 7:15pm
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 8:30 am
