After years of planning and waiting, work is progressing on our sanctuary refurbishments. Floors have been refinished in front of the organ and under all of the pews. The wall behind the organ has had unused and unsightly heating grills removed, and received a fresh coat of paint. Finally, new carpet has been installed in more »
Work progressed swiftly this week after a weekend of letting the final floor coats dry. As of today (Tuesday) all of the pews have been relocated to their new positions, tightened, and been screwed together securely. The new angled side sections provides wider aisles and improved viewing angles. We’ve also left more room for wheelchairs more »
On the back of each pew is a humble, but important part of our worship experience. Pew racks hold bibles for those seeking guidance, hymnals that help us lift our voice in song, and (often) a pencil stub to help keep young hands and minds occupied during services. Sadly, our current pew racks, installed in more »
Union Church is a proud sponsor of the Berea Celtic Festival. Here’s a look at all the great events available this weekend. On Sundays we are continuing our exploration of Celtic Spirituality with worship inspired by the Iona Community of Scotland. Join us this Sunday morning when we feature special Celtic musical talent: 10:30am, Jeni more »
The first coats of stain and finish were laid down today in the sanctuary. In order to keep the dust to a bare minimum, please do not open doors or “peek,” while we let the finish harden.
Immediately after service on August 3, members and friends helped clear the pews of hymnals, bibles, and cushions and an intrepid crew began covering the organ with a plastic dust cover. The reason? Our long awaited carpet and flooring upgrade to the sanctuary! Step one was to remove the side and especially worn pews to more »
All through the remaining Sunday’s in August join in a celebration of Celtic Christianity, ancient and contemporary. Celtic Spirituality revolves around a deep commitment to God’s creation and to justice, healing, and the disciplines of hospitality and forgiveness. We will draw our inspiration from the Iona Community (http:/www.iona.org.uk) based on the Isle of Iona, western Scotland. Rev. more »
This week we are all aware of so much suffering in the world. Victims of airliner crashes, families in fear of bombs falling on them in Israel-Palestine, the ongoing wars in Syria, Ukraine, and the shameful prison conditions of nearly 60,000 children caught on southern border. In the gospel passage from Matthew 13 this week more »
When you can’t shop local for what you need, many turn to Amazon.com. Here’s a way to help locally even if you have to shop online. Amazon supports charities with a special program called “Smile.” By registering and choosing Union Church as your charity, Amazon will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases the ministry of more »
Union Church is pleased to welcome Heather Richardson as the new director of Women’s Creative Sewing and Crafts. Heather brings a wealth of experience in the arts and crafts, as well as administrative and non-profit agency skills. Heather began her work with us on May 1, working with interim director, Willie Dodson as WCSC finished 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
