December 12, 2018 Dear Church Family, On Sunday, December 9 we had significant and detailed discussion of a proposal from the Finance Board to create a Union Church Endowment Fund by adding a by-law to our constitution establishing the fund, defining the accounts, and creating an investments oversight committee. The proposal is endorsed by Church more »
December 12, 2018 in Church Council, Finance and Stewardship Board, News, Newsletter item, Newsletter item by Kent
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Dearest Church Family and Friends, With a grateful but grieving heart I write to let you know of the passing of Ruth Butwell, 89, who died today, December 10. She died surrounded by her family, who sang her into gentle rest just before noon. Her daughter Ann and son John, along with their spouses, have more »
December 10, 2018 in Announcements, Consider, News, Newsletter item, Nurture and Care Board by Kent
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We are sending our prayers to Steve Sherman, former Union Church intern, and now pastor of the Oak Ridge Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), and his family. Their youngest son, Luke, age 4, has contracted meningitis and is in critical condition at Knoxville Children’s hospital. Please lend your prayers for his safe and swift recovery! more »
November 21, 2018 in News, Newsletter item by Kent
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A group comprised of many who are part of the so-called “Berea Moderates” FaceBook forum have called for a protest of Union Church on Sunday afternoon, October 28. The group has received a parade permit that will enable them to assemble on the public sidewalk along Prospect St. In contrast to some who hope that more »
October 23, 2018 in News, Pastor Log by Kent
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A great Sunday at church today! Thanks to our worship designers Debbonnaire Kovacs, Jennifer Melton, Sharona Nelson, and Laura Nagle, who helped us all engage the idea of “Being in and building a beloved community.” We also welcomed back the Handbell Choir and Chancel Vocal Choir who filled the more »
September 9, 2018 in Events, Kent, Music, News, Pastor Log, Sermons, Worship Board by Kent
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Well, our best hopes for a rain-free day have not materialized, and with thunderstorms predicted for the early evening, we have decided to cancel tonight’s party. The Community Life and Growth Board is already looking for a good time when we can have a different all-church picnic, but there will be no pool party tonight. more »
August 1, 2018 in Community Life and Growth Board, Events by Kent
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Berea is getting a new house and Union Church is helping! The 2018 Faith Build is a partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Madison and Clark Counties, Thrivent Financial Services, and a number of local churches. Union Church was the first to sign on and has already raised over $5000 towards the goal. On Saturday, more »
July 13, 2018 in Events, Mission and Service Board by Kent
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These worship materials will be used during worship on Sunday, June 17, 2018, but can be used any time for personal meditation and prayer. Prayers in Action and Reflection Stations Today in worship you are invited to reflect on what is growing, what needs to be nurtured, and what nurture you are giving. All more »
June 16, 2018 in Prayer of the Week, Weekly Bulletin, Worship Board by Kent
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