Union Church was honored to welcome movement artists Tevyn East and Jay Beck, as they performed Blood on the Cedars this Sunday. A presentation filled with sounds, dance, poetry, and Scripture, it challenged us to consider the ways in which the earth is in danger of being destroyed by the greed of its inhabitants. Using more »
Several Union Church families and members joined Kentuckians for the Commonwealth on Thursday for their annual I ♥ Mountains Day march against mountaintop removal. Union Church encourages all its members to stand up where they see injustice, and this is a place in which many of our members have found that voice. One of our youngest more »
As we ramp up to Lent, we haven’t forgotten the most important pre-Lenten tradition: Mardi Gras! Fat Tuesday is usually a time to eat up all the goodies before the Lenten fast, so in good style we had pancakes with fruits and syrups, sausage, and cheese grits! We also had hat-making (thanks to our friends more »
In this brief moment in this short day on this small parcel of land on but a tiny planet in a vast array of galaxies, we praise you, Creator of heaven and earth who separated light from darkness and fixed the paths of the stars. Who are we that you are mindful of more »
Friday, February 1st was the 20th anniversary of our church secretary Joan English’s work at Union Church. Her hard work, enduring dedication, and wicked sense of humor keep us all afloat. We are grateful, Joan! Thank you for your two decades of service! We hereby declare February churchwide Joan Month! Everybody celebrate!
Union Church hosted the opening of the annual MLK Day march through the town on Monday, January 21st. We began our journey with a warm welcome from Rev. Kent Gilbert, a rousing song from Berea College’s Black Music Ensemble and an inspiring speech by Rev. Dr. Gail Bowman of the college’s Campus Christian Center on more »
Calling young adults and college students (and those who are both)! We’re kicking off the spring semester with a Progressive Dinner this Sunday night. Here’s the basic schedule: 4:00 — meet at Union Church offices, and travel to Debbonnaire’s house for appetizers and a walk on her labyrinth 5:15 — travel to Doug and Nancy’s more »
Friends, it is with horror and deep sadness that we learned of the shooting at Shady Hook Elementary School in Connecticut. We mourn and grieve, as Rachel weeping over her slaughtered children. We add them to our continued lament for the schoolchildren in China killed yesterday, shoppers killed earlier this week, and the thousands of more »
Peace on Earth, Good Will to All! Wonderful sentiments for Christmas, but how do we work to bring those sentiments to life in today’s time? How do we bring the true meaning of Christmas to our friends and family? Christmas with a Conscience is the perfect place to do your shopping for gifts that reflect more »
For this week’s prayer, we borrowed from an old favorite, the Prayer of St. Francis. May God be with you all this week. — Rev. Rachel God who is constantly calling us toward your redemption, open our ears this Advent season. Help us to hear your joy, your love, your call to serve: Make 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
