As we mentioned in our post a few weeks ago, the Central Appalachian Prisoner Support Network is hosting a Barn Dance and Cake Walk to raise money for their great work. Come on out TONIGHT at 8pm at Woods-Penniman Commons to support them, get your groove on, and eat some cake! It’s a win-win! See more »
November 30, 2012 in Community Life and Growth Board, Events, Mission and Service Board by Rachel
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Rev. Rachel preached this sermon on Sunday evening, Nov. 18th, for the Berea Ministerial Association’s Community Thanksgiving Service. It was an interactive sermon — read the italics to understand what else was going on! “Harvests of Joy” Rev. Rachel F. Small Stokes Nov. 18, 2012 (c) Psalm 126 Psalm 126 (read half on one more »
November 19, 2012 in News, Rachel, Sermons by Rachel
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Union Church was pleased to welcome to its pulpit this Sunday the Rev. Gail Bowman, J.D., and to welcome to the chancel the Berea College Homecoming Choir. Both brought us inspiration and delight! Rev. Bowman is the new Director of the Willis D. Weatherford Jr. Christian Center at Berea College. She hails from West more »
November 15, 2012 in Events, Worship Board by Rachel
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In a week of homecoming, we were reminded of an image of God who came to us in Jesus in order to bring us home to God. Here is a prayer for this week. Blessings on you all. — Rev. Rachel God, who entered into full humanity in order to bring us closer to divinity, more »
November 13, 2012 in News, Pastor Log, Prayer of the Week by Rachel
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A wonderful gathering of Union Church family members of all ages celebrated autumn in great abundance last Saturday afternoon! We enjoyed food, fellowship, hayrides, music, stargazing, and visiting with one another last Saturday afternoon and evening at the Rhodes,’ Gilbert’s, and Friends’ lovely backyard and fields. There were many highlights, but a few that stand more »
November 13, 2012 in Community Life and Growth Board, Events, News by Rachel
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Come one, come all, and bring your friends! Union Church is celebrating fall with a hayride, campfire, games, songs, and more! Join us from 4-7pm on Saturday, Nov. 10th at the Friends Meeting House (300 Harrison Rd.). Bring a side dish if you can, and an attitude for fun!
November 8, 2012 in Community Life and Growth Board, Events, News by Rachel
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As our construction continues in full swing, we took some time out to pray for the work that these bricks and mortar will do. In two separate tours, groups of church members wrote prayers on the walls of the fellowship hall and offices. You can read a few of them here, and we encourage you more »
October 29, 2012 in News by Rachel
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We had some technical difficulties with posting the video this week, so unfortunately you can’t watch the whole service. You can read Rev. Rachel’s sermon here, though, and you can see the bulletin here. That will at least give you an idea of what it was like if you couldn’t be there. Enjoy! You more »
October 16, 2012 in News by Rachel
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We wrestled this week with the story of the rich man who wanted to know what he needed to do to gain eternal life. Jesus first told him to follow the commandments, which he replied that he has done all his life. Then, Jesus told him lovingly that what he lacked was to sell all more »
October 15, 2012 in News, Pastor Log, Prayer of the Week by Rachel
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Come one, come all, and bring your items for the greatest yard sale Union Church has seen this year! Today, Friday, Oct. 12th, is the day to bring all of your items for sale. Please price them before you come. Our brave youth group will be camping out tonight to guard the things, and then more »
October 12, 2012 in News by Rachel
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