Steve Rhodes’ new book, “They Speak Your Language, A Poetic Bestiary,” illustrated by Amanda Chao Benbassat, is now available on Amazon! Your best bet for finding the book is to enter “J. Stephen Rhodes” or “Amanda Chao Benbassat.” Betty Wray is having a birthday (11/11) and we want to celebrate her! Come to a special birthday more »
October 31, 2018 in Consider, News by union
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Here’s the link to tickets to the NYC concert A Winter Rose, music by American composers/conductors Joseph Martin and Mark Hayes bring their original choral music to Carnegie Hall to celebrate the holidays. It’s on Nov.26 – spread the word if you’ll be in the city, or know someone with a Berea connection who will. more »
October 31, 2018 in Consider, News by union
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Parenting Classes Wednesdays in November (7th, 14th, 28th)!Come to a three-week group at Wednesday Night Live to support each other in the hard work of nurturing children in the 21st century. When we first have our children, it’s tempting to think that the job will get easier as our children sleep through the night, get more »
October 31, 2018 in Consider, News by union
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It’s no exaggeration to suggest that this election may be the most important referendum on the soul of a nation as we’ve had in living memory. The New York times agreed and many have pointed out that the rise of undemocratic nationalism, the abridgment of civil liberties in both rhetoric and practice, and the tacit more »
October 31, 2018 in Consider, News by union
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A concert in honor of Dr. Steve Bolster’s upcoming retirement, five musical ensembles from three regional colleges/universities will be joining the Berea College Concert Choir in a collaborative performance in Union Church. The Asbury University Chorale, Vicki Bell, conductor; and the Centre College Choir, Johann Van Niekirk, conductor will form a 140-voice more »
October 31, 2018 in Consider, News by union
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On October 28 members and friends joined in a joyous celebration of God’s generosity, consecrating pledges for our 2019 ministry together. We have so far received 78 pledges for a total of $238,226! That means we are more than half-way to our “best case budget” of $450,000 which would include a full time Associate Pastor, more »
October 30, 2018 in News by union
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All Saints Day gives us an opportunity to celebrate and remember those in our lives who have gone before us, and to lift the promise of a wider, deeper love that transcends even death. This Sunday will be a special Bluegrass Celebration with “Al, Alice & Ruth,” the nationally recognized bluegrass band made up of more »
October 30, 2018 in Consider, News by union
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Beginning, Monday Church member David Parks will offer Zen teaching: Meditation, Koans, Conversation on Mondays beginning Oct. 29, 6:30 – 8:00 pm, Cowan Chapel. No experience necessary, all welcome. Experience the beauty of Zen, hearts opening to life just as it is. Bluegrass Sunday — This Sunday, Nov. 4, Al, Alice & Ruth will provide more »
October 29, 2018 in News by union
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Gathering in Worship Offered by the People of the Church of Christ, Union Consecration Sunday October 28, 2018 10:30 am Meditation In the sweetness of friendship let there be laughter, And sharing of pleasures. For in the dew of little things The Heart finds its morning and is refreshed. ― Kahlil more »
October 26, 2018 in News, Weekly Bulletin by union
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Stewardship Update: Many, many thanks to the 26 early pledgers, who have committed to directing $105,000 toward our 2019 budget of $450,000. Later this week you’ll get a pledge card in the mail, or you’ll find them in the pews on Sunday, Consecration Sunday, October 28. Thank you for your gifts to the work of the more »
October 22, 2018 in News by union
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