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“In our distance from one another may we be ever closer to you. In the breaking of bread at every meal, may your presence make the ordinary divine, conscecrated by your mercy and love.” Dear friends and church family, This last Sunday we celebrated communion in our own homes and with sometimes extraordinary elements. more »
May 5, 2020 in Events, Kent, News, Newsletter item, Pastor Log by Kent
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“Sower of life, tiller of grace, we have been born anew from imperishable seed. Through your eyes we see clearly; through your teaching we act rightly; through your sacrificial love we know dearly and truly that love is stronger than death. In the breaking open of our routines, in the disruption of our patterns, more »
April 28, 2020 in Events, Kent, News, Newsletter item, Pastor Log by Kent
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“Lord we believe, and we doubt. We hold fast to the gift of new life, and yet the nails of current reality bite hard. For all who are listening and praying now: place the healing of your hands into the holes of our hope. Breathe peace more »
April 21, 2020 in Events, Kent, News, Newsletter item, Pastor Log by Kent
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Need a little break? Grab your favorite stuffed animal, blanket and a snack and join Rev. Kent and Rev. Diana for story time!
March 16, 2020 in Kent, News, Sermons, Storytime 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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“Thoughts and Prayers” alone mean nothing in the wake of nearly 400 children and teenagers killed THIS YEAR SO FAR by gun violence. Join Kentucky Council of Churches President, Rev. Kent Gilbert, local church leaders, Moms Demand Action volunteers, and experts in the field of sensible legislation that can help. We’ll pray then help everyone more »
February 18, 2018 in Events, Kent, Mission and Service Board, News, Newsletter item, Sermons by Kent
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On February 11, 2018, the ministry at Union Church of Rev. Rachel Small Stokes will come to a conclusion. As she and her family move to Louisville to take a new and expanded call, here are some pictures taken by church member Rachael White taken over the full 5 years of Rev. Rachel’s ministry with more »
February 5, 2018 in News, Rachel by Kent
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Our hearts break this morning to learn of the deaths and serious injuries from the shooting in Las Vegas. This is now the largest mass killing in modern times in our country and again with anguish we lift our hearts to God and ask for comfort and strength for all who mourn. We pray that more »
October 2, 2017 in Consider, Kent, News, Prayer of the Week by Kent
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Violence and intimidation by white supremacist hate groups dominated our thinking and deepened our sorrows this weekend. In the scripture readings yesterday we were reminded of Jesus walking across the water to the nearly swamped disciples. Peter asks for this ghostly figure to prove he is Jesus by telling him, “Lord if it is you, more »
August 14, 2017 in Announcements, Kent, News, Pastor Log, Prayer of the Week by Kent
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Today marks the one year anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub mass murder in Orlando, Florida. News cycles have moved on, but for the families of the victims, including the shooter, the pain of this tragedy rolls unabated. Union Church is lifting special prayers of consolation for all those still painfully held in the grip of more »
June 12, 2017 in Faith Development Board, Kent, Mission and Service Board, News by Kent
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