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Pastor Megan
November 25, 2023

I love the image of God seeding light and joy into the hearts of Her people that this Psalm offers us; it seems to me to be a kind of extension of the metaphor in last Sunday’s scripture describing God as the grape-growing farmer.

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Advent Wreath Making

Thursday, December 3
Following 10:00 a.m. Worship

We will hold our annual Advent Wreath-making workshop where you can make an Advent wreath for your home as we count the weeks to Christmas. We’ll provide all materials, but if you have a wire frame from years past, please bring it!

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Lantern Making

Thursday, December 7
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Families are invited to drop into a special Lantern-Making event, where we will create lanterns to light our way through the season. All are invited and all materials provided — bring a friend! This event is perfect for all ages!

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Christmas Poinsettias

Order & Submit
Family and Friends Annual Dedications

Our annual Hanging of the  Greens service will be on Sunday, November 26, when we will decorate our Sanctuary with live plants. We are also preparing our annual Family and Friends Dedications list for inclusion in our Advent Sunday bulletins on December 10 and 17.

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Fall Clean-Up

Sat., Nov.18, 8:30 a.m. – Noon

It’s time for another outdoor church clean-up! So, if you regret missing the last one, or you just want to enjoy some outdoor fellowship, please come and help.

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Sunday, October 15

Sunday, October 15th

Aided by the story of Ruth and Naomi, whose ancient wisdom speaks into the very present pain in our world, our worship this Sunday will explore the particular power of connections of love and friendship across ethnic, cultural, and religious boundaries.

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From Our Pastors – September 29

Pastor Megan
September 29, 2023

The first Sunday in October is celebrated as World Communion Sunday all throughout the world. We celebrate the ties that bind us to one another, as Christians, even in the face of our many differences. When we do so, we live into the prayer Jesus offered for his disciples and for those of us who would learn from them, throughout the many generations: “that they may all be one.”

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Sunday, October 1

Sunday, October 1th
Worship and Celebration

This weekend we celebrate World Communion Sunday with churches across the globe, remembering that, no matter what else may divide us, we are One Body of Christ, knit together by the love of God. Join us for this special service and celebration of Communion.

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Sunday, September 24

Sunday, September 24th
Worship and Celebration

We are delighted to begin a new season of Exploring our Faith (confirmation/baptism) for 9th and 10th graders this year! We have a wonderful calendar of gatherings, retreats, and service opportunities planned, and will commission our students and their this Sunday. If you have a 9th or 10th grader and haven’t been in touch with Pastor Amy, please reach out to her at [email protected].

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This Fall

We are excited to kick-off this new season in the life of our church and hope you and your family will join us.

We welcome our new Senior Pastor, Rev. Megan Berkowitz, connect with friends and community; and enter this new year with hope, faith, and joy.

Our Sunday School for children and youth will also resume this Fall.

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Blessing Of Backpacks

This Sunday, September 17th at 10:00 a.m.

(Followed by Mission & Children, Youth, and Families Fair at 11:00 )

Be sure to bring your backpacks, laptops, briefcases, lunch boxes, walking shoes – whatever needs blessing as we begin this new year! – to worship this Sunday.

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Wellspring

Wednesday, September 27 at 6:30 pm

Wellspring will be starting up again on Wednesday evening September 27 at 6:30 pm. It will be a potluck gathering, so folks can bring whatever they would like. Newcomers are welcome.

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Sunday, September 17

Sunday, September 10th
Worship and Celebration

We are excited to kick-off this new season in the life of our church and hope you and your family will join us for this special Sunday. We will welcome our new Senior Pastor, Rev. Megan Berkowitz, as she leads us in worship for the first time; connect with friends and community; and enter this new year with hope, faith, and joy.

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From Our Pastors: September 8, 2023

Pastor Megan
September 8, 2023

No matter where you find yourself, you are welcome in this community. This Sunday, from the start of choir practice to the last bit of cleanup after the special reception picnic and games, and throughout lots of worship and fellowship in between, we will be making merry and singing our songs of joy to God who created us and sustains us still.

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From Our Pastors: September 1

Pastor Berkowitz
September 1, 2023

A reminder that we will not gather for worship this Sunday. If you’d like to attend a service, our siblings at FBC Newton and United Parish of Auburndale will each gather at 10am. Of course, many of you are traveling, spending time with family, or otherwise busy during this last long weekend of summertime. That’s why this is a great opportunity to practice worshiping in place.

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Welcome Sunday

Sunday, September 10th
Worship and Celebration

We are excited to kick-off this new season in the life of our church and hope you and your family will join us for this special Sunday. We will welcome our new Senior Pastor, Rev. Megan Berkowitz, as she leads us in worship for the first time; connect with friends and community; and enter this new year with hope, faith, and joy.

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Bible Study Information Session

Tuesday, September 12 at 6:30 p.m. (Zoom!)

Whatever your knowledge of and comfort with reading the Bible, you are invited to join Pastor Megan for an information session as we begin to plan for a Fall Bible study session. We’ll discuss topics, resources, and timing for meetings in an effort to make this group accessible to all who wish to join in.

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Sundays in August

Sunday Summer Services will begin at 10:00 a.m. on the Stage

During the month of August We will continue our discussion of what wisdom and guidance Paul’s letters may have for us today, and begin crafting our own letter to the church.

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July Book Group

Tuesday, July 25 at 7:30 pm

The book group will not be meeting in June but please join us again on July 25 at 7:30 p.m. for our next meeting. We will be discussing “Small Mercies” by Dennis Lehane.

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Sunday, May 14

We are delighted to welcome Rev. Jim Leavitt as our Bridge Pastor from May to mid-August. Please join us this Sunday to welcome him and share Communion. Please plan to stay for the Congregational Meeting and Luncheon, along with an important gathering about UCW and our Care of Creation Ministries .

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Sunday, May 7

We are delighted to welcome Rev. Jim Leavitt as our Bridge Pastor from May to mid-August. Please join us this Sunday to welcome him and share Communion. Please plan to stay for the Congregational Meeting and Luncheon, along with an important gathering about UCW and our Care of Creation Ministries .

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Letters for Racial Justice

Letter-Writing for Racial Justice Advocates for Racial Justice Letter SigningWhat have you done today in response to racism? Brita Gill-Austern’s sermon on Sunday, April 16, 23 challenged us to reflect the way of Jesus as we act by faith in response to events in our culture that impact the lives of all people. The Advocates…

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Sunday, April 30

Sunday, April 30 at 10:00 a.m.  (Hybrid) Rev. Megan Berkowitz preaching. Congregational Meeting, followed by a reception. This Sunday, Rev. Megan provided the sermon and immediately following service, we held  congregational meeting where we formally presented Megan and discerned the call. Fellowship followed the meeting! Below is a recording of the service. https://youtu.be/5FbTKM27bAw The bulletin…

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Sunday, April 23

Image by falco from Pixabay Sunday, April 23 at 10:00 a.m.  (Hybrid)Rev. Brita Gill-Austern preaching Please join us for this special Sunday as Rev. Brita Gill-Austern shares her reflections on the story of the Road to Emmaus, and what it means to walk faithfully with Jesus. We’ll be invited to put our faith into action…

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High School Overnight!

Friday to Saturday, March 10-11

We’ll share a fun overnight at the church, and are also looking into opportunities to travel to Boston to share a Shabbat service with friends and to see the Embrace sculpture on the Boston Common. We hope all HS students will join us!

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Hola from Nicaragua

Our physical journey has begun here on the pacific coast of Nicaragua in the fishing village of San Juan Del Sur and we have been carrying all of you in our hearts as we serve as ambassadors of the Union Church. The work so far feels truly meaningful and impactful. We have begun painting the…

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Youth Groups – Spring!

Youth Team Calendar – A Great Spring Coming Up! Meet & Greet with Candidate, Rev Megan!Saturday, April 29, 5:30-7 p.m.Families with kids of all ages are invited to come have pizza dinner with Pastor Megan. After supper, we’ll have ice cream sundaes and invite the youth for a special time with Pastor Megan too! All…

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UCW Children – Coming Up!

Children and Sundays this SpringWe are excited for this Eastertide season of new hope and life!  Kids will gather in Sunday School in April and May for their own time of prayer, Bible stories, joy, connection, and creativity.   Meet & Greet with Candidate, Rev Megan!Saturday, April 29, 5:30-7 p.m. Families with kids of all ages…

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Transition News

Dear Friends and Members of Union Church,

I write with some news on our journey of transition. This past week I accepted a call to be the Interim Senior Pastor of United Church of Christ in New Brighton, MN. My ministry there will commence on Sunday, April 23. My last day with you will be Easter Sunday, April 9.

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Sunday, January 29 at 10:00 a.m. (Hybrid)

Your presence this Sunday is especially valuable as  Rev. Alex Shea Will, Area Conference Minister UCC  (see below) gets to know our church and support us in our search for a new Senior Pastor. 

Rev. Alex Shea Will is the Area Conference Minister, for the Northeast Region, of the Southern New England Conference, UCC. In this role he advises and supports the congregations, pastors, and associations of the region as they discover how God is calling them to be the Church in a new era.

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Housing is Everything

Advocates for Racial Justice (ARJ) Union Church, joined with other Newton Houses of Worship as the Newton Interfaith Coalition for Housing Equity, and prepared testimony for City Council consideration in zoning reform for more abundant and affordable housing. As Newton’s Clergy, faith leaders and representatives of NICHE, the Newton Interfaith Coalition for Housing Equity, we…

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Loss and Grief

Friday , Jan. 27 at noon

Pastor Wendy will open a discussion guided by the podcast “All There Is”. The podcast, created by Anderson Cooper of CNN, takes us on a deeply personal exploration..

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