U MATTERS
This past weekend many of us tuned into Union ReUnion. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with both former and present Union Church members both in-person and online. The evening featured testimonials, choir, worship teams, silent auction and much more. We are grateful for hosts, auction items, participants and donations. Thank you! It was a fantastic evening. Special thanks to Rob, Betty and the AV team, as well as The Grace of Giving Team - Ken Morrison, Bronwyn Alexander, George Ding, Anson Wang, Michael Birley, Tess Lyons and David Ashton-Howorth - and all involved. Please see below for the amount raised.
We are preparing ourselves to return to 22A Kennedy Road. But in so many respects we will be returning differently. Reflecting on the church in the post-quarantine era, Thom Rainer stated, “It will take years to fully grasp the emotional and psychological damage inflicted on millions of people worldwide.” Going forward, how we do church is and will be different and part of that preparation involves preparing ourselves to be the church that Christ intended.
One thing remains the same. We are called to be a magnet for and in the community and to be committed to the Great Commission. There is an urgency that we have never seen before and there is no time for complacency. I am excited to see how together we can engage our city with the good news. One way of doing this is through Alpha. If you are not part of an Alpha group, we have one for you - youth, young adults and adults - online or in-person. We hope you will bring a friend.
Blessings, Pastor Michele
“And how are they to believe in one of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone to proclaim him?” Romans 10:14b