U Matters
This week churches around the city participated in (recorded) a ONE worship service and this Sunday segments of that service will be used in our services. It is exciting to connect with other churches, in different languages and denominations, even if it is online. Although we may have different polity, different styles of worship, different theological views on the ‘essentials,’ the church of Jesus Christ is ONE. Christ unites and there is unity in diversity.
In the words of Jesus, “I ask not only on behalf of these, but also on behalf of those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one. As you, Father, are in me and I am in you, may they also be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me.” John 17:20-21
This Sunday we also unite with one of our ministry partners, International Care Ministries, who are attempting to meet the dire need for food in the Philippines. We invite you to give to this special offering, $3000.00 will buy 10,000 packs of food, but all amounts are welcome. In the words of Augustine “in essentials unity, in doubtful matters, liberty; in all things, charity.”
If you would like to help, please donate online or send cheques to Union Church. Please specify ICM. Thanks.
Blessings, Pastor Michele