CAROLS, CANDLELIGHT, COMMUNION

CAROLS, CANDLELIGHT, COMMUNION

This simple, beautiful service focuses our attention on the joy of the season. We read from the scriptures, sing the favorite carols of Christmas accompanied by a string ensemble, and reflect on Jesus’ entry into the world. At the end of the service, the entire sanctuary is filled with candlelight as we sing “Silent Night.” Click through for details …

Read More

AGUA: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

AGUA: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

The ARTS GROUP OF UNION AVENUE is excited to announce that Betsy Gibbs will take center stage in the Gretchen Brigham Gallery during the month of December. The exhibition will include a retrospective of Betsy’s artistry, including more than 30 pieces of art — some may be new and some may be from collections from Betsy's and Jay and Carla Gibbs' homes. Click through for more …

Read More

WHAT ON EARTH is God up to?!?

WHAT ON EARTH is God up to?!?

During this Advent season, we are combining the “tried and true” with the “wide and new” to help us get back into the habits of faith and discipleship while also growing beyond the comfortable and routine we've come to expect. We'll be exploring stories of women and mothers every Sunday, following the excellent new work A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church by the Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney. Click through to learn more …

Read More

IN ADVENT WE BEGIN AGAIN …

IN ADVENT WE BEGIN AGAIN …

After more than a year of our habits and rituals of family, faith, and fun being interrupted, it is all the more important that we embrace the annual rituals of Advent as we begin again to tell the story of God's love in Jesus Christ. This past weekend, we the community of faith known as Union Avenue, once again marked the beginning of a new liturgical year celebrating the love of God that is transforming the world with the season called Advent. Click through to read about the season ahead …

Read More