After almost twelve years of ministry at Union Church, last Sunday was Pastor Greg’s last Sunday at Union. On behalf of the staff and leaders, we wish him and his family all the best in the new year. Additionally, as this is the first U-Matters of 2019, we would like to wish the congregation both here and afar all the best for the New Year. We do not know what 2019 will look like or where it will take us, but we have a loving God who does.

Looking ahead, it is my hope that as individuals and as a community we will make investments in things that have eternal significance, things that last. The Greatest Commandment reminds us what is most important, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul and with all your mind. And the second is like it: Love your neighbour as yourself.” Matthew 22:37-38. Following this commandment will give us direction, purpose and an anchor.

In our attempt to fulfill the Greatest Commandment we have some plans in place. Next week, we are launching lunchtime workplace Alpha on Tuesdays at Sunlight Tower and this Sunday, we are embarking on a new study and sermon series The Good and Beautiful God. We encourage you to pick up a copy of the book, join a small group or come along to Recharge on Wednesday nights. These are great opportunities for spiritual formation and we hope that you get connected.

It has been said that approximately 95 percent of New Year’s resolutions are broken by the end of January. That’s rather discouraging. My hope is that we commit to being a community that invests in things that will last and things that have an eternal significance.

Pastor Michele 

 

 

ReCharge is a weekly night at Union Church where we fellowship, worship, and study. 

Beginning 9 January: Stephen's Ministry, “Word Made Flesh” (see the Young Adults section below for details), Good and Beautiful God (our church-wide study) and Prayer: Connecting to the Father's Heart.

Join us on Wednesdays:
7:00PM - dinner (suggested donation towards the cost of food: $100)
7:30PM - worship
7:45PM-9:00PM - classes

Prayer: Connecting to the Father’s Heart
"Prayer should not be regarded as a duty which must be performed, but rather as a privilege to be enjoyed, a rare delight that is always revealing some new beauty." - E.M. Bounds Sometimes we all get into a rut, and need encouragement in recovering “the love you had at first” (Revelation 2:4). Join us as we start off the new year with a series on prayer, including meditative prayer, Jewish prayer and prayer journaling.

The Good and Beautiful God
We all have ideas we tell ourselves about God and how he works in our lives. Some are true - but many are false. In this study we will put our ideas to the test and see if they match up with what Jesus himself reveals about God, and engage in spiritual practices that can help us grow in the knowledge of our good and beautiful God. Books available at the Welcome Table. Weekly reading is encouraged to get the most out of this study!

Crochet Beginners Class on Wednesday, 16 January at 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Union Church is hosting a “Crochet Beginners Class” on 16 January (Wednesday) at 10:00AM-12:00PM. Join us to learn to make Granny Squares. Yarn, hook and notes included in donation fee $150 per head. All proceeds go to support the homeless at ImpactHK. Please contact Melody Landes or sign up at the welcome table.

 

2019 Family Retreat:
Save the Date: 29th - 30th March 2019. Union Church is inviting everyone to join us at the Methodist Retreat Centre on Lantau for a Family Retreat. There will be lots of fun, worship and connecting activities. More details will follow, but if you are interested please contact or complete the form at the Welcome table. Please note that places are limited, so they will be allocated on a "first come, first served" basis.

Adult Education

Young Adults

 

Union Church is always looking for people to serve. If you would like to be an usher, greeter or bible reader, please see Pastor Michele.
 

New to Union? Been here awhile but haven't connected yet? Small groups are where we dig into the nitty-gritty of following Jesus, and connect with each other. Studying the Bible, reading topical books, praying, laughing and eating together - it's good! We know there are a lot of you wanting to connect or looking for the right group, and we will be laun ching new groups in 2019! What a great way to start off the new year! If you are looking to join a group, or have felt God nudging you into leadership, please contact Monte Peterson. 
 

 

 

We have been praying for Gavin Shui as he battles cancer. Please check out this link on how you can register as a donor for Gavin and others who need a bone marrow transplant.