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When was the last time you heard a world famous theologian address the problem of suffering?
This Sunday at the 11AM services we welcome Dr. Miroslav Volf, Professor of Theology at Yale University. Don't miss it and bring your unchurched friends who struggle with how a loving God can allow such suffering in our world.
We continue the suffering theme with a series of Tuesday night Lenten talks. We invite you to
join this spiritual adventure with us! Please continue to pray and prepare for the 16 March AGM at 11AM. God will speak through his people and I for one can't wait for the Lord to reveal his will for Union's future. Gratefully, Greg |
Building Union for the Future |
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For almost two decades Union Church has considered the long term redevelopment of the current, aging church building. Now the time for decision is pressing upon us. We believe that God has opened a door by providing a long term building plan that the church leadership (Deacons, Trustees, and Committee of Management) have unanimously endorsed. This endorsement came after prayer, deliberation, consideration and re-consideration of multiple alternatives. On Wednesday, 19 February, at a Joint Leaders meeting, a resolution was passed unanimously on Building Union for the Future that will be voted on by members of Union Church at the Annual General Meeting on Sun, March 16. We believe that what God is providing with this plan is not just a new and exciting place of worship, but also a strong foundation for the warm, vibrant, compassionate community that Union aspires to be, leading fruitful lives in Christ and doing Kingdom works in the community and beyond. Please seek opportunities to engage a leadership member at the information table, attend a Town Hall session, or join in prayer vigils as we approach a vote on the plan at the Annual General Meeting on 16 March. Your church leadership is united in their desire to pass on an even better spiritual home to those who follow us and we look to your support in achieving this. Humbly in Him, |
Annual General Meeting |
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The congregation is encouraged to attend Union's Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will be held at 11AM on Sunday, 16 March in lieu of the 11AM Sanctuary Service. In order to avoid a long queue, we would recommend signing in early and collecting ballot papers from 10:30am onwards. Once registered, members will need to stay inside the Sanctuary until after the vote. Voting members will vote for church officers and the plan for Building Union for the Future will be presented for approval. The church's annual report, biographical notes on Committee of Management and Deacon nominees and church financials are now available in the Foyer.
As we approach this important meeting, we would ask all members to pray for God's will to be revealed to them and vote accordingly.
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U Cafe Worship Service - Sunday, 16 March, 11:00AM-12:00PM |
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Our U Cafe (casual & kid-friendly) contemporary worship will meet as scheduled in the Fellowship Hall from 11AM to 12PM. Non-members are welcome to attend the AGM in the Sanctuary but will not be able to vote. Alternatively, you may join the U Cafe Service. If you are a voting member of the church we would ask that you make it a priority to attend and cast your vote at the AGM. We look forward to seeing you there and thank you in advance for your commitment and participation.
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A Special Month of Prayer |
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Week 4 - The theme of this week's prayer is "Prayer, Transformation and God’s Will" Beginning 14 February, Union Church will enter into a month of prayer. For 31 days we will pray for Union as we approach the Annual General Meeting on 16 March. We invite you to join us in prayer and watch what He can do. Jesus loves to hear from us! Please sign-up at the link below to let us know you are joining us in prayer. |
Youth |
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Poverty X, On 21 March youth from Union Church and Church of all Nations will team up to experience what it is like to live in poverty. The youth will be collecting sponsorship as they go thought an all night poverty simulation at Union church! For more details or to sponsor the youth contact ! Calling all actors and actresses, readers, and painters! The youth will be putting on a special service on 6 April and we need your help. If you are a youth age 11 to 18 and want to be a part of our Drama, read scripture, help paint back grounds, or do music for this service e-mail |
Kindgom Kids |
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Sunday School Teachers Please prayerfully consider volunteering in our Sunday School program. We need committed teachers to join our team that teach 14 classes each Sunday. In particular, we are looking for lead and substitute teachers for our 6-10 years old, at 9:30AM and 11:00AM. For more information and sign up, please contact us at
Easter Sunday Volunteers Are you around for Easter Sunday? We have an exciting one-time volunteer opportunity at Kingdom Kids! We are in need of Station Leaders and Crew Leaders to help children experience the story and gift of Easter through five interactive faith discovery stations designed for children between 3 to 10 years old. For more information and sign-up, please contact us at
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Missions |
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Mission Trip to Philippines, 11 -15 April Sign up to work with the ultra poor, paint a kindergarten and meet the people serving in the communities. Check out other travel opportunities to Mongolia, China, Cambodia and Myanmar. Sign-up Deadline: 9 March Mission Directory If you volunteer with a Christian charity, or ministry in HK or Asia, please send us your details. We would love to connect our congregation with mission and outreach opportunities. Contact May Tang Xperience - Saturday Morning, 29 March Xperience the struggles and challenges of being a refugee - escaping from your community to somewhere new, and figuring out how to survive! Serving at St. Barnabas - Sunday, 23 March Bring your family to serve the HK's elderly poor. Contact Teddy Li for more information
Christian Action: 3-Legged Charity Walk Join in to support their work in the children's homes in Qinghai on Saturday, 22 March, 9:00AM-1:00PM at the Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club |
Lenten Reflection Series - Suffering |
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Anyone who believes in a loving, all-powerful and all-knowing God had to, at one time or another, reconcile that with the misery we see in this world. Can we truly reconcile these truths? Does the bible have the answer? Please join us for a time of fellowship as we discover the answers together. The Series starts on 11 March (TUESDAY, 7:00PM to 8:30PM) with a talk and discussion, "The Problem of Suffering: Theodicy and Job" by Matthew Fredericks. (Light dinner provided.) For more information please contact us at g or +852 2101 0414. |
Alpha |
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Alpha will start again soon. The Introductory Dinner and Short Talk will take place on Wednesday, 26 March, 7:30PM in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone’s welcome, especially your friends and colleagues who would benefit from asking their ‘Questions of Life’ on Alpha. A personal invitation is the most effective way of bringing a guest to Alpha. For more information and registration, please email
The Alpha Core Team looks forward to welcoming you at the Introductory Dinner!
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Weekly Ministries |
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Last Week's Sermon |
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Please click on the link below to download "Spiritual Success" by Pastor Greg Anderson |
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