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U MattersSaturday at 7:00PM we invite you to join us for Union’s AGM. What a year this has been with the move from 22A Kennedy Road to Sunlight Tower!
The annual meeting will be a time to reflect, worship, vote for new officers, and hear about Building Union for the Future, the associate pastor search, and our budget. Alas, there will not be a meal so eat first and then come for dessert and the meeting."Dear Lord, change me and use me. Change and use Union Church."
Gratefully
Pastor Greg
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This WeekSpecial Taize worship service, Sunday, 11 March, 5:15PM, led by brothers from the Taize community in France. They are in Hong Kong in preparation for a young adult gathering from 8-12 August, 2018, and we are blessed to have this opportunity to worship with them. Taize is an ecumenical Christian monastic community in France with a strong devotion to reconciliation and peace. They are known for their contemplative, quiet style of worship and prayer which involves simple, repetitive songs, which become a way of listening to God. Worship will be followed by a fellowship dinner with the brothers. RSVP here for the dinner.
Annual General MeetingNotice of AGM
Union’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Saturday, 10 March 2018. The meeting will be at 7:00PM. Please come join us as we celebrate together, and give glory to God. Non-members are welcome to attend. Please bring a dessert to share after the meeting. The sign-up sheet will be available at the Welcome Table.
2017 Annual Report, Biographies of all nominees for leadership and Church Financials are available, pick up a copy at the Welcome Table before the AGM meeting!
Lent at UnionLuke for Lent
We are about halfway through the Gospel of Luke, and the tension is starting to rise as Jesus begins his journey to Jerusalem. If you are reading Luke, and would like weekly email encouragement as you go, sign up here.
Any questions? Contact Monte Peterson. BLESS THE CITY, Saturday, 21 April Opportunities"ANGST: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety"
Save the Date: Sunday, 22 April 12:30PM to 2:15PM Union Church presents ANGST: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety, a documentary film about anxiety, truth and hope. ANGST reveals the causes of anxiety and its sociological effects, along with the help, resources and tools available to address the condition. The film also includes a special interview with Michael Phelps, a mental health advocate and one of the greatest athletes of all-time. ANGST is appropriate for students 5th Grade and higher, educators, parents, professionals, and adult who wishes to learn more about mental health issue. There is a suggested donation of HK$50 per adult and a light lunch will be provided. Sign Up Now at the Welcome Table or email us with the number of people joining, on or before 17 April 2018. Pastoral Care Team: Interested in being a part of the Pastoral Care Team for Union Church? Pastor Michele would love to hear from you. If interested, please note that this will be a commitment to specific training in the area of pastoral care.
Prayer for Union Come lift up the needs of Union Church. Join us every Tuesday morning at 7:30AM for a time of prayer in the sanctuary.
ServeIf you are looking for a place to serve at Union Church Pastor Michele would love to chat!
With growing services, especially at 11:15AM service, we have 4 locations operational at the same time, we could really use your help in the usher greeter team. Options:
Main sanctuary (4 people needed each Sunday; welcoming, actively seating; offering);
Door (this is a meet and greet -traffic control -directing people -children, bathrooms, services etc)
Foyer (front line of Union Church -welcoming, directing people to Hotel Indigo when the 18/F is full)
If you can help once a month it would be greatly appreciated.
Baptism/MembershipBaptism Classes for Easter Baptism
Interested in being baptized? Please join Pastor Michele on Tuesdays, 6, 13, 20 March, 7:30PM-9:00PM for classes. Contact Pastor Michele or sign up at the Welcome Table. Membership
There is no better time than NOW to become a member at Union Church. If interested in membership, please see or contact Pastor Michele or Pastor Greg for details. Small GroupIt's ALWAYS a good time to join a small group, but right now new groups are forming for our Lenten study, so if you've ever wanted to "try out" a small group without a long-term commitment, here's your opportunity! Adult EducationNew Study Opportunity:
Do you ever struggle to understand or explain how the themes from the Hebrew Scriptures connect to Jesus' story? Or how to connect any of it with your own story? Whether you have gone to church your whole life and just want a refresher, or you aren't sure what you believe, or you have a friend you'd like to share God's story with, this class is for you. Manna and Mercy, by Dan Erlander, is both simple and rich, and this 6-week class will help all of us connect God's story to our own. 12:30PM Sundays, starting 15 April. RSVP to Monte Peterson. YouthFriday Youth Group, 9 March – Life Style Lesson
Youth of all ages (11-17) are invited to come to Youth Group at Sunlight Tower this Friday! Juniors (aged 11-14): 6:00PM -8:00PM Seniors (aged 14-17): 7:30PM – 9:00PM (with an optional hang-out for Seniors until 10:00PM) This week we’ll hear John Jamison – one of our Adult Leaders – sharing a powerful lesson on “How to cope with depression?” Dinner is from 7:30PM to 8:00PM with Korean food being served!! Sunday Youth Group, 11 March
Youth of all ages (11-17) are welcome to join us from 9:45AM to 10:45AM in Pastor Greg’s Office every Sunday. We will be following the curriculum “The Story of Jesus” this semester, and this week's theme is on Lent with a talk on Temptation. Youth Mission Trip to Cambodia – April 2018
Date: 9-13 April Deadline: Please apply before 11 March What: Union Church is organizing a Youth Mission Trip in Cambodia in partnership with FCOP International. We will help a building project outside of Phnom Penh (FCOPI will give us more information 1 month before the trip). The trip is family-friendly. All church members are welcome to join the youth to make a difference to the local community. Cost: $3000 HKD (excluding flights) Registration: Click here to apply using the online registration form. Do not book your flights until the trip is officially “on” (we need 10 participants minimum) Contact: Anto FicatierYouth activities
Are you a youth and want to be involved in our youth group? There are many ways you can be involved: Youth Group (Friday, Sunday), Youth Band, Christian Clubs, Confirmation etc. Questions? Email YOUTH
Kingdom KidsEaster Sunday, Sunday 1 AprilChildren ages 3 to 11 years old are invited to join us for our Easter program at both the 9:45AM and 11:15AM service. Families and friends are welcome to join us. Mom’s Date, Saturday 19 May Kingdom Kids would like to invite Moms and children to join us for a fun afternoon of activities and tea time on Saturday, 19 May from 2:00PM-5:00PM. For more information or to sign up for this event, please email . Sunday School 2017/2018 Registration If you are new to Union Church or if you have yet to register your children for our Sunday School program, kindly register your children here. All children enrolling in our Sunday School and Crèche Center MUST BE REGISTERED by filling in and signing the Registration Form. For more information, please visit Union Church's website or contact us at or 21010414. OutreachPrison Ministry: Are you interested in being a part of a team to go to Tai Lam Correctional Institution on Dragon Boat Festival public holiday, Monday, 18 June? It will be a great opportunity! We would meet a few times (Sunday after church) to plan. Deadline approaching, so if you are interested, please contact Melody Landes or Pastor Michele. Financial Giving at Union For HK Taxpayers wishing to make tax-deductible donations for the tax year of April 2017 to March 2018, please ensure that cheques are made payable to “Union Church” and are dated before 31 March 2018. Last Sunday's SermonThis Wednesday's ReCharge Sermon |