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This week the sermon will be on the way Israel remembered the Passover. The nation was brought together by remembering how God saved them. Living in a very divided world, how can remembering Christ's sacrifice for our salvation bring unity?
Pastor Greg
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This Week
Baby Celebration
Sunday, 19 February, 12:30PM
Do you have a baby age 0-2? Come meet other parents in the same season of life as you.
Contact Pastor Matthew 92494797
Social Justice PanelSunday, 19 February 5PM ServiceJoin the Amos series for an interactive panel on social justice, with Celene Loo (founder of Giving Bread), Jeff Rotmeyer (founder of ImpactHK and Love 21), and Rita El Mounayer (Chief Channels and Communication Officer of SAT-7).
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Opportunities
Farewell lunch Celebrate and give thanks for Brenna Dykman, our Christian Education Director. On Sunday 26 February, immediately following the 11:00AM service, friends of Brenna are invited to bring a dish to share as we gather for a family meal and give thanks.
5:00PM Sermon Series ‘Amos: A Prophet for the People’
Sunday, 26 February
God called Amos, a shepard, to prophesy to the nation of Israel. What Amos said was not comforting. Amos criticised the nation for injustice and lack of care for those on the margins of society. Join us for the last of this five week sermon series on the minor prophet Amos who gave major challenges to God’s people.
Ash Wednesday Service
Wednesday, 1 March @ 8:00PM
Union Church Sanctuary
No chocolate, no Facebook? How will you honour the 40 day fast this year? Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. Join us for a worship service with music, scripture reading, a reflection, and the (optional) ash imposition ceremony. All are welcome.
MomsUnite presents Praying with Power. Please click here for more information.
Speaker: Barb Hawn
Date: Wednesday, 8 March
Time: 10:00AM – 12:00PM
Venue: EFCC Kong Fok Church
RSVP: Click here or Whatsapp Connie Chan 9866-8387 by 1 March.
The Book of Psalms
New Bible Class with Pastor Matthew
Sunday, 12 March, 12:30PM - 1:30PM
The Psalms, five books of music and poetry, are the basis of ALL Christian worship, traditional or contemporary. New Testament authors quote the Psalms 140 times. Saint Benedict required monks to chant ‘the Psalter with its full number of 150 Psalms every week.’ Study the Bible’s musical magnum opus. RSVP for food.
Serving Opportunity for Women Ladies you are invited to "Lo Wu Correctional Centre for Women” for an Easter Monday outreach service. If you speak Cantonese or English, sing, or would like to participate in a drama or games please see Pastor Michele or Melody Landes. Date: Monday, 17 April. We are excited about this new initiative and there will be training provided.
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.
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Annual General Meeting
Union’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Saturday, 11 March 2017. It will begin at 6PM with a “Love Feast,” followed by the meeting at 7PM. Please come join us as we celebrate together, and give glory to God. Non-members are welcome to attend. Please bring a dish, salad or dessert to share. The sign-up sheet will be available at the “Table on the Green”.
Nominations for 2017 Committee of Management (CoM) are now open to the church. Members of 6 months and above, over 18 years of age and in good standing, who wish to nominate a candidate for the 2017 CoM, please fill in a nomination form available from the church office and submit to the office, attention the Honorary Secretary. Nominations must be seconded by another voting member and have the agreement of the nominee.
The candidate will also need to be over 18 years old, a member of more than 6 months and in good standing. Nomination for CoM members will be closed on Sunday, 26 February 2017.
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Men
Pub Quiz Night, Saturday, 25 March, 7:00PM-10:00PM Exchange Square: Join the men for fellowship, food, drinks, and a pub quiz in the upper room of Liberty Exchange, an Italian restaurant in Central. $450 per man. RSVP to Pastor Matthew.
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Young Adults
Uni-On, the University-Aged fellowship at Union!
Are you between 18 and 23? Studying or interning in Hong Kong? Please join us at Starbucks at HKU (near the library) on Thursdays at 5:30PM for a chance to relax and experience community with other University-aged young adults from Union. Friends are more than welcome. Contact YOUNG ADULTS.
Sunday Lunch: BISTECCA
5 March 12:30pm
2/F, Grand Progress Building, 15 Lan Kwai Fong
University, Twenties, and Thirties
Join Pastor Matthew and the young adults after the 11am service at Bistecca, an Italian restaurant, for fellowship. The delicious buffet costs $150 per person. Please RSVP to Matthew (9249-4797) for the purpose of the restaurant reservation.
Lewis at Lent: Read Mere Christianity
Wednesday Nights on 8, 15, 22, 29 March and 5, 12 April
Prepare for Easter with Pastor Greg and Pastor Matthew as we read through Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis' greatest work! Each meeting will begin with a 15-20 minute talk/explanation from Pastors Greg and Matthew, followed by a 40 minute open discussion.
Sunday Evening Fellowship: MEXICAN FOOD
12 March 6:00PM-6:50PM
University, Twenties, Thirties, and Young Couples
Meet after the 5PM worship service in the Fellowship Hall with other young adults for a time of fellowship, food, and games. Please RSVP for food.
Sunday Hike: TWIN PEAKS
19th March 12:30-2:30pm
University, Twenties, Thirties, and Young Couples
Join Pastor Matthew and the young adults for a hike up the Twin Peaks. Please bring snacks, water, and your octopus card. Please be aware that you will climb 2,000 steps.
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Youth
RESOUND
Friday 17 February will be the RESOUND Worship Night. Youth from the international churches of Hong Kong will play games, hear testimonies and worship together. We will meet at 6PM and return to Union by 9:30PM.
Dad & Son Day Out
Fathers and sons are invited to an uplifting, memorable day at Cheung Chau Island on Saturday 25 February from 10:00AM to 6:00PM. There will be exciting activities, opportunities for learning and also plenty of time for dads/sons to engage with one another and have fun.
Register before Feb 17.
Youth Sunday Life
9:30AM – 10:30AM
All ages will meet in the Youth Lounge to watch a short video from the NOOMA series. We will then break up into small groups for discussion.
Youth Spring Mission Trip to Cambodia
Friday 7 April to Tuesday 11 April
Work at the FCOPI home in Aoral, Cambodia, to provide them with a sustainable food source.
Individual costs: $4,500 per person
Questions? Email
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Kingdom Kids
Sunday School 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 CHILDREN or 21010414.
Sunday School Teachers Needed
Our Sunday School partners with parents and our church congregants in raising our children for Christ's Kingdom. If you are available and willing to commit your Sunday morning to share God’s words and model God’s love for our children, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us at
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