Today's Worship And Congregational Meeting Will Be ON ZOOM ONLY

NO IN-PERSON WORSHIP TODAY

THE CHURCH BUILDING WILL BE CLOSED

With a major winter storm in the forecast, we have made the decision to hold worship and the Quarterly Congregational Meeting only on Zoom today.

Click here or the red box to join the Zoom meeting.

About today's 10am worship:

Join us on Zoom for a reflective service of worship and wonder, drawing on Job 37 and Mary Oliver's poem "Snow Geese." Bring a candle and get comfortable for a time of prayer, connection, and reflection.

You can launch the Zoom for today's worship and congregational meeting by clicking the red button.

You can also join with Zoom Meeting ID: 331 943 5596  

Revised Quarterly Congregational Meeting Notice

Meeting Update: Today's Congregational Meeting meeting (Zoom only) will focus on reporting updates on the church's campus and building renewal plans. All discussion items are moved to next Sunday's (Feb. 1) hybrid meeting to allow for fuller participation.

Quarterly Congregational Meeting

Part One: Today, Sunday, January 25, 2026

11:15 a.m. on Zoom only

This meeting will take place on Zoom only immediately following worship. You can find the link for the meeting in the red box above, or on the homepage of the church website, or church web calendar listing.

Agenda Highlights

·  Updates on the Campus and Building Renewal Plans

Part Two: Sunday, February 1, 2026

11:15 a.m. in person and on Zoom

This meeting will take place immediately following worship in person and on Zoom.

Agenda Highlights

·  Discussion of Missional Priorities

·  Open forum to share ideas and concerns

Submitted by:

Barbara Ross, Secretary 

EVERYONE - Register For The Church's February 1 Winter Fun Day by Tomorrow!

Register for Winter Fun Day by clicking here. Thanks to everyone who has already registered. We are so excited!

There will be opportunities for hiking, football, zip-lining, bonfire, and sledding (if there is snow), as well as an all-day hot chocolate bar and breakfast for dinner. Come have some fun with our church family.

Once registered, let Rev. Leah (LMcCullough@unioncong.org) know that you plan to attend to help coordinate carpooling from after worship to the Camp on that day.

Reach out to Rev. Leah, Kim, or BJ with questions or if you are having trouble registering for the event.



Small Groups This Week

Tuesday, January 27th

12:30pm Daytime Daytime Bible Study Begins A New Book: "Who Stole My Bible?" (Guild Room)

Daytime Bible Study is reading and discussing Who Stole My Bible? Reclaiming Scripture as a Handbook for Resisting Tyranny.



7pm-8:30pm "Holy Hangout," A Family-Friendly Evening Bible Study.

All are welcome. Email Seo Hee Koh (seoheekoh@gmail.com), or Sarah (sarah4carter@gmail.com), or BJ Carter (bjcarter@unioncong.org) for location and details.

Wednesday, January 28th

10:30am Gentle Yoga alternates taking place in person and on Zoom. Click here to email Sara T. to confirm location.

7pm UCC Ringers Handbell Choir rehearsal in the Sanctuary. New folks and all skill levels are always welcome. Questions? Click here to email Jeremy Whitener.

Sunday, February 1, 1pm– 6pm 

Winter (All Church) Fun Day

Register for Winter Fun Day by clicking here.

LOOKING AHEAD IN FEBRUARY:

Sunday Worship, February 8 at 10am:

Bishop Malkhaz Songulashvili will be preaching during worship.

You may remember Bishop Songulashvili from when we screened the documentary about the Peace Project in Tbilisi, Georgia, "I Will Build The World From Love." Click here for the announcement that went out on Tuesday.

Monday, February 9 at Noon:

Racial Justice Ministry Team Meeting On Zoom

Monday, February 9 at 7pm:

Interfaith Temple Ner Tamid Event

“I Will Build This World From Love”: 

An Interfaith Service, Film Screening & Q&A

Join Bishop Malkhaz Songulashvilli and spiritual leaders and peace activists from across the globe in a meaningful interfaith peace service on Monday, February 9th at 7pm. The service will be followed by a screening of the film, “I Will Build This World From Love,” directed by Temple Ner Tamid members, John Block and Oliver Miede, featuring Cantor Meredith Greenberg, members of the Temple Ner Tamid community, and members of The Peace Project of T’blisi, Georgia, as it seeks to fulfill its mission to create a world of peace through justice and compassion.

Temple Ner Tamid is located at 936 Broad Street, in Bloomfield. Register here for the event: https://members.nertamid.org/form/interfaith-service-and-film

Friday, February 13: Union Cong Film

6:15pm BYO Dinner/7pm Screening (Guild Room)

Alfred Hitchcock's "Shadow Of A Doubt"

Friday, February 20 at 6pm:

The Let's Watch Film Series presents "Descendant"

The film documents the search for and historic discovery of The Clotilda, the last known ship to arrive in the United States, illegally carrying enslaved Africans. After a century of secrecy and speculation, the 2019 discovery of the ship turns attention toward the descendant community of Africatown and presents a moving portrait of a community grappling with and fighting to preserve their heritage as well as fighting environmental injustice.Click here for more information on the church calendar web listing about the event.