e-Blast
May 13, 2021
May 16, 2021

Rev. Mary Herbig and Rev. Brandon Duran

In-person Worship at 9 AM
Online Worship at 10 AM

Online Worship Link
Aloha friends, as you may have heard the CDC announced today that fully vaccinated people do not need to wear masks nor socially distance with a few exceptions. For many this is very welcome news and a cause for rejoicing. However, at this time, CUC will maintain our policy concerning wearing masks while on any Central Union campus and remaining socially distant. For the time being this policy will remain in effect for multiple reasons including:
  • We have not yet heard from state or local officials on this announcement.
  • We will not have sufficient time to fully consider or implement logistical changes before this weekend's events.
  • We maintain our guiding principles of care and thoughtfulness throughout this process. We will not rush decisions that could impact the health and well-being of our community.
Thank you for your kokua, your patience, and your understanding. We will be making necessary changes as we learn more. In the meantime, the ministers, staff, and council leadership of Central Union Church encourage everyone to get vaccinated at the appropriate time.  We are moving through this time together, ever seeking to follow the heart and guidance of our God.
STAYING CONNECTED
This event is open to all!
Please click on the flyer above to purchase tickets!
ACKNOWLEDGING 2021 GRADUATES
We celebrate with the many students who have made it to graduation through a pandemic. We would like to honor ALL graduates in our virtual worship service on May 23rd. If you are a 2021 graduate (of any level), or you have a graduate in your family, please let us know so we can recognize them and celebrate their accomplishments together!

Submissions may include a photo of the graduate, the graduate's name, school/future school, area of study, a brief message/bio (30- words). Please send what you'd like shared to Kristen Young ([email protected]) by Friday, May 21, 8:00 a.m.(Remember that the information will be viewable by the public so share with caution!)
To view the May edition of the Spire, click here.
Centering Prayer
All are welcome to join the Centering Prayer groups by Zoom.
  • Monday evening at 7:30 PM, contact [email protected] for more information and the link.
  • Wednesday evening at 6 PM, contact [email protected] for more information and the link.
Silence is God’s first language, everything else is a poor translation. So, to hear God in God’s language one has to enter into silence too. (Thomas Keating)
Mindfulness Meditation
Come via Zoom every Monday at 5:00 PM to invest 30 minutes with Marion Lyman-Mersereau to learn about and practice Mindfulness. 
The link is 
Mindful Movement with Bamboo Sticks
NOW ONLINE every Wednesday 5:00 - 6:15 PM
Contact Carol Alevizos at [email protected] for more information and for the Zoom link to attend.
Stay up to date on all of the happenings at Central Union Church by visiting our website: www.centralunionchurch.org

The due date for articles for the June 2021 Spire is Friday, May 28th. Please email all submissions to [email protected].

We welcome articles for the CUC Website, News, e-Blast, and/or post on our bulletin boards. The deadline for each publication is the Tuesday preceding each Sunday. Please submit all articles to [email protected]

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