Events
Union is a partner with Interfaith Hospitality Network of Athens. Our next hosting week will be December 23-30. We need everyone's help to welcome these families and show Christian love. If you would like more information or wish to volunteer, contact our coordinators!
Join Union for our annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. We will meet at 5:00 PM.
Area Churches Together Serving (ACTS) provides food and clothing to our neighbors in need. Union not only donates regularly to ACTS, but we also staff the center every other month, on the fourth Friday of the month. Union will volunteer again on Friday, December 28. If you are interested in serving, you can join us at the center (130 East Thompson St., Bogart, 30622) at 9:00 AM. If you have any questions, contact Julian Beckwith.
On Saturday, December 29, Union will serve breakfast at the Sparrow’s Nest for their Saturday Morning Breakfast Club, including fruit, juice, breakfast casseroles, biscuits, grits or hash browns, and pastries. We will need people to help purchase and prepare food as well as folks to serve on Saturday. Cami Allen is the coordinator of the Sparrow’s Nest ministry, and if you are interested in helping.
Join Union during the months of January and February as we look at scripture passages essential to our lives.
Women’s Bible Study groups will begin meeting again in January. Once again, there are two groups to choose from – Monday night and Wednesday morning.
This winter we will be studying a newly published book and Bible study by author Lysa Terkeurst called It’s Not Supposed To Be This Way: Finding Unexpected Strength When Disappointments Leave You Shattered. She begins the book by asking, “What do we do when God’s timing seems questionable, God’s lack of intervention hurtful, and God’s promises doubtful.” You can sign up online!
Join Union as we once again serve Chicken Brunswick Stew to our community. Look for more details soon!
Save the date for Union's 82nd Annual BBQ! We will serve BBQ on Saturday, April 27, from 4:00 - 6:00 PM. Look for more details soon
All men are invited to the next breakfast meeting of Disciples Men at Strickland’s on Saturday, December 1 at 8:00 AM. Come and enjoy good food, fellowship, and dedication to our Christian faith.
While the Youth and Cool Kids watch The Star, we will be pulling out the Advent decorations, sprucing up the church, and getting ready for Advent. We hope you will join us.
Join Union Youth and Cool Kids for The Star. On November 25, we will watch the movie together in our pajamas while we enjoy popcorn and lemonade. Bring your favorite pillow and blanket and join us!
Adults are invited to join in Advent preparations while during the movie.
The FunSeekers will eat at Fatz (4115 Lexington Rd., Athens) on Tuesday, November 20, at 6:30 PM. We will meet at the restaurant for a time of fun and fellowship. Everyone is welcome, and as always, meals are Dutch Treat.
On Sunday, November, 18, at 5:30 p.m., Union will have a Thanksgiving Meal for the whole church family! The church will supply the turkey and dressing, and you are asked to bring a side dish or two and join us. This will be a great time of thanksgiving and blessing for our whole church. We hope you will invite your friends and family and make plans to attend.
On Sunday, November 11, bring your Thanksgiving Boxes to the church. We will have a special time of dedication and prayer during worship. We will distribute our Thanksgiving boxes to the community on Friday, November 16.
Join Union as we honor and remember our veterans. When you enter the Gathering Space on Sunday, November 11, you will find a scrolling slide show of Union’s members, friends, and family who have served or are still in active duty. Take a moment to thank God for these men and women.
All men are invited to the next breakfast meeting of Disciples Men at Strickland’s on Saturday, November 3 at 8:00 AM. Come and enjoy good food, fellowship, and dedication to our Christian faith.
The next meeting of the Christian Women’s Fellowship (CWF) will be Thursday, November 1 at 6:30 PM. We will meet in the church library and all of the ladies in the church are encouraged to join us.
Join Union for our annual Fall Family Fun Night. All ages are invited to dress up (in non-scary costumes) for a night of games, food, and trick-or-treat opportunities. We have such a great time each year, so join us!
Area Churches Together Serving (ACTS) provides food and clothing to our neighbors in need. Union not only donates regularly to ACTS, but we also staff the center every other month, on the fourth Friday of the month. Union will volunteer again on Friday, October 26. If you are interested in serving, you can join us at the center (130 East Thompson St., Bogart, 30622) at 9:00 AM. If you have any questions, contact Julian Beckwith.
The Christian Women's Fellowship will be hosting a Bake Sale at Bell’s in Watkinsville (2061 Hog Mountain Rd.) on Saturday, October 6, beginning at 8:00 a.m. The money raised will fund CWF special projects.
If you are interested in helping the bake sale be a success through donating items, please contact Wanda Maxey.
All men are invited to the next breakfast meeting of Disciples Men at Strickland’s on Saturday, October 6 at 8:00 AM. Come and enjoy good food, fellowship, and dedication to our Christian faith.
The next meeting of the Christian Women’s Fellowship (CWF) will be Thursday, October 4 at 6:30 PM. We will meet in the church library and all of the ladies in the church are encouraged to join us.
Each fifth Sunday, Union has the opportunity to give to our Benevolence Ministry. This ministry helps assist our neighbors with electric bills, medical bills, rent, and other unique needs to help them through rough times. We hope you will give generously to this offering.
On Saturday, September 29, Union will serve breakfast at the Sparrow’s Nest for their Saturday Morning Breakfast Club, including fruit, juice, breakfast casseroles, biscuits, grits or hash browns, and pastries. We will need people to help purchase and prepare food as well as folks to serve on Saturday. Cami Allen is the coordinator of the Sparrow’s Nest ministry, and if you are interested in helping.
Union is a partner with Interfaith Hospitality Network of Athens. Our next hosting week will be September 23-30. We need everyone's help to welcome these families and show Christian love. If you would like more information or wish to volunteer, contact our coordinators!
The FunSeekers will eat at Golden Corral, Winder (163 E May St., Winder, GA 30680) on Tuesday, September 18, at 6:30 PM. We will meet at the restaurant for a time of fun and fellowship. Everyone is welcome, and as always, meals are Dutch Treat.
Youth and Cool Kids, join us for our first meeting of the new school year!
The entire Union family of all ages, is invited to an All Church Fall Kickoff on Sunday afternoon, August 19, at the lake home of Hal and Sharon Tatum. During the afternoon, many activities will be available – from swimming in the pool, fishing, jet skiing, boating, kayaking, yard games, and just sitting around and talking! There will be something for everyone.
For those who would like to carpool or who need a ride, we will meet at the church, leaving at 2:00. If you would prefer to drive with your family, directions will be provided. Around 5:30, we will feast on hamburgers, hotdogs, and all the fixin’s. How can you help? First, let us know if you are coming. Please email Nickie or call 706-769-6448 and get your name on the list, so that we will know how much food is needed. If you have a bag chair or a personal life jacket or life vest, please bring them.
What a fun day this will be! Thank you, Hal and Sharon, for hosting your church family!
On Sunday, August 12, Union will pray for our teachers, students, and administrators as they begin a new school year during our annual “Blessing of the Backpacks.” We hope that you will join with us on August 12 and the whole year in remembering all of our educators, administrators, and students.
While the outside of our church may have changed, the hearts of the people remain. Come, join with Union for our annual Homecoming celebration. After worship at 11:00 AM, we will have a covered dish lunch.
Each fifth Sunday, Union has the opportunity to give to our Benevolence Ministry. This ministry helps assist our neighbors with electric bills, medical bills, rent, and other unique needs to help them through rough times. We hope you will give generously to this offering.
The FunSeekers will eat atDominick’s (1430 Capital Ave., Watkinsville) on Tuesday, July 17 at 6:30 PM. We will meet at the restaurant for a time of fun and fellowship. Everyone is welcome, and as always, meals are Dutch Treat.
All men are invited to the next breakfast meeting of Disciples Men at Strickland’s on Saturday, July 7 at 8:00 AM. Come and enjoy good food, fellowship, and dedication to our Christian faith.
The next meeting of the Christian Women’s Fellowship (CWF) will be Thursday, July 5 at 6:30 PM. We will meet in the church library and all of the ladies in the church are encouraged to join us.
On Saturday, June 30, Union will serve breakfast at the Sparrow’s Nest for their Saturday Morning Breakfast Club, including fruit, juice, breakfast casseroles, biscuits, grits or hash browns, and pastries. We will need people to help purchase and prepare food as well as folks to serve on Saturday. Cami Allen is the coordinator of the Sparrow’s Nest ministry, and if you are interested in helping.
Every year our church meets to reflect and celebrate our past year and also look forward to the upcoming church year through our business meeting. We hope you will make plans to stay after church on Sunday, June 24 for our annual business meeting and luncheon. Bring a covered dish and join us as we celebrate what God is doing at Union.
Area Churches Together Serving (ACTS) provides food and clothing to our neighbors in need. Union not only donates regularly to ACTS, but we also staff the center every other month, on the fourth Friday of the month. Union will volunteer again on Friday, June 22. If you are interested in serving, you can join us at the center (130 East Thompson St., Bogart, 30622) at 9:00 AM. If you have any questions, contact Julian Beckwith.
The FunSeekers will eat at Cracker Barrel (1913 Epps Bridge Pkwy., Athens ) on Tuesday, June 19 at 6:30 PM. We will meet at the restaurant for a time of fun and fellowship. Everyone is welcome, and as always, meals are Dutch Treat.
