VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:

We need volunteers to serve as Teachers, Helpers, and Nursery attendants for Sunday School, Children and Worship and Nursery.

Please prayerfully consider what role you may be called to fill and reach out to Kate Simpson or Cheri Densmore with any questions.

You may sign up in the entryway of the church or use the online “SignUp Genius” in the online bulletin or on our website (look for Children’s Ministries.

Nursery Helpers

Sunday School

Young Children and Worship

A Service of Hope and Comfort: Sunday, December 10 at 1:30pm, Please join us for a Service of Hope and Comfort at Union Presbyterian Church. It is difficult to experience the holidays after a loved one dies. The service will provide an opportunity to remember those we’ve lost and honor your loved ones. There will be a variety of music, scriptures and a sermon that will help you find hope and comfort in knowing that you are not alone.

Lunch will be served at 12:30 prior to the service. RSVP via email to kjohnston@cwhospice.com or by calling Krista Johnston at 412-519-2902 by November 24, 2023.

Union Church Christmas Caroling - Saturday. Dec 16. We will meet at 9:45am at Heritage Valley Senior Living. To carpool from Union - meet at 9:30am in parking lot.

We will carol for residents at Heritage Village and then break into teams to visit and sing for our church shut ins. Please bring a dozen cookies or treats to share with nursing home residents.

A cocoa social will follow in the Fellowship Hall of the church.

Questions? Contact Cheri Densmore or Sarah Shaffer.

ADVENT / CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE

Dec. 10: 9:00am Sunday School

10:00am Worship

12:30pm Luncheon for Service of Hope and Comfort

1:30pm “Service of Hope and Comfort”

Dec. 16 9:30am Christmas Caroling

Dec 17 9:00am Sunday School

10:00am Worship

Dec. 24 10:00am Worship service w/ carols & instrumentalists

There will NOT be Sunday School on Dec 24

5:30pm Christmas Eve (informal) with candle lighting

7:30pm Christmas Eve (traditional) with candle lighting

Dec. 31 10:00am Worship

There will NOT be Sunday School on Dec 31

Food Pantry Tuesday, December 12 at 6:00pm Fellowship Hall

Please place your donation of non-perishable grocery items in the “Food Pantry” bin located near the Fellowship Hall entrance.

We need: pasta sauce, pasta, tuna fish, chiken (can), tortilla chips, salsa, cake mix, icing, green beans, toilet paper, soap bars, dental products, lotion.. Also gently used (or new) clothing, shoes, coats, jackets, and household items are welcome. If you know someone who could use support right now, please call the church and ask for the Deacons.

Helpers needed on Tuesday, December 12 in Fellowship Hall

¨ 10:00am - Pack food boxes

¨ 5:30 pm - Setup and distribute Food boxes

As you consider your yearend giving and 2023 personal budgets, we hope that Union Church is part of your plan. Here are ways to give to Union Church now and throughout next year.

1. Donate electronically: go to unionpresbychurch.org and click on the Give Now tab
2. Place a check or cash in the offering boxes on Sundays.
3. Mail a check to Union Church, 6165 Steubenville Pike, McKees Rocks PA 15136

Thank you for your faithful giving to the mission of Union Church. May God continue to provide abundantly for you in 2023!