On Saturday, February 2, 2019, we had a great all church retreat dedicated to our Before We Get to Mars focus on education. We learned some about the education issue, how to accomplish real change in the public realm, and planned our next steps. About 75 people were there to...
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Final-Area-of-Work Survey Results
We are very pleased to present the results of our congregational voting for the final area of work for our Before We Get to Mars project. The area of work with the strongest support in the congregation is... Education! In fact, education received both the strongest and broadest support from...
Before We Get To Mars – April / May 2018 Survey
Quick review: The Before We Get to Mars project is intended to be a multi-year, all-church focus on one particular challenge faced by those in need. By harnessing the fantastic and diverse resources of the people of our congregation, agreeing on one area of focus, and acting with courage, commitment...
This Sunday – Important Decision Day for Before We Get to Mars
Dear Members of Union Church, This Sunday will be an important day for our Before We Get to Mars project. During the worship services (both 9:07 and 10:00), in lieu of a sermon, we will be presenting information and inviting questions about each of our four possible areas of work,...
Sunday April 29 – a VERY IMPORTANT day!
Sunday, April 29, will be a VERY BIG day for our Before We Get to Mars decision making process! Quick review: Based on input from over 150 church members we are down to four possible areas of work for our all-church BWGTM focus: Jobs, Hunger/Food Justice, Education, and Gun Violence....
Videos from February BWGTM Retreat
On February 2-3 we had a wonderful all-church retreat focused on the four possible areas of work for our Before We Get to Mars project. It was a truly terrific time of learning and conversation. With about two hours committed to each area - Hunger/Food Justice, Jobs, Education, and Gun...
Important Retreat on Feb 2-3
All Church "Retreat" for Before We Get Mars Friday, February 2, 6:30p - 9pm Saturday, February 3, 9:00a - 3pm Lunch and childcare will be provided. So, you know the vision right? With our Before We Get to Mars project Union Church is going to make a difference in the...
Before We Get to Mars Survey of Congregational Interest – Round Two
Dear Members and Friends of Union Church, Bottom line: By November 10, please fill out the second-round Before We Get to Mars survey online or via the letter you received in the mail. Thanks! We are happy to write you again with information about the Before We Get to Mars project and...
Results of First Survey of Interests are Ready!
We were happy to receive 144 responses to our first survey of congregational interest in various possible areas of work. Thanks to everyone who filled out the survey! The raw data / full report can be found here. In summary, here are the 10 areas that received the largest degree...
Before We Get To Mars Meetings (June 25, July 23)
Dear Fellow Members and Friends of Union Church, Bottom line for those who read no further: Please fill out this survey about the Before We Get to Mars project – one for each individual. Thanks! A couple of months ago, Union Church set in motion a process that could lead us...