Upcoming Events

"He notably does not say, 'Keep your light safely hidden in the fellowship hall where it smells like casserole and sweet tea.'" As the last of the Homecoming leftovers finally disappear from our refrigerators, Union Lutheran Church is asking a simple question: What Do We Do with the Glow? Every August, Homecoming reminds us that the Holy Spirit is alive and well on Bringle Ferry Road. Nobody feeds a crowd quite like our congregation. But then September hits. School bells repl

This fall, we're launching something special at Union Lutheran Church — a 12-week journey called Engage & Disciple, designed to help you grow deeper in faith and closer in community. Whether you're looking to build meaningful relationships, dive into God's Word, or step into a mentoring role that helps others grow, this journey has a place for you. Join us starting Sunday, September 13, 2026, at the Old Pine Center — grab a light breakfast at 9:15 a.m. before we gather at 9:3

✨ Ready to Strengthen Your Spiritual Fitness? ✨ Just as our bodies benefit from regular exercise, our faith grows stronger through intentional practice, learning, and community. This August, Union Lutheran Church invites you to embark on a meaningful 9-week Spiritual Fitness Challenge designed to deepen your understanding of Lutheran worship and enrich your spiritual journey. 📖 Together, we'll explore the beauty, meaning, and history behind the Lutheran liturgy through an en

🌹 Rooted in Christ & Finding Peace — June at Union Union Lutheran Church’s June 2026 newsletter invites the congregation to slow down and recognize God's presence amid a season filled with ministry, service, and summer activity. In her Monthly Musings, Pastor Heidi Punt reflects on the importance of "stopping to smell the roses," reminding believers that their worth is not measured by busyness or productivity but by God's grace. Drawing from Scripture and Christ's own exampl

✝️ Atonement, Forgiveness & Unashamed Service — May at Union Union Lutheran Church’s May 2026 newsletter centers on the liberating power of Christ’s atonement and the call to live as faithful witnesses of His forgiveness. In her Monthly Musings, Pastor Heidi Punt reflects on the biblical meaning of the scapegoat from Leviticus, contrasting it with the way people often seek someone else to blame for their mistakes. Through Christ’s sacrifice and victory over sin, believers are

✝️ Worship, Resurrection & Receiving God's Gifts — April at Union Union Lutheran Church’s April 2026 newsletter leads the congregation through Holy Week and Easter with a renewed focus on the heart of Lutheran worship: God coming to His people through Word and Sacrament. In her Monthly Musings, Pastor Heidi Punt reflects on childhood memories of worship and reminds readers that while styles, buildings, and generations may change, the essence of Christian worship remains the s

✨ Repentance, Mercy & the Road to the Cross — March at Union Union Lutheran Church’s March 2026 newsletter invites the congregation deeper into the heart of Lent, centering on repentance and the healing gift Christ gives His Church through the Office of the Keys. In her Monthly Musings, Pastor Heidi Punt reflects on this often-overlooked section of Luther’s Catechism—situated between Baptism and Holy Communion—reminding the church that absolution is “the voice of the Gospel.”

✨ Being Strong in the Lord — February at Union Union Lutheran Church’s February 2026 newsletter invites the congregation into a season of strength, reflection, and purposeful faith as Epiphany gives way to Transfiguration and the beginning of Lent. Centered on Pastor Heidi Punt’s “word for the year,” chazaq—to be strong—the month calls the church to discover true strength not in self-reliance, but in abiding near God through Word, Sacrament, prayer, and community. February op

✨ Walking in the Light — Epiphany at UnionUnion Lutheran Church’s January 2026 newsletter invites the congregation to step confidently into the new year, moving from the joy of Christmas into the revelation and purpose of the Epiphany season. Epiphany reminds us that Christ is the Light revealed to the world, and throughout January, worship, learning, and service all center on recognizing and responding to God’s work among us. As decorations are carefully put away and the san