Music Sunday, May 21, 10:00 a.m.
Worship In Person and Online
Music Sunday has arrived! This week, the music ministry presents “Songs of Faith” featuring Children’s Chimes, Union Bells, Cantate, WE, Chancel Choir, French Horn, Organ, and our amazing Steinway. The music has a beautiful mix of favorite hymns and new music that will inspire your soul and lift your spirit! This is definitely a “don’t miss” Sunday!! We look forward to worshiping with you!
Please join us this Sunday, in person or online on our YouTube channel, at 10:00 a.m.
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9:07 Worship, Spring Sermon Series, "Eyes Wide Open"
We are following the church-wide theme “Eyes Wide Open" at the 9:07 service. Rev. Mike will lead us this week.
We are flexible at 9:07! We are either outside in the Close enjoying fresh air around a fire or inside and cozy in the Chapel (each week we decide together based on the weather and wishes of those in attendance). Either way, we embrace movement and busy, curious little minds at this casual service that lasts 25-30 minutes. While it is designed as an introduction to Christian worship for young children, we welcome anyone of any age or family stage.
You can access The Close and Chapel area through the archway on Garfield (parking in HMS garage) or park in our lot and come through the building or around it from the outside.
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The 12:07 Third Thursday Worship Service
Tomorrow, May 18, at 12:07 p.m. in the Sanctuary, followed by a lunch at 12:45 p.m.
Join us for worship with your favorite hymns, Bible verses, & prayers. While this is a gentle service designed for seniors, all are welcome. If you need assistance upon arrival or a ride, contact Rev. Robb Knuepfer by email or by calling 312-927-8913. We are so glad to see you!
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Prayers and Conversation
One of the most important things we can do as a faith family is support one another and care for each other through prayer. We have an ongoing prayer list with members of the church actively praying for those on it. If you, a friend or family member would like to be on the prayer list, either anonymously or by name, please contact the church office or anyone on staff. It can be a small comfort in challenging times to know that there is an entire community praying for your loved one.
Also, a gentle reminder that we the clergy, Reverends Mike, Grant and Robb, and other staff members are always available for conversation, to listen and pray with you. Please don't hesitate to call us at the phone numbers listed on our Union Church website.
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Best Wishes and Farewell to Melanie Burton
It is bittersweet that we prepare to say farewell to Melanie Burton, our Administrative Specialist for Data and Communications, as she moves forward into a new career. Melanie has been an important part of the church office for 15 years. She is known for always being willing to give a helping hand when members of the congregation, ministries, and Women's Association have needed office support. She very pleasantly and willingly has interrupted her own tasks to help others. Melanie has worked hard to earn her MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Melanie will now be using her natural talent of helping others with her skills in a new field. Thank you, Melanie! We wish you the very best.
To recognize Melanie's years of service to Union Church, we are collecting a monetary gift from the congregation. To contribute on Realm, please follow this link. In the pull-down menu, please be sure that "Melanie's Gift" is selected. Checks may also be sent c/o Ann Gleason to Union Church, 137 S Garfield St, Hinsdale, IL 60521. Please indicate "Melanie's Gift" on your check.
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Blessing of the Bicycles
Sunday, May 28, at the 9:07 service
Let's roll! Kick off summer by riding your bike (or stroller, scooters, skateboard...anything that rolls) to church to have it blessed for a season of safety. May the road rise to meet you!
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Eat. Pray. Love.
All Church Potluck Picnic, Sunday, June 4, at 11:00 A.M.
Please bring a side dish, salad or dessert to share with all on Sunday, June 4th. Parish Life will be supplying hot dogs, brats, veggie burgers, drinks and a bounce house!
SAVE THE DATE and join us!
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Women Of A Certain Age
Laurie McMahon, UCH member, will host a Casual Potluck Lunch at her home, 311 East Sixth Street, Hinsdale on this Sunday, May 21st, at 12:30 p.m. after the O & A Informational meeting.
The purpose of WOACA is for fellowship, friendship, and fun! We have people attend who are ages 20's through their 90's, ALL are welcome! For more information please email Melissa Barnes Mann.
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Finishing What We Started
A Discussion about Being Open & Affirming at UCH
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O&A Conversation, Sunday, May 21, 11:15 - 12:15
This Sunday, May 21, 11:15 to 12:15
Have you ever heard a church call itself "Open and Affirming" or seen a rainbow flag on a church sign? "Open and Affirming" (or "O&A") is a phrase used in the United Church of Christ (our denomination) for congregations that are intentional and public about being "open" to and "affirming" of everyone, specifically including our LGBTQ+ siblings in Christ. While we believe such a designation reflects the faith and values of many (most?) of us at Union Church, our congregation has never made it official. For those of you with long memories, we talked about this 15 years ago, but the process did not result in us becoming officially O&A.
A group of UCH members is forming to explore how we as a congregation might revive the O&A process. We’ll have an informational meeting in Rowell Hall after the 10:00 service on Sunday, May 21, to talk more. Join us! You may place questions or comments about this issue in the question box you’ll see in the Gathering Place this week.
Thanks,
The O & A Team
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Upcoming Community Events In Our Building
Not Programs of UCH
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An Invitation From The Hinsdale Music Club
Wednesday, May 24, 10:30, in the Sanctuary
The Hinsdale Music Club invites the Union Church congregation to our meeting on Wednesday, May 24 at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. A fun program is planned “Broadway: Our Way” featuring composers Lerner and Lowe, Rodgers and Hammerstein and George Gershwin. Performers include: Leslie Manfredo and Jane Lauritsen, vocalists: Patricia Gill and Diane Marelli, pianists: and Roseanne Rosenthal, clarinetist.
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Helen Mehler Memorial Bridge Group
Every Friday, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., in the Gathering Place
Players are asked to donate $5.00 per time to our beautiful church. This is a very friendly group and all levels of Bridge players are welcome!
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Need a Meeting Space?
Union Church is bustling and we LOVE IT! With that being said, rooms are not as readily available as they once were. If a committee, ministry, or group needs to use one of our rooms please contact Adriana Kieffer to book a space for a specific date and time.
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Need Something Announced in the Midweek Email or Online?
Send any requests to disseminate information to the Union Church congregation to communications@uchinsdale.org. This allows the email to be distributed to everyone involved in getting the word out. Please put "Email Blast" in the subject line. Thanks!
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The Union Church of Hinsdale
United Church of Christ
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