Sunday, May 29, 10:00 a.m.
In Person and Online
Okay, maybe I say this too often, but this week's scripture passage from the book of Acts is absolutely amazing. In Acts 16:16-32, we see two pillars of our modern society, economics and freedom, directly addressed by the early followers of Jesus. What is an economy for? What is real freedom? Such are the very pressing and practical questions I, Mike, will dig into this Sunday, as we reconsider the classic hymn "My Country 'Tis of Thee."
Join together this Sunday, May 29, at 10:00 a.m. We will be in person and we will livestream from the Sanctuary on our YouTube Channel, here, starting just before 10:00 a.m. We hope to see you this Sunday! Remember, masks are recommended, due to the rapid rise in COVID-19 cases in our immediate area.
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Let's Roll to 9:07 a.m. Worship!
Kick off summer by riding your bike (or stroller, scooters, skateboard...anything on wheels) to church to have it blessed for a season of safety. Look for us on the circle drive.
We embrace movement and busy curious little minds at this service that lasts 25 to 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 area thru the archway on Garfield (parking in HMS garage) or park in our lot and come thru the building or around it from the outside.
May the road rise up to meet you this summer!
Pray then Play
The playground near the parking lot is open after church and often families play in it after the 9:07 service or take their coffee there.
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Around the World All-Church Fundraiser
Saturday, September 10th
Now that you’ve marked your calendar for this amazing all-ages event, it is time to start thinking about what you have to offer for the live and silent auctions.
Sharing experiences and items will add to church funds and also the fun! Give what you have or what you know. Put a package together!
To get your creative juices flowing, consider the suggestions on the list below.
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- Tickets to the zoo
- Bulls tickets
- Spa experience
- Flower arrangement
- Morton Arboretum experience
- Tito’s basket
- Headphones
- Theater tickets
- Symphony and dinner
- Hotel weekend
- Boat ride
- Books
- A class you teach
- Fitness class/trainer
- Cooking lessons
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- Get away places
- Restaurant certificate
- Wine tasting party
- Tour a famous place
- Special dinner in your home
- Private concert
- Voice lessons
- Yoga lessons
- Dessert each quarter
- Firetruck ride
- Police ride along
- Massages
- Party at your home
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Summer Preview and Dates to Save!
Summer is going to be sizzling! Our summer series will kick off with Pentecost on June 5, and we are so excited about them! Our 10:00 a.m. Summer Sermon Series is "Sunday School B-Sides" and our 9:07 a.m. Summer Sermon Series is "All the Colors of the Rainbow."
Sunday, May 29: Blessing of Bicycles (or anything that rolls) at 9:07 a.m. service
Sunday, June 5: Pentecost, wear red and we'll celebrate the church's birthday with cake during coffee hour as our Summer Sermon Series kicks off at both 10:00 a.m. and 9:07 a.m.
Week of June 20-24: Vacation Bible School
Thursday, June 23: Church Night at Uniquely Thursday (see below)
July 22-30: High School and College Youth Work Tour
Sunday, August 21: Blessing of Backpacks (or work bags) at both 10:00 a.m. and 9:07 a.m. service
Sunday, August 28: Back-to-school bonfire (grades 2-12)
Sunday, September 11: Outdoor service and Pet Blessing (or stuffed animals) both 10:00 a.m. and 9:07 a.m.
Sunday, September 18: Fall Kickoff Sunday
For more information on these dates, please refer to the attached flyer.
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Church Outing to Uniquely Thursday
June 23, 5:45 p.m., Union Church North Parking Lot
A staple of Hinsdale summer is celebrating its 20th year. Uniquely Thursday is a weekly festival with food trucks, live music and camaraderie in Burlington Park near the Memorial Building and train station in downtown Hinsdale. Our church is the perfect location to meet up with each other and enjoy this time together. Park and meet up at church at 5:45 p.m. (north-side parking lot) and we'll walk down to Uniquely Thursday together. This is a great way for new members and their mentors to meet, as well as for friends in our congregation of all ages to spend time together. Uniquely Thursday begins at 6:00 p.m. at Burlington Park in Hinsdale. Bring your own picnic blanket or folding chair. If we miss you at the church parking lot, we'll see you down there at the park!
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In the Music Pipeline
Concert Series - Featuring our New Steinway
- 6/5 - Allegrezza - 3:00 p.m.
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6/12 - The Official Steinway Dedication Concert featuring our very own Stephen Uhl. This concert has been specially curated to show the depth, versatility, and resplendent beauty of our new Steinway. Composers include Bach, Liszt, and Joosten. - 3:00 p.m. Please see attached flyer, and share with family and friends
- 7/17 - Stephen C Edwards and Dana Brown will present a concert of the "most joyful song cycle ever written" by Gabriel Fauré, "La Bonne Chanson". Additionally, Stephen will sing 6 of the 36 selections by Franz Joseph Haydn that he and Dana will be recording for Lexicon Classics in November. This joyous concert will finish up with songs about pianos! "I love a Piano" by Irving Berlin will top that list!
The August concert is in the works but has not been confirmed just yet...
September will bring us Élider DiPaula - concert pianist and Founder and Artistic Director of Project 88. More information to come on this thrilling performance.
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Gather & Grow Youth Group is Back this Fall
Wednesday nights were so fun for our church kids in 2nd through 8th grades this school year! We'll be meeting again this fall starting in mid-September. You can find more information on the attached brochure. To join, contact Penny or Grant.
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The Helen Mehler Memorial Bridge Group
The Helen Mehler Memorial Bridge Group is open to ALL bridge players. We play on Fridays at 3:00 p.m. in The Gathering Place. All levels of bridge players are invited. We will charge $5.00 per person, per time to be donated to our beautiful Church. Non - Vaccinated people have to wear a mask. For more information please contact Sharon Olsen, Melissa Barnes Mann, or Laurie McMahon. May the cards be with you!
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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, U.C.C.
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