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Music Sunday: Hallelu Yah!
Sunday, April 28, 2024 - 10:00 a.m.
The Music Ministry is thrilled to present Hallelu Yah this Sunday. Each musical offering depicts an act of praise (Hallelu) to God (Yah or Yahweh). Please join us this Sunday as Chancel Choir, WE, Union Bells, Cantate, and two of our gifted young musicians on violin and clarinet lead us in Music Sunday worship!
Chancel choir will be presenting an inspired work by Dan Forrest called “Hallelu Yah." Dan Forrest set these three pieces based on the Psalm 147, 148, and 150. His inspiration for these settings came from seeing the common word "hallelujah" transliterated more clearly "hallelu Yah", i.e. "praise YHWH"; these two words are an imperative (praise!) and the object of that praise (Yah, or Yahweh, the reverential Hebrew name of God). This opened up possibilities for both communicated meanings and speech accents.
The last five Psalms all begin and end with "Hallelu Yah," and thus my settings of these three do the same.
The first movement sets portions of Psalm 148 about creation voicing God's praise, and weaves quotes of a related hymn tune throughout. Movement 2 turns its focus to people raising their voices alongside nature (from Psalm 147) and hints at the Psalmist's harp in its accompaniment. The third and final movement sets Psalm 150 as a dance in compound meter, with its well-known list of instruments joining in praise along with "everything that has breath".
Please join us this Sunday at 10:00 a.m., in person or on our livestream. (And psst...there is no sermon this Sunday - not sayin', just sayin'.)
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9:00 Worship
In the Chapel
This family-friendly service embraces the busy energy of young children. It is held every Sunday at 9:00 a.m. in our Chapel with wonderful live guitar or piano music. And if you're running late - that's ok! Who actually gets places on time with kids in tow? Like God, we give grace. We embrace movement and busy curious little minds at this service that lasts 25-30 minutes. While it is designed as a teaching opportunity and introduction to Christian worship for young children, we welcome anyone of any age or family stage.
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In the Pipeline
April 28: Music Sunday!
May 5: Allegrezza - Spring Showcase, Music of the Stage and Screen
May 17: Heidelberg University Concert Choir, 7:00 p.m.
June 9: Ostrega-Uhl Project - Flute, Piano, and Art: Connecting Impressionism to the 20th Century, 3:00 p.m.
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Come Celebrate the New Stained Glass Windows!
This Sunday, April 28, celebration and presentation following the 10:00 service
“Make a Joyful Noise unto the Lord”
As of Monday, our new wooden frames have been installed over the doors between the Sanctuary and Gathering Place and the crew of experts began placing the gorgeous new panels of stained glass on Tuesday! The weather has cooperated so far and we are hoping for more of the same as their work continues this week. If all goes as planned, we will be celebrating these new windows this Sunday! Following the 10:00 a.m. service, committee leaders David Hess and Kris Lang will offer brief comments about the history and artistic process of bringing these beautiful new windows to life.
Come join us as we welcome this finishing touch to a Sanctuary whose other windows date back to 1917-1938 and still provide spectacular color and inspiration in our key worship space!
The Stained Glass Window Committee
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Summit Preschool Initiative: A BIG Step Forward!
We are very happy to share exciting news!
We have a signed contract for the purchase of the preschool building and business in Summit!
Next steps are inspections and due diligence in preparation for transfer of the business.
If you haven't yet made your gift or pledge to the initiative, NOW is the time to give!
Let's meet Irv Clarke's generous match, plus more! More funds are needed for the purchase and to build our launch fund to properly get Unidad ('Unity' in Spanish) started. We are seeking everyone's involvement. This is such a wonderful initiative, we know you want to be a part of it!
Note: There are 2 donation options:
1. A one time gift
2. A pledge to Summit Preschool Initiative over time, up to 3 years
Please follow this link to make a donation today.
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New Member Class this Spring!
Sunday, May 5, 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Thursday, May 16, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. (via Zoom)
New Member Welcome Service: May 19, 10:00 a.m. worship service
We will be welcoming our next New Member Class this spring. If you’d like to be a part of it, please contact Tom Shively or Carissa Kapcar.
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Navigating Our Relationship with Modern Media
Sundays, May 5 and 19, at 11:15, in Rowell Hall
May 5: Emotional Health and the Media
May 19: Misinformation and the Media
Join us for one or both of these Adult Ed sessions following the 10:00 service.
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Vacation Bible School Registration is Open!
June 17 to 21, 12:45 to 3:00 pm, at Union Church
$75 per child (or max $200 per family)
Participants: Ages 4 through 5th grade
Youth Helpers: Middle School and High School
Summer is coming soon and so is Vacation Bible School! This is the best week of the year when the church is full of excited children ready to celebrate their faith, sing songs, play games, do mission projects, make new friendships and have fun! The Children’s Committee is excited to host this year’s Camp Firelight VBS and welcome the kids in the church, UCECP families and the greater community to come join us for a summer camp adventure with God!
Register here
We also need adult volunteers. If you haven’t helped before, know that being a part of this uplifting week forms friendships, community and connections by working with and learning from these contagiously fun children! We’d love to have you!
Contact Penny for more information.
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Adult Inter-Faith Fellowship
Wednesday, May 8, 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in the Dining Room
June Scott, a beloved 80-year member of Union Church, shares her story of her travels to Patagonia. June, a long-time resident of Hinsdale, began traveling with her husband and 3 children visiting our National Parks and California. She became a teacher at the age of 40, teaching grades 2 and 3. She became known as the Penguin Lady sharing her experiences with Emperor Penguins on her 3 trips to Antarctica to the local grade schools.
June and her husband continued traveling. She has visited 105 countries, including but not limited to: Iran, Ethiopia, Myanmar, Angola, Israel, and Palestine to name a few. Her latest endeavor was spending 1 month with the Semester at Sea program. There, with 400 other students who spend 107 days on a ship taking classes, she visited India, Thailand, and Malaysia.
Lunch is $15 per person cash or check paid at the door and will be served at noon.
AIFF is the hottest ticket in town so make your reservation today!
Reservations are requested and must be received no later than Thursday, May 2.
Reservations are possible by clicking this link, calling Elizabeth Jung at
630-688-1706, or by clicking on email link ejung@uchinsdale.org.
AIFF is a group for fellowship and inclusivity while also supporting worthy causes with donations made by your participation.
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Women of a Certain Age
Sunday, May 19, after 10:00 a.m. worship, in Rowell Hall
After Adult Education, Laurie McMahon will be hosting a casual potluck at her home, 311 E. Sixth St, Hinsdale.
The purpose of WOACA is for fellowship, friendship, and fun! ALL are welcome!!!
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Mark Your Calendars!
April 28: Music Sunday, and following worship, celebration of new stained glass windows in honor of Lee Smithwick
May 26: Blessing of the Bicycles (or anything that rolls), 9:00 a.m.
June 2: All Church Picnic, 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Pass this flyer to a friend or neighbor!
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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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