Music Sunday, May 22, 10:00 a.m.
In Person and Online
Every year, the Music Ministry presents MUSIC SUNDAY the Sunday before Memorial Day. This year seems to be a bit more profound than others because this is the first live Music Sunday since 2019. This Music Sunday promises to fill the sanctuary and our hearts with exuberant praise---featuring Chancel Choir, Handbells, WE, Cantate, Children's Chimes, the new Steinway, and brass. With "All that Hath Life and Breath..." we will "Sing a Mighty Song" to our "Holy, Holy Holy" God. For "When in Our Music, God is Glorified" and we are "Counting Every Blessing," our hearts are made whole, and God receives all glory. (Yes, those are several song titles that will be offered this Sunday.) We look forward to worshiping with you this Sunday.
Join together this Sunday, May 22, 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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9:07 a.m. Worship at Union
An Outdoor Weekly Service: All Things Bright and Beautiful
The 9:07 service has begun its spring and summer series "All Things Bright and Beautiful" as we enjoy the wonder of spring blooming all around us. This week our activity will be an observation walk to notice the spring changes even week to week in the Close space.
We embrace movement and busy, curious little minds at this 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 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.
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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Save the Date: Blessing of Bicycles
Sunday, May 29 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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Around the World at Union Church - Save the Date
Mark your calendars now to save the evening of Saturday, September 10th for an amazing all church, all ages, fun and fundraising event! We will travel around the world at Union Church via food, music, and activities. You will not want to miss it!
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Before We Get to Mars…
We Are Going to Glen Ellyn and Beyond!
A few years ago, with Before We Get to Mars, Mike inspired us to launch a large-scale project that would reach across all ministries and make an impact that would last for generations to come. We chose to focus on quality early childhood education. An integral part of the mission of the Union Church Early Childhood Initiative (UCECI) is creating progressive and high-quality educational opportunities for all communities.
We are pleased to announce that Union Church Early Childhood Programs are expanding to Glen Ellyn and very soon to Summit. It is an exciting time of growth for UCECP as our beloved preschool becomes part of a larger community of learners. We are proud to be exposing so many more children to the successful play-based approach to early childhood education. Our church and preschool community will benefit as we learn from other communities and grow in our connection to others.
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Thank You Volunteers!
In one year alone, our Night Ministry volunteers have helped feed 1,680 people. Every month, two to three volunteers work together to make this happen by shopping, packing food and delivering it downtown. It is truly a team effort, and it reaches many people in need.
Many thanks to our volunteers: Kathy Anderson, Anke Culver, Brad Poetter, Penny Davey, Claudine Altenbern, Craig Culbertson, and the Shivelys, Fitzgeralds, Capcars, Grimms, Morans, Parwanis, Roeschleins and VBS kids.
Volunteer in May, June and July:
Please join this list of generous volunteers by signing up to help in the upcoming months. You can prepare food at home or volunteer to drive. It is a quick way to make a difference. Find volunteer dates and sign up here! Email Christine at patel.christine@gmail.com with any questions.
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Dupage United Spring Assembly |
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Make DuPage County a Better Place to Live for Everyone
Sunday, May 22, 3:00 to 4:30 p.m., at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Glen Ellyn
DuPage United will hold a public, in-person assembly at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Glen Ellyn. Please attend and help us demonstrate to our elected officials that DuPage United is a powerful organization. We will celebrate the progress that we've made in the areas of mental health and supportive, affordable housing, and ask our elected officials and candidates for office to publicly commit to working with DU on an ongoing basis on these issues.
Please click here to view the flyer and share with friends and family!
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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
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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Children's Chimes
Rehearse: Today, May 18, 4:00 - 4:45 p.m., Perform: Sunday, May 22, 10:00 a.m. service
Beginners welcome! Our Children's Bell Choir will be performing on Music Sunday. We will rehearse on Wednesday, May 18, and then perform on Sunday, May 22. If interested, contact Penny Johnson.
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Vacation Bible School Registration is Open: It's A Food Truck Party!
VBS registration closes this Sunday!
This is your final chance to sign up for our food truck party! It will be catchy, fun and full of energy. Each day of VBS will have the familiar activities of music, Bible story, recreation, art and mission. The daily themes combine together to form the familiar dinnertime grace: "God is great, God is good, let us thank Him for our food. By His hands we all are fed, give us Lord Our Daily Bread."
VBS is open to children of Union Church and UCECP ages 4 through 5th grades. (We also need middle school and high school youth helpers.) Follow this link or register with the QR code above. Contact Penny Johnson with questions.
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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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Gentle Yoga with Kim
Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. in Rowell Hall
Kim invites everyone! No registration needed!
- $50 for one day weekly for 6 weeks
- $100 for both days weekly for 6 weeks
- "Drop-ins" welcome for $15 per class
Yoga is a fantastic way to start your day! If you have any questions, please email Kim Kiyosaki.
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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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