Building a Just World for All
Christian life is not just about what we believe, but how we live. Union Church has a long history of asking questions and seeking answers. We live lives of love, always ready and willing to pivot when necessary. After all, our world is not as it ought to be, rife with injustice and cruelty, but we are empowered – by the promises of our baptism and the presence of the holy spirit – to change the world to better reflect the love of God.
Union Church of Hinsdale is an Open and Affirming congregation.
Welcoming Statement
We are all called by God as disciples of Christ. We affirm & welcome all persons as precious to God, just as they are. As a community of faith, in the service of God, we are enriched by our differences including diversity of gender identity and expression, age, marital & economic status, ethnicity, sexual orientation, race, and physical & mental abilities and qualities. We affirm that the Holy Spirit gathers us as a congregation in which all persons are invited to participate equally in the life, leadership, ministry, fellowship, worship, sacraments, responsibilities, blessings, concerns, & joys of our community of faith. We pledge to love, encourage, & support one another as the Body of Christ.
Ministry for Change
Providing opportunities for members of the congregation to help alleviate human suffering caused by these systems through direct service with and/or financial contributions to individuals and organizations. The Ministry for Change oversees and administers several funds the Union Church Endowment Fund, as well as other church funds related to mission and social justice.
Adult Ed: The Thinking Church
Helping members of the congregation understand and address the root causes of social problems such as poverty, hunger, homelessness, and others, by learning about the systems that cause or contribute to human suffering.
Worship in the Woods
Twice a year - Fall and Spring - we take our 9:00 a.m. kid-approved worship in the form of a short hike in Fullersburg Woods.
Sustainability
We strive to be a congregation that cares for creation through worship, education, advocacy, and everyday choices. From how we use our building (timed lights, etc.) to how we engage our community (shift towards digital communications, etc.), we seek to live with gratitude, simplicity, and responsibility.
Hang in There Current Events Group
On the first Sunday of every month, people are welcome to gather after service to connect with others and discuss current events in a safe and welcoming space.