Blessing of Backpacks
Union Church of Hinsdale 137 S Garfield Ave., Hinsdale, IL, United StatesBlessing of backpacks...and work bags! Bring your bags to be blessed as we reenter the school year and a fresh new season of work.
Blessing of backpacks...and work bags! Bring your bags to be blessed as we reenter the school year and a fresh new season of work.
2nd through 12th graders, join us in the Courtyard/Close to make s'mores and talk about how the first week of school went (for those who have already started by then)!
Get ready for our bi-annual fundraiser!! We are changing things up this year and having a party at our beautiful church. All are welcome to attend - including children. Our theme is “Around the World.” Plan on fun, delicious food, great music and live and silent auction items. 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 […]
Blessing of pets...and stuffed animals! Bring your non-human friends to church for a special blessing. Both services will be held outdoors on this day. We will have chairs available, but encourage you to bring your own lawn chairs or blanket. Please send a photo of your pet so we can show it during our service should we need to move indoors (and keep pets at home) due to rain. We will have a video of Union Church pets! Email the photo to: ckapcar@uchinsdale.org or drop in the […]
Through thoughtful conversations, intentional vulnerability, and embodied practices of the Christian mystical tradition, we'll enkindle our hearts again as we discover new ways to offer our male experience for the holding and healing of our world in this vulnerable moment in history. This retreat is open to all who identify as men, and we stand in whole-hearted solidarity with men who are sexual and gender minorities. Download the flyer here for more information.
