Bible Sunday
2023-04-23 09:07 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 S Garfield Ave., Hinsdale, IL, 60521, United States
3rd graders will receive their Bibles during both worship services – 9:07 and 10:00

Worship In The Woods at Fullersburg Woods
2023-04-23 09:07 - 10:00 | Fullersburg Woods, 3609 Spring Road, Oak Brook, IL, 60523
We all love being in the woods and these services every spring & fall bring us a sense of renewal, reflection & energy. Fresh air & movement is good for us all. Celebrate the changing colors and seasons as we “Worship in the Woods” and take our church service in the form of a 30 minute hike at Fullersburg Woods (flat terrain, roughly 1/2 mile).

Bible Sunday
2023-04-23 10:00 - 11:30 | Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 S Garfield Ave., Hinsdale, IL, 60521, United States

Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra
2023-04-23 15:00 | Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 S Garfield Ave., Hinsdale, IL, 60521, United States
Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra musicians lead by Maestro Stephen Alltop present a French Feast on Sunday, April 23, 2023! Featuring a mix of woodwinds, harp, organ, and strings, the program will include music by Ravel, Fauré, Boëllmann, Grandjany, and Rabaud.

Making A Holy Difference Campaign
2023-04-26 | Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 S Garfield Ave., Hinsdale, IL, 60521, United States
The mission component of our Making a Holy Difference campaign/fund is bearing fruit! The Ministry for Change recently approved a $15,500 grant from the accumulated proceeds of the Global Mission portion of the fund to complete important needed repairs at the Mike Solberg School in Waku Kungo, Angola. The school serves 779 K-8 students, and this grant will improve and sustain their learning environment!

Communion Class for Kids
2023-04-30 11:15 - 12:00 | Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 S Garfield Ave., Hinsdale, IL, 60521, United States
April 30 11:15 to 12:00 in Rowell Hall
Although we don’t do a formal ‘First Communion’ in the UCC, we
periodically offer a class to help children better understand what
‘The Lord’s Supper’ is and why we do it.

Fellowship Luncheon
2023-05-10 12:00 - 13:30, 2023-07-12 12:00 - 13:30 | Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 S Garfield Ave., Hinsdale, IL, 60521, United States
Noon in the Dining Room

Third Thursday Worship Service
2023-05-18 12:07 - 13:30, 2023-06-15 12:07 - 13:30, 2023-07-20 12:07 - 13:30 | Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 S Garfield Ave., Hinsdale, IL, 60521, United States
A new worship service with the matriarchs and patriarchs of our Union Church family in mind. On the Third Thursday of every month, please join us in our Sanctuary for our favorite hymns, Bible verses and prayers. While this is a service designed for seniors, everyone is welcome! If you need assistance upon arrival or a ride, please contact the church office at (630) 323-4303.

Music Sunday, "Songs of Faith"
2023-05-21 10:00 - 11:00 | IL
Click here for the flyer for Music Sunday

Open and Affirming Informational Meeting
2023-05-21 11:15 - 12:15 | Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 S Garfield Ave., Hinsdale, IL, 60521, United States
in Rowell Hall

PADS 2023 Meal Packing and Delivery
2023-05-23 17:00 - 18:30, 2023-06-27 17:00 - 18:30 | IL
Union Church provides a healthy meal delivered to each client on the 4th Tuesday of each month. We are looking for volunteers to shop for healthy sides for the meals and to hand out and meals to the clients in the Interim Housing Center in Downers Grove. Please use the link below to sign to shop for sides or to distribute meals, or both!
Sign up here!

Bicycle Blessing
2023-05-28 09:07 - 10:00 | Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 S Garfield Ave., Hinsdale, IL, 60521, United States

Confirmation Sunday
2023-06-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 S Garfield Ave., Hinsdale, IL, 60521, United States
The 8th and 9th graders who have completed confirmation
classes will be recognized during the 10:00 a.m. worship.

All Church Picnic
2023-06-04 11:15 - 13:30 | Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 S Garfield Ave., Hinsdale, IL, 60521, United States
Please bring a side dish, salad or dessert to share with all on Sunday, June 4th. Parish Life will be supplying hot dogs, brats, veggie burgers, drinks and a bounce house!

The Boulevard: A Celebration of Home and Healing
2023-06-08 11:30 - 13:00 | IL
A Fundraising Luncheon for The Boulevard – one of Union Church’s mission partners: A Celebration of Home & Healing on Thursday, June 8, 2023 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the University Club of Chicago, 75 E Monroe, Chicago, IL 60603
The Boulevard exists to serve ill and injured homeless adults with medical respite care, holistic support, and housing services to restore their health and rebuild their lives. Proceeds from our Luncheon fundraiser will directly support the many valuable programs and services we provide to those in need. The Luncheon will feature keynote speaker Dr. Jim O’Connell, one of the leading founders of medical respite care for the homeless. Dr. O’Connell was recently featured in The New York Times Magazine’s cover article.
You can find out more, buy tickets or make a donation at: https://blvd.org/event/2023-luncheon-fundraiser.

Work Tour
2023-06-10 - 2023-06-17 | Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 S Garfield Ave., Hinsdale, IL, 60521, United States
Open to 8th grade through college sophomores. Please contact Grant Glowiak for more information. (gglowiak@uchinsdale.org)

Summer Sermon Series: The Lord’s Prayer
2023-06-11 | Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 S Garfield Ave., Hinsdale, IL, 60521, United States
While most of us have the Lord’s Prayer memorized and say it every week, this series will help us all break it down stanza by stanza, week by week, to dig deep on its meaning. We hope you join us for this thought-provoking conversation that will last over the 13 weeks of summer and through Labor Day

Mission Volunteer Opportunities: The Night Ministry and A Just Harvest
2023-06-19 | Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 S Garfield Ave., Hinsdale, IL, 60521, United States
Sign up here: Mission Volunteer Opportunities: The Night Ministry and A Just Harvest Signup Registration.

Vacation Bible School
2023-06-19 - 2023-06-23 | Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 S Garfield Ave., Hinsdale, IL, 60521, United States
Participants: Age 4-5th Grade
Helpers: Middle + High School
Please contact Penny Johnson for more information (pjohnson@uchinsdale.org)

The Steinway Summer Concert Series: Ostrega Uhl Project
2023-06-25 15:00 - 16:30 | Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 S Garfield Ave., Hinsdale, IL, 60521, United States
You are invited to attend a performance of the Ostrega Uhl Project’s Summer Showcase recital at Union Church of Hinsdale! This concert will feature UCH’s very own Stephen Uhl on piano and Brian Ostrega on violin.
The pieces performed will be Beethoven’s famous ‘Spring’ Sonata, Manuel de Falla’s ‘Spanish Dance’ and culminating with Franck’s exhilarating Violin Sonata in A major. A performance you surely don’t want to miss, we look forward to seeing you there!
Attendance is free, but an in-kind donation is always welcome. Run time of the program is 65 minutes with no intermission. This is a performance you surely don’t want to miss. We look forward to seeing you there!

“Best Seat in the House!”
2023-07-04 09:30 - 12:30 | Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 S Garfield Ave., Hinsdale, IL, 60521, United States
July 4 at 9:30, Union Church’s West Lawn
Join us to view Hinsdale’s annual 4th of July parade as it proudly progresses on Garfield Street! The parade starts at 10:00 a.m. Arrive early with your lawn chair (earlier the better) on Union Church’s west lawn — and don’t forget to wear your favorite red, white, and/or blue outfit! Note: As in years past, the Board of Parish Life will provide limited bottles of water and, perhaps, a special treat!

Supporting and Affirming Our LGBTQ+ Neighbors
2023-07-09 11:30 - 12:15 | Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 S Garfield Ave., Hinsdale, IL, 60521, United States
July 9 at 11:30 to 12:15 in Rowell Hall
As we continue to explore what it would mean for UCH to become an official “Open & Affirming Congregation,” the O & A Team invites you to a conversation with Carolyn Wahlskog, Director of Operations and Programming for Youth Outlook.
Youth Outlook is an agency solely dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ youth. They work in seven counties in northern Illinois, offering drop-in centers for youth, caregiver, and parent support, plus community education and professional development.
Please join us for this important conversation, and bring your questions!

The Steinway Summer Concert Series: Matthew Lorenz
2023-07-16 15:00 - 17:00 | Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 S Garfield Ave., Hinsdale, IL, 60521, United States
On July 16 at 3pm pianist Matthew Lorenz will give a solo recital at Hinsdale Union Church. Lorenz will be concluding the summer tour of his program “Chopin & Rachmaninoff Live” which features several Chopin classics alongside the rarely-heard complete 13 Preludes op. 32 by Rachmaninoff.
A native of Fargo, North Dakota, Lorenz has grown in demand as a classical performer since moving to Chicago in 2019, studying with renown pianists Edward Auer, Junghwa Moon Auer, and Adam Neiman at Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of Performing Arts. Now performing around the Midwest, Lorenz is also established in genres like cabaret and as well maintains a position on the piano faculty at the New Music School, Chicago’s premier academy for pre-college music.
Once labeled as a “dynamite performer” with “meticulous” attention to “big-picture” ideas, Lorenz’s live performances have been praised for their “electrifying” energy and massive scope. You can preview some sneak-peek recordings, bio, and more at his website! mlorenzmusic.squarespace.com

Versiti Blood Drive hosted by Union Church
2023-08-06 10:00 - 14:30 | Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 S Garfield Ave., Hinsdale, IL, 60521, United States

Ice Cream Social
2023-08-08 11:15 - 13:00 | Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 S Garfield Ave., Hinsdale, IL, 60521, United States
In the Gathering Place

The Summer Steinway Series: Tong-Bai Deng
2023-08-20 15:00 - 17:00 | Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 S Garfield Ave., Hinsdale, IL, 60521, United States
3:00 pm in the Sanctuary (Click here to download and view the flyer for this event!)
Tong-Bai Deng was born in Chicago in 2008. He started to learn piano with Ms. Ludmilla Derka when he was six. He participated in various piano competitions and concerts and won many first prizes. He took private lessons with Dr. Sung Hoon Mo at the Chicago Conservatory of Music in 2018-2019 and began studying with Dr. Svetlana Smolina in 2019 until now. In addition to piano studies, Tong-Bai Deng has also studied conducting with Dr. Maxim Kuzin since 2019. He is an active member of the school band and the high school chamber music team.
Awards
2023, the 10th of the Global Outstanding Chinese Artists Association (GOCAA), Silver Medal of the Professional Group B.
2022, The Triumph Music Festival, First Prize Winner of Concerto and Chamber music Competition in Division II: Ages 13-15
2022, The LONDON INTERNATIONAL MUSIC COMPETITION, First Prize
2022, The 2022 Pelican International Music Competition for Young Artists Open Piano Contemporary, First Prize
2022, The 2021 CHARLESTON INTERNATIONAL MUSIC COMPETITION (piano solo age 12-13), First Prize, also be awarded as the 2021 Piano Most Exceptional Performer.
2021, The Barum Music International Competition ( age 13 and under), First Prize
2021, The Colibri International Arts Competition for Young Performers in Los Angeles, CA ( age 12-14 group), First Prize
2021, The Russian Music Award at the Triumph Music Festival in Philadelphia, PA. (age 12-14 group), First Prize and is invited to play at Winners Recital at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia.
2020, The Performance Group at 2020 Art Star Youth Performance of China. First Prize
2018 The 4th United States Virtuoso Artists International Piano Competition, First Place
2018 The 48th Granquist Music Piano Olympic Competition in Chicago, First place
2017 The 47th Granquist Music Piano Olympic Competition in Chicago , First place
2016 The 46th Granquist Music Piano Competition in Chicago, First place.
