Special Easter Offering: The Night Ministry
2023-03-23 | Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 S Garfield Ave., Hinsdale, IL, 60521, United States
For our Easter Offering this year, we encourage you to make a special contribution to  The Night Ministry, one of our Ministry for Change agency partners.  Please note that the first $2,500 donated will be met with a dollar for dollar match!
The Night Ministry makes a difference in the lives of thousands of young people and adults in Chicago every year by providing: housing for unhoused youth and young adults, including pregnant and parenting young mothers and their children; free basic health care to individuals unable to access it elsewhere; and compassionate, nonjudgmental relationships that bring hope and change lives. Click here to learn more: https://thenightministry.org/
For the Easter Offering, you may donate to The Night Ministry or make a special contribution to the church – or do both! If you would like The Night Ministry to receive your Easter offering please  (1) if donating online, please enter your pledge amount and select “Easter Offering –  The Night Ministry” in the “Fund” drop down “OR (2) donate cash in a special goldenrod envelope OR (3) send in or drop off a check, with a note in the memo line stating “The Night Ministry Easter Offering”.

Lenten Bible Study/Sermon Talk Back
2023-03-27 11:30 - 12:30, 2023-04-03 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 S Garfield Ave., Hinsdale, IL, 60521, United States
Every Monday during Lent we will meet on ZOOM to discuss our thoughts on the 10:00 a.m. Sermon Series “Seven Last Words” … centering ourselves on these, the last sentiments of Jesus Christ in his final moments.
Everyone welcome! RSVP by emailing union@uchinsdale.org.

40 Days of Wonder
2023-04-02 09:07 - 10:00 | Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 S Garfield Ave., Hinsdale, IL, 60521, United States

Parish Life Easter Egg Hunt
2023-04-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 S Garfield Ave., Hinsdale, IL, 60521, United States

Easter Children’s Chimes
2023-04-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 S Garfield Ave., Hinsdale, IL, 60521, United States
*Beginners welcome! Be a part of our spring and Easter children’s bell choir / chimes!
We will have rehearsals 2/15 and 2/22 and 3/22, 4:00 – 4:45, contact Penny Johnson (pjohnson@uchinsdale.org) or Elizabeth Jung (ejungster88@gmail.com) to learn more or sign up. Ages 4+

Easter Sunday Worship
2023-04-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 S Garfield Ave., Hinsdale, IL, 60521, United States
In the Sanctuary

Fellowship Luncheon
2023-04-12 12:00 - 13:30, 2023-05-10 12:00 - 13:30 | Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 S Garfield Ave., Hinsdale, IL, 60521, United States
Noon in the Dining Room

Worship In The Woods at Fullersburg Woods
2023-04-16 09:07 - 10:00, 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).

Third Thursday Worship Service
2023-04-20 12:07 - 13:30, 2023-05-18 12:07 - 13:30, 2023-06-15 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.

Bible Sunday
2023-04-23 09:07 - 10:00 | 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

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.

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 | 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)
