Events

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 […]

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 […]

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!

We need 5 people to bring the meal and serve the meal at A Just Harvest in Rodgers Park. We also need someone to shop for the meal. This can be done anytime during the week before our date to serve. The food can be left in the Union Church kitchen. This is a fun job to do with children. All volunteers ages 11 and above are welcome to serve at AJH. Questions please contact traycebiancs@yahoo.com Thank you! This is […]

Honigschmidts’ Back Yard: 222 N. Adams St, Hinsdale $75 per person Live music, fun, games Beer, wine, brats and all the fixin’s Everyone is welcome! Event committee: Sharon Olsen, Stephen Edwards, Cindy Klima, Parish Life, Mary Sue Honigschmidt Please join us!!

Gather + Grow Groups are for 2nd through 8th grades and are created to foster important connection and mentorship. Throughout the year the group does mission work, plays board games, has church-wide scavenger hunts, engages in deep discussions about our faith and plays music that is performed in church from time to time. *2nd - 5th graders are from 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Middle School is 4:00 - 6:30 (with a fellowship dinner served) or anytime within that time […]

Dining Room Stage It's time to gather your stuff and set it aside for RESALE. Let your family and friends know too!!! Item drop off begins September 17 in the Dining Room on the lower level of the building. All items should be placed on the Dining Room stage. This year we will NOT be accepting: • furniture • holiday decorations • electronics • books • artwork (if it is collectable, please email a photo for a possible exception) • […]

September 17, 11:15 to 12:30, in Rowell Hall What's an active bystander? An active bystander can be a lifesaver. This event offers an opportunity for attendees to be educated and gain awareness about how to be an active bystander during violent situations, process the lingering trauma of such an event, and help while protecting yourself emotionally and physically. This presentation will be conversational. Attendees are invited to ask questions and share reflections. Flyer: How To Be An Active Bystander

Gather + Grow Groups are for 2nd through 8th grades and are created to foster important connection and mentorship. Throughout the year the group does mission work, plays board games, has church-wide scavenger hunts, engages in deep discussions about our faith and plays music that is performed in church from time to time. *2nd - 5th graders are from 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Middle School is 4:00 - 6:30 (with a fellowship dinner served) or anytime within that time […]

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!

Gather + Grow Groups are for 2nd through 8th grades and are created to foster important connection and mentorship. Throughout the year the group does mission work, plays board games, has church-wide scavenger hunts, engages in deep discussions about our faith and plays music that is performed in church from time to time. *2nd - 5th graders are from 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Middle School is 4:00 - 6:30 (with a fellowship dinner served) or anytime within that time […]

Gather + Grow Groups are for 2nd through 8th grades and are created to foster important connection and mentorship. Throughout the year the group does mission work, plays board games, has church-wide scavenger hunts, engages in deep discussions about our faith and plays music that is performed in church from time to time. *2nd - 5th graders are from 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Middle School is 4:00 - 6:30 (with a fellowship dinner served) or anytime within that time […]

Shop! October 6: 5:30 - 8:30 pm October 7: 9:00 - 1:00 pm This huge bargain-packed sale includes clothing for men, women, teens and children, including infant and maternity wear as well as designer French Room items, housewares, linens, sports equipment, jewelry, collectibles, and some holiday items. Proceeds benefit a wide variety of charities and social service agencies.    

Shop! October 6: 5:30 - 8:30 pm October 7: 9:00 - 1:00 pm This huge bargain-packed sale includes clothing for men, women, teens and children, including infant and maternity wear as well as designer French Room items, housewares, linens, sports equipment, jewelry, collectibles, and some holiday items. Proceeds benefit a wide variety of charities and social service agencies.  

On Sunday, October 8, we are kicked off our annual pledge campaign for 2024! Please look for our mailing sent out this week. In the mailing is information that will help you make your pledge for next year. We thank you so much for taking the time to review the guidance for pledging and the FAQ, including electronic giving. Everyone’s pledge counts no matter the amount. Our theme for 2024 is "Transforming Lives." Seem overly dramatic for the life of […]

PUT YOUR OLD EYEGLASSES TO GOOD USE by donating them to benefit our friends in Angola! Glasses will be delivered to Dr. John Kakorio, ophthalmologist, to better serve his patients at the hospital in Dondi, which is supported by our congregation.    Donations are greatly appreciated and can be dropped off in the Gathering Place at Union Church starting Sunday, October 8. A plastic bin will be located underneath the bulletin board for collection.   The deadline for our first […]

Gather + Grow Groups are for 2nd through 8th grades and are created to foster important connection and mentorship. Throughout the year the group does mission work, plays board games, has church-wide scavenger hunts, engages in deep discussions about our faith and plays music that is performed in church from time to time. *2nd - 5th graders are from 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Middle School is 4:00 - 6:30 (with a fellowship dinner served) or anytime within that time […]