Today's Worship Includes The Children's Pageant "The Thankful Tree."

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Childcare will be available. Children K–5th grade are invited to stay in the service today.



Women's Breakfast In May With "Farmher Leah"

Saturday, May 16th at 9am (Assembly Room)

Rev. Leah believes that there is something holy and healing about putting your hands in the dirt – that growing food, feeding others, nurturing community, and caring for creation is sacred work. Come hear her fascinating stories from her work as a farm owner, food and faith educator, and food sovereignty activist. A delicious breakfast with gluten-free options will be served in the Assembly Room. The cost of the breakfast is $7.00. Please RSVP to Karen Ermler, karen.ermler@gmail.com.

Next Sunday, May 17th

The Sunday, May 17 Worship Service Will Include Sanctuary Choir Concert “Make Our Garden Grow”

On May 17th, the Union Congregational Church Sanctuary Choir will present a lessons-and-carols-style service titled Make Our Garden Grow. This program explores climate justice in three movements: the beauty of creation, our responsibility to protect and preserve it, and the consequences we face when we fail to do so. Featuring music by Joseph Haydn, Dan Forrest, Stephen Schwartz, Elaine Hagenberg, Matthew Culloton, and Leonard Bernstein, with guest soloist Annelie Fahlstedt.

After Sunday, May 17 worship:

May Congregational Meeting

(In Person And Zoom)

Sunday, May 17th

At 4pm

Rev. Leah’s Installation Service And Reception

An Installation service is a celebration of call, and of covenant between Pastor, Congregation, and Association. Join us to celebrate Rev. Leah’s call, and our mutual ministry and covenant, at this joyful service. Associate Conference Minister Rev. Craig Peterson will preach.

This Week:

Tuesday, May 12

12:30pm Daytime Bible Study (Guild Room)

The group will continue their study of Across The Bridge: A Vision for Change and the Future of America by John Lewis, the late Congressman and Civil Rights Leader.

7pm Holy Hangout, A Family-Friendly Bible Study

Contact BJ Carter at bjcarter@unioncong.org or the church office for the location.

Wednesday, May 13

10:30am Gentle Yoga (Zoom or Guild Room)

Contact the church office for the location.

11am Women Of Palestine #3 (Webinar)

Click here for more information.



7pm Handbell Rehearsal (Sanctuary)



Monday, May 18

7pm Zoom Budget Presentation For The Next Fiscal Year (July 2026-June 2027)

Treasurer Bruce Hager, Moderator Christine Brown, and Executive Director Jon Thomsen warmly invite members of the congregation to an important presentation on zoom outlining the budget for the upcoming church year. This is an informational meeting. The congregational vote on the proposed budget will take place at the Annual Meeting held on Sunday, June 14, 2026. The Zoom link for May 18th will be on the front page of the church website and in the web calendar event.

Join Us In Worship

May 24: Pentecost Sunday - Wear Red!

Join us for an intergenerational service celebrating the “birthday of the church”, with prayer stations and lively music. Wear red, the traditional color representing the fire of the Spirit that came down on Pentecost.

May 31: Confirmation Sunday

Join us for a joint worship service (at Union) with Glen Ridge Congregational Church, led by this year’s Confirmation Class, as we bless them on their journey of faith.

June 7: Pride Sunday “The Gospel According to Dolly Parton”

June 14: Abbreviated Worship And Annual Meeting

For more information about

Children and Youth events:

www.unioncong.org/children2026

www.unioncong.org/youth2026