Join us today for World Communion Sunday.


Livestreamers: please bring your elements to the table for blessing.



Today's 10am sanctuary worship will take place in person and be live-streamed on YouTube.


You can launch the livestream video of today's 10am worship by clicking the gray button.


Please find our 10am online worship bulletin by clicking the blue button.


There will be Sunday School and Childcare today.


Join us as we break bread and celebrate World Communion Sunday. This year's Confirmation Class will be with us in worship, with students from both Union Cong and Glen Ridge Congregational Church. 


Kids in 2nd grade and up are invited to stay in worship this Sunday. Childcare will be available for those in 1st grade and younger.


We will also honor the 50th Anniversary of the church fire. After worship, a slideshow and artifacts from the fire will be displayed in the Assembly Room, with thanks to the Archives Team!



Next Sunday Is Our Blessing Of The Animals Worship Service!


We invite you to bring your beloved pets to Sunday worship for a special blessing in recognition of the love, joy, and companionship they bring into our lives. There will also be a slideshow of congregational members and their pets displayed in the Assembly Room after worship. Email your photos to Kim (kcrabtree@unioncong.org) to be included.



This Week


Rev. Leah's "Caring Connections" Begin This Week

Let’s get to know each other! Join Rev. Leah for “Caring Connections,” opportunities to gather, share our stories and offer up what is on our hearts these days – the joys and the struggles.


Porch Time at the Parsonage (P1):

Tuesday, October 7, 1pm – 2:30pm


Play Time In Brookdale Park (Near The Playground):

Thursday, October 9, 3:30pm – 5:30pm


Daytime Bible Study Continues Tuesdays At 12:30pm in the Guild Room

 

Union Cong Chair Yoga Alternates Classes In Person And On Zoom on Wednesdays at 10:30 am

Email Sara T. at sgtamargo@gmail.com for the meeting location.


Come Make A Joyful Clang! The UCC Ringers Handbell Choir Rehearses Wednesdays at 7pm In The Sanctuary.

Email Jeremy at jeremy@unioncong.org for more information. All levels welcome.

 


Save-The-Date For The Quarterly Congregational Meeting: Sunday, October 19th After Worship


The meeting will be available in person and on Zoom. There will be a discussion and congregational vote about selling the P2 lot and updates about the Building Renewal project.


Register Today for October Interfaith Family Sukkot

On Monday, October 13th from 3:30pm-5pm, our Congregation is partnering with local freelance Rabbi Nikki DeBlosi to learn about the holiday of Sukkot.

Women's Breakfast: Saturday, October 18 at 9am: Roxanne Kent and Gabe Sahyoun talk about Family Promise's "Circles" Program


Gabe will give an interactive presentation on the root causes of poverty and why the Circles methods perfectly suited to eradicating poverty for the participants, their extended families, neighbors, and friends. Roxanne will speak about her experience of volunteering, the joys of connecting with the families involved with Circles and the deep meaning this mission has held for her in her life. A hearty breakfast will be served with a donation of $7.00. Please RSVP to Karen Ermler at karen.ermler@gmail.com, 973-820- 6112 so we can plan accordingly.




Free Tickets Available For Church-Sponsed Northeast Earth Coalition Fundraiser On Saturday, October 25th

To RSVP, contact Michele Sionas at michelesionas@gmail.com.



Thanks to those who volunteered at CUMAC.