IN ADVENT WE BEGIN AGAIN …

IN ADVENT WE BEGIN AGAIN …

After more than a year of our habits and rituals of family, faith, and fun being interrupted, it is all the more important that we embrace the annual rituals of Advent as we begin again to tell the story of God's love in Jesus Christ. This past weekend, we the community of faith known as Union Avenue, once again marked the beginning of a new liturgical year celebrating the love of God that is transforming the world with the season called Advent. Click through to read about the season ahead …

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FESTIVAL CHOIR

FESTIVAL CHOIR

Please consider joining the Chancel Choir for FESTIVAL CHOIR — a special Wednesday and Sunday during which any member (or friend) regardless of vocal ability, music reading or experience is invited to come and join us for a one-time rehearsal and Sunday morning performance. No strings attached … click through to learn more.

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IN MEMORIAM – SUZANNE J. WEBB

IN MEMORIAM – SUZANNE J. WEBB

Family and friends of our former pastor the REV. DR. SUZANNE WEBB will gather SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13, at 10 a.m. to celebrate her life and witness among us. Rev. Gary Kidwell, President of the Christian Church Foundation will offer a homily and Christopher Webb, her son, and Jim Martz, her brother, will offer eulogies. Seating for the service will be socially distanced, which includes seating in the balcony, and everyone present must remain masked (covering nose and mouth) while inside the building. Click through for more …

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COME AND REMEMBER …

COME AND REMEMBER …

The Union Avenue Christian Church Chancel Choir and members of the Union Avenue Opera orchestra will present Wolfgang Amadeus Mozarts’ unforgettable Requiem Sunday, November 7, 5:30 p.m. in the Union Avenue sanctuary. Admission is free but advance reservations are required. Click through for more …

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"VISUALIZING HOPE: WHO IS GOD?"

"VISUALIZING HOPE:  WHO IS GOD?"

The Arts Group of Union Avenue and the Gretchen Brigham Gallery unveil the new Midwest Exhibit, “Visualizing Hope: Who is God?” This invitational show was juried by Father Terrence Dempsey, S.J., founder and director emeritus of MOCRA, the Museum of Contemporary Religious Art. Join him during the opening reception for his remarks at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 2.

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