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About Us2022-12-27T06:02:52-06:00

All are Welcome to Worship at Kenilworth Union Church

Kenilworth Union Church is an ecumenical church community. The church gathers to worship in search of God’s guidance and inspiration, and is sent out to love and serve God and others. Independent of any particular denomination, the church’s identity is formed by its devotion to God. The church actively supports outreach efforts; children, youth and family ministries; and caring ministries across all life’s struggles and uncertainties.

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8:30 a.m. Worship with Communion—Sanctuary
10 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary—livestream and in person

During 8:30 and 10 a.m. worship, childcare is available in classroom 12 for children ages six months through age three. There is no charge for this service but please let Greta Connor know you are coming.

Friends and neighbors gather for Fellowship at 10:45 a.m. in the front yard of church or in the Culbertson Room when weather is inclement. Coffee and cookies will be served with games for the kids.

Additional services are held during Advent and Lent.

Children & Youth

Programs run September–May
Online registration for children’s Sunday School:

Please check the Children and Family Ministry Classes and Pathways for more information.
Please check the Youth Ministry calendar for more information on youth programing

Click here for Mid-Day Prayer

Please join us on Tuesdays at 12:15 p.m. in the sanctuary or via livestream for a brief prayer service when we lift the joys and concerns of members and requests from those who are present. Each week offers a new liturgy as we read through scriptures and hear a brief reflection. All are welcome.

If you would like to request a prayer please fill out an online prayer request here.

To receive a reminder ahead of time, text @KUCprayer to 81010 to receive a short prayer each week.

Reminders for Livestream Worship

Internet connectivity can be unpredictable. In the event that a worship livestream is interrupted due to connectivity issues, please remember to check both sites from which we stream (kuc.org/watch and youtube.com/c/kenilworthunionchurch). Worship videos are also available online after the service has ended for you to watch when convenient; check here for our worship library. We apologize for any interrupted livestreams, but we do not expect it to be a recurring issue and are working hard to bring God’s message to you, no matter where you are.

Click here for Directions and Parking

From the Edens Expressway or I-94

Exit at Lake Avenue and drive east about 2¼ miles to Green Bay Road. Turn north (left). Continue to the first stoplight, Kenilworth Avenue. Turn east (right) and continue for about four blocks until reaching the Church on the north side of the street.

From Sheridan Road

There is only one stoplight on Sheridan Road in Kenilworth and this is Kenilworth Avenue. Turn west on Kenilworth Avenue from Sheridan Road and go about two blocks. The Church will be on the north (right) side of the street.

Parking

Kenilworth Union Church has street parking, plus there is construction on Kenilworth Avenue, please arrive early for your event.

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Kenilworth Union Church
211 Kenilworth Avenue
Kenilworth, IL 60043

info@kuc.org
847-251-4272

Office Hours

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, closed

See Our Sunday Worship Hours Above

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