By Greta Connor, Director of Children and Family Ministry We are so grateful that we could resume the VBS tradition after a two-year hiatus due to COVID. Our VBS was small but mighty this year. With 17 campers, ranging in age from kindergarten–4th grade, and three high school volunteers. The smaller group allowed us [...]
The Revered Christine V. Hides On Sunday we worshiped God and presented the third graders with their Bibles after a year of learning scripture by heart. Fifth and sixth graders' service projects were dedicated to God in the offering and 14 received their service milestone bowls after completing three projects (see the compost [...]
Join us for nature-themed Sunday school on June 12, 19, and 26 at 9:45 a.m. How is Jesus like a rock or a river? How are we like trees? We will explore our outdoor spaces as we wonder about the nature in our backyards. Drop off beginning at 9:45 a.m. in classroom 11. We [...]
The Reverend Christine V. Hides What a joy to share that next week we will once again gather for Children’s Day, a beloved tradition at Kenilworth Union Church for more than 70 years where third graders who have learned scripture by heart receive a personalized Bible. Thanks be to God for these [...]
Set of Eight Notecards—$20 As we pray for the families and citizens of Ukraine, many Kenilworth Union Church families have asked how they can be "helpers". Due to logistics, monetary donations are the easiest way to help during this time of need. With this in mind and as an expression of "loving our [...]
The glass is ¾ full! Teacher recruitment for fall is well underway! If you are able to commit to Eight Sundays during the school year, we would love to hear from you! Please know that you never have to go it alone—you're always paired with someone and you can create your own schedule. We [...]
We are pleased to announce that Greta Connor will now serve full time as the Director of Children and Family Ministries at Kenilworth Union Church. Greta has been an essential part of our ministry for the last two and a half years keeping us organized, sharing her creative genius, and working with our youngest [...]
Take in the spring sunshine while you listen to the story of Lent! Beginning Sunday, April 3 families can begin their walk near the Kenilworth Union Church entrance to view eight different enlarged pictures while listening to the corresponding story as they proceed. The story is available on a podcast. The “stones with symbols” [...]
Photo Credit: Katie Nahrwold The Reverend Christine V. Hides Last Sunday we upheld two longstanding Kenilworth Union traditions: we welcomed our newest members and the fifth and sixth graders presented The World Jesus Knew, the annual experience that reveals what life was like in the time of Jesus. At worship we [...]
We are planning our annual Kenilworth Union Church family camping adventure to Richard Bong recreation area, just across the border in WI. Families can arrive after 3 p.m. on Friday and stay until Sunday mid-morning. The fee is $35 per person which includes breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, dinner on Saturday, the group [...]