By The Reverend Christine V. Hides God created humanity in God's own image, in the divine image God created them. —Genesis 1:27 Purpose: What does it mean to be made in God’s image? To understand that we must have an idea of what God is like. A full understanding of God lies beyond human [...]
Classroom Helpers and Sunday Morning Greeters are Requested Please see the online schedule or contact Christine Hides for more information about these important and brief commitments.
This week's newsletter is especially for the parents. The parents who are struggling to keep it all together. The parents who are experiencing sadness or grief even as the Christmas carols play on an endless loop. By The Reverend Christine V. Hides In the midst of the holiday cheer there can also [...]
By The Reverend Christine V. Hides Breakfasts and brunches with Santa, wrapping Christmas gifts for outreach agencies, basketball and hockey games, homework and chores, travel plans and family gatherings. The weekends leading up to Christmas are brimming with excitement and maybe a hint of exhaustion. On Sunday morning, after a few unexpected [...]
By The Reverend Christine V. Hides Sunday, December 1 was the first day of Advent, the four weeks that help to prepare us for the mystery of the king who is unlike any other king, a king born in a manger. A king who was coming and is still [...]
Getting ready to create our Advent projects with preschool–first grades. By The Reverend Christine V. Hides Happy New Year! Did you know that yesterday was Christ the King Sunday, the last Sunday of the church year? We are at the threshold of Advent which begins on December 1. In Sunday School and [...]
By The Reverend Christine V. Hides Wise men, angels, stars, and shepherds costumed in bathrobes... Many of us have treasured memories of participating in the annual Christmas pageant when we were young. Children’s and Music Ministries at Kenilworth Union Church continue this rich tradition of retelling the story of the birth of Jesus [...]
On Tuesday, P*Wee Club made centerpieces for Lawrence Hall By the Reverend Christine V. Hides Generosity and care for others are the heart of Kenilworth Union Church. Our love of neighbor extends far beyond our walls through the Outreach Committee. Working closely with Outreach and A Joyful Noise, Children and [...]
By The Reverend Christine V. Hides If Advent is the season of preparing for Christmas, then November is the season of parents preparing for the onslaught of advertisements and messages that fuel our kids’ desires for more, more, more. Many parents I have spoken with this week have expressed a deep longing for [...]
By The Reverend Christine V. Hides On Wednesday at 8 p.m. parents will gather together online to discuss how we might make room for God in the midst of an often over-scheduled holiday season. Please join me for a time of discussion and prayer intended to center us on what matters most before [...]