Palm Sunday Worship

Sanctuary and Livestream 211 Kenilworth Avenue, Kenilworth, Illinois

We celebrate the beginning of Holy Week with Palm Sunday by lifting our voices in celebratory hymns, watching children wave palms, praising Jesus as the long-awaited messiah, and shouting Hosanna (“save us”) as we remember by reenacting Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. All are welcome!

Event Series Worship in the Sanctuary

Worship in the Sanctuary

Sanctuary and Livestream 211 Kenilworth Avenue, Kenilworth, Illinois

8:30 a.m. Worship with Communion—Sanctuary10 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. Please contact Greta Connor for more information. Friends and neighbors gather for Fellowship at 10:45 a.m. in the […]

AJN Preschool Beginnings

Beginnings is a one day a week, drop-in program for parents with children ages 0–24 months. This program allows them to connect with other families who are involved with or interested in Kenilworth Union Church and AJN Preschool. We respectfully ask that only parents attend Beginnings. Mondays from 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.September through May […]

Faith Walk

Off Site

A chance to meet, pray, and talk. We gather at the church Cloisters on Mondays at 10 a.m. We share a devotional, then walk and talk at a good pace for all, arriving back to church by 11 a.m. Please contact Nancy Johnson to join this group.

Stephen Ministry Supervision

Centennial Room 211 Kenilworth Avenue, Kenilworth, IL, United States

Everyone goes through difficult times, but sometimes we really struggle with the life issues we are facing. Sometimes we need to know that someone else cares, that someone else is pulling for us, praying for us and reaching out to us. Sometimes it helps to talk with someone who isn’t family, someone who isn’t necessarily […]

Mah Jongg

Malott Chapel 211 Kenilworth Avenue, Kenilworth, Illinois

Meet for lessons and play on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. in the Malott Chapel. Due to street parking on, Warwick and Kenilworth Avenues, please plan accordingly. Contact Martha Hoza for more information.

Praying with Pádraig Ó Tuama through Lent and Eastertide

Centennial Room 211 Kenilworth Avenue, Kenilworth, IL, United States

Tuesdays, February 13–May 14, 11:15–noon (in person only*)Centennial Room If you enjoy beautiful poetry Christine Hides invites you to explore  Ó Tuama’s brand new book, Being Here: Prayers for Curiosity, Justice and Love. Each week we reflect on a short reading and accompanying prayer, then use Ó Tuama’s  words as inspiration for our own short […]

Mid-Day Prayer

Sanctuary 211 Kenilworth Avenue, Kenilworth, IL, United States

Each week a new liturgy is offered. We meet for 15 minutes to read through scriptures and hear a brief reflection. We pray for our members, a Kenilworth Union Outreach Agency, and our community. At 12:15 p.m. on Tuesdays please join Mid-Day Prayer livestream. This week, we pray for the following families: see our Mid-Day […]

Men’s Coffee

Library 211 Kenilworth Avenue, Kenilworth, Illinois

Enjoy morning gatherings over coffee that meets Wednesdays at 10 a.m. online or in the Library. Email Ralph Smith for further information. Connect here password: coffee Library/Online

Adult Bell Choir Rehearsal

Music Room 211 Kenilworth Avenue, Kenilworth, Illinois

The Adult Bell Choir meets on Wednesday evenings from 7–8 p.m.  September through May. The hand bell choir performs occasionally throughout the church season at Sunday worship. This choir is open to anyone and there is no audition necessary, but musical experience is helpful. This is a wonderful opportunity for fellowship. This ensemble is directed […]

Maundy Thursday

Sanctuary and Livestream 211 Kenilworth Avenue, Kenilworth, Illinois

God’s Odd Benedictions, VIII: Persecuted7 p.m.  Service of Tenebrae with Communion and Livestream

Women’s Reading Group

Culbertson Room 211 Kenilworth Avenue, Kenilworth, Illinois

This group meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 9:30 a.m. to read an article or two together and pausing to share and comment. Please contact Suzanne Hale for more information.

Exploring Grief Group

Winter Session: The group meets at virtually every Thursday from 6–7:30 p.m. beginning February 8 for eight consecutive sessions. This free series provides a confidential, supportive, and educational environment to grieve the loss of a loved one or friend. All community residents are welcome to participate. For more information and to register for this, contact Joellen […]

The Office of Tenebrae and Celebration of Eucharist

Sanctuary and Livestream 211 Kenilworth Avenue, Kenilworth, Illinois

Our Sanctuary will darken on Thursday night at 7 p.m., marking the final supper Jesus shared with friends before he was abandoned by these same people and later betrayed. This Worship will be livestream for those unable to attend.

Event Series Chancel Choir Rehearsal

Chancel Choir Rehearsal

Transept 211 Kenilworth Avenue, Kenilworth, IL, United States

Chancel Choir is an uplifting adult ensemble that sings an anthem for most worship services. This dedicated group of volunteer and professional singers is directed by Lisa Bond and Alyssa Bennett. Rehearsals are Thursday evenings 7–8:30 p.m. and Sunday mornings before worship in preparation for the 8:30 and/or 10 a.m. worship services. Singing at both services is encouraged […]