"For where two or three are gathered together in my name,
I am there in the midst of them."
Sunday Worship
Sunday worship at Union Congregational United Church of Christ provides a multi-generational connection to God's Holy Spirit living in our midst. This is the focal point of our faith community and how most people first find their way into the church. We pray that all who worship with us will be drawn closer to God, find strength and meaning for their lives, and discover mutually supportive friendships in Christ.
Our minister, Rev. Dr. Dana Mann is dedicated to open hearted, thoughtful, relevant messages that apply our faith traditions and scriptures to today's world. An "open communion," to which all are invited, is celebrated on the first Sunday of the month.
We are blessed to have "four generations" worshipping together. We share a variety of music styles and welcome guest artists and groups during the year. The Senior Choir, Choristers (Children's Choir),
Union Ensemble, and the Hand bell Choir each participate in worship
each month.
We provide children's activity bags, books, and scripture-related children's bulletins. There is a special time for children during each service. We want our children to feel welcome.
If you prefer, child care is available in the nursery for children up to
age five.
Large print bulletins and hearing-assisted devices are available from the ushers. An elevator provides wheel-chair accessibility to all levels of our facility including restrooms with full access and infant changing tables.
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Senior Choir
Senior Choir sings once or twice during worship each month during the
church year (September through May). Anyone age 16 or older is welcome
to join in the Senior Choir. Come to practice Wednesday nights at 7pm.
Union Ensemble
New this year, the Union Ensemble will sing once a month
in worship. The Union Ensemble will be an instant choir, gathering at
9am on the Sunday they are scheduled to sing, to practice and go! The
Director of Music, Ben Jeitz, directs all the choirs in the church;
contact him with questions:
jeitzb@yahoo.com.
Hand Bell Choir
The Handbell Choir performs on a three-octave set of Schulmerich English
Handbells, as well as a three-octave set of Schulmerich Handchimes.
Marilyn Olson conducts a dedicated and musically talented Hand Bell Choir which practices on Wednesday evenings
September through May from 5:45-7:00 PM and typically plays once a month in worship
September through May. It has become an annual event for "the
bells" to play for "Music Sunday in December, and to ring every year of
Palm Sunday. The group enjoys fellowship together while they rehearse and share inspirational hand bell music.
If you are interested in becoming a bell ringer, contact
Marilyn Olson, the Handbell Director! Or, call the church office
(763) 441-1203.
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Choristers (Children's Choir)
Union Congregational UCC has a long tradition of having an energetic and playful children's choir for grades 3rd to 7th.
The Choristers meet on Wednesday nights from September through May from
5:45 - 6:45 PM. The Choristers participate in worship services about once a month
September through May. Their annual cantata is an inspiration for all ages and they share fellowship events throughout the year.
The Director of Music selects upbeat music that compliments the different talents and energies of the choir while teaching the story of our faith through song and a variety of instruments.
Contact Ben Jeitz for more information: (763) 441-1203.
Throughout the entire year, different musicians in the
church and throughout the community offer special music during worship.
The Worship & Arts Ministry Team frequently schedules special music
including professional bands and choirs such as CODA, Indande Duo and
the Land of Lakes Choirboys.
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