Holy Week at Union Church of Bay Ridge...
Apr
14
to Apr 21

Holy Week at Union Church of Bay Ridge...

April 14: Palm Sunday...We each take a palm leaf for this traditional service commemorating Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. 11 a.m. worship.

April 18: Maundy Thursday...Join us for a simple meal followed by worship with communion in observation of Jesus’ final meal with his disciples, which we do in remembrance of him. 6:30 p.m.

April 19: Good Friday...In partnership with our Bay Ridge sister church, Fourth Avenue Presbyterian Church (6753 Fourth Ave.), a solemn worship service remembering our Lord's crucifixion will take place at Fourth Ave. at 7:30 p.m.

April 21: Easter/Resurrection of the Lord...Join us for joyous worship at 11 a.m., followed by a community potluck. (Please feel free to bring a dish to share!)

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Holy Week and Easter at Union Church
Mar
25
to Apr 1

Holy Week and Easter at Union Church

Please join us at Union Church, or elsewhere as indicated, as we observe the highest holy days in the Christian calendar, beginning with Palm Sunday and culminating with worship on the day of the Resurrection of the Lord, Easter...

Palm Sunday, March 25

11 a.m. worship with palms, recalling the crowds heralding Jesus as savior as he enters Jerusalem prior to his death and resurrection.

Maundy Thursday, March 29                       

6 p.m. simple dinner and communion worship recalling Jesus' sacred last meal with his disciples and his call to remember his sacrifice of love.

Good Friday, April 30                                 

7:30 p.m.  Our members join our friends at Fourth Ave. Presbyterian Church, 6753 4th Ave., for worship in sacred remembrance of Jesus' redeeming death on the cross.

Easter/Resurrection of the Lord, April 1     

11 a.m. worship in celebration of Christ's resurrection from the dead and the redemption of humankind.

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The Late Romantics
May
21
3:00 PM15:00

The Late Romantics

Union Church of Bay Ridge presents Music by the Late Romantics at 3:00 PM, featuring soprano Chelsea Feltman, cellist Timothy Leonard, and pianist Nana Shi. Program includes songs by Maurice Ravel, Kurt Weill, Jake Heggie, and the Rachmaninoff Sonata for cello and piano! This event also coincides with the Sacred Sites Open House Day to honor the Tiffany stained glass at Union Church of Bay Ridge, which was built in the late Romantic era as well! Admission fee: $10

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Holiday Concert: Let There Be Light!
Dec
11
6:00 PM18:00

Holiday Concert: Let There Be Light!

For this holiday season, we reflect deeply on a year of much chaos and conflict. However, it's time to relax a little, fill our hearts with light, and pick ourselves back up this Christmas so that we can work even harder in 2017! Let's have a big party for the community! The Union Church Choir will be joined by some fantastic guest artists to perform a variety of styles including Baroque music, Jazz, and popular holiday tunes. Use the code COMMUNITY to receive $5 off at the door. Please RSVP to help us spread the word on Facebook.

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Halloween Party!
Oct
30
11:00 AM11:00

Halloween Party!

Please join us for our Halloween party after worship, which will feature yummy Halloween treats, spooky music and trick or treating for the children! Feel free to come in silly hats, masks or whole costumes if you're feeling brave. We can't wait to see what you're wearing! 

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Annual Christmas Concert
Dec
20
5:00 PM17:00

Annual Christmas Concert

On December 20th, the Union Church Choirs will be performing some of your favorite as well as lesser known Christmas songs alongside a jazz quartet for the first time! They will be joined by the amazing Jim Ridl Trio and singer/trumpeter Nate Birkey. It's an event not to be missed! 

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The Pentecost Offering
May
31
11:00 AM11:00

The Pentecost Offering

The Pentecost Offering is unique in that congregations direct 40% of what they receive for ministries which benefit children at risk. The remaining 60% supports mission through child advocacy (10%), youth ministry (25%), and volunteer opportunities for young adults (25%). We will receive this offering May 31.

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