Dedicated to the teachings of Jesus, Union Church is a welcoming, accepting community where all people can find belonging, fellowship, and support.
Union Church is a member of the Presbyterian Church, USA http://www.pcusa.org/
WORSHIP IS HELD IN-PERSON, SUNDAYS AT 11:00 A. M.
UCBR Annual Holiday Concert, December 15th, 3 p.m.: J.S. Bach, Charles Ives, and jazz from the Jim Ridl Trio....!
J.S. Bach wrote several Christmas cantatas between 1723-1727. Our concert will feature a selection of arias from these cantatas, sung by the soloists of Union Church of Bay Ridge Choir and accompanied by music director Nana Shi on the piano/harpsichord and Alex Shiozaki on the violin. This year also marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of quintessential American composer Charles Ives, whose music often juxtaposes traditional hymns and popular songs with bold modern dissonances. We are delighted to present a few of his songs, rooted in the American folk tradition, in this concert. Additionally, jazz pianist Jim Ridl will bring us some holiday cheer as well in presenting some of his own selections of Christmas songs with his band. The suggested free-will donation is $20, kids 12 and under are free.
Our current worship service…
HURRICANES RESPONSE…Presbyterian Disaster Assistance:
Let us continue to pray for the people of the southern U.S. impacted by the devastation of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, for shelter, supplies, relief, and support. And please consider how you might contribute in some way to relief efforts through Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA), who already are networking to provide a response. The link below is to the Helene article on PDA’s website, but please know that the link included in that article to make a direct financial donation will support BOTH Helene and Milton relief efforts (“To support our response...DR000169”)...
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (pcusa.org)
FREE COVID 19 AT-HOME TESTS…
The U.S. federal government is once again making at-home COVID tests available to citizens for free, as of September 26th. Here is the link to the website to order…
ASPR COVID-19 Testing (covidtests.gov)
GIVING TO UNION CHURCH OF BAY RIDGE
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Complete information on giving at Union Church of Bay Ridge and the Tithe.ly platform is on our “Contact Info and Giving to Union Church” (http://www.unionchurchbayridge.org/contact) page.
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance: helping others in times of greatest need. Information and links…
COVID-19 INFO…
NYC Health COVID-19 Info Page: COVID-19 - NYC Health
CURRENT UNION CHURCH OF BAY RIDGE (UCBR) COVID-19 WORSHIP GUIDELINES AND PROTOCOLS (September 2023):
1) Please ask others their preferences about social-distancing space and touching, and respect them.
2) We are retaining our use of pre-packaged communion sets for the Lord’s Supper in addition to the option of taking a portion from the loaf and dipping in the cup (intinction)
3) For the Offering, we pass the offering plate among worshipers.
4) All who frequent and/or attend worship at UCBR are advised that if you are not feeling well, please stay home and, if indicated, seek testing and diagnosis.
Let us continue to be considerate of one another's health and well-being as we continue to contend with the COVID-19 virus. Thank you, stay well, and may God bless!