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* Lectionary Bible Study (Hybrid) - 9:30 am
For those interested in attending our Lectionary Bible Study on Sunday, please know that you can click on the link to see information to prepare for the Bible Study in advance. Join in person in the Library or Join on Zoom.
Meeting ID: 895 7905 3221 / Passcode: 095084
* Youth Connect, Fellowship Hall - 11:00 am
* Sunday Worship and Communion Service (Hybrid)- 11:00 am
Download the worship bulletin. Join from home on Facebook or YouTube 
Zoom dial: 1-312-626-6799 (Chicago) 
    Don't miss it: on May 7, from 10 to 12 pm, we will host a joint hybrid event with Christ Church of Chicago, a historically Japanese American UCC church in North Chicago. We will watch a PBS documentary, Injustice at Home - Looking Like the Enemy, and follow up with a discussion. You can find more information in the Up-Coming UCHP Events. Pam Hashimoto will join us remotely from Arizona too. In person participants will have Japanese honey cake and green tea!
    Keep May 9 evening and May 14 morning available. On May 9, Monday, at 7 pm, we will have United Chat. You will have updates from the Church Council and conversations with the whole congregation. May 14, Saturday, 10 am, we will gather at our lawn for the upkeeping. Let's get ready for the warmer spring.
 
* The United Church of Hyde Park's Council recommends mask-wearing as optional. Out of an abundance of caution, we are still recommending that families and individuals sit six (6) feet apart from others.
United News
The Pastor’s Emergency Fund serves special needs which may arise from time to time for members and friends of our church family. Referrals may be made directly to our Pastor Charlene Hill. Donations to the Pastor's Emergency Funds can be made by check to United Church of Hyde Park with Pastor's Emergency Funds in the memo line or click chpchicago.org/give to give online.
Up-Coming UCHP Events
based on Central Standard Time
In May, the Asian American Heritage Month, United Church of Hyde Park and Christ Church of Chicago co-host this hybrid event: “Injustice at home – Japanese Americans’ life at incarceration camps and how we can move toward a nation of racial justice together,” on May 7, Saturday, from 10 am to 12 pm.

* Registration link for remote participants (on Zoom)
https://reurl.cc/GxrgYA
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

* in-person participants will gather at United Church of Hyde Park (1448 E. 53rd Street, Chicago, IL 60615) in the Hashimoto Hall (library) or fellowship hall (if the participants exceed the library capacity).
This year we are holding quarterly United Chats with our members. Conversations help us to grow stronger as a United family. Communication is something we continue to work on, and United Chats is one more way for us to stay connected and up to date on what is happening in the life of our church. These gathering have three parts: a presentation, a check in period, and a report from the Council.

We hope you will join us for the first Untied Chat on Monday, May 9 @ 7pm
Join on Zoom
Meeting ID: 844 4133 9658
Passcode: 073427
Contemporary Issues: Chicago City of Neighborhoods: Histories and Tours, Authors. Dominic A. Pacyga and Ellen Skerret explore the neighborhoods and communities that make Chicago one of the most diverse cities in the country in their 1986 book. This time, we will discuss Chapter 10, Grand Boulevard-Washington Park. To join on Zoom (link). Meeting ID: 880 4431 3543 / Passcode: 012153
Sharing & Experiencing God's Love Committee is hosting a Lawn Maintenance Day on Saturday, May 14 at 10:00 a.m. All are welcome to come out and join us.
Community Events
CCWC is seeking for some volunteers to ensure the success of the Pride Parade this year in assistance with (1) Pride Day Worship, (2) Parade, and (3) Post Parade Picnic (later in August). For now, reaching out to member churches and knowing the human resources are the first priority. Everyone can help. Contact ONA Team or Rev. Wei-Jen for more information if you are interested.
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