The Blessing Box: What I Gave For Lent

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Spotlight on Ministry: The Blessing Box Situated at the church's southeasternmost driveway, just off of Haverstick Road, sits a structure that looks a little bit like a homemade doll house on stilts. This wonderful creation -- a Blessing Box -- was designed, built, and installed by Girl Scout...

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Sunday School Spotlight: What Do These Rocks Have To Do With Jesus?

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When the trail seems unclear, and there are many possible paths to travel, a cairn can point a hiker in the right direction... Cairns, simple stacks of rocks dotted upon a landscape or trail, are an ancient form of communication that predates the written word. These piles of stone serve as a...

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Tags: jesus, sunday, kids, study, decisions, teaching, direction, school, cairn, wayfinding

Fresh Expressions Workshop at UCI in September

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Exciting news! In September, Union Chapel Indy will host a "Fresh Expressions" workshop. Fresh Expressions is a model of outreach designed especially for churches seeking to be more missional.  It is one of the most effective ways for a church to reach and disciple persons who...

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Andy Riggs: Minister of Music & Director of Church Ministries

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    Welcome Andy Riggs!   Andy (he/him/his) and his husband, Travis (he/him/his), relocated to Indianapolis from San Diego in March of 2023. Andy has been using his gifts and talents in churches of many denominations and traditions since he was fifteen years of age. Andy is a...

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Chapel Gardens: Growing Season 2023

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Chapel Gardens in 2023 If you drove by the church grounds this week, you likely witnessed a flurry of activity in the church gardens. Our 24 gardeners have been thanking God for beautiful weather -- and just enough moisture to give new seedlings a solid start! Here's an update on each of the...

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Farewell Gathering for Pastor Jacob

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Dear Friends,   In February, we shared the exciting news that Pastor Jacob Tipantasig-Wolverton was due to graduate from seminary in May. We also shared that Pastor Jacob received a full-time appointment in the Northern Illinois Conference, and would be the Lead Pastor at...

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Job Posting – Director/Minister of Music & Worship Arts (Part Time)

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Union Chapel Indy (UCI) is seeking a part-time Director/Minister of Music & Worship Arts to give musical and creative leadership to the worship ministry of UCI. Tasks include collaborating with pastoral leadership to design and develop meaningful, creative worship (in a variety of styles)...

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Giving for Lent: A Story of Hope

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This is just one of many stories of hope from our 2023 Lenten-giving partners, Family Promise of Greater Indianapolis -- the organization that we have been supporting with our household goods drive. Thank you for the generous gifts you've left under the Giving Trees this month! Final donations...

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Are you looking for an Easter Worship experience on the Indianapolis north side? We welcome you to visit Union Chapel Indy!

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We welcome you to visit Union Chapel Indy! What To Expect: If you come to Union Chapel Indy on a Sunday morning to worship, you will receive a warm welcome and discover friendly people who are glad to meet you. Worship is creative and engaging. Sometimes worship includes live electronic...

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Holy Week Celebrations at Union Chapel Indy

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Holy Thursday, April 6 Holy Thursday (also referred to as "Maundy Thursday") is the Thursday before Easter and is celebrated in commemoration of the Last Supper. The word “maundy” is derived from the Latin word for command, and is a reference to Jesus’ commandment to the...

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