Please contact the following people if you are interested in a volunteer opportunity with the church:
| Adopt a Family | Church Office | 847-251-4272 | |
| During the holidays, members and friends of Kenilworth Union Church are invited to purchase gifts and food items for families supported by KUC Outreach agencies. Church members are given a photograph and "wish list" of their family and gifts are dropped off at the church on a Saturday in December. This is a way to brighten the holidays for gift recipients and church members. | |||
| Adult Education | Rev. Jane Lionberger | 847-853-2009 | jlionberger@kuc.org |
| Programs are scheduled throughout the year for "stretching minds and building faith." | |||
| Altar Guild | Ellie Kilcran | 847-853-2002 | ekilcran@kuc.org |
| The Altar Guild consists of volunteers who ready the Sanctuary and Chapel and prepare the communion elements. | |||
| Bus Attendant | Kate Robinson | 847-853-2004 | krobinson@kuc.org |
| Bus service is provided every Sunday for 10:30 worship (10:00 summer) from Presbyterian Homes, Plaza del Lago and Wilmette Sheridan Road Apartments. Volunteers help riders on and off of the bus, accompanying them to the church and then making the return trip. A group of volunteers rotates to provide coverage throughout the year. | |||
| Care Guild | Rev. Jane Lionberger | 847-853-2009 | jlionberger@kuc.org |
| Outreach to our members: meals, visits, transportation, support in time of need. Meetings for continuing education and fellowship. Men and women volunteers; rotating leadership, monthly teams. Also, you can let us know where help is needed. | |||
| Children's Ministries | Susan Bottum Julie Asplund |
847-853-2008 847-853-2106 |
sbottum@kuc.org jasplund@kuc.org |
| Christmas Bazaar | Church Office | 847-251-4272 | |
| In November over 200 women of the church work to present a sale of items purchased or handmade at Wednesday Workshop. The sale includes a gourmet luncheon and a raffle. Proceeds to Christian Outreach. | |||
| Christian Outreach | Rev. Ben Bishop Kathy McCabe |
847-853-2005 847-853-2636 |
bbishop@kuc.org kmccabe@kuc.org |
| Members support approximately 50 mission agencies, most of them in Chicago area. Donations are given through general budget, Adopt a-Family Christmas program, and contributions by the Christmas Bazaar, Rummage, Cookbook sales, a dinner/auction, Day by Day calendars and a Book Review. | |||
| Church School Teacher | Susan Bottum | 847-853-2008 | sbottum@kuc.org |
| Each Sunday of school year at 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. for crib through 6th grade. Curriculum interdenominational and Biblical. Adult teachers with senior high assistants. | |||
| Communications Committee | Church Office | 847-251-4272 | |
| Oversees all of the regular printed publications of the church and acts as liaison to neighboring village homes. | |||
| Confirmation | Megan Davy | 847-853-2635 | mdavy@kuc.org |
| Sunday, March 11, 2006 and reception immediately following at the Kenilworth Club for all family and friends. | |||
| Cookbook | Church Office | 847-251-4272 | |
| Our new edition of Chicago Entertains II is a first class cookbook produced by the women of the church and may be purchased at our annual Christmas Bazaar or at the front desk. | |||
| Day By Day Calendar | Church Office | 847-251-4272 | |
| This set of readings for each day of the year is produced by women of the church for sale at the Christmas Bazaar or from the church office. You may submit quote contributions or assist in this project. | |||
| Depression Support Group | Kathy McCabe | 847-853-2636 | kmccabe@kuc.org |
| Support group and periodic professional presentations are offered at 7:00 p.m., 4th Monday of month, for persons under treatment, family members and all interested in learning about this illness and its treatment. | |||
| Fellowship Committee | Church Office | 847-251-4272 | |
| Develops programming to welcome new members and to enhance relationships within the congregation. This committee plans the KUC Annual Dinner and other special social events. | |||
| Food Packing Night | Church Office | 847-251-4272 | |
| Children and members of the congregation collect food items in the month of September. Monetary donations are also needed from church members. Families come to assemble food in October. Distribution to our Christian Outreach agencies occurs during October as well. This is a church wide service day and it is a wonderful way for families and others to experience fellowship while helping those in need. | |||
| High School Assistants | Susan Bottum | 847-853-2008 | sbottum@kuc.org |
| High School Students are encouraged to help teach in Sunday School. | |||
| Kitchen Guild Church | Church Office | ||
| Volunteers who help inventory and maintain our busy church kitchen. | |||
| Loyalty Sunday | Rev. Ben Bishop | 847-853-2005 | bbishop@kuc.org |
| Sunday in November designated for collection of pledges in support of General Fund. Fifteen teams of 10 members each assemble for worship and visitation of church families. Pledges may be mailed in prior to this Sunday. | |||
| Membership | Rev. Ben Bishop Kathy McCabe |
847-853-2005 847-853-2636 |
bbishop@kuc.org kmccabe@kuc.org |
| These classes are conducted in the Fall, Winter and Spring seasons and include an introduction to Kenilworth Union Church, a brief survey of the ministries and programs of the church, and the formal reception of newcomers into full church membership. | |||
| Memorial Guild | Ellie Kilcran | 847-853-2002 | ekilcran@kuc.org |
| Teams of women who serve at memorial service receptions. Contact the church office about serving on the guild. | |||
| Outreach Opportunities | Rev. Ben Bishop Kathy McCabe |
847-853-2005 847-853-2636 |
bbishop@kuc.org kmccabe@kuc.org |
| Prayer Chain | Rev. Jane Lionberger | 847-853-2009 | jlionberger@kuc.org |
| Families or individuals in time of need are remembered in daily prayer by a few members of our congregation who have made the commitment to offer regular intercessory prayer. Prayer requests may be submitted to any of the ministers. All requests are honored as sacred confidence. | |||
| Preschool | Kathy Irvin | 847-853-2100 | ajnoise@kuc.org |
| Public Affairs | Church Office | 847-251-4272 | |
| Occasional speakers from the world of government, business and foreign affairs. | |||
| Room Parents | Susan Bottum | 847-853-2008 | sbottum@kuc.org |
| Rummage Sale | Church Office | 847-251-4272 | |
| Every July over 450 women, with help from men and youth, organize the sale which generates proceeds for KUC Christian Outreach agencies. Items are dropped off during the summer, beginning in June, and sorting lasts until the sale. Volunteers are needed to chair all departments and to help in the sorting fun. You will enjoy camaraderie, meet new friends, and renew connections. Sorting hours are flexible and preparation for the sale lasts about six weeks. Items are sold throughout the summer so you can spot and buy your favorite piece of clothing. There are many opportunities to match various areas of interest. For example, we need help with communications, the rummage fashion show, luncheon, working with Ebay, etc. | |||
| Silent Auction | Church Office | 847-251-4272 | |
| The proceeds from this May evening event will benefit our Christian Outreach agencies that we support. | |||
| Soup Kitchen | Church office | 847-251-4272 | |
| Adults from church prepare and serve a meal on the second Monday of the month for the soup kitchen at Good News Community Kitchen. | |||
| Stephen Ministers | Rev. Jane Lionberger | 847-853-2009 | jlionberger@kuc.org |
| Volunteers who have received over 50 hours of training are available to provide ongoing, one-to-one lay Christian care to individuals experiencing a crisis or challenge such as divorce, bereavements, hospitalization, difficult transitions, particular stress, and loneliness. Stephen Ministers are referred to those in need by the ministerial staff, participate in regular supervision and observe strict confidentiality. | |||
| S.T.U.F.F.E.R.S. | Kate Robinson | 847-853-2004 | krobinson@kuc.org |
| Serving Together For Fun Efficient Reliable Stuffing. This group meets on an "as needed" basis to assist with church mailings. | |||
| Usher Corps | Kate Robinson | 847-853-2004 | krobinson@kuc.org |
| Men, women, and high school students serve in teams of seven at 9:00 am and 10:30 am services on an eight-week schedule. | |||
| The Visions For Tomorrow | Kathy McCabe | 847-853-2636 | kmccabe@kuc.org |
| This is a support group for parents of children, up to age 20, who are coping with all forms of brain disorders. The support group meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |||
| Wedding Guild | Ellie Kilcran | 847-853-2002 | ekilcran@kuc.org |
| Teams of women who serve at wedding rehearsals and day of wedding. | |||
| Each Wednesday, from 10:00 am until noon, volunteers meet to create hand-made items to be sold at our fabulous Christmas Bazaar in November. All are welcome to join us who enjoy making things and meeting new and fun people. | |||
| Weekly Weeders | Kathy McCabe | 847-853-2636 | kmccabe@kuc.org |
| Volunteer teams who weed and care for Memorial Garden grounds. | |||
| Youth Ministries | Megan Davy TBA |
847-853-2635 847-853-2101 |
mdavy@kuc.org |
| Active committee open to anyone to help plan for the youth (junior and senior high) of our church. | |||
| Youth Programs for Jr. & Sr. High |
Megan Davy | 847-853-2635 | mdavy@kuc.org |
| Active committee open to anyone to help plan for the youth (junior and senior high) of our church. | |||