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U Matters
On Monday 27 March, the Joint Leadership (Deacons, CoM, Trustees) met and voted to authorise the BUFF committee to sign a contract for the redevelopment of Union. When we adjourned, we went into the sanctuary for an extended time of prayer. As one deacon put it, “A historical moment, followed by unity in prayer: a most beautiful moment." As our leaders pray, please also pray as we go through significant change.
Tuesday evening 28 March, the contract was signed with Henderson Development. We want to thank again the BUFF committee for the quality and quantity of their efforts.
Union will move this summer for the third time in its history, but this time we will come back to a sanctuary and facility that will bring glory to God in so many ways.
The “temporary” facility will be fantastic. We hope that as many of you as possible will join members of the Church leadership and pastoral staff to visit and pray for the temporary church facilities at Sunlight Tower in Wan Chai. This week will be the last chance to see the existing space before renovation works begin. We will travel as a church to cover the location in prayer on Sunday (2 April) 1:00PM. A bus will leave from the front of the church after the service on a first come first serve basis. All congregants are welcome to join us as we go through room by room and pray over what will be our church home during the impending church reconstruction of 22A Kennedy Road.
The Sunlight Tower address for those traveling separately is 18/F Sunlight Tower, 248 Queen's Rd East, Wan Chai.
Pastor Greg
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This Week
Peace Box - THANK YOU!
A HUGE THANKS to all of you who have participated in this year's Peace Box Campaign. The time and love that you put into filling these boxes will touch the hearts and lives of under-privileged families in Hong Kong. Once again, THANK YOU! For those who have not returned the boxes, you may still do so this Sunday, 2 April.
Sunday Young Adult Lunch: HIMALAYA
Sunday, 2 April, 12:30-2:00PM
22-30 Tai Wong Street, East Wan Chai
Join Pastor Matthew and other university students, professionals in their twenties and thirties, and young couples after the 11am service at Himalaya, an Indian restaurant, for fellowship. Plan to spend $200 per person. Please RSVP to Pastor Matthew for the purpose of the restaurant reservation.
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Opportunities
SCREENAGERS: Growing Up In The Digital Age
Sunday, 23 April, 12:30PM - 2:00PM
Union Church is thrilled to present SCREENAGERS: Growing Up In The Digital Age, a documentary about the biggest parenting issue of our time. SCREENAGERS reveals how tech time impacts kids’ development and offers solutions on how adults can empower kids to best navigate the digital world and find balance. It will be followed by a Q&A session with Dr. Mark L Gandolfi of St. John's Cathedral Counseling Services.
All are invited, especially families. There is a suggested donation of HK$50 per adult. A light lunch will be provided. Sign Up NOW at the Welcome Table or the Kingdom Kids Table (in front of Lower Annex) or email us at
on or before 19 April.
Restored Lives: Recovery from Divorce and Separation is run over seven Thursdays, 20 April – 1 June, 7:00PM – 9:30PM in the Upper Annex. The course is both practical and supportive, giving any separated or divorced person the opportunity to discuss the challenges they are facing and the tools to deal with these effectively. The cost is HK$500 per person including dinner. Sign up Online. For more information, please contact Anne or Michael Birley at RD&S.
Griefshare: Have you lost a loved one or know someone who has? Join us for 4 weeks to learn about grief through an interactive DVD series. Experts speak on signs, symptoms, and impact of grief. Join us Tuesdays 25 April, 2, 9 and 16 May 7:30-9:00PM. Please see Pastor Michele and sign up at the Welcome Table.
Serving Opportunities: Interested in helping people get connected? Join Pastor Michele at Welcome Table at 10:30-11:00AM and 12:00-12:15PM weekly. We would like to regularly schedule people to be a part of this important ministry. Both men and women are welcome. See Pastor Michele or Pastor Matthew if interested.
Prayer for Union Come lift up the needs of Union Church. Join us every Tuesday morning at 7:30AM for a time of prayer in the sanctuary.
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Adult Education
Lewis at Lent: Read Mere Christianity
Wednesday Nights on 5 & 12 April at 8:00PM
Prepare for Easter with Pastor Greg and Pastor Matthew as we read through and discuss Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis' greatest work! Buy the book and join at any stage. Contact Pastor Matthew for details regarding what chapters to read each week.
Church and Society
27 April - 25 May, Thursdays, 7:00-9:00PM @ Union Church
Course Fee: HKD $400
This course is a study of the church's relation to society and of Christians in the public space. It will be taught by LTS Professor Dr. Tjeerd DeBoer and Ms. Kathleen Ferrier. Please RSVP to Pastor Matthew
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Young Adults
Sunday Evening Young Adult Fellowship: EASTER
Sunday, 9 April, 6:00-6:50PM
Meet after the 5PM worship service in the Fellowship Hall with other university students, professionals in their twenties and thirties, and young couples for a time of fellowship, food, and games. Please RSVP to
for Easter egg painting and refreshments.
Baby Easter Celebration
Sunday, 16 April, 12:30-1:30pm
Have a child 0-2? Come meet other parents in the same season of life as you! Please RSVP to Pastor Matthew for Easter eggs and a light lunch.
Uni-On, the University-Aged Fellowship at Union
Are you between 18 and 23? Studying or interning in Hong Kong? Please join us at Starbucks at HKU (near the Main Library) on Thursdays 5:30PM-7:00PM for a chance to relax and experience community with other university- aged young adults from Union. Contact
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Youth
Youth activities
Are you a youth and want to be involved in our youth group? Check out the many ways you can be involved:
-Friday Night Youth Group: fellowship night every Friday at Union Church
-Sunday Life: Bible teaching, small groups conversations on Sunday morning
-Cooking Ministry: cooking a good meal for the group on Friday Night
-Youth Band: Worship Team, 1 hour practice every Friday
-Christian Clubs: student fellowship at 2 international schools; WIS on Fridays, HKIS HighSchool on Wednesdays.
HOLF Mural Painting, 10 & 14 April (Monday & Friday)
- Home of Loving Faithfulness, 7 Castle Peak Road, Kwu Tung, Sheung Shui, New Territories.
- All members of the congregation are encouraged to participate in painting a mural at the HOLF center as part of Michael Landes’ personal project.
- Some transportation can be provided, please contact Michael Landes for details.
- Please register now by emailing
- Registration deadline: Wednesday, 5 April
Questions? Email
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Kingdom Kids
Easter Sunday, 16 April
Children ages 3 to 11 years old are invited to join us for our Easter Sunday activities. There will be Children’s Worship, Easter story telling, cookie decoration, craft making and an Easter egg hunt at the 9.30AM and 11.00AM service. Families and friends are welcome to join us.
Mom’s Date, Saturday 13 May
Kingdom Kids would like to invite Moms and children to join us for a fun afternoon of craft making, dancing and tea time on Saturday, 13 May from 2-5:00 PM.
For more information, or to sign up for this event, please email us at
Sunday School Registration
If you are new to Union Church or if you have yet to register your children for our Sunday School program, kindly register your children here. All children enrolling in our Sunday School and Creche Center MUST BE REGISTERED by filling in and signing the Registration Form. For more information, please visit Union Church's website or contact us at
or 21010414.
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Mission
Service Trip to Mongolia
1-8 July, Ulaanbaatar
Union Church is looking for 15 people to help lead an educational week for street kids from Ulaanbaatar. This would involve fun, games, crafts, and an adventure in the great outdoors. Families, individuals, men, and women are welcome to participate. Contact Pastor Michele or Anto Ficatier for additional details on or before 16 April.
Foundation for Relief and Reconciliation UPDATE
Please pick up a report from Canon Andrew White’s charity, FRRME (Foundation for Relief and Reconciliation in the Middle East), as well as photos of children from the Jordanian Marka School on the Welcome Table. The report provides information on the ongoing, amazing service of FRRME in the Middle East enabled by your generosity.
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Last Week's Sermon
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"Failing at Success" by Pastor Greg Anderson
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