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Gallery 2005

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Unity Singers open the "Day of Hope" Concert
on Sunday evening, October 23, 2005. The concert raised $1465 for World Relief's efforts
to help those affected by recent hurricanes.

Michelle Miller performs interpretive dance during the "Day of Hope" Concert, October 23, 2005.

Song writer and worship leader J. Brian Hill
was featured artist for the "Day of Hope"
Concert on October 23, 2005.

Alex Kline, Rachel Alvis and Cindy Alvis work
with pre-schoolers during Vacation
Bible School, August 2005.

Lorrie Johnson, Christian Education chairperson, introduces graduates from high school and college during Graduation Dinner on June 23, 2005. Shown above: Hannah Alvis, Jacque Watson, Jacqui Paulson and Julie Roberts. Not pictured: Justin Cate.
Photos by Bill Wheaton.

Farewell luncheon for Dr. and Mrs. Richard
Leonard took place on Sunday, June 12.
Seated above: Sylvia and Rev. David Heidemann,
Lynn Cate, Shirley Anne Leonard, Janet Cate, Laurie Riggs, Dr. Leonard, Rev. John Riggs.

Brad and Shannon Johnson (right) present
Tara Marie for Holy Baptism on June 5, 2005,
as godparents assist.
Photo by Jacob Cate.

Tara Marie Johnson, held by godmother,
is baptized on June 5, 2005.
Photo by Jacob Cate.

Marge Glower, chairperson of the Diaconate,
presents flowers to the three oldest mothers
present during worship on May 8, Mothers'
Day: Ruth Gibbins (upper left), Eleanor
Johnson (upper right) and Dorothy Morey
(below). Lena Lee, oldest mother in the
congregation, was unable to be present.
Photos by Chris Curtin.

Jesus, played by Mike Melles, washes the feet
of the disciples during the Living Last Supper.
(Rehearsal March 23, 2005;
photo by Bill Wheaton).

Cari Neville narrates the Living Last Supper
in the role of Mary Magdalene.
(Rehearsal March 23, 2005;
photo by Bill Wheaton)

Don Beebe, formerly with the Green Bay Packers and Buffalo Bills, speaks at Union Congregational on Saturday, February 26, 2005.

A young believer is baptized on Sunday,
January 30, 2005 as her brother,
serving as acolyte, assists.

Pastor and Acolytes pose before the service on the Sunday after Epiphany, January 9, 2005.

Dennis Kursell (piano) and Rich Schmitt
(trumpet) lead a rousing rendition of "When
the Saints Go Marching In" during the
"Day of Hope" Concert.

The Lamplighter Chorus of Aurora sings during
the "Day of Hope" Concert. At upper left is
Harvey Sterkel, director of Union
Congregational's Chancel Choir.

Ministers and elders from several Conservative Congregational churches pray with Pastor
Mark and Cindy Alvis during the service of installation on Sunday, August 28, 2005.
Photo by Sylvia Heidemann.

This gospel quartet sang during the installation service on August 28, 2005. At right is Union Congregational's choir director Harvey Sterkel.
Photo by Sylvia Heidemann.

Children take part in the Vacation Bible School program event, August, 2005.

Graduation Dinner on June 23, 2005
featured guest speaker Doug Doan.
Photos by Bill Wheaton.

New white chancel paraments were dedicated
on Sunday, June 12, 2005 in memory of
Jodeen F. Lidecka.

Darlene Rothwell (left) represents the Diaconate
as Ruth Lidecka presents new white chancel
paraments for dedication on June 12, 2005.
Photo by Jacob Cate.

Richard Schmitt is ordained to the Diaconate
of Union Congregational Church on
Sunday, April 24, 2005.
Photo by Brian Ritchel.

Jeff and Lisa Griffith, TEAM missionaries with a
church planting project in the Czech Republic,
visit Union Congregational with sons Joshua
and David on Sunday, April 24, 2005.

Cast poses at the table during the Living Last Supper. (Rehearsal March 23, 2005;
photo by Bill Wheaton)

Rich Schmitt directs the Union Bells in a rehearsal of Easter music, March 23, 2005.

Don Beebe autographs door-prize footballs after speaking at Union Congregational on Saturday, February 26, 2005. Photo by Bill Wheaton

Ben and Amy Weseloh, with sponsors (holding baby), present their son Elijah for baptism on Sunday, February 13, 2005.

Moderator Keith Ritchel presides over the annual congregational meeting on January 30, 2005, assisted by church clerk Vicky Ritchel.

The chancel still retains the Advent wreath and
Christmas poinsettias for the Holy Communion
service on the Sunday after Epiphany,
January 9, 2005.