Like other churches, Grace Episcopal Church in Hinsdale plays many roles during the week. Its women's and men's groups host community forums about issues from golf to personal finance. The Kaleidoscope Children's Center in Western Springs conducts children's workshops at Grace in computers, science and foreign languages. But many don't, like our quilters' group. In fact, we have a task force that helps organize groups.
Activities extend beyond the churches through outreach programs.
Examples include members of the Union Church of Hinsdale volunteering at a Mexican orphanage in March and the St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church members' ongoing operation of transitional housing units in Hinsdale and Westmont for families in crisis. Many of these churches have added non-traditional services on weekdays or Sunday evening services. In addition to music played during services, many Hinsdale and Oak Brook churches host musical performances for the public. Redeemer Lutheran hosts regular concerts by the Salt Creek Sinfonietta, and the Unitarian Church of Hinsdale hosts the monthly Acoustic Renaissance series, featuring traditional folk music. For some of the older churches in town, their busy schedules reflect their 19th Century roots.