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Greetings!
Welcome to the new and improved eCourier!
This week is the first issue we are producing and sending the eCourier with the help of Constant Contact. You will find all of the same Conference and Association news and events as before, but now it is better organized and hopefully, more reader-friendly.
The first section will always contain news that impacts the entire Conference. The next three sections will be organized by Association - in case you only have a few moments to scan your emails, you can now get straight to the news that is impacting your Association. In the next sections you'll find upcoming events and job opportunities.
Within the column on the right, you'll find a handy table of contents with links that take you directly to each section. You'll see links to frequently used webpages like the Conference calendar and website. There is even a link to the Scripture readings for this coming Sunday (courtesy of the National UCC website). Below those links you'll find a message from Conference Minister, Rev. Jeff Whitman.
I hope you like the new format and continue to find these weekly emails useful and informative.
I appreciate your feedback and article ideas, so feel free to send me an email anytime julie@mmsucc.org.
Thanks so much,
Julie Simmons
Communications Specialist, MMSUCC |
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 For Such A Time As This!
Missouri Mid South Conference Annual Gathering
Drury University June 8-10
Keynote Speaker - Dr. Kenneth Samuels
Senior pastor of Victory for The World UCC in Stone Mountain Georgia and contributing writer for the Still Speaking Devotional
Register today and be a part of CAG 2012!!!
CAG registration materials are now available online. Click here for details. |
 You Can Still Come to Camp!
It is not too late to sign up and attend Camp MoVal this summer. Even though the early discount time has elapsed, there is still time to sign your camper up for a wonderful and nurturing experience that camp provides. Each year Camp MoVal seeks to provide children, youth and families with dynamic programs that provide opportunities to explore the outdoors, create personal growth, make new friends and explore their faith in God.
This year, the theme will explore the parables that Jesus used to teach the word. As in the day of Jesus, communication is the way people interact with one another in their daily lives. From this tradition of oral teaching, campers discover what Christ taught still has meaning and impacts their lives today. For more information, please call the camp office at 636-583-2730 or email me at Jeremy.moval@mmsucc.org The staff looks forward to having all attend camp.
God's Peace,
Jeremy Force
Director of Outdoor Ministries |
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Follow That Star!
This photo shows the Christmas Tree Cluster. Is this what the Magi followed? 213 days to the next Jazz Nativity!
December 8 and 9 in Saint Louis and December 15 and 16 in Kansas City
Love your neighbor! Invite them! Follow That Star! More details coming soon! |
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Appreciation Gift for Don Bizer
The Rev. Don Bizer has severed as the interim director of Camp MoVal since February 2010. We would like to present Don with a gift of appreciation for his service at the Conference Annual Gathering in June.
If your congregation would like to contribute to this gift please send your contribution to the Missouri Mid-South Conference Office by June 1. |
A Unique Opportunity for Open and Affirming Churches!
Register today for an historic event: a special National Gathering of the United Church of Christ Coalition for LGBT Concerns to celebrate 40 years of LGBT ministry in our church and to welcome our newest Open and Affirming congregations-including ONA church number 1,000! Join us at Elmhurst College near Chicago for inspiring worship, powerful preaching, joyful music, and workshops that will feed your mind and your soul. Preachers are the Rev. Da Vita McCallister and Bishop Yvette Flunder. Keynoter is the Rev. J. Bennett Guess.
Don't miss a National Gathering that we promise will be unlike any other! Join us to renew your ONA ministry, and bring friends and family from your church! Registration and more info are at www.ucccoalition.org |
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You Are Invited to the Installation of Reverend Karen Eck
The Eastern Association of the Missouri Mid-South Conference of the United Church of Christ and Friedens Peace United Church of Christ invite you to a worship service to install as our pastor Rev. Karen Eck, Sunday, June 3, 2012 at 3pm at Friedens Peace Church, 3560 Mill Street, New Melle, MO 63365. A reception will follow in fellowship hall. Clergy are invited to robe with red stoles and join in the procession.
For further information contact the church office 636-828-5980 or friedensecretary@centurytel.net |
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Join Us for a Hymn Sing!
Bethany United Church Of Christ, May 31, 2012, 7 - 8 PM. Stay for refreshments in the dining hall - homemade ice cream!
Guests may offer special music of vocal or instrumental selections. Please have your own accompaniment ready by tape, CD or keyboard. Sign up at the door. Visiting Organists may want to try a turn with the antique Kilgore Organ, cir.: 1888
An offering will be received for the benefit of the Grape Country Cluster of UCC churches, and for the project of Gifting the Agape Health Clinic in Bland, MO.
Bethany UCC is located off Hwy Z, 1.3 miles south of Hwy 100. |
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Umoja Project: Unity in the Community Christian Education for African American Communities, Clergy and Lay Leaders!
The Umoja Project is a free training designed to facilitate safe, non-threatening dialogue about the diversity of human sexuality within African-American faith communities. To register visit http://umojaproject.eventbrite.com
Hosted by Glory to Glory Christian Church United Church of Christ
Saturday, June 2, 2012 @ 9 am - 3 pm @ Metropolitan Community Church, 1919 S. Broadway. |
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American Chamber Chorale Concert
Cindy and Rev. Bruce Moeller are inviting you to attend the American Chamber Chorale's concert on Saturday May 19, 2012 at 7:30 pm with a pre-concert lecture at 7:00pm. Cindy is a member of the Chorale and Rev. Bruce is a Board Member of the ACC. The concert is entitled " Music At An Exhibition".
The address is Memorial Presbyterian Church at 201 S.Skinker, St.Louis, Mo.63105. The prices are $18.00-Adults, $15-Seniors (65+), $12.00-Students (ID req'd), $12.00-Children (12 & under). Purchase advanced tickets at (314-638-0793 or at www.americanchamberchorale.com/ordertickets.
We are a group of 30 persons that all live in the St. Louis area, all volunteers. Composers of the music being performed include Copeland, Whittaker and Paulus. |
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We want your news! Please send articles and information to Julie@mmsucc.org |
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Conference Minister Reflections
By Rev. Jeff Whitman
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Friends: Last week I wrote an article for the eCourier about our church in St. Clair, Missouri and their exclusion from playing in the St. Clair church softball league. I want to thank those who responded to the article. James Darnell, the pastor at St. Clair, told me he read the article to his congregation on Sunday. Another pastor wrote to tell me he was sending last week's eCourier to the members of his congregation. Some of you have written wonderful reflections that I have not had the time to respond to. We are working on setting up a blog so that we can have a conference wide conversation about issues and stories such as these - just not there yet. As a follow-up to the article I want to share links to two stories that appeared yesterday in St. Louis. One on News Channel 5 and the other in the St. Louis Post Dispatch on StlToday.com. I encourage you to keep James and the people at St. John in your prayers as they seek to provide a bold and faithful witness to a gospel of radical hospitality.
-Jeffrey Whitman
Click here to watch the story on News Channel 5.
Click here to read the article on StLToday.com
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St. John's, Bem and the Annual Spring Picnic, Saturday, May 26
On Saturday, May 26 from 4:00-9:00pm St. John's, Bem United Church of Christ will once again host their world-famous church picnic. Folks come from far and wide for fellowship together in this festive, country atmosphere. The Bem Church picnic features our famous homemade ice cream, mouth-watering roast beef sandwiches, fish fillet sandwiches, juicy burgers, hot dogs and fries; then a slice of delicious homemade pie and another scoop of our famous ice cream to top it off.
Some of the highlights of the Bem Church Picnic include a book sale and country store; plus games, a cakewalk, and a train ride for the kids. At 7:00pm the Quilt Auction begins, featuring some of the finest quilts you have ever seen! You can preview our quilts online at: www.bemchurch.com.
St. John's, Bem United Church of Christ is located on Highway 19 between Owensville and Cuba off Interstate 44 at exit #208. We are 70 miles from the Highway 44/270 Interchange if you are coming from St. Louis.
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Sponsored by the Men's Fellowship of St Martin's UCC located at 7890 Dittmer Ridge Rd, Dittmer, MO 63016. Dinners include fried chicken or beef, green beans or corn, homemade German potato salad and slaw, dessert, & drink. Adults are $9.00 and kids under 12 are $4.00 with service from 3- 8 pm. Carry-Outs available - handicap accessible - air conditioned dining room. Contact the church office at 636-285-4797 / 636-274-7078 or geristmc@hughes.net.
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"All You Can Eat" Chicken Dinner and Bazaar, Sunday, June 10
St. Thomas United Church of Christ, 17842 Wild Horse Creek Road, Chesterfield, MO, is having their annual "all you can eat" Chicken Dinner and Bazaar on June 10 from 11:30am-6:00pm. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children 5 and over. Children under 5 are free. Carry outs are available.
Take Highway 40 West to the Chesterfield Airport Road exit.
Go straight through the stoplight onto Long Road. Long Road dead ends at Wild Horse Creek Road. Turn right. Go 1.5 miles and the church is atop a big hill on the left. Hope to see you! For further information please call 636-532-3556 or email stthomasucc@yahoo.com
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Director
Samuel Church Pre Kindergarten School is looking for a director. Samuel Pre Kindergarten School is a half day school for 2 1/2 -5 year olds. The candidate needs to have background and experience in early childhood education and a commitment to provide the best early childhood education possible. For more information email Ann Schroer at ahschroer@att.net or call 314-962-7517.
Parish Nurses
Deaconess Parish Nurse Ministries is seeking two parish nurse to fill positions. One for an 8-hour position in Belleville, Illinois and one for an 8-hour position in Maplewood, Missouri. A current registered nurse license in the state of practice is required. Please send resumes to
dsmith-pupillo@eden.edu or call 314-918-2596.
Director of Christian Education, Immanuel UCC, Ferguson, MO
Administers the Church School program with the Church school coordinators from age two to adult. Responsible for Sunday morning Chapel worship; Crib & Toddler staff; providing leadership with the Co-Directors of Vacation Church School; youth seasonal programming, etc. Approximately 20 hours per week.
Director of Children's Ministries, St. John UCC, St. Charles, MO
St. John UCC in St. Charles is seeking a half-time Director of Children's Ministries. The successful candidate will be a team player, have some experience working with children, and be a faithful follower of Jesus. Resumes should be emailed to rsheneman@stjohnucc.org.
Communication Administration Assistant Opening, Kirkwood UCC
Kirkwood United Church of Christ has a 10 hour a week opening for a Communication Administration Assistant. Responsibilities include: website maintenance and design, write articles and posts for website, maintain church calendar on website, write and publish monthly newsletter, e-newsletters to subscribers, occasionally create brochures and fliers, assist with publicity for special events, knowledge of local media helpful, prepare slideshows for events, as needed and maintain social media outlets. Compensation is $18/hour. For a complete description and additional information, please click here. Please email resume or letter of interest to Marge Ibanez at marge@kirkwooducc.org
Music Opening, St. Paul UCC, Columbia, IL
Open for this fall: St. Paul United Church of Christ, Columbia, IL: Director of Chancel Choir and Children's Vocal Choir. Strong potential for the development of a youth choir, as well. Also, Director of Adult Bell Choirs (morning and evening). Full position descriptions will be available by May 15. Contact: Lori Morton lorim@stpaulucc4u.org |
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Missouri Mid-South Conference United Church of Christ
314-962-8740 or 877-877-5884
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