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Friday, August 30, 2013

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eHappenings!  Your MMSUCC Event News Source!

The next issue will be sent on Friday, September 13, 2013

(Issues will be emailed on the 15th and 30th of each month - or the nearest weekday.)  

  Full issues of eHappenings are also posted on our Conference website. 

HIGHLIGHTS FROM PAST EVENTS
Share your church's past event photos with your Conference.  Email to mms@mmsucc.org. 
FUTURE EVENTS
August 30 - September 1, Godspell

Southwood UCC, 7904 Raytown Rd, Raytown, MO 64138 is hosting a production of Godspell on Friday, August 30, 7:00 p.m., Saturday, August 31, 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, September 1 at 3:00 p.m. Join us for the 2012 Broadway revival version of this wonderful, musical, humorous retelling of the gospel story.  

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August 31, Camp MoVal Golf Tournament, 1:30 pm 


1:30 Shotgun Start - The Landings at Spirit Golf Course,180 North Eatherton, Chesterfield, MO 63005. Don't play golf? That's okay! Come for dinner and other fun activities!  Golf and dinner - $100   Dinner - $20  Golf Ball Drop & Raffle   

 

Thank you for your support!   For more information contact Adam Rustige 314-699-8948  rssl2000@hotmail.com

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September 7, Farewell Celebration for Davida, 2 pm - 4 pm

Although it comes far too soon for many of us, it is time to say farewell, goodbye, "God be with you" to our Acting Conference Minister, Rev. Dr. Davida Foy Crabtree.  Davida has been a most significant part of our life together in the Missouri Mid-South Conference since she came to us from Connecticut in late May.  We have been blessed, enriched, challenged, and strengthened by her pastoral presence, wisdom and encouragement.

 

Everyone is invited to a time of leave-taking and celebration of Davida's altogether-too-short ministry in our midst.  Please place the date on your calendar:

 

Saturday, September 7th, 2:00 to 4:00 pm 

Columbia United Church of Christ, 3201 I-70 Dr. NW, Columbia, MO 65202 

 

If you can't attend and would like to send a thank you, a personal note or best wishes to Davida, please email your message to mms@mmsucc.org.  We hope to see you there! 
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September 7, Rummage Sale, 7 am - 2 pm 

St. Philip's UCC, 10708 Lavinia Drive, 63123.  Lots of treasures and lots of bargains with something for everyone ..... furniture, household items, clothing, sporting goods, etc.!  www.stphilipsucc.com. 

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September 8, Inner Jazz Concert, 5 pm  

 

Explore the landscape of the soul through the transformative spirit of jazz on Sunday, September 8 at 5:00 pm, Kirkwood UCC.  Inner Jazz is a monthly soulful journey led by Rev. Cliff Aerie and Rev. Betsy Happel.  Inner Jazz blends jazz, storytelling, the arts and meditation to explore timely themes - a unique spiritual adventure.  The event is free and open to all.  Click here for the event flyer.

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September 8, Annual Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social, 3 pm - 6 pm

 

St. Lucas UCC, Sunset Hills, MO invites you to join us for an afternoon of fun at our Annual Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social on Sunday, September 8, 2013 has to offer as we enjoy food, games, pony rides, music, fellowship and more.  Shop the Country Store for home made goodies.  Peruse the Silent Auction for unique services and events  Enjoy Ted Drewes Ice Cream, too. It's a great mix of food and fun for all ages

  

Food tickets are $7.00 adults, $3.00 children 3-10, and children under 3 are FREE.  Food ticket includes hotdog, chips, soda and a Ted Drewes Ice Cream.  Game tickets will be sold for .25 each or you can buy a wristband for $5.00 that provides unlimited access to the games. For more details, contact St. Lucas UCC Church Office, 11735 Denny Road, Sunset Hills, MO 63126 at 314-843-2100 or visit our web site at www.stlucasucc.org 

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September 8, Third Annual 9/11 Interfaith Commemoration in Music:  An Appreciation of Religious Diversity, 5:30 pm
     
Interfaith Partnership is an integral part of Arts & Faith St. Louis, a working group pursuing collaboration between faith and the arts.  The third annual September 11th Memorial in Music will
be held at 5:30 - 6:30 pm on Sunday, September 8th, at The Sheldon Concert Hall.  Click here for the FREE event flyer.  Click here to make a donation to support this fabulous program. For more information please contact Arlene Baer at arlene@artsfaithstl.org or 314-484-1115.  Visit  www.artsfaithstl.org.  

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September 14, 2nd Annual Ladies Aid of ECH Quarters Auction, 5 pm
Click here for the event flyer and registration, which will be held at Every Child's Hope (ECH).  Family friendly, doors open at 5, auction begins at 6.  Kids under 6 are free.  Lots of vendors and chances to win.  All proceeds benefit to ECH.
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September 14, Bar-B-Que, 10 am - 6 pm (or when the food runs out!)

St. Philip's UCC BBQ will be located in South County at Kennerly Shopping Center (Kennerly and Tesson Ferry Roads, 63128) near the Jack-in-the-Box and across from St. Anthony's Hospital.  Great food - hotdogs, hamburgers, bratwurst, and pork steaks!  Stop by or call in advance to place your order for pick-up or free delivery (restrictions apply) - phone our BBQ hotline at 314-630-5400 after 9 a.m. on BBQ day!  www.stphilipsucc.com.

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September 14, Trash and Treasures Sale, 7 am - 2 pm

 

Come to St. Luke's in Imperial and find your treasure.  Click here for the event flyer.   

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September 14, Family Fun Festival, 3 pm - 7 pm

 

Visit St. Johns Evangelical in Mehlville for the festival.  Games, music, food, prizes and more.  Click here for the event flyer.  

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September 14, 70's Trivia Night, 6 pm

 

Isaiah 58 Ministries is holding a trivia night at Hope UCC in St. Louis.  Dress in your best 70's outfit to win a prize.  Door prizes and raffles.  Call 314-776-1410 to reserve a table of 8 for $100 or $15 per person.  Click here for the event flyer.   

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September 15, 2013 Rally Day, 10 am

 

St. Jordan's UCC, 395 St. Jordans Church Rd, Beaufort, MO 63010 is hosting a 2013 Rally Day.  Worship @ 10am, with a potluck BBQ to follow (we'll provide the meat).  You bring a chair and something to share. Activities for children and adults!  Y'all come!  

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September 15, Chicken Dinner, Noon - 5 pm

St. Pauls UCC, 103 South Second St, Marthasville, MO is hosting a Chicken Dinner in Fellowship Hall.  Adult price $10, children 6 to 12 $5, and kids 5 and under are free.  Carryouts available.  Check out their Country Store.  

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September 18, Trash and Treasures Sale, 7 am - Noon 

 

Come to St. Luke's in Imperial and find your treasure.  Click here for the event flyer.  

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September 28-29, Book and Media Sale

 

Samuel UCC, Clayton will have a large assortment of best-selling fiction and non-fiction books for sale, including biography, history, art, cookbooks, sports, DIY, self-help, travel,religion, spirituality, and paperback fiction. Special section for children and youth titles. Plus collectibles, DVDs, CDs and more!    

 

Saturday, September 28, 8 am-4 pm and Sunday, September 29, Noon-4pm.  On Sunday afternoon everything is half price - fill up a bag with books for $5.Coffee and Homemade goodies available all day!

 

Follow the signs to Fellowship Hall at Samuel UCC, 320 North Forsyth, Clayton, MO 63130.  For more info, to volunteer or donate books, call Samuel UCC at 314-727-9540 or Marilyn Breitling at 618-277-0540.  

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September 29, 2nd Annual Eden Festival of Psalms and Psalm-Singing Workshop, 7 pm

You all are cordially invited and encouraged to attend the 2nd Annual Eden Festival of Psalms on Sunday evening, September 29, 2013 at 7:00 in the Wehrli Chapel in the Press Building on the campus of Eden Seminary, 475 E. Lockwood Ave., Webster Groves, MO 63119.  Click here to read more about the event!
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September 29, Ham Dinner & 1993 Flood Remembrance, 11 am - 2 pm

Peace UCC in Hartsburg invites you to their annual ham dinner.  Click here for the event flyer.
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October 6, 45th Annual Chicken Dinner, Noon - 6 pm

 

Immanuels UCC-Holstein is hosting their famous chicken dinner event.  Click here for the event flyer.  

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October 13, Metro St. Louis CROP Hunger Walk, 12:30 pm

 

SAVE THE DATE: The 2013 CROP Hunger Walk will be held on Sunday, October 13 at Eden Seminary, 475 E. Lockwood Ave., Webster Groves  63119.  Registration begins at 12:30 p. m.  A brief program and the "step-off" will be at 1:30.  Unlike the past several years, there is only one CROP Walk this year in the St. Louis area; and all walkers will begin at the same time, in order to represent our solidarity with one another as well as with the hungry of our community and the world.  On Sunday, September 15, 1:30 to 3:30 p. m., there is a Pick-Up-Materials Rally at Eden Seminary.  Sponsor envelopes, bulletin inserts, posters, etc. will be available at that time.  Questions?  Contact Clint McCann at cmccann@eden.edu or 314-395-5826, or Kari Davidson at 314-252-3298.

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November 1-3, Neighborhood Houses Centennial Celebrations!

 

Please support and join Neighborhood Houses as they celebrate 100 years of new beginnings!

 

Friday, November 1, 2013

Centennial Lecture:  Modern Settlement Houses & Community Development

Time:  7:30 - 9:00 a.m.

Location:  Wehrli Chapel in the Samuel D. Press Education Center at Eden Seminary

Free and open to the public

 

Saturday, November 2, 2013

Centennial Celebration Gala

Time:  6:00 - 11:00 p.m.

Location:  The Four Seasons Hotel 

Tickets start at $175 per person.  Click here to buy tickets now!  

Honorary Chairs and Presenting Sponsor:  Ward and Carol Klein (members at First Congregational in Clayton)

Gala Chairs:  Jim and Sheila Schnurbusch (Jim and Sheila are both long-time volunteers)

 

Sunday, November 3, 2013

Centennial Closing Worship Service

Time:  3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Location:  Wehrli Chapel in the Samuel D. Press Education Center at Eden Seminary

Open to everyone!

 

For questions about any of the Centennial Events, please contact Ellen Reed-Fox, Vice President of Development, at ereedfox@neighborhoodhouses.org or 314-383-1733, ext. 15.

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November 3-6, Squash Hunger Event, 9 am - 5 pm

 

The Society of St. Andrew needs 1,000 volunteers to help pick squash in Liberty, MO.  All ages are welcome.  Click here for further information.    

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Missouri Mid-South Conference United Church of Christ
314-962-8740 or 877-877-5884
 
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