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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October 17-19, Rummage Sale
Preview night on Thursday, Oct. 17 from 4:30-6:30 p.m., $3 admission; Friday from 3-7 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Household, furniture, boutique, clothing, linens, holiday decorations, books, toys, etc. Mount Tabor UCC, 6520 Arsenal St., St. Louis, 63139, 314-645-9025. Chili, hotdogs and dessert available for purchase.
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October 19, Joint Neighborhood Trivia Night, 6 pm
First Congregational Church of Webster Groves, UCC is hosting a trivia night. Cost: $20.00 - Tables of 8 for $160.00. A donation of canned food is requested also and can be left at the doors to the church. Doors Open at 6:00; Trivia stats at 7:00. It is BYOB; water and soft drinks will be provided. Contact Joint Neighborhood Ministry at: 314-771-3987 or
jnm49@sbcglobal.net. Click here for the
event flyer.
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October 27, Sausage Supper, Noon - 6 pm
Emmanuel United Church of Christ, 6210 Highway 94 South, Weldon Spring, MO 63304
Price Adults: $10.00 and children 6-12 $5.00, 5 and under free. Will be serving whole hog sausage and roast beef buffet style with takeouts available. There will also be a country store and quilt raffle.
For more information call: 314) 799-3101 or (314) 630-8001
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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 Forum: Raising Up: New Answers for Preparing Our Future WorkforceModerator: Rev. Dr. David Greenhaw (Eden Seminary). Panelists: Dr. Susan Stepleton (Brown School of Social Work at Washington University), Mr. Rich Patton (Vision for Children at Risk), and Teresa Katubig, CEO, Extra Help Inc.
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 2, Harvest Fest, 6:30 pm
Ivy Chapel presents Harvest Fest. A vintage evening with wine, cheese, desserts, silent auction and more. Click here for a reservation form.
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November 2, Coffee Klatch, 10 am
Join St. Johns Evangelical UCC for an old fashioned coffee klatch to celebrate their 175th anniversary. Click here for the event flyer.
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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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November 9, Taste of Home Cooking School, 9 am
Click here to see the event flyer containing all information about this great event. All proceeds benefit Emmaus Home.
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November 9, Fundraiser & Silent Auction, 6:30 pm
First Congregational Church, 6501 Wydown, St. Louis, MO 63105 is hosting a live auction fund raiser. Join them for a fun festive evening with square dancing, musicians and auction caller. Doors open at 6:30, $25.00 per person at the door.
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November 9-10, International Fair Trade Market
St. John United Church of Christ, 405 S Fifth Street, St. Charles, is holding their International Fair Trade Market on Saturday, November 9, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 10, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in New Fellowship Hall. Come view fairly traded, exotic, and engaging handcrafts created by artists in the developing world. Proceeds go directly back to the people in these countries where they help pay for food, education, housing, and health care. For more information, call the church office (636) 946-0961 or email friends@stjohnucc.org.
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November 16, Open House, 3-6pm
Peace Tree Spirituality Center, based at Zion UCC, 5710 N. Hwy. 67, Florissant, MO 63034 will be having an Open House on November 16, 2013, from 3-6pm. Join them as members of the Baha'i, Buddhist, Islamic, and Jewish faiths perform a special blessing of the Peace Tree.
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November 22, Craft and Vendor Fair, 5:30 pm - 9 pm
Ivy Chapel UCC, 620 N. Woods Mill Road, Chesterfield, MO 63017. Click here for a registration form to save your table. Come join us to shop local vendors, handmade crafts, baked goods, one-of-a-kind jewelry and more! Finish up your Christmas shopping, hang out with friends and pick up some snacks to eat now or later! Call 314-434-4991 for more information visit our website at ivychapel.org. Registration forms to rent tables at the fair are also available on the website. Or contact Erin Winship at ewinship@marykay.com. Event flyer.
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January/February, 2014, West Coast Swing Dance Lessons, 7pm
First Congregational UCC,
6501 Wydown, St. Louis, MO 63105 will be hosting swing dance lessons on Tuesday's during January and February. Click here to see the flyer for further information.
