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 17, Installation Service, 3 pm

The installation of Rev. Dr. Tommy Faris as pastor at Salem UCC in Higginsville.  Flyer.   

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November 17, December 1, 8, and 15, Advent Through the Psalms 

The Psalms are some of the most interesting and important parts of scripture, yet are often considered more accessories or adornments, as calls to worship, prayers, poems or hymns.  Betsy Happel at Kirkwood UCC will provide an overview of the Psalms on November 17.  Then, we will use the Psalms to journey through the first three weeks of Advent.  How might Advent provide us with a new spiritual beginning?  And how might Psalms help guide us as we "come into being?"

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November 19, MMS Gathering at Bem UCC 

Fried Fish and/or Chicken- a great meal is being prepared at Bem Church!  The occasion?  A listening visit by our Acting Conference Minister, Rev. Allen Fluent!  Alan will be here on Tuesday evening, November 19, for a listening visit, to hear our concerns and questions about the direction and future of the Missouri Mid-South Conference. Our Conference, as you know, is in a time of transition and restructure; Allen is interested in hearing what your concerns are as we move into the future.  Many folks will be coming from other churches to this listening visit, and Bem is the host- so the Church Council will be feeding all who are coming with a fried chicken and/or fish dinner, like the ones we served during lent!  Come eat, and stick around for discussion with our Acting Conference Minister.  A free will offering will be collected during the dinner, with all proceeds going to fund Our Church's Wider Mission! St. John's Bem UCC is located at 1944 Bem Church Rd, Owensville, MO 65066. We hope to see you there.  

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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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November 23, Turkey Dinner & Craft Fair, 4 - 7 pm  

St. Paul United Church of Christ in Old Monroe.  Located at 903 Meier Road (inter-section of Meier and Brevator Roads).  Saturday, November 23, 2013 from 4p-7pm.  Traditional thanksgiving menu.  Carry-outs available. 

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November 24, 4th Annual Living Gift Market, 11 am - 1 pm

Immanuels United Church of Christ, 17510 Church Street in Marthasville is having a Living Gift Market, where you can "buy" animals like pigs, chicks, goats and bees as an alternative to commercial gifts. You can also "buy" a share of an animal. The animals you buy will be given to
families around the world through Heifer International, where they provide meat, milk, and income. You get the satisfaction of fighting hunger and  poverty ~ and a beautiful card to give.  Refreshments will be served. Call the church fore more info, 636-932-4646.  Flyer.
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November 27, Joint UCC Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service, 6 pm 

St. Jordan's UCC, St. John's Casco UCC, St. John's Mantels UCC, Zion UCC (Union) will be worshiping together at Zion UCC, 115 South Washington Avenue, Union, MO 63084.  All are welcome!

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December 4, Eden Seminary Christmas Concert, 10 am 

The Eden Theological Seminary Choir will present its Christmas Concert on December 4, 2013 in Wehrli Chapel in the Press Building at 10:00 am. All are invited to join in this joyous musical expression of Christmas!

The Eden Choir, "Voices of Eden", will share a variety of seasonal music including some traditi  onal carols,  classical pieces, and spirituals. The Choir will sing selections from "Ceremony of Carols" by Benjamin Britten and "Jazz Gloria" by Natalie Sleeth. Continuing with long-standing tradition, Eden alumni will be invited to join with the choir in singing the Christmas spiritual, "Jesus, Jesus, What a Wonderful Child". There will be instrumental accompaniment for several of the selections along with some musical surprises as well!

Donita Bauer, Director of Music at Eden is excited to share the story of the birth of Christ and the experience of the joy that Christmas brings through the music of the Voices of Eden.

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December 6th, SLAW Annual Christmas Pilgrimage, 9 am - 1 pm

St. Louis Association will hold its annual Christmas Pilgrimage at Caroline Mission.  Registration 9:00 a.m.   Closing worship 1:00 p.m.  Tour the facility, meet the kids and do service projects.

No charge.  Just bring finger foods to share for lunch. For more information or to register, call Sandy Stevenson at 636-333-2244.

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December 7, Follow That Star: A Jazz Nativity, 7 pm

December 7, Advent Tea, 11 am and 2 pm 

St. Peters in Owensville is hosting their annual tea.  Proceeds support Helping Hands Food Pantry, ECH and Emmaus Homes.  Reserve a table for 8, $10.  Flyer.   

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December 7, Annual Christmas Cookie Sale, 8 am - Noon 

Eden UCC Annual Cookie Sale!  Only $8.50/pound allows you to choose and box your own for all your holiday cookie/gifting needs. Always lots of yummy choices!  Eden Affton, 8920 Eden Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63123  

December 8, Follow That Star: A Jazz Nativity, 2 pm

At Parkway UCC in St. Louis.  Free to the public, Follow That Star: A Jazz Nativity presents a creative re-imagining of the Christmas story. Featuring the music of The Oîkos Ensemble, this year's guest artist is vocalist Kim Fuller.  Follow That Star: A Jazz Nativity has been seen by more than 2,000 concert-goers in its first two years of production. Re-imagining the Christmas story through the artistry of jazz and the magic of storytelling, this year's program will feature new jazz arrangements of Christmas music and present a new dramatic production that will creatively bring an ancient story to life for today's audience. Flyer.  FAQ's.   

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