St. Johns Evangelical UCC is having a fish dinner with fried jack salmon, fried/baked cod, shrimp, frog legs, cheese pizza and several sides. Adult meals are $9, Children 12 and under meals are $5. Dine in or carry out. 314-892-0848.
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April 11 & 12, Rummage Sale*
St. Peter's UCC. Washington. Friday April 11th, 8am - 6 pm. Saturday, April 12th 8am - Noon. Parking in Rear
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April 12 & 13, Passion Play*
Come see the New Melle Community Passion Play at the New Melle Sports and Recreation. Admission is free, seating on a first-come/first seated basis. For groups or more information call 636-634-1150 or email nmpassion@gmail.com. Please see event flyer for play start times.
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April 12, Annual Quilt Show, 9:30 am Please bring your vintage and/or your favorite quilts to show and also your favorite food to share for lunch (appetizers, snacks, fruits or desserts). 9:30 AM - Registration (Coffee & Cookies).
10:30 AM - Guest Speakers (Pat Cookson & Joyce Stewart) Noon - Lunch. Afterwards viewing of Quilts. St. John's, Bem UCC,1944 Bem Church Road, Owensville, MO 65066.
Phone 573-437-3698.
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St. Louis legend Jeanne Trevor in concert at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, located at
1425 Stein Road at West Florissant Ave. Event is free and recommended for ages 10 and up. For more information call 314-521-5694. Event flyer. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
April 13, Inner Jazz Concert, 5 pm
A blending of jazz improvisation, storytelling, the arts, and meditation. An imaginative space to explore the inner landscape of the soul. An invitation to celebrate the unity of our global village. An hour's respite from the fast pace of life. Inner Jazz is a monthly soulful inner journey led by Rev. Cliff Aerie, director of MICA (Ministry of Imagination, Creativity and the Arts)and Rev. Betsy Happel, pastor of Kirkwood United Church of Christ. Event is free at Kirkwood UCC.
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April 17 & 18, Maundy Thursday & Good Friday Services, 10:15 am*
St. Paul UCC, 3510 Giles Avenue will have a morning service at 10:15 a.m. on Maundy Thursday, April 17 and on Good Friday, April 18. These services are geared for those who prefer not to drive or travel at night, but still want to worship and participate in service.
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April 17, A Labyrinth of Faith, 7 pm
As Jesus journeys to the cross, we too are on a Lenten journey. Symbolic of our own faith walk, a labyrinth is not like a maze; it has only one path in and one path out - there are no dead ends or false paths. This imagery will guide our Maundy Thursday prayer path and unique worship experience as we incorporate healing prayer, Holy Communion, symbolic washing of hands/feet, the releasing of hurts and betrayals, and the hope of new life. Join us for this new and spiritually centering worship experience! St. John UCC, 405 S Fifth Street, St. Charles, 636-946-0961, www.stjohnucc.org.
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Immanuel UCC of Ferguson will have a Good Friday Service in our Sanctuary. All are welcome to join us. We are handicapped accessible.
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April 18, Good Friday Cantata, 7 pm
Join Immanuel UCC in Ferguson for our Easter Contata. "Colors of Grace" by Joseph Martin performed by out Sanctuary Choir directed by Carolyn Rock, Minister of Music. We will have childcare and children's activities in our education building for this service. All are welcome to join us. We are handicapped accessible.
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April 18, Good Friday Cantata-The Weeping Tree, 7pmSt. John UCC, 405 S Fifth Street, St. Charles, Music Ministry presents The Weeping Tree, a Good Friday Cantata with Chancel Choir, soloists, and orchestra, April 18, at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. Outside a city wall stands the weeping tree... in her crooked and twisted arms she cradled Jesus, the Hope of the world. She who was cut and fashioned by hatred and violence became a tree of life for the world. Her arms are outstretched still.
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April 19, Easter Egg Hunt, 9 am - 11 am
Join your neighbors at St. Lucas United Church of Christ for our annual Easter Egg Hunt. The activities will begin with a continental breakfast at 9 am. This family friendly event will include pictures with the Easter Bunny, face painting, a reading of an Easter story and of course the Easter Egg Hunt. The Easter Egg hunt will be divided into three ages groups: Children from age 1 year to 3 years will begin at around 9:45, followed by the children ages 4 to 7, followed by children ages 8 and over. Each age group will hunt for eggs in a different part of the St. Lucas grounds. If it rains the Easter Egg hunt will be moved to inside the church. Reservations are not needed and the event is free. Just show up and have fun. St. Lucas United Church of Christ, 11735 Denny Road, Sunset Hills, MO 63127. For more information about this event please call 314-843-2100 or email Linda Simons at lindassimons@aol.com
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April 19, Exhortations Leadership Conference 9am - 6pm.
Theme: "Moving from Me to We"
Saturday, April 19, 2014
9:00am-6:00pm
Location: Eden Theological Seminary
Registration is: $75.00
This conference is for all who are leaders or aspire to be leaders in the church and the community. Glory to Glory invites you to share in this exceptional opportunity to learn from of St. Louis' great teachers and preachers. Hosted by Bishop Wyatt Greenlee, Jr.
Visit www.glorytogloryucc.org for more info and to register.
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April 19, Easter Egg Hunt, 11 am
Zion United Church of Christ (5710 N. Hwy 67 - 2 blocks west of Jamestown Mall) invites all children in the community to participate in their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19, 2014 beginning promptly at 11:00am. Please call (314) 741-1590 with questions or visit
www.zionucc1.org for more information about this free event. Come and join the fun! Please bring a basket for your eggs. Sponsored by Zion Youth. Event flyer
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If you are planning to attend Eden Seminary's Convocation, be sure to stop by your MMS Conference office on Tuesday, April 22 and visit us during our Open House! Our office is conveniently located on the campus of Eden Seminary - lower level of Schultz Hall, 483 E. Lockwood Avenue, Suite 15.
We'll have snacks, soft drinks and plenty of smiles to greet you upon your arrival. It's been 3 years since we moved from the "white house" to our new and ever-so-lovely digs in Schultz Hall, so it's the perfect time to take a quick tour if you've never visited us before. We hope to see many familiar faces and also meet some new friends, too. Several members of our Conference staff - Allen, Jan, Renee, Lorraine and Colleen - will all be here to greet you. So join us for a glass of punch and allow us the opportunity to tell you how much YOU are appreciated as a member of our Missouri Mid-South Conference!!!
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April 22-23, Eden Theological Seminary's Spring Convocation*
For more information: www.eden.edu/convocation.aspx or call 314.918.2565. To go directly to registration: registration.eden.edu.
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April 26, Trivia Night & Chili Supper, 6 pmSt. Peter's Evangelical U.C.C., Stein & West Florissant. $20 a Player - 10 Players to a Team.
(Includes chili dinner, soda and snacks during the game). A silent auction will also be held. Call Amy at (314) 275-8039 for information and to make reservations. All proceeds go to St. John's Community Services Ministry. Event flyer and registration.
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April 26, Trivia Night, 7 pm
Brentwood Congregational UCC. Teams of 8 @ $10 per person. Popcorn and pretzels provided.
Bring other snacks and non-alcoholic beverages if you wish. Call 314-962-9966 for reservations.
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April 26, Wurstmarkt - Sausage Supper, 4 pm - 8 pm
Christ Church, UCC, 2200 Bellevue Ave., Maplewood, MO 63143
The meal includes German sausage from a 100 year old recipe, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, green beams, applesauce and dessert - all you can eat. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Children 4 years and younger are free. Come enjoy some friendly people!
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April 27, World's Fair Celebration, 11:30 am
A 1904 World's Fair Celebration at Immanuel's Fellowship Hall, 141 N. Service Rd West, Wright City, MO. Enjoy foods and music from the World's Fair. Additional artifacts from the fair are welcome. Please contact Jackie in advance at 636-745-3096. Event flyer.
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April 27, Eastern Association Spring Meeting, 2 - 5 pm
To be held at St. John UCC, St. Charles.
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April 29, "Chasing Ice" Film/Discussion, 7 - 9:15 pmThis Free Event is Sponsored by Missouri Interfaith Power and Light www.moipl.org & St. John's UCC www.stjohnsuccchesterfield.org. St. John's United Church of Christ, 15370 Olive Blvd. Chesterfield, MO 63017, 636-532-0540
We will be showing the award winning documentary "Chasing Ice" followed by a discussion led by climate reality leaders, Ken Denson and Larry Lazar. The movie will be shown in the Fellowship Hall. Doors open at 6:45. Come enjoy the movie night, a lively discussion, and popcorn and cider!
Check out Chasing Ice Info via this link: http://www.chasingice.com
Address any questions to the following email's: missouriipl@gmail.com or stjohnsucconolive@gmail.com. Event flyer.
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May 1, St. Louis Association Spring Meeting
Will be held at St. Johns UCC, Manchester.
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May 3, Neighborhood Houses 4th Annual Trivia Night, 6 pmRound up your smartest friends and join us for a night of fun to support Neighborhood Houses! Raffles, door prizes, games, prizes for the top 3 teams, and more! Time: Doors open at 6 p.m. Trivia starts at 7 p.m. Location: Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63127. VIP Table of 10 - $300; Table of 10 - $250; Sponsor a Round - $150
To Register:
· Online: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07e8xof6oz68894883&oseq=&c=&ch=
· By Mail: Fill out registration flyer and send credit card information or check made payable to Neighborhood Houses to 5621 Delmar Blvd., Suite 104 | St. Louis, MO 63112.
· By phone: Call Kathy McCadden at 314.383.1733 ext. 17.
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May 8, Screening of "God Loves Uganda", 7 pm
Eden Theological Seminary will host a screening of the GOD LOVES UGANDA on Thursday, May 8 at 7:00 pm in Wehrli Chapel. The event is co-sponsored by Eden student groups Common Ground and the Social Justice Council. All members of the Eden Community as well as friends of Eden from local churches are invited to attend this free event. Event flyer.
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May 10, eCycling Event, 9 am - Noon
Peace UCC (204 E. Lockwood Ave, Webster Groves, MO 63119) will host a E-Cycling event. On that day a truck from E-Cycle Missouri will be stationed on the lower parking lot at Peace from 9am-noon. The E-Cycle truck will accept electronic items for recycling thus prevent heavy metals and other toxic materials from ending up in a landfill and polluting our environment.
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Trivia Night and Silent Auction to benefit Habitat for Humanity- Zion United Church of Christ (5710 N. Hwy 67 - 2 blocks west of Jamestown Mall) invites you to Trivia Night on Saturday, May 10, 2014. Doors open at 6pm, play begins at 6:30pm. $10/player or $75/table of 8 includes popcorn and soda. (You may bring additional snacks.) For reservations contact Betty Tope at (314) 426-0503 or Pat Danzer at (314) 838-2435 or pat1840@sbcglobal.net. Visit www.zionuccstl.org
for more information. Sponsored by Zion Outreach Ministry. Event flyer
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May 14, Sacred Conversation/Boundary Training with Dr. Marie Fortune, 8 am - 4 pm
We are excited to welcome Dr. Marie Fortune to St. Louis for our next Sacred Conversation. Dr. Fortune has dedicate her career to developing and teaching sexual ethics and boundary training for clergy and ministry leaders, and most developed trainings are fashioned on her work. It is a rare opportunity to learn from her!
This training is open to all ministry leaders, but seating is limited to the first 100. Included with the $25 registration: All Boundary Training Materials, Certificate of Completion from The Faith Trust Institute, Valet Parking and Lunch. Below, you will find the link to register and pay on-line. If this is not convenient for you, please contact the church office to make other arrangements, call 314-741-6808. Event flyer.
REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT WILL CLOSE APRIL 30th.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sacred-conversations-on-solomons-porch-tickets-10948783105
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May 17, Outdoor Ministry Night, 6:30 pm
Peace United Church of Christ (204 East Lockwood Ave, Webster Groves, MO 63119) is hosting an Outdoor Ministry Night with guest Jeremy Force of Camp MoVal. Festivities include a hotdog supper, vespers service, and a camp fire sing along with fair-trade chocolate s'mores. Meal tickets are $5.00 and a collection for Camp MoVal will be taken during the service. Happy campers are welcome to bring a tent and camp out on the lawn at Peace UCC. A light breakfast will be shared before the 8:30 worship service for all of our overnight guests. Event flyer.
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May 18th, 50th Anniversary Celebration, 10 am
May 13, 1964 is the official birth date of Ivy Chapel United Church of Christ. We will celebrate the 50anniversary of this milestone on Sun., May 18. Our Acting Missouri Mid-South Conference Minister, Rev. Dr. Allen Fluent, will preach. Other special guests invited to share in the occasion include: Rev. Dennis Lindberg, Rev. Pat Vollertsen, Rev. Laura Mignerone, and Rev. Howard Self.
Following worship, everyone is invited to a potluck lunch in Fellowship Hall. To assist us in our planning, please contact us in advance to make us aware that you will be joining us for lunch. RSVP to Sue Wilson, 314-324-3765 or horsepastor@att.net by May 11. Thank you.
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May 18, Justice and Jesus Movie Night, 6 pm
St. Peter's in Owensville, located at 112 West Peters, will be showing the movie "Bonhoeffer" and then discussing. This event is sponsored by the Mission and Social Concerns Committee of the EA. Please print and share this flyer in your bulletins.
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May 18, Friends of Emmaus Festival and Quilt Auction, Noon - 5 pm
