Friends of Emmaus Festival and Quilt Auction.  Emmaus Homes in Marthasville, MO will hold their Spring Festival.  40 years as a Fall Bazaar : now the third year as an "Ole Time Country Family Picnic" and famous Quilt Auction on SUNDAY MAY 18 2014 from noon to 5:00 p.m. Dinner served from noon to 4:00.   Outdoor food venders. Flea market;silent auction;Children's games and play area: Crafts"homemade ice cream:all kinds of booths. Our faithful quilters are aging and we are in need of a few new groups to keep this dedicated tradition going for the benefit of our special residents that  live at Emmaus in safety and harmony. Quilt auction with 50 hand made quilts will be at 3:00 p.m. On display all day. By the Brehe auction co. You may view the quilts at  breheauction.com. Call Betty Shrum  @ 636-566-6236. For information or e-mail bkb6699@aol.com.  Event flyer.   

May 24, Homemade Ice Cream Social, 3:30 - ?? pm

At St. James UCC, 690 Hwy 100, Morrison, MO 65061. Chicken and pulled pork sandwiches, homemade pie and ice cream.  Handicapped accessible.   

May 26, 1st Annual Memorial Walk, 6 pm

Remember your loved one's at St. James UCC-Charlotte.  Meal at 5, speaker to follow.  To make reservations for the meal call Crystal at 314-226-1964 or hermannflorist@yahoo.com.  Email pictures of your loved one's so memorial tables can be created.  Event flyer. 

May 31, BBQ/Community Outreach Party, Noon - 4 pm 

Faith UCC, 106 Kent Dr (between Kent & Cheryl Ann on Pearce Blvd), Wentzville,  is hosting a BBQ/Community Outreach Party on May 31 from Noon - 4 pm.  Delicious BBQ (pork steaks, brats, hot dogs) & sides (potato salad, coleslaw, beans).  Yard Sale, Bingo, Games for Children, Bounce House, Face Painting, Music & more.   Everything but the BBQ is free.  Call  (636-327-4795) or email (office@faithucc.net) for more information.

June 1, Gospel Singers' Concert, 2 pm 

June 1, 2nd Annual Blessing of the Bikes, 11 am - 1 pm 

At St. Jordan's UCC in Beaufort, MO (off Highway 50, west of Union, MO). Big Wheels to Cam-Am "Spiders". . . 2-wheels, 3-wheels, or 4 ....whatever you may ride - it's welcome here!  Come by the church for a blessing of both rider and ride.   Enjoy the scenic and curvy ride to the church on the hill. Meet riders of all types on cycles of all kinds. All ages welcome! For directions or more information, please call: (636) 364-8599.

June 6, 32nd Annual BBQ, 11 am - 7 pm 

Dine- In or Cary Out.  Order in advance until 12pm on Thursday, June 5th.  (Delivery available)

Eden UCC, 8920 Eden Avenue, Affton, MO.  314-631-8930

June 7, Epiphany 50th Anniversary Celebration, 5:30 pm 

Epiphany UCC invites former members, church partners and friends from the St. Louis Association to join us for our 50th Anniversary reception/dinner/dance celebration beginning on June 7th at 5:30 p.m.  Suggested donations are $30, (scholarships available).  Any funds left after expenses will go to support the Institute of Family Medicine Clinic located at Joint Neighborhood Ministry.  Reservations due by May 15th.  Event flyer. 

June 7, Worship Alive Festival, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm 

A special festival exploring worship renewal using art, music and drama at Kirkwood UCC.  Featuring Art Meditations with Michael Anderson, Story Explorations with Cliff Aerie, Music Soundscapes with Tim Osiek and Theological Reflection with Betsy Happel.  $25 registration fee.  Event flyer. 


June 7, Men's Fellowship Dinner, 3 - 8 pm

 

St Martin's UCC Dittmer Men's Fellowship Chicken Dinner. Dinners will be served 3- 8 pm with $10 adult tickets and $4 child's ticket (age 4-11). Dinner includes fried chicken or roast beef, corn or green beans, German potato salad, coleslaw, dessert and drink. Dining room is handicap accessible and air conditioned. Carry-outs available. 7890 Dittmer Ridge Rd, Dittmer, MO 63023, 636-285-4797 or 636-274-7078 or geristmc@hughes.net.

June 8, Tim Clark Performs, 4 pm

 

Church of The Master, 1325 Paddock Dr., Florissant, MO. 63033.   Tim Clark, the  Music Director and organist at Church of The Master will perform musical works by  Charles Callahan

June 12-14, MMSUCC Conference Annual Gathering (CAG)

This year's CAG will be held in Jefferson City, MO at the Truman Hotel & Conference Center.  Visit our website for registration forms and hotel information.  Keep watching our eCourier for updates! 

June 16-20, Mission Trip - SPACE AVAILABLE

Last-minute mission trip opening at the Urban Mission Inn in St Louis!  Service sites are already planned for up to 25 people. We provide space for housing and service projects throughout the city. You just take care of your own food, transportation, and devotions. Call or email now to reserve June 16-20! For more information, please see our website at union-avenue.org/umi or email urbanmissioninn@gmail.com.

June 19-21, Mid-West Regional Conference 

The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries Presents The Mid-West Regional Conference (Hosted by: Glory to Glory Christian Church-UCC)

June 19-21, 2014

Theme: "We are Family"

Guest Speakers Include: Bishop Dr. Yvette Flunder; Bishop Phyllis Pennese and many others.

There will be, workshops, classes, and youth activities.  Visit www.glorytogloryucc.org for more info and to register.   

June 27, Emmaus Homes Trivia Night, 6:30 pm

What:    Emmaus Homes is hosting a trivia night with Trivia Master Phil Donato

When:  Friday, June 27, 2014.  Doors open at 6:30 and play starts at 7.

Where: Hope Lutheran Church 1975 Old Highway 94 South, St. Charles, MO 63303.

Cost:      $160 for a table of 8. Free beer, setups and popcorn.

Prizes include:   First place $400, second place $200 and third and last place teams get a free table next year. 

Other activities include: Silent auction, games and table decorating contest.

How you can get involved: Bring a team, donate a silent auction item or in kind items, purchase a round sponsorship for $100 or volunteer to help out!  Check us out online at www.emmaushomes.org/events or contact trivia@emmaushomes.org or 636.534.5321 for more information.  Join us for big prizes and big fun!

June 27, Rummage Sale, 8 am - 2 pm 

Zion United Church of Christ (5710 N. Hwy 67 - 2 blocks west of Jamestown Mall) is holding a Rummage Sale on Friday, June 27 from 8:00am - 2:00pm in the church basement. All proceeds benefit the Tote Bag Ministry, providing each of the 225 residents of the St. Louis Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center a tote bag filled with personal care items as a holiday gift. Please call (314)741-1590 with questions or visit www.zionuccstl.org for more information. Event sponsored by Zion Women's Fellowship. Event flyer. 

 

July 6-11, Adventure Canoe Camp at Shannondale

St Martin's UCC Dittmer Adventure Canoe Camp at Shannondale. This camp is open to UCC youth who have completed the 6 grade through high school. The camp is $200 per camper. Youth will stay at Timber Lodge with all meals provided.  Campers will enjoy 3 days on the Current River along with evening vespers and activities. Registration forms are available by contacting the church office at 7890 Dittmer Ridge Rd, Dittmer, MO 63023, 636-285-4797 or 636-274-7078 or geristmc@hughes.net.

 

 

July 7-11, Vacation Bible School, 9 am - Noon 

Friedens Peace UCC, New Melle, Theme: Son Treasure Island. Closing program for students & their families on the 12th. VBS Sunday on the 13th!  Registrations are now being taken.   $5 fee includes a snack. Call 636-828-5980 or email friedensecretary@centurytel.net

 

July 10-13, Great Lakes Regional Youth Event  

 

Great Lakes Regional Youth Event - July 10-13th Sheboygan, Wisconsin.  Every four years, hundreds of United Church of Christ youth from around the Great Lakes gather for spirited worship, awesome fun and games, and engaging service projects.  It's a time for deepening faith, getting excited about God's calling on each person, and forming life-changing friendships.  In 2014 we'll be at Lakeland College in Sheboygan, Wisconsin!

 

The Covenanted Youth Ministry Team of the Missouri Mid-South Conference would like to invite you to this year's Regional youth event.  Registration is for 4 days and the cost is $300.  There is an option to travel to the event with other youth and sponsors on a bus.  The cost for the bus is probably going to be around $50 round trip, this is due to a generous gift that will cover a big cost of that bus.  If you would like more information on the event please visit the website www.glrye.org .  If you would like further information, please contact Jeff Mignerone at 314-541-6180 or jmignerone@hotmail.com.   Event flyer 1, flyer 2.

July 10-13, UCC Musician National Network Conference  

 

The United Church of Christ Musicians National Network (UCCMNN) is pleased to announce their 2014 conference, "Make a Joyful Noise" featuring John Bell and Ruth Elaine Schram at Congregational United Church of Christ in Greensboro, North Carolina from July 10-13, 2014. 

Complete information is available at www.UCCMNN.com, including presenters, workshops, host church and conference hotel, news about two pre-conference offerings, and a link to registration.  The UCCMNN is sponsored by Local Church Ministries of the United Church of Christ.  Membership is free and open to anyone interested in the worship life of the local church.  Please share this event flyer with your congregation. 
July 20-26, IPM Camp Experience at MoVal

Crossing Borders: An International Partners in Mission Camp Experience at Camp MoVal.  Youth, come get a glimpse of the IPM Immersion Experience at camp this summer!  IPM will be hosting a camp experience for youth ages 12-14 at Camp MoVal in Union, Missouri, which lies about an hour southwest of St Louis.  The camp will be held July 20-26.  Youth will have the opportunity to learn in an experiential way about some of IPM's Project Partners from around the globe, their work and daily lives in their parts of the world, and about the interconnectedness of the human family across all boundaries, all while playing and experiencing the great outdoors!  The cost is $425 for the week.  For more information, or registration materials, please contact Eric Moeller at emoeller@ipmconnect.org, or 314-252-8489.

Now in its 40th year, this exciting event offer hands-on folk art, craft experiences, and demonstrations in a family- oriented setting.  The workshop has given hundreds of persons, young and old, a chance to learn talents in an  Ozark forest setting and take home beautifully handcrafted items. Classes are held at Shannondale Community Center's Timber Lodge, our very own UCC haven. The workshop will be held on July 27 - August 1, 2014 - be sure to register soon. For more information, contact Phil and Judy Jones at 618-493-6371 or email cncwdirector@gmail.com.  Visit the craft website for even more info!  Brochure 1, Brochure 2,  Registration form.

Fulton UCC is celebrating their 125 anniversary this coming August. While still in the planning stages, they want you to save the date.  Check out their website for future info on the anniversary celebration, and you can also find them on Facebook.