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, 8, 15, 22, 29; July 6 and 13, Painting the Stars, 10:45 - 11:45 am
Mystery is a condition of awe, of resting precisely in an unknowing, long enough for the silence to have its way with us. The goal of this curriculum is to create some space for us to inhabit this mystery more deeply, and explore the relationship between science, particularly evolution, and religion. Celebrating the communion of science and faith, Painting the Stars explores the promise of evolutionary Christian spirituality. This seven-session DVD-based program features over a dozen leading theologians and progressive thinkers, and is part of the "Living the Questions" curriculum which KUCC has enjoyed in the past. During the month of June and into early July we will view & discuss this intriguing curriculum in the Kirkwood UCC Theatre. Join us!
June 1, Hymn-Sing, 7 - 8 pm
Bethany UCC, Berger is inviting the community to share in an evening of music enjoyment, as we sing hymn requests and listen to the music of the Kilgore Organ, cir. 1888. The evening will feature Bronya Gumper, who has served as our organist for over 30 years. Guest organists, vocalist or instrumentalists are welcome to offer special selections as well with 'sign up at the door' format for a very casual evening. Later, refreshments await us at the Dining Hall and will include Bethany's 'best-anywhere' homemade ice cream, plus cakes and beverages. The free-will offering of the evening will be given to the Bland Agape Health Clinic, a favorite benefactor of the Grape Country Cluster of the Missouri Mid-South Conference, United Church of Christ.Event flyer. Bethany UCC is off Hwy Z, 1.3 miles south of Hwy 100 in Franklin County.
June 1, Gospel Singers' Concert, 2 pm
Sunday, June 1 at 2:00 p.m. Friedens Peace UCC, New Melle invites you to come and enjoy the uplifting sounds at our church for a Free Concert by our inspiring Gospel Singers'. For more information, call the church at 636-828-5980 or email friedensecretary@centurytel.net. 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 2, Session on International Disability Rights, 10 am - Noon
Eden Theological Seminary will host an informative session on international disability rights on June 2 in the SD Press Building, 10:00 am -12:00 noon. This session will feature guests from the U.S. Department of State including Judith Heumann, Special Advisor for International Disability Rights. Ms Heumann leads the U.S. comprehensive strategy to promote and protect the rights of persons with disabilities. Please click here for further details.
June 4, Organ Recital, 4 pm
Dr. Raymond Landis, Director of Music at First Congregational Church of Webster Groves, will perform a recital commemorating the 20th anniversary of First Church's Casavant pipe organ.The organ was given to First Church by Jan and Katy Ver Hagen in memory of their Son, David.
Music will include works by Bach (Trio Sonata in Eb and the Passacaglia and Fugue), Franck
(Cantabile), Gigout (Toccata in B minor), Messiaen (Outburst of Joy), and Bolcom (Sweet Hour of Prayer). For more information call 314-962-0475. The concert's free will offering will jointly benefit the Music Ministry of First Church, and the Sunshine Cultural Arts Center in East St. Louis.
There will be a reception following the concert.
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, Confirmation Reunion, 10 am
Please join the celebration at a Confirmation Reunion, Immanuels UCC-Holstein on Pentecost Sunday, June 8. Worship 10am. Carry-in Dinner following. Fun and Fellowship all afternoon!
Bring your memories and stories to share! Wear red for Pentecost! Please RSVP to Sharen 932-4437 or Linda 932-4242
June 8, Chicken Dinner, 11:30 am - 6 pm
St. Thomas United Church of Christ, 17842 Wild Horse Creek Road, Chesterfield, Mo. is having their annual "all you can eat" Chicken Dinner on June 8th from 11:30 am-6:00pm. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children 5 and over. Children under 5 are free. Carry outs are available. For further information please call, 636-532-3556. Thank you for your attention. Please contact us if there are any questions. Event flyer.. UCC.ST.THOMAS@GMAIL.COM
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 17, EA Retired Pastors/Spouses Gathering, 11:15 am - 2 pm
There will be an Eastern Association Retired Pastors/Spouses gathering at St. John's (Mantels) Church, Washington. on Tuesday, June 17. We will begin gathering at 11:15, eat at 12:00 noon. Please bring a covered dish to share. Bread and drink will be furnished. After lunch, we will sing some "old" camp songs. If time allows, since it is June , the traditional month of weddings, we can share short stories of how couples met. We will conclude around 2:00 p.m. Please spread the word, invite anyone who might be interested. We try to be inclusive people. Hosts are Jim and Ruth Konrad, Armin and Norma Klemme. Directions: St. Johns (Mantels) is located at 442 Mantels Church Road, Washington , MO. It is off of Highway A between Union and Washington. For more information and to let us know if you are coming, please call Klemme's at 636-583-6477 or email at anklemme@hotmail.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). 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 22, Church in the Park, 10 - 11 am
Zion UCC at 115, 115 S. Washington Ave., Union, MO 63084 is hosting church at the Union Jaycee Pavilion (behind the Union City Lake). Our special guests that morning will be The New Horizons,
a Family Gospel singing group from Lebanon, Missouri. Call
(636) 583-2814 for more info.
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 ShannondaleSt 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.
July 21-25, Vacation Bible School, 9 am - NoonSt Martin's UCC Dittmer VBS. FREE to children ages 3-11 the program will run each day from 9 am - noon. We will both opening and closing service each day and the kids will enjoy crafts, story time, music, games and snack. A parent program will be held on Friday, July 25 at 7 pm. 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 27-August 1, Christianson Native Craft Workshop at Shannondale
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.
August 2, Women's Fellowship 50th Chicken Dinner, 3 - 8 pm
St Martin's UCC Dittmer Women's Fellowship 50
th 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.
August 10, Backpack Blessing, 9:45 am
St Martin's UCC Dittmer Backpack Blessing. This will be part of our regular morning worship service that begins at 9:45 am. We welcome all area children, teachers, and school administrators as we send our youth into a new school year. A school supply drive will be held from June 29 - August 3 to help with the needs of area school children. 7890 Dittmer Ridge Rd, Dittmer, MO 63023, 636-285-4797 or 636-274-7078 or
geristmc@hughes.net.
August 9-10, 125th Anniversary Celebration
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.
October 18, Festival of Sharing Rainbow Bike RideFestival of Sharing is hosting a bike ride fundraiser to support The Rainbow Network. http://www.rainbownetwork.org/ All riders will depart the fairgrounds at 10:30 am (after worship). Options to ride are 20 miles ~ Green Ridge, 50 miles ~ Calhoun and 70 miles ~ Clinton. There will be hospitality teams at the turn around points on the ride. Registration is $30 with the goal for each rider to raise $360 to provide a full year scholarship for a student in rural Nicaragua. Riders should raise the $360 through private fundraisers prior to the ride. Soon there will be a website for this event where donations can be made on line. If you do not have a bike but want to participate bike rentals will be available from Champion Bicycle Shop at the Katy Depot in Sedalia. Registration forms / links will be available soon. Til those forms are available, please "JOIN" this event and we will be in touch with you!https://www.facebook.com/events/227621224093038/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming
