The Heritage Cluster of churches of the Eastern Association are hosting an Outdoor Benefit Concert at Femme Osage UCC, 4360 Cappeln Osage Rd, Augusta, 63332 on Saturday, August 30. The Augusta  Bottoms Concort will be performing their music on the hill behind the church. Two families will benefit from the proceeds. Trevor Joerling, a teen who was part of the Friedens/Peace, New Melle church. He lost a three year battle to cancer. Part of the proceeds will help his family with accrued expenses. Also benefiting are Dalton and Katie Prager of the Femme Osage church. Both Dalton and Katie have Cystic Fibrosis. Both are on "the list" to receive bilateral lung transplants. This is a great evening of great entertainment and a greater causes. There will be plates of cheese and summer sausage, homemade pretzel bits, nachos and cheese, beer and wine all at a cost to raise money for our causes. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. with the performance from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and are available from the churches of Femme Osage, Friedens/Peace, New Melle; St. John's, Cappeln/Foristell; Ebenezer, Augusta, Faith, Wentzville and St. Paul's, Defiance. They are also available from the Peoples State Bank in New Melle. Tickets are $20 at the gate. Be sure to bring a blanket or lawn chair for hillside seating. Call 636-228-4586 for more information.
 

September 2, Book Club Meeting, 8:30am

An earlier invitation to this book club listed a meeting place and time which I would like to change - Please note that we have secured a room at the Emerson Library on the campus of Webster University (room 315). We can meet there on Tuesday mornings at 8:30 a.m. beginning September 2!  There is visitor parking in the garage on Garden Ave. Please respond with any inquiries to Scott Lohse at revlohse@gmail.com, cell 314-397-1667 or twitter @ScottLohse.

The event is open to the public. There will also be opportunities for displays and networking. Registration is $25 includes lunch and registration materials. Event information.  Website. 

September 6, Why Faith and Church Are Important in 21st Century, 8am-2:30 pm

The Disciples Men's Ministry of Community Christian Church (DOC) in Manchester, MO is sponsoring a conference.  Two outstanding speakers will offer their unique insights, Rev. Dr. Matthew Myer Boulton and Rev. Dr. Deborah Krause.  The conference will be held on the campus of Community Christian Church in Manchester, MO.  Cost is $10.  See event brochure for further information and how to register. 
 

September 7, Sunday School Picnic, 5-8:30pm 

 

Ebenezer UCC in Levasy, Missouri is holding their Sunday School Picnic Sunday September 7, 2014 from 5:00 to 8:30 P. M. Food, Bingo, and games for kids  and entertainment by True Blue Gospel from 7 p.m. to 8 p. m.

September 7,14, 21 & 28, The Practice of Ecumenism, 10:45-11:45am

Father Frank Krebs, Pastor of Sts. Clare & Francis ECC Community in Webster Groves will be at Kirkwood UCC in the Adult Education classroom to discuss Harmoniously Interacting with Others While Maintaining Our Own Integrity.  Father Krebs will explore some of the practical skills of interacting with others who are different from us.  These skills would apply to those who are culturally different or different by personality type, for example; but we are going to explore specifically how to relate harmoniously with those who are religiously different from us. Join us for this enlightening discussion!

September 11, Emmaus Homes Open House, 4-7pm

 

You're invited to celebrate and tour the new Emmaus Homes corporate offices at our Open House. This will be held from 4 PM - 7 PM on Thursday, September 11 at 3731 Mueller Road, St. Charles MO 63301.  Light refreshments will be served at this come-and-go event. The official ribbon cutting ceremony will begin at 4:30. We hope you will join us and check out our new offices featuring larger training space, updated client activity center and so much more!

September 13, Trivia Night, 5:30pm

At Grace UCC, 8326 Mexico Rd, St. Peters, MO.  For more information on event/round sponsorship or to donate to the silent auction call Sandy at 314-640-6470 or ssilger@aol.com.  Event flyer.

September 13, Fall Fun Festival, 2pm-6pm

Rain or Shine - Inflatables, Local Produce, Games, Prizes, Free Bingo, Basket Auction, Food,

Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Bratwurst, Nachos, Popcorn, and more...   St. Johns United Church of Christ

Highway 55 and Lindbergh Blvd. 892.0848, www.stjucc.org.  Event flyer. 

September 14, 50th Anniversary Concert, 3pm  

September 14, Rally Day, 10am

St. Jordan's UCC-Beaufort (Jefferiesburg), Worship: 10am.  Picnic: immediately following.

Welcoming friends and family of St. Jordan's from days before... Come and visit with us again at St. Jordan's. Join in the festivities as we welcome you back to St. Jordan's for an afternoon of fun for the children and a picnic on the grounds. Please bring a lawn chair and a dish to share (meat will be provided).  

September 14, Bullying Prevention 

Join Samuel UCC for worship on Sept 14 starting at 10am as Tim Collins presents his one man show STANDING BY, STANDING UP about bullying and cyber-bullying prevention.  All ages are welcome.  At the beginning of worship, Tim will present a brief piece geared toward younger children (through grade 3), who will then be invited to join our Children, Youth, and Family Minister, Crystal Brown, for their own workshop activities.  The older children (grade 4 and above) and adults will remain in the sanctuary for Tim's program.  Following worship, all ages will join us downstairs in Weise Hall for refreshments as Tim concludes his program (about 20 minutes) and facilities a talk-back time (another 20 minutes).  The event will end around noon.  For more information regarding Tim's shows, check out his webpage at www.timcollinsonline.com.  If you have questions about the worship service, please contact Samuel Church Office at 314-727-9540 or secretary@samuelucc.org.

September 19 & 20, Apple Butter Days

September 20, Alive With the Psalms, 2-5pm

Saturday, September 20, First Church Congregational Church of Webster Groves new concert series kicks off with a workshop and concert by progressive Christian songwriter and musician, Richard Bruxvoort Colligan!  Saturday, from 2-5pm, enjoy an engaging, relaxing time of study, song, and idea-stretching, as you discover with Richard how the Psalms can renew and enliven liturgy and daily living, too. The workshop is followed by a meal at 5:30 and a concert at 6:30. All are welcome. 

September 20, Festival of Sharing Collection, 1pm-3pm

St. Johns E UCC - Mehlville, located at Lindbergh and Highway 55 in South County, will be a drop-off site for Festival of Sharing donations on Saturday, September 20th from 1pm until 3pm.  

Festival of Sharing is an interdenominational outreach mission, serving people in need all over the world.  Each year, people gather at the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia and bring their monetary gifts and kits that have been collected assembled during the year.  Event flyer.

September 20, Blessing of the Animals, 1-3pm

September 21, Homecoming Potluck  

 

September 21, Green Fest, 3-6pm

In order to celebrate our commitment to caring for God's creation and to foster a deep and ongoing awareness of sustainable practices and behaviors in our church and community, St. Philip's United Church of Christ (10708 Lavinia Dr., St. Louis, Missouri 63123) is hosting Green Fest, an environmental awareness and education event which will include live music; crafts, games and activities for all ages; booths with information on how to live more sustainably and more.  Our event will culminate in an outdoor worship blessing and dedicating our recently installed solar panels. We invite everyone to "Come and See" what St. Philip's and the surrounding community is doing to live "Green" - and how you can too! 

 

September 21, Book Discussion/Event, 6:30pm

"Reading Changes Lives", the United Church of Christ's all-church literacy initiative that starts in Fall 2014, acknowledges that literacy is essential to end the cycle of poverty, to close the school-to-prison pipeline, and to create inclusive, healthy communities where all can be active and advocate for themselves.  

September 23-25, Faith in Our Music

Union Presbyterian Seminary is very excited about their upcoming music conference, "Faith in our Music:  Many Voices, Diverse Chords, Common Hopes," on our Richmond campus September 23-25, 2014.  This ecumenical and diverse event features John Bell from the Iona Community in Scotland, and other fine musicians helping us to learn about new forms of congregational music for folks of all denominations, abilities, and ages.

The early registration deadline of July 31 is quickly approaching.  There are significant discounts for three or more people from one congregation if they register together, especially if they register by the end of this month. Event flyer Website. 

September 26, Celebrate Eden, 6:30pm

This is a free event, though RSVPs are required. Donations to underwrite the costs of the event are appreciated, and there will be a solicitation to support Eden's Cloud of Witnesses Scholarship Fund at the event.

The United Church of Christ Church Building & Loan Fund will be having our Annual Partners in Building Event in Chicago, IL this year.  Our event is scheduled for September 26-27, 2014. The PIB Event is held annually and helps new and renewing churches to learn the process of getting a new loan, refinancing an existing loan or how to start a capital campaign. Participants take part in presentations and dialogue with CB&LF and Capital Campaign Staff as well as design and construction professionals, attorneys, and current loan recipients. The CB&LF Fund pays for one night hotel accommodations, airfare and three meals and the participants pay a $70 registration fee.  Event flyer and registration information.

September 27, WA Fall Gathering

Western Association Fall Gathering will be held at Valley Center UCC in Deepwater, MO.  More information coming in late August.

September 27, E&R Historical Society Annual Meeting/Lecture, Noon 

Lancaster Theological Seminary, Hafer Center, Schaff Library Second Floor, 555 West James St., Lancaster, Pa 17603.  Keynote address by Rev. Richard Christensen, "Consecrated to the unexpected: the Youth Caravan Movement in the Evangelical & Reformed Church"

The E & R Church began participating in the National Youth Caravans in 1948 and from the very start specified that each caravan team be interracial and interdenominational. The first four-person team trained at Eden Seminary and then spent ten weeks in the field serving Iowa, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Michigan. Please join us in celebrating this forgotten yet innovative program. Many caravan participants have donated materials to the archival collection which will be on display during the meeting.

Registration: 12:00-12:45 pm ($10 at the door).   Welcome and Opening Devotions: 12:45-1:00 pm

Remembrance of Rev. Dr. Lowell Zuck, Honoring Retired Archivist Rev. Richard Berg.  Lecture and Reflections from Caravan Participants: 1:00-2:15 pm.  Break: 2:15-2:30 pm.  Annual Meeting: 2:30-3:00.  Event flyer. 

 

September 28, EA Fall Gathering

To be held at Emmaus Homes, 2-5pm.  Watch for information soon to arrive in your mailbox.   

October 4, Trivia Night, 6pm 

Will be held at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in south St. Louis county.  More information coming early in August.  A workshop on Peacemaker Fellowship will also be offered. 
 

FREE Kids Activities - Country Store - Music - Chicken & Ham Dinners - & more!  2:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Adults $10 Children (4-11) $4.  Inside & Outdoor Seating, Handicapped Accessible, Carry Outs Available. St. Martins Church, 7890 Dittmer Ridge Rd, Dittmer, MO 63023, 636-285-4797 or 636-274-7078 or geristmc@hughes.net.  

October 5, Annual Chicken Dinner, Noon-6pm

46^th Annual Chicken Dinner at Immanuels UCC-Holstein, serving from noon-6pm.  Come enjoy a delicious meal, browse in the Country Store, take a chance on a beautiful quilt, and purchase some famous Holstein Apple Butter.  $10 for adults; $6 children (6-12) and children 5 and under free.  Indoor and outdoor dining.  Carryouts available.  

 

October 8, Emmaus Homes St. Charles Campus Auction  

 

SAVE THE DATE! Emmaus Homes moved into their new corporate offices earlier this year and are hosting an auction to clear out their previous office buildings. The auction will feature office furniture, antiques, commercial kitchen equipment, and more. A more detailed list of items will be published closer to the Auction Date.  All proceeds from the auction will benefit the more than 250 adults with developmental disabilities Emmaus serves. We will also have food and refreshments for sale throughout the day. Look for more details to come soon!

October 11, Peacemaker Training

 

Saturday, October 11, 2014: The Introduction to the Peacemaker Training will be offered in St. Louis. The training will be limited to eight people and will cost $75. Lunch is provided. For more information or to register, go to http://www.peacemakerfellowship.org/?page_id=15 

October 15, Ladies Aid Luncheon and Fall Market, Noon

 

Due to the poor vendor commitment, the ECH Ladies Aid has cancelled the 3 Annual Quarter Auction previously scheduled for September 13, 2014 in the ECH Gym.Instead we will hold a Luncheon and Fall Market at St. Lucas United Church of Christ, 11735 Denny Road, St. Louis, Missouri 63126. The event will be October 15, 2014 at noon. Cost will be $10 per person. All is invited and welcome.

 

Come join us for good fellowship, good food and a head start on your holiday shopping, while supporting ECH and learning more about the young people served by this worthy agency. A variety of vendors will be on hand.  For more information or to make your reservations, please contact the Development Office at 314-427-3755.  Event flyer.   

October 18, Trivia Night, 6pm

 

Joint Neighborhood Ministry Trivia Night, October 18, 2014 at First Congregational Church of Webster Groves, United Church of Christ. Door open at 6:00 p.m.; trivia starts at 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.   

October 18, Family Trivia Night, 6pm

Family Trivia Night  - Doors Open @ 6 Play Begins @ 7 pm.  $15 per person / $120 per table of 8 players. Silent Auction - 50/50 - Head or Tails.  Non-alcoholic family friendly event.  St. Martins Church, 7890 Dittmer Ridge Rd, Dittmer, MO 63023, 636-285-4797 or 636-274-7078 or geristmc@hughes.net. 
 

October 18, Festival of Sharing Rainbow Bike Ride

October 25, Pilgrim Encounters:  The Racially Diverse Family

Saturday, October 25, 2014: Pilgrim Encounters: The Racially Diverse Family. This event is for persons and families who are interested in joining a conversation about what it is like to live in a family with people of other races. Cost is $10 per person or $25 per family. Lunch is provided. For more information or to register go to http://www.pilgrimucc-stl.org/encounters/ 

October 25, Trunk Or Treat, 5-8pm

Car Decorating Contest - all area children to age 12 welcome!  Games - Prizes - Food  - & more!

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

    

October 26, Forum on Marriage Equality, 3pm

 

Because of the historic significance of a lawsuit brought by a mainline denomination against a State, the Missouri Mid-South Conference, the Illinois South Conference and The First Congregational Church of St. Louis have invited Mr. Donald C. Clark, Jr., General Counsel of the United Church of Christ, to be in St. Louis on Sunday afternoon, October 26, 2014. Mr. Clark will present additional information, perspective and analysis regarding the lawsuit and answer questions. The forum will take place in the sanctuary of The First Congregational Church of St. Louis, beginning at 3pm and conclude no later than 5pm, with a reception following in the church's fellowship hall. Further event information.  

 

November 8, Art & Soul Event, 6:30pm

 

 Now in its 4th year, Art & Soul is a celebration of Neighborhood Houses and how art reaches across boundaries such as poverty and challenging urban neighborhoods to help strengthen children and youth. The event will feature unique works of art in many forms, done by artists of all ages. Guests will enjoy cocktails, fabulous food, music, silent and live auctions, and Fund the Need.  For additional information, please contact Ellen Reed-Fox, Vice President of Development, at ereedfox@neighborhoodhouses.org or 314-561-3339.  Event flyer.

November 15, 5th Anniversary Taste of Home Cooking School, 9am

  

Emmaus Homes will be hosting the 5^th Anniversary Taste of Home Cooking School at First Christian Church in Washington, MO. The show will feature the popular vendor fair again this year with more than 30 local vendors selling a variety of items including holiday decorations, food, jewelry, and more. The 2-hour Cooking School will be taught by Taste of Home culinary specialist Karen Davis and will feature 10 new irresistible fall recipes. The doors open for the vendor fair at 9 a.m. and the Cooking School begins at 1 p.m. Buy your tickets today!  We have a variety of ticket options that offers a unique experience to everyone.All proceeds benefit the more than 250 adults with developmental disabilities Emmaus is so blessed to serve.

November 21, Craft and Vendor Fair, 5:30-9pm   

Ivy Chapel UCC's Craft and Vendor Fair - Vendor Registration Going on Now!  620 N. Woods Mill Road, Chesterfield, MO 63017. 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! For more information on this event, please visit ivychapel.org. Registration forms to rent tables at the fair are also available on the website. You may also contact Erin Winship at ewinship@marykay.com or elowry08@hotmail.com with any questions. Event flyer and registration form.  

  

 

April 9-11, 2015, UCCOSSN Annual Gathering 

Support Staff Network Gathering To Be Held In Ft. Wayne In 2015.  Support staff members (administrative assistants, secretaries, office managers, bookkeepers, etc.) from all settings of the United Church of Christ are strongly encouraged to join the United Church of Christ Office Support Staff Network (UCCOSSN) at their 2015 Annual Conference to be held in Ft. Wayne, Ind. April 9-11, 2015. "Rediscovering the Joy of Play" will be the theme for this time of networking, fellowship, professional growth and retreat for those who keep our offices running. Acclaimed storyteller Valerie Tutson will be the keynote speaker. For more information, contact Lettie Eagar at lme@plymouthfw.org or Nikki Richards at n.richards@ikcucc.org.