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eHappenings! Your MMSUCC Event News Source!
The next issue is scheduled for Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Deadline for submissions is 8:00 am on 10/13/14
(Issues will be emailed on the 15th and 30th of each month - or the nearest weekday. Email your
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Only 1 date remains for 2014 MMSUCC boundary training. Please click here to visit our Conference website, print the schedule and registration form.
September 30, Open House, 4-7pm
Neighborhood Houses is in their new administrative office and are ready for visitors! Stop by on Tuesday, September 30, 2014, from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Please join them for light refreshments and a tour of their new administrative office! 326 S. 21st Street, Suite 301 St. Louis, MO 63103 See flier for a map* to offices. *Please note that some GPS devices might not take you to the correct location. To RSVP, please email Kathy McCadden at kmccadden@neighborhoodhouses.org or call 314.561.3337
October 4, MoVal Golf Tournament
Camp MoVal's annual Golf Tournament and Fund Raiser is on Saturday, October 4, with a 1:30 pm shotgun start. The funds raised from this annual event allow Camp MoVal to continually provide scholarships to anyone interested in participating at the camp and its programs. This event also allows us to invest in making several improvements to our facilities at MoVal.
Your continued support of Camp MoVal and Outdoor Ministries is allowing us to be successful in reaching out, providing outdoor opportunities, creating a safe space where all are welcome to participate and providing dynamic and life-changing programs. Please come out on October 4, 2014 and support your outdoor ministries program! You may find the registration information on MoVal's website or click here for event flyer and registration form. You may also call the camp office at 636-583-2730. Thank you for your support!
October 4, Spaghetti Supper, 4:30-7:30pm
The Women's Fellowship of Brentwood Congregational Church UCC, 2400 S. Brentwood Blvd, Brentwood (63144) will again hold their famous Spaghetti Supper on October 4. We will be serving from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. The meal will be all you can eat for $7/adults and $3.50 for children under 12. There will be carry out available and lots of delicious homemade desserts to go with the spaghetti, salad and bread. Park in the lower parking lot (by the fire station) and enter through the glass doors off the parking lot. Please join us and bring your friends and neighbors.
October 4, Trivia Night, 6pm
Trivia Night, Saturday, October 4th at Mount Tabor UCC. 6520 Arsenal St., St. Louis, MO. Doors open at 6 p.m. Trivia begins at 7 p.m. Door prizes, raffles, 50/50 drawings and silent auction. $20 per person or $150 for a table of 8. Beer, soda, pretzels, and popcorn provided. Feel free to bring additional snacks or drinks for your table. Proceeds go to sending youth to church camp and the Hi Pointe Center and Food Pantry. Call 314-645-9025 for information and reservations.
October 4, St. Louis Association Fall Business Meeting
Will be held at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in south St. Louis county. See Conference website for further info. A workshop on Peacemaker Fellowship will also be offered.
October 4, 31st Annual Fall Festival, 2pm - 8pm
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 stmartinsuccdittmer@gmail.com
October 5, Annual Chicken Dinner, Noon-6pm46 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. $11 for adults; $6 children (6-12) and children 5 and under free. Indoor and outdoor dining. Carryouts available. Event flyer.
October 5, Sausage & Beef Dinner, 12:00 to 6:00
Friedens Pease UCC at 3560 Mill Street in New Melle invites you to our annual Sausage & Beef Dinner. Our traditional whole hog sausage is made with a secret recipe handed down over many years. Or you may prefer our slow roasted top round beef and Gravy. Maybe you want to enjoy both, with all the fixings (kraut, green beans, corn, mash potatoes, dessert and drink) . And it would not be a complete meal without trying our homemade apple butter. Apple butter and sausage are both available for take home purchase. Bring your family and join usfrom 12:00 to 6. Adults $11 and Children $6 with kids under 5 and Pastors eating Free.
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, Housebuilding Opportunity, 8am-4pm
The Grace UCC, O'Fallon Mission/Outreach Committee has committed to help build a house on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 8AM to 4PM. They usually start wrapping up around 3:00. We need at least 10 volunteers and so far only 3 persons have signed up. The home we will be working on is on Salt Lick Road, just past Church on the Rock. A volunteer must be 16 years of age or older. Carpentry skills are helpful, but not required. They will find something for everyone to do. Please E-mail Kathy Dunlap at dunlap2776@charter.net if you can help. If we don't get enough volunteers, we will need to let them know so that they can make other arrangements. Please prayerfully consider this volunteer opportunity.
October 11, Chili-Soup Dinner, 11am-7pm
A fundraiser for fun and fellowship - Bring your family and friends. Donations accepted. Homemade chili, Vegetable soup (no Meat), Homemade chicken noodle soup, Salad bar and all the fixings, Desserts (assorted),Coffee, tea, lemonade. Held at Blue springs terrace, inc., 312 s.w. 19th terrace, Blue springs, Missouri 64015. (a 501(c)3 not for profit corporation) In partnership with the united church of christ and christian church (doc).
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 11-12, Men's Fall Retreat
Click here for a printable brochure highlighting the weekend events and schedule for the Men's Retreat. For further information or questions, and to register please contact Jonathan Jones at 314-608-0783 or via email jonathan@jonathanjonesconsulting.com.Cost: $60 per person, which includes your lodging and food.
We hope to see you at Shannondale in Ocotber for the Men's Retreat. Gather a group of guys from your church, work or office, or just a bunch of friends who want to (or maybe need to!) get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life and spend a few days getting back to the basics. Back to the basics of God, fellowship and nature. See you in October!
October 12, Fundraising Dinner & Basket Raffle, Noon-3pm
St. Mark United Church of Christ in Arnold will host a fundraising dinner and basket raffle on Sunday, Oct. 12, from noon until 3:00 p.m. Menu choices include fried chicken, beef brisket, or chicken strips with side dishes and homemade desserts. Prices are $12.00 for adults and $6.00 for children age 10 and under, and carry-outs will be available. St. Mark is located at 1861 Missouri State Rd., just east of the Arnold Recreation Center.
October 12, CROP Walk, 12:30 pm
The 2014 Metro St. Louis CROP Hunger Walk will be held on Sunday, October 12 at Eden Theological Seminary in Webster Groves, 475 E. Lockwood Ave. 63119 - registration at 12:30 p. m. and step-off at 1:30. CROP is the hunger-fighting wing of Church World Service, which represents 37 Protestant and Orthodox denominations. 75% of the funds raised will go to international efforts to combat hunger and poverty, and 25% of funds raised stay in the St. Louis area to support Operation Food Search, Feed My People, and Webster-Rock Hill Ministries. If you have questions or would like to receive CROP Hunger Walk materials, please contact Clint McCann at cmccann@eden.edu or 314-395-5826.
October 12, Pancake & Sausage Breakfast, 8am-Noon
Join the Morrison Volunteer Fire Department for breakfast at the Morrison Community Center. Adults-$9, Kids 6 to 12-$5, 5 and under are free. Event flyer.
October 12, 9th Annual Sausage/Roast Beef Supper, 11am-6pm
Please join us for our 9th Annual Sausage Supper & Roast Beef too, on Sunday, October 12, 11am-6pm, in New Fellowship Hall at St. John UCC, 405 S Fifth St, Saint Charles. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children, 6 to 12 years old, children under 5 years in age are free. We will also have a quilt raffle for a beautiful Sampler Quilt, queen size 96"x106", made by our Women's Social Service, tickets $1 each or 6 tickets for $5. There will also be a 50/50 drawing. To purchase tickets, call the church office, 636-946-0961.
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 17, Healthcare Conversation/Lunch, 11:30am
Missouri Health Care for All and Deaconess Faith Community Nurse Ministries invites you to lunch and conversation about how people of faith can help in the effort to expand Medicaid in the state of Missouri. Lunch is free, starts at 11:30 in the Schroer Commons on the campus of Eden Seminary, presentation starts at 12 noon. RSVP to dpupillo@faithnurses.org. Event flyer.
October 18, 25th Annual Oktoberfest, 3-8pm
The 25th Annual Oktoberfest at Valley Center UCC in rural Deepwater, MO. We will be serving Brauts (hand made by members of our congregation -1200 pounds worth!), German Potato Salad, Kraut, Smoked Turkey, Chicken and Noodles and other goodies including homemade breads and desserts. There will be a Bazaar featuring crafts and baked goods. Live Music will also be provided by members of other churches in our community.
This event benefits the food pantries in both St. Clair and Henry County, and over the past 3 years we have been able to donate over 2 tons of food from this event. As this is our 25th year, we set a goal in January to donate 2500 pounds of food in 2014. We have had "mini" food drives throughout the year and as of September 1, our congregation has donated nearly 2300 pounds of food.
Our guests can receive $1 off the purchase of their meal by bringing a non-perishable food item and we will also accept cash donations for the food pantries. We also contribute a portion of our proceeds to the pantries as well. 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. Event flyer.
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
stmartinsuccdittmer@gmail.com.
October 18, Festival of Sharing Rainbow Bike Ride
Festival 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! October 19, Opening the Doors to Spirituality, 2-4pm
On October 19, 2014 NAMI St. Louis will host "Opening the Doors To Spirituality" for persons with a mental illness, their loved ones and a cross-section of spiritual leaders throughout the St. Louis area. It will be held at Central Reform Congregation, 5020 Waterman (at Kingshighway) from 2:00-4:00 pm. Registration is free of charge. To register contact: Sharon, NAMI St. Louis, 314-962-4670 or Sharon@namistl.org October 19, Blessing of the Animals, 3pm
Join us for Blessing of the Animals with St. John UCC, 405 S Fifth St., Saint Charles on Sunday, October 19 at 3:00 p.m. The animal blessing will be held at the Emmaus St. Charles campus, 2200 W Randolph, St. Charles. Animals must be on a leash or in a carrier.
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/ Event flyer Event flyer II.
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 25-26, Fall Rummage Sale
Fall Rummage Sale - Friday, October 24th and Saturday October 25th. From 3-5 p.m. on Friday there will be a $1 admission fee. From 5-7 p.m. entrance will be free. On Saturday the hours are 8 a.m.-1 p.m. - free admission. Furniture, household, holiday decorations, clothing, small appliances, books, toys, linens, boutique. Food will also be sold. Mount Tabor UCC, 6520 Arsenal St., St. Louis, MO 63139, 314-645-9025.
October 25-26, CUCC Mizzou Homecoming
The Graduates, the college aged group of Columbia United Church of Christ are having a reunion this year during Mizzou's Homecoming weekend, October 25 and 26. This gathering is for everyone participating in the group over the years. Saturday, October 25: For those who want to attend the Homecoming game, would you please make out a check to the University of Missouri, $45 per ticket, and mail it >>> with <<< a self addressed stamped envelope to: Alan Mader, at 14660 Fox Manor Drive, Florissant, Missouri, 63034-2708. We need to purchase a minimum of 25 tickets to get this group rate. You will be mailed the tickets after they are purchased from the athletic Department. Sunday, October 26: The Graduates group will recognized during Worship after Rev. Dr Jerry Jordan, former pastor, preaches. Rev. Fred Brandenberg, former pastor, plans to attend. At the conclusion of worship, members of the Graduate reunion will gather on the lower level of CUCC for pizza, soda, and fellowship.Pictures and homemade cookies are most welcome!
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.
October 26, Trunk 'R Treat, 3pm
St. John UCC, 405 S Fifth St, Saint Charles, will be hosting our annual Trunk 'R Treat on Sunday, October 26 at 3:00 p.m. in the church parking lot. We will be having s'mores, a trunk decorating contest, and lots of candy. Questions, call the church office, 636-946-0961.
October 26, Chicken Dinner & Bazaar, Noon-4pm
At St. Lukes, 6610 St. Luke's Church Rd, Imperial, MO. Carryouts available. Adults-$10, Children-$5. Event flyer.
November 1, Annual Holiday Bazaar, 8:30am-2:30pm
St. John's Chapel, United Church of Christ, 4344 S. Fremont, Springfield, Mo. will be having their annual Holiday Bazaar, Saturday, Nov. 1st, 8:30am to 2:30pm. This has been occuring for over 25 years. Lots of vendors, our circle sells cookbooks, baked good, and will have a treasure table with lots of good items. A very good lunch of soup, sandwiches, dessert and drink will be served 11:00am to 1:30pm We will also have a free showing of a Native American collection.
November 7-8, Cabaret Night, 8pm
On Friday, November 7 and Saturday, November 8, at 8:00 p.m., St. John UCC, 405 S Fifth Street, Saint Charles, will be hosting a Cabaret Night featuring Performing Arts Camp performers. Tickets are $25 each, which includes appetizers and two drinks. This is for adults only, 21 and up. Tickets must be purchased in advance, no holding tickets. To purchase tickets call the church office, 636-946-0961.
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 5th 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 19-20, 6th Annual Tannenbaum Auction & Celebration
Sixth Annual Tannenbaum Auction and Celebration to be held November 19-20 with 100%
of the proceeds to benefit The Friends of Emmaus organization. The Event will be held
at N-Sports which is on Hwy 100 near Washington, MO.
YES, we are on a mission. YES, we have a goal. And, YES, you can help. Donate a
decorated tree, topiary, wreath, centerpiece or an item someone "Can't Live Without"
(this is often a non holiday item) to help us reach our goal of 350 donated items or you can
volunteer to work with us to achieve our goal. Interested? Please contact Mary Fischer at
636-561-7747 or Marilyn Rau at 636-520-0149.
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.
November 21-22, Conference Middle School Event
The Conference Middle School Event will be held November 21st - 22nd at Camp MoVal. All youth in grades 6th - 8th are invited to attend this awesome retreat along with their adult youth leaders. The fun will start on Friday evening at 7 pm and we will conclude the retreat at 5 pm on Saturday.
Sheltered Reality will be our special guests on Saturday to not only share their music and message with us, but to teach us how to create music together. We will also have plenty of time to enjoy the fun activities of Camp MoVal.
Registration information is available on the Conference website. The deadline to register is November 4th. If you have any questions, please contact Alysha Petry at apetry@zionunion.org or Cathy Pettibone at cathypettibone@gmail.com.
December 1-8, El Salvador IPM Trip
Join IPM on a Special Edition "Holiday with a Conscience" Immersion Experience to El Salvador, December 1-8th 2014! Don't miss out on a week with Joseph Cistone and Fatima Benitez building cross-cultural relationships with IPM's Project Partners, and experiencing Salvadoran culture with a focus on Fair Trade practices. Shop this holiday season with a social justice conscience!
For additional information about the trip please contact Melanie Strout at mstrout@ipmconnect.org or 207.801.9020. For other inquiries about IPM and how to get involved contact Eric Moeller at emoeller@ipmconnect.org or 314.252.8489.
December 27-January 7, Italy IPM TripIPM is also pleased to offer an opportunity to spend New Years in Italy! Join Joe Cistone for a week in Italy, experiencing the Italian culture, and rich history (maybe add something about the Catholic church?) and meet with IPM's Project Partner Speranza II, learning from women who have been trafficked from Nigeria to Italy. December 27-January 7. For additional information about the trip please contact Melanie Strout at mstrout@ipmconnect.org or 207.801.9020. For other inquiries about IPM and how to get involved contact Eric Moeller at emoeller@ipmconnect.org or 314.252.8489.
2015 February 28, Gateway ONA Gateway ONA 4th Annual Convocation, February 28, 2015 on the campus of Eden Theological Seminary. Schedule and registration information will be available in January.
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.
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