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eHappenings! Your MMSUCC Event News Source!
The next issue is scheduled for Friday, October 31, 2014
Deadline for submissions is 8:00 am on 10/29/14
(Issues will be emailed on the 15th and 30th of each month - or the nearest weekday. Email your
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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 16, The Steffen Peschel Trio Concert, 7pm
St. Johns Evangelical United Church of Christ in Mehlville is welcoming the community to attend a free concert and an evening of jazz by The Steffen Peschel Trio, on Thursday, October 16 at 7 PM.
The town of Reichenbach, Germany is the home of The Steffen Peschel Trio as well as the birthplace of St. Johns' founding pastor in the 1830's, Pastor Louis Nollau. The concert is a part of St. Johns' continuing effort to nurture friendship and support with churches in Germany today that were once in East Germany.
The concert is free and open to the public, and a free-will offering will be accepted and appreciated. A dinner will be served prior to the concert from 5:45 to 6:45 PM to all who make a reservation. Call Diane at 314 892 0848 to RSVP.
St. Johns United Church of Christ is located at 11333 St. Johns Church Road, St. Louis, MO 63123, which is at the intersection of Interstate 55 and South Lindbergh Boulevard in Mehlville, MO.
Visit www.stjucc.org or for more information call 314 892 0848. 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 18-19, Rummage Sale St. Johns EUCC, 11333 St. Johns Church Road/I-55 & Lindbergh. All items 1/2 price on Sunday. Event flyer. October 18, Masculine Side of Grief, 9-Noon This conference is an opportunity for men and women to understand how values often associated with traditional masculinity (independence, strength, and action over emotion) impact how men, women and families cope with loss. We will explore how the masculine side of grief can bring positive energy to coping with loss, how it can create blocks to grief and how both genders can use creative strategies for healing. 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 20, From Klinghoffer to Ferguson and Beyond - Discussion, 7:30pmThe Lee Institute Speaker Series hosts a panel discussion, "From Klinghoffer to Ferguson and Beyond," where leaders from the St. Louis arts and faith community come together in conversation to create unity and understanding. As the City of Ferguson and the community of St. Louis search for peace from the brokenness and violence instigated by the shooting death of Michael Brown, the panelists seek to engage the community in respectful dialogue. Now the hard work of creating systematic change begins. Panelists from the arts and faith community will include: Batya Abramson-Goldstein, Executive Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC); Reverend Traci D. Blackmon, Pastor at Christ the King United Church of Christ in Florissant; Reverend Dr. David Greenhaw, President of Eden Theological Seminary; Dr. Ghazala Hayat, Professor and Director, Neurophysiology and Neuromuscular Services at St. Louis University School of Medicine and Past President of the Islamic Foundation of St. Louis; and Timothy O'Leary, General Director of Opera Theatre of St. Louis. The conversation will be moderated by Robert Duffy, long time journalist (Post-Dispatch, St. Louis Beacon) and current Campaign Director for St. Louis Public Radio. The event is free and open to all. www.leeinstitute.net Event flyer 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, Trunk or Treat, 3:30pm
On October 26, 2014 at 4:00 PM, Ivy Chapel UCC members who wish to provide treats for our young trick-or-treaters come to church and park in the parking lot. We encourage everyone to dress in costume and to decorate your trunk or vehicle. Adults stay by their cars, while the children trick or treat their way around the parking lot. Those Ivy Chapel members providing candy/treats should arrive around 3:30 in the upper parking lot and park in designated spots around the outer edge of the lot. Trick or treating begins at 4:00. 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, 26th Anniversary Celebration, 1pm
Glory to Glory Christian Church United Church of Christ invites you to celebrate their 26th Church Anniversary. Sunday, October 26, 2014. Services begin at 1:00pm CST at 1920 S. 7th Street, St. Louis, MO 63104 (Inside the MCCGSL Sanctuary)
Special guest speaker will be: Bishop Carlton Pearson, Pastor of New Dimensions, Chicago, Il. After service there will be a fellowship dinner and at 6:00pm there will be a "Gospel Praise Explosion" Citywide Musical. For more information visit our website at www.glorytogloryucc.org. or contact Elder Jacquelyne Tyler at jtyler622@gmail.com. Event flyer.
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, Annual Sausage Supper & Country Store, Noon-6pm
Emmanuel UCC-Weldon Spring is hosting their annual event. Emmanuel is located at 6210 Hwy 94 South, Weldon Spring, MO 63304.
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, Turkey Supper, 3-7p.m.
Friedens UCC, 980 Main St., Moscow Mills, invites you to our annual Turkey Supper on Saturday, November 1st, with serving from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Menu includes: All you can eat turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, slaw, green beans, corn, homemade bread, pie and cake. Cost is: Adults $10.00; Children (7 through 12 yrs.) $5.00; and children (6 yrs. and under) free. Carry outs are available. We'll also have our Country Store which always has lots of yummy things as well as crafts.
November 1, Smorgasboard Saturday, 3-7pm
St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 5th & Main Streets, Gerald, Mo. Smorgasbord Saturday November 1, 2014. Serving 3-7 pm Adults $10.00 Children 5-8 $5.00 Children 4 and under free. Ham, turkey, & dressing, real mashed potatoes, vegetables, salads, desserts and drinks. Carry outs available. Country Store Lots of quilts, pillows, Christmas items etc.
November 1, Rummage Sale, 8am-1pm
Calvary United Church of Christ, 2501 Hartland Avenue, invites the community to join us for our annual rummage sale on Saturday, November 1st from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. In addition to the bargains and treasures for sale, chances can be purchased for an antique quilt and a baby quilt. Lunch will also be available for purchase. Shop early for the best selection. Shop late for for the best deals. Call 314-429-7464 T-Th from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. with questions or for directions.
November 1, Wurstmarkt, Noon-7:30pm
Wurstmarkt, Sat., Nov. 1 at Immanuel UCC, Ferguson MO. Noon to 7:30. $10 adults, $5 children. Carry outs available. Immanuel United Church of Christ, 221 Church Street, Ferguson, MO 63135.
314-521-7324
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 6, Cajun Dinner, 5:30 pm
Cajun Dinner on Thursday, 11/6 at St. Johns EUCC, St. Louis. This a fundraiser to support Back Bay Mission in Biloxi, MS. Chris Marlin-Warfield from Back Bay Mission will be our guest speaker and providing a 20-25minute presentation.
Reservation required-diane@stjucc.org. Meal Donation-Suggested: $8.00. Event flyer.
November 7, Cemetery Tour, 6pm
Immanuels (Holstein), 17510 Church St, Marthasville, MO 63357. Meet in the church parking lot. Bring a flashlight and wear appropriate clothing. Event flyer
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 8, Sausage & Turkey Supper, 3-7pm
St. John UCC, 332 Old Sulphur Rd, Manchester, MO 63021. Event flyer.
November 13, St. Louis 20-30 Authorized Clergy Event, 4-6pm
St Louis 20-30 Authorized Clergy Gathering. All authorized religious leaders (clergy, imams, rabbis, etc) under the age of 40 are invited to gather for an opportunity to network and create community with others in the metro St Louis area. We'll have light snacks and a casual program focused on meeting one another and finding connections. Please RSVP via Eventbrite so we can plan accordingly. A map of Eden can be found here. The Facebook event can be found here. This gathering is convened by Rev. Meredith Jackson and Rev. Phiwa Langeni, who both serve churches in the St Louis area. For more information, please email mjackson@union-avenue.org. 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.
November 22, ECH Trivia Night, 7pm
Will be held at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, 1420 S. Sappington Rd, St. Louis, MO 63125. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets are $20 each, tables of 8 = $160. Beer, wine, soda and light snacks provided. Bring an unwrapped gift for a child or teen in ECH's foster care case management program and receive 5 extra raffle tickets. Visit ECH website. Event flyer and registration.
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 6, 7 & 13, Jazz Nativity, 3pm
What Child is this?: A Jazz Nativity returns this December for its 4th season with an all-new production. The Oîkos Ensemble under the direction of saxophonist, Rev.Cliff Aerie, will return as the musical hosts. They will once again welcome one of St. Louis' great jazz vocalists, Ms. Kim Fuller, as their special guest artist. At each performance you will be uplifted by the professional caliber of the musicians, soloists, and storytellers. Be prepared to sing, laugh and feel the true meaning of the Christmas spirit through the joy of jazz. And each performance is FREE!
Two St. Louis United Church of Christ congregations will be hosting this year's Jazz Nativity, and one UCC congregation in Belleville, IL: - Saturday, December 6th at First Congregational (Webster Groves) - 3:00pm
- Sunday, December 7th at Parkway UCC (St. Louis) - 3:00pm
- Saturday, December 13th at St. Paul UCC (Belleville) - 3:00 pm
Please print and share the Jazz Nativity poster with your congregation, friends, family and coworkers. 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
May 7, St. Louis Association Spring Meeting
The evening of Thursday, May 7, 2015. First Congregational Church of St. Louis, United Church of Christ. Hold the date. More details to follow.
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