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eHappenings! Your MMSUCC Event News Source!
The next issue is scheduled for Friday, November 14, 2014
Deadline for submissions is 8:00 am on 11/12/14
(Issues will be emailed on the 15th and 30th of each month - or the nearest weekday. Email your
Full issues of eHappenings are posted on our Conference website
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"Buy a Bird" for a Family in Need Fundraiser
Be a part of this ministry tradition! Your generous donation of $20 will buy a turkey or ham for someone in need, and a donation of $30 will cover the cost of an entire meal. Isaiah 58 Ministries is depending upon people like you to help make the holidays meaningful for families who are less fortunate. This fundraiser will continue through December 31st. Click here for a printable flyer and how to donate to Isaiah 58 Ministries.
November 1, 73rd Annual Wurstmarkt, Noon-7:30pm
The 73 rd Annual Wurstmarkt will be held Saturday, Nov. 1 st. At Immanuel UCC, 221 Church Street, Ferguson, MO 63135. Serving Noon to 7:30 pm. $10/person, $5 for children. Carry outs available. Junque & Jewel Sale too.
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 2, Larissa Forsythe Installation, 3pm
The St. Louis Association of the Missouri Mid-South Conference of the United Church of Christ
and St. Philip's United Church of Christ invite you to a service of worship marking the installation of
Rev. Larissa D. Forsythe on Sunday, November 2, at 3:00 PM as pastor. St. Philip's United Church of Christ, 10708 Lavinia Dr., St. Louis, Missouri 63123.
Participating clergy are asked to arrive by 2:30 to assemble for the processional.
and are invited to robe and/or wear red. All are welcome.
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, Vendor Fair and Spaghetti Dinner, 4-7 p.m.
It is time for the annual Vendor Fair and Spaghetti Dinner at St. Philip's UCC on Friday, November 7th! Get a jump on your holiday shopping and enjoy a delicious dinner. Questions? Call 314-843-5100, email stphilipsucc1@gmail.com, or visit our website at www.stphilipsucc.com
November 7, Cemetery Tour, 6pmImmanuels (Holstein), 17510 Church St, Marthasville, MO 63357. Meet in the church parking lot. Bring a flashlight and wear appropriate clothing. Event flyer
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 8, Sausage & Turkey Supper, 3-7pm
St. John UCC, 332 Old Sulphur Rd, Manchester, MO 63021. Event flyer.
November 9, KC Men's Chorus, 6pm
St. Luke's UCC, Independence, will host the KC Men's Chorus at 6:00 PM. The youth will provide a freewill offering meal at 5:00 PM, prior to the concert. The concert is free but a donation will be
taken to benefit Steppingstone.
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 14-15, LIFE Program at Eden
LIFE (Lifelong Learner Institute of Faith Exploration) is a program of retreats that invites lay men and women to study scripture and explore Christian faith and life. It challenges participants to become life long learners and disciples, faithful witnesses to the gospel and faithful members and leaders of the church. LIFE is sponsored jointly by the Missouri Mid-South Conference, the Illinois South Conference and Eden Theological Seminary (all United Church of Christ) with participants coming from many different denominations and faith traditions. Certificate Course: Confronting Reality: Life, Faith, Justice, Witness Instructor: Rev. Dr. J. Clinton McCann, Evangelical Professor of Biblical Interpretation Elective Course: The Gospel of Mark
Instructor: Rev. Dr. Deborah Krause, Academic Dean and Professor of New Testament
Visit Eden's website for further information and to register online. Click here for a printable brochure, and a paper registration form. Please contact Jill Schantz at Eden with any questions.
November 15, Calm Within the Chaos: Keeping the Holy in the Holidays, 8:30 am
CALM WITHIN THE CHAOS: KEEPING THE HOLY IN THE HOLIDAYS
WHEN? NOVEMBER 15, 2014 from 8:30 am until 4:00 pm
WHERE? MARIA CENTER, 336 East Ripa, St. Louis 63125
COST? $50 before November 1 $60 after November 1
Coffee & Bagels and a light lunch provided. Leaders: Devoree Crist and Susan Ulmer
To Register: Send email to closertogod@ymail.com or call Sue at 314-307-9488.
November 15, Vendor & Craft Fair, 9am-2pm
Faith UCC, 106 Kent Dr, Wentzville, MO will be hosting a vendor/craft fair on November 15th from 9-2. 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 16, Joylynn Graham Ordination, 3pm
The Members and Friends of St. John's Mantels United Church of Christ and the Eastern Association of the Missouri Mid-South Conference United Church of Christ invite you to celebrate with us the ordination of Joylynn Graham on Sunday, November 16, 2014 at 3:00 PM. St. John's Mantels United Church of Christ, 442 Mantels Church Rd, Washington, MO 63090
In honor of the occasion clergy are invited to wear vestments and red stoles and to gather
at 2:30 pm in order to assemble for the processional. A small reception downstairs will follow the service.
November 16, Keith Herron Installation, 3pm
The members and friends of Saint Lucas United Church of Christ and the St. Louis Association of the Missouri Mid-South Conference of the United Church of Christ cordially invite you to celebrate with us the installation and commissioning of Rev. Dr. Keith D. Herron on Sunday, November 16, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. Saint Lucas United Church of Christ,11735 Denny Road, Saint Louis, MO 63126
In honor of the occasion, clergy are invited to wear vestments and red stoles and to arrive at St. Lucas UCC at 2:30 p.m. in order to assemble for the processional. A reception will follow the service in the St. Lucas UCC Social Hall.
November 18, Annual Schmiechen Lectures, 9:30 am
You are invited to join the students, faculty, and staff of Eden Theological Seminary for the 27th Annual Schmiechen Lectures. The Lectures will be held on Eden's campus on November 18.
Worship: 9:30 am
Morning Lecture: 10:00 am
Lunch: 11:30 am
Afternoon Lecture: 1:00 pm
Dr. Jing (Cathy) Zhang will speak on the context for the China Christian Church and the needs for theological education and leadership in the future. Dr. Zhang received her Masters of Theological Studies degree from Eden in 2006. She is Assistant to the Director at the School of Liberal Arts at Renmin University of China.
Register for the Schmiechen Lecture here. For more information please contact events@eden.edu.
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 20, Mother of Preschoolers Program, 7pm
St. Luke's UCC, Independence, has begun a MOPS (Mother of Preschoolers) program. We meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month and our next meeting will be November 20th at 7:00 PM. For more information call the church office at 816-461-0302.
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. See a YouTube clip here.
December 13, Living Nativity, 4-7pm
St. Lucas United Church of Christ invites you to a Living Nativity on Saturday, December 13th, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Journey back and interact with citizens of Bethlehem - innkeepers, shepherds,
market vendors, Roman soldiers, carpenters, weavers, and many, many more! See and pet LIVE manger animals! Come enjoy the "Spirit" of the stable and FREE refreshments, too.
St. Lucas United Church of Christ, 11735 Denny Road, Sunset Hills, MO 63126. 314-843-2100. Event flyer.
December 24, Candlelight Christmas Eve Service, 7pm
St. Luke's UCC, Independence, will have their Candlelight Christmas Eve Service at 7:00 PM. Please join us for a service of lights and music.
December 27-January 7, Italy IPM Trip
IPM 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 3, EA Pastor's LunchWill be held at Zion UCC in Troy. More details to follow. Weather date: 2/10/15 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
April 18, EA Quilt Show
To be held at St. Paul's in Gerald. More details to follow.
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.
September 12, EA Confirmation RetreatMore details to follow.
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