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Sunday, November 16, 2014
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Thank you - This communication is made possible by your contributions to
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eHappenings! Your MMSUCC Event News Source!
The next issue is scheduled for Friday, November 28, 2014
Deadline for submissions is 8:00 am on 11/26/14
(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.
UCCOSSN Fundraiser
Click here to visit the MMSUCC website and support the UCCOSSN.
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, Josh Privitt Installation, 3pm
The St. Louis Association of the Missouri Mid-South Conference of the United Church of Christ
and St. Peter's United Church of Christ invite you to a service of worship marking the installation of
Rev. Josh D. Privitt as Associate Pastor.
Sunday, November 23, at 3:00 PM Beginning at the intersection of W. Florissant and Heydt Ave.
Ending at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 1425 Stein Rd., Ferguson, MO, 63135
A half-mile walk will be done in increments, but transportation will be provided, both from St. Peter's to W. Florissant and Heydt and as we process up to St. Peter's, for those who are not comfortable with the walk. If there is inclement weather, check stpeterschurch.org or the Facebook event (Rev. Privitt's Installation) for updated information.
Participating clergy are invited to robe and/or wear red stoles and/or wear red.
Everyone else is invited to wear clothes you will comfortable walking in and are encouraged to wear red as well. Reception to follow.
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 16, Thanksgiving Dinner, 12:30pm
Sunday, November 16, Zion Church, St. Joseph. Following worship, 158th Anniversary/Thanksgiving dinner (free will). Program at 12:30 pm, Gary Jahne to present "Orphan Trains in Northwest
November 17, National Council of Churches Event, 1pm
The Governing Board of the National Council of Churches invites you to join us for an event
Monday, November 17, 2014 at Washington Metropolitan AME Zion Church, 613 N. Garrison Avenue, St. Louis, MO
1:00 pm - "Spirituality in Law Enforcement," Samuel L. Feemster, M.Div., J.D. of SALT (Spirituality Adapted for Law Enforcement Training)
3:00 pm - "Ferguson and the Response of the St. Louis Faith Community" Rev. Traci Blackmon, pastor of Christ the King United Church of Christ, Florissant, MO Mr. James Clark of Better Family Life Rev. Dr. David Greenhaw, President, Eden Theological Seminary Rev. Willis Johnson, pastor of Wellspring Church, Ferguson, MO
5:30 pm - Dinner in the fellowship hall
7:00 pm - Prayer service in the sanctuary Rev. Dr. Anthony Witherspoon, preaching
The Public Is Invited. For event information and press inquiries, please contact Rev. Steven Martin at 865.300.6848 (cell) or steven.martin@nationalcouncilofchurches.us. Event flyer.
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, Youth Caravan Reunion, 10am
Calling all Caravaners! Did you serve as part of a Youth Caravan team? Would you like to get together with others to hear stories of their experiences and share your own? Join us!
"Looking Back at the Youth Caravans, 1948-1968"
Friday, November 21, 2014, at 10 AM
Cape Albeon Harbor Chapel, 3380 Lake Bend Dr., Valley Park, MO 63088
We will view a recorded presentation about the Caravans that was given at the annual Evangelical & Reformed Historical Society in September. Afterwards there will be time for questions, comments and story sharing. For more information, contact Joy Dressel at 636-256-1736.
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.
November 22, Annual Turkey Supper, 4:30pm
St. Peter's United Church of Christ Owensville will hold its Annual Turkey Supper on Saturday, November 22, 2014. Serving begins at 4:30 P.M. Our Annual Quilt/Fancy Work Auction begins at 7:00P.M in the lower level hall of St Peter's UCC Church, Owensville the corner of W. Peters Street and Second Avenue, Owensville, MO
November 25, Community Thanksgiving Service, 7:30pm
Please Join Us at a Community Thanksgiving Service ON TUESDAY EVENING NOVEMBER 25TH AT 7:30PM. Three congregations in Chesterfield - IVY CHAPEL United Church of Christ, ST. JOHN'S United Church of Christ and ST. THOMAS United Church of Christ will join together to give thanks at 17842 Wild Horse Creek Road, "The Little Rock Church on the Hill".
As a special treat hear their combined choirs and the CHESTERFIELD COMMUNITY RINGERS Bell Choir. G uest Speaker: Rev Dr. Allen Fluent, Acting Conference Minister of the Missouri Mid-South Conference United Church of Christ. During these turbulent times, we all need to reflect on the blessings in our lives. Bring your family...your friends...anyone who would appreciate this uplifting event. A free will offering and non-perishable food items will be collected for CIRCLE OF CONCERN, Valley Park, MO. Event flyer. QUESTIONS? Contact Gail Schneider, Office Administrator,
November 30, Santa's Workshop Santa's Workshop is coming to Ivy Chapel UCC! Do you like to make things? Isn't it fun to give gifts to others? You can have lots of fun making Christmas crafts and gifts for your family and friends. Sign up now for Santa's Workshop. And be sure to invite your friends, too!! When: Sunday, November 30 Following the Hanging of the Greens Pot Luck Lunch Where: The Sunday School rooms in the Ivy Chapel basement Who: All kids, ages 5 through 6th grade Cost: $6.00 per child
If you'd like to be a part of Santa's workshop, just fill out this form and return with your $6 to the festive basket on the table in the Narthex or to Shannon Farrell (sfarrell85@att.net) or Erin Winship (elowry08@hotmail.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 6, Fun With Santa, 11am Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting so come bring your Christmas list, take a picture and maybe if you're on the nice list get a little surprise. Enjoy some lunch, play some games and watch some great entertainment. Where: St. Clair Elementary School. Cost: FREE. For: kids ages 0-12 yrs. All free for the kids to come enjoy. Sponsored by: St. Clair VFW Woman's Auxiliary & St. John United Church of Christ. Event flyer.
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
Visit the MMSUCC website for further information.
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 13, Cookie Sale, 9am-1pm St. Peter's United Church of Christ Owensville Mission Committee is organizing a Pre-Christmas Cookie Sale to be held on Saturday, December 13th, 2014 in the basement of St.Peter's Church, Owensville at Peter Street and Second Avenue. The sale will open at 9:00 AM and close at 1:00 P.M. Each church member willing to bake (or have baked for her/him) has been requested to contributing special cookies to be offered for sale. Plow Sharing will be selling their items once again this year. Everyone is invited. Enjoy a bake-free holiday! 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, 9am
The fourth annual Gateway ONA convocation will be held on the campus of Eden Theological Seminary on Saturday, February 28, 2015 beginning at 9:00 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. Cost will be $15.00 per person up to 5 people and then $75.00 per church regardless how many attend from any one church.
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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