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.
December 20, Fayetteville Jazz Collective Concert, 7pm
The concert will include Duke Ellington/Billy Strayhorn arrangement of Tchaikovsky's 'Nutcracker Suite' as well as several original arrangements of traditional Christmas songs by local composer and band member Rick Salonen They will be joined on several numbers by vocalist Sara Broome. They will also be selling copies of their debut album!
TICKET INFO: Advanced tickets are $8 per person & can be purchased ONLINE or by phone at 479.443.4531. Tickets can also be purchased the day of for $10 at the door.
December 21, Student Ensembles, 1-5:30pm
St. Peter's UCC, 20 East 5th St, Washington, MO 63090 invite you to make the most of your holiday by participating in our Advent and Christmas Event.
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 24, Christmas Eve Service, 10:45pm
St. Paul United Church of Christ, 3510 Giles Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri 314-772-4772 Candle Light Christmas Eve Service of Lessons and Carols - music will start at 10:45; service begins at 11:00 p.m.
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
January 1, Labyrinth Journey into the New Year, 11am-4pm
Whether you are walking toward something, or away from something, or perhaps both, walking the labyrinth can be a powerful practice to mark beginnings and endings. Since ancient times people have been using labyrinths as a spiritual tool, a chance for pilgrimage and contemplation. If you are aching to add meaning and ritual into your New Year's plans, please stop by the sanctuary anytime between 11am and 4pm on January 1st. The canvas labyrinth will be laid out in the sanctuary and surrounded by candle light and soft music. All are welcome. Please bring your children, invite a friend. A finger labyrinth will also be available for those unable to walk the labyrinth. 204 E Lockwood Ave Webster Groves, MO 63119 (314) 968-1727.
January 4, Nurturing Children in the Faith
During January the Adult Education classes at Kirkwood UCC will focus on how WE ALL can assist our children in learning about our faith and how we can share it with them. How can we share our faith in our home? Are there easy rituals that we can demonstrate for our children that communicate things about our faith? How do we honestly answer a child's question about difficult subjects like illness, death, or disturbing things the child hears in the news or at school? Are there any children's good books that we can read to help? Is there a discipline strategy that reflects the values we share?
Questions we all share will be addressed in the four Sunday mornings of January:
January 4 - Sharing our Christian Faith and Practices with our Children, lead by Ann Schroer
January 9-10, LIFE Retreat at Eden
Start the New Year with LIFE! The January 9-10, 2015 LIFE retreat is a two-day program which is geared toward both laity and clergy. Join us as we start the New Year with learning and reflection as a community! Participants choose between two certificate courses, "Exploring the UCC: History and Polity" taught by Rev. Dr. Marilyn Stavenger and "Ministry and Mental Illness in the Parish" taught by Rev. Peter Maffly-Kipp.
Registration for LIFE is available online at http:/www.eden.edu/liferegistration or contact Jill Schantz. Coordinator of LIFE Program, by email at
jschantz@eden.edu or by phone at 314-918-2554.
January 11, Nurturing Children in the Faith
During January the Adult Education classes at Kirkwood UCC will focus on how WE ALL can assist our children in learning about our faith and how we can share it with them. How can we share our faith in our home? Are there easy rituals that we can demonstrate for our children that communicate things about our faith? How do we honestly answer a child's question about difficult subjects like illness, death, or disturbing things the child hears in the news or at school? Are there any children's good books that we can read to help? Is there a discipline strategy that reflects the values we share?
Questions we all share will be addressed in the four Sunday mornings of January:
January 11 - Age-Appropriate Answers to Difficult Questions, lead by Jan Barnes
January 18, Nurturing Children in the Faith
During January the Adult Education classes at Kirkwood UCC will focus on how WE ALL can assist our children in learning about our faith and how we can share it with them. How can we share our faith in our home? Are there easy rituals that we can demonstrate for our children that communicate things about our faith? How do we honestly answer a child's question about difficult subjects like illness, death, or disturbing things the child hears in the news or at school? Are there any children's good books that we can read to help? Is there a discipline strategy that reflects the values we share?
Questions we all share will be addressed in the four Sunday mornings of January:
January 18 - Reading Good Children's Books, including the Bible, lead by Karen Tye
January 25, Nurturing Children in the Faith
During January the Adult Education classes at Kirkwood UCC will focus on how WE ALL can assist our children in learning about our faith and how we can share it with them. How can we share our faith in our home? Are there easy rituals that we can demonstrate for our children that communicate things about our faith? How do we honestly answer a child's question about difficult subjects like illness, death, or disturbing things the child hears in the news or at school? Are there any children's good books that we can read to help? Is there a discipline strategy that reflects the values we share?
Questions we all share will be addressed in the four Sunday mornings of January:
January 25 - "Love and Logic" discipline strategy, lead by Alison Davis
January 25, White Like Me: Reflections on Race Discussion, 6:30pm
In Kirkwood UCC's ongoing efforts to be relevant in our community and understand white privilege, the January book study will be on the often-heralded and referenced book White Like Me: Reflections on Race from a Privileged Son by Tim Wise. Originally written in 2003, Wise has updated his book twice, most recently in 2011. A discussion of the book will be held on Sunday, January 25 at 6:30 PM in the Adult Education room. The book is widely available in paperback or e-book at most book retailers, and we'll study the most updated (third, 2011) edition. Come and let us all learn and discuss together!
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. Registration will be open in January! 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.
