Neighborhood Houses is hosting a job fair at our administrative office on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 to hire for the following positions: early childhood education (degreed), part-time program assistants for School Age Services, drivers, quality assurance professional (Master's Degree preferred), and a part-time grant writer (Bachelor's degree required). Please click here for more details! Event flyer.
July 3, First Friday Celebration, 6:30-9:30pm
Peace Church invites you to a First Friday Celebration in the Crossroads at Peace Christian Church UCC, downtown - 1801 McGee St. Kansas City, MO (AIA- Kansas City). Music by Eli Chamberlain & Alex Holsinger/Jeff Clayton & Friends. Dinner and drinks provided - Featuring local artists - Free admission! Invite your friends - Share the peace. Food provided by Megan Kendall and Jeremy Lane, owners of the soon to open restaurant "Homesteaders Café" featuring a seasonal farm-to-table menu.
At Music with a Misson, they will offer the following menu for $8.00; half of which will go directly to the Migrant Farmworkers Assistance Fund. Blackened catfish po boys toppedwith slaw & served with grilled peaches & red pepper mint salad.
A benefit for the Migrant Farmworkers Assistant fund (MFAF). Migrant farmworkers who come with their children from afar to pick apples and peaches in Missouri orchards have fundamental rights to healthcare, education, and meaningful participation in society. MFAF serves, accompanies, and advocates for these unique and often marginalized people.
July 4, Annual Church Picnic, 3:30pm
St. James UCC in Morrison hosting annual fried chicken dinner with music, raffle, bazaar, bake sale and basket raffle. Event flyer.
July 4, Fourth of July Celebration, 6:30pm
Arkansas Women's Action for New Direction (WAND) presents a July 4th Celebration at Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum (AIMM), 120 Riverfront Park in North Little Rock. Gates Open at 6:30 p.m. A great view of the fireworks! Free Parking -Silent Auction - Cash Bar and Auction open 6:30 pm, Picnic supper at 7:30. Dance to the music of "Two Lane Blacktop", Adults: $25, Children Under 12: $10, Children Under 6: Free, $10 to only watch the Fireworks (beginning at 8:30 p.m.) For reservations call 551-00176 or 224-1323.
July 5-9, Christian Adventure Canoe Camp at Shannondale
Sponsored by St Martin's UCC, Dittmer. Cost is $200 per camper and open to youth who have completed 6th grade - high school. Plan to arrive at Shannondale between 3-4 pm on Sunday, and pick up is on Thursday, July 9th by 11 am. Registration deadline is June 26th. A full letter with health forms, waivers, packing list, etc. will be sent closer to the event. Camp Counselors and organizers, Terri Green and Jeff Argurieo, are seasoned counselors at Shannondale and love to share the Current River and area culture with the kids! We hope you can join us -- space is limited, so please register soon! Please contact the church office with any questions - M-F 8:30-3 636-285-4797 / 636-274-7078 or email: stmartinsuccdittmer@gmail.com.
July 6-10, Vacation Bible School, 9am-Noon
At. St. Luke's, Imperial, G-Force VBS, kids will explore how to put their faith into action. In this mission-focused VBS, kids experience God's unstoppable love and discover how to fuel up and move in and through life with God. Watch as our church comes alive with movement and images of all sorts of kid-friendly transportation, such as skateboards, running shoes, roller blades, and more! Watch the G-Force meter climb illustrating how God is at work around the world and how God's people are on the move. Registration form.
July 12 & August 9, Summer Fun Series, 9:30am
Summer Fun Series titled EPCOT - Experimental Prototype Church of Tomorrow. Join us at at St. Luke's UCC, Independence, at 9:30 am on July 12th and August 9th. There will be special lessons and activities for all ages! Adults, led by Pastor Paul Emily, will study Intentionality, Imagination & Implementation. The children and youth will have lessons & activities with leaders from the Board of Christian Education, will study Spaceship Earth, The Land, & The Seas.
July 12, 125th Anniversary Celebration, 10am
Christ Church, UCC will celebrate its 125thanniversary! Thanking God for our ministry and mission, we are honored that the President of Eden Seminary, the Rev. Dr. David M. Greenhaw will preach. We'd be delighted for you to be with us. The service begins at 10 a.m. at the corner of Bellevue and Bruno (2200 Bellevue Ave., Maplewood, MO 63143). A reception will follow the service.
July 12, August 9, Sunday Funday Program
Zion United Church of Christ, 9 and Faraon, St. Joseph, MO is working with Christ Episcopal Church, First Presbyterian Church and Francis Street First United Methodist Church on a "Sunday Funday" program. The summer schedule is June 14, July 12 and August 9. Activities for the children will include Bible stories, singing, crafts, games, science experiments, and lunch. "Food 4 Kids" has been selected for the mission project. Information contacts: 816-288-5594, 816-284-1155.
July 12, Polka Sunday, 10:45am
EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT! Polka Sunday at St. Luke's UCC, Independence is July 12th. Get ready to hear a toe tapping Irish Polka Band providing the music during worship at 10:45 am. There will be special music and a lot of laughter. Join us for this much anticipated annual event at St. Luke's.
July 12, 125 Church Anniversary Celebration, 10am
Christ Church (Maplewood) UCC will celebrate its 125anniversary! Thanking God for our ministry and mission, we are honored to have Sonya Vann preach. We'd be delighted for you to be with us. The service begins at 10 a.m. at the corner of Bellevue and Bruno (2200 Bellevue Ave., Maplewood, MO 63143). A reception will follow the service.
July 13-17, Vacation Bible School, 8:25-11:30am
Camp Discovery VBS at Immanuels UCC in Holstein, July 13-17 - Daily from 8:25-11:30am, with program and picnic on Friday at 11am. Classes for children 3 yrs through 8thgrade. Come join us for a week of Bible stories, crafts, music, and FUN!
July 13-18, Mission Trip Urban Mission Experience - (Working at Lydia's House, Joint Neighborhood Ministry, Breakfast at Epiphany, St. Louis Area Food Bank, East Side Health District, Community Gardens, Caroline Mission, Neighborhood Houses and more). July 13th-July 18th. (Along with our friends from Germany). 9th grade and older. Cost $ 150 per person. Come hear all about this trip at the informational meeting on Sun., April 12th at 5:30 pm in the Youth Room at St. Johns Mehlville.
Event flyer. For more information and to register, contact Pastor Debby:
debby@stjucc.org July 14-16, Vacation Bible School, 9am-2pm
St. Jordan's UCC will hold Vacation Bible School for Kindergarten thru 6th grade, lunch will be provided. Admission is FREE, however, space is limited so register now! Call to register at 636-388-8020, or in person on July 14th at 8:30am. St. Jordan's is at 392 St. Jordan's Church Road (off of Hwy 50, east of Beaufort city limits)
July 15, Annual Church Picnic, 6-9pm
St. Luke UCC in Grand Pass, MO will hold its annual church picnic. Everyone is invited to come and share in the games, raffle quilt drawing, lots of food along with ice cream, and homemade cakes and pies. The Marshall Community Band will again entertain with a concert of your favorite selections. A super time of fun and fellowship!
July 17, Concert on the Lawn, 6-8:30pm
St. Johns Evangelical UCC, 11333 St. Johns Church Road, St. Louis, MO 63123, (I-55 and Lindbergh),314-892.0848. Bring your lawn chairs - food available for purchase. "Scott Laytham & Karl Holmes Duo", Food Trucks 5:30 until sold out, Lion's Club BBQ, Ray-Ray's Kettle Corn,
Sweet Divine
. Event flyer.
July 17-19, Godspell Performances
St. John Performing Arts Camp presents, Godspell, July 17 & July 18, 7:00 p.m. and July 19, 3:00 p.m. Shows will be performed at St. John United Church of Christ, 405 S. Fifth Street, St. Charles. For more information or to order tickets, call the church office, 636-946-0961,
www.stjohnucc.org . Ticket prices are $9.00 for Adults, $7.00 for Students.
July 20-24, Vacation Bible School, 9am-Noon
"Be Still and Know That I am God" offered at St. Paul United Church of Christ, 903 Meier Road, Old Monroe, MO 63369. This is a FREE program filled with bible lessons, music, crafts and games. Snacks will be provided. Please contact the church office with questions, or if you would
like to register at 636-665-5329. Email stpauluccom@centurytel.net.
July 20-24, Vacation Bible School, 9am-Noon
St. Philip's UCC, 10708 Lavinia in South County, St. Louis, MO 63123 will offer G-Force, a fun-filled bible oriented learning experience for area children. Activities include drama, crafts, science, music, games and snacks. Registration is $15. For more information call the church office at 314-843-5100.
Event flyer.
July 25, MMSUCC Boundary Training, 9am-4pm
To be held at Glory to Glory Christian Church UCC, 1919 S. Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63104. Facilitators: Rev. Bruce Moeller. Visit our Conference website for a registration form.
July 26, Communication & Alzheimer's Disease, 2pm
Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia affect many people and families in our community. Families wonder how to continue meaningful communication. Communication is more than just talking and listening - it's also about sending and receiving messages through attitude, tone of voice, facial expressions and body language. Come to a free program about how communication takes place when someone has Alzheimer's; learn to decode the verbal and behavioral messages delivered by someone with dementia, and identify strategies to help you connect and communicate at each stage of the disease.
At Ebenezer United Church of Christ in Augusta MO (5543 Walnut Street). The program is sponsored by the Heritage Cluster of UCC churches and the Alzheimer's Association. For more information please contact 636-228-4822 or 636-828-5980.
July 26, Church Organist 60 Year Celebration, 10am
Salem United Church of Christ is planning a celebration of recognition for Doris Jane Stoner's 60 years of service as organist at Salem Church. She will be recognized during the 10 a.m. worship service. There will also be a reception from 2pm until 4pm in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone is cordially invited to attend both the worship service and/or reception. No gifts please.
July 26, BBQ, 11am-4pm
Calvary United Church of Christ, 2501 Hartland Avenue, is hosting a BBQ. The price is $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children (4-12 yrs.) in advance until July 19th, and children under 3 are free. After July 19, the cost of each adult and child ticket goes up by $1.00. For tickets or directions call 314-429-7464, M-Th from 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
July 27-31, Vacation Bible School, 9am-Noon
"Everest" program offered at St Martin's UCC, 7890 Dittmer Ridge Rd, Dittmer, MO 63023 For children ages 3-11. This is a FREE program filled with music, games, crafts, Bible lesson, and of course snacks! Please contact the church office with any questions, or would like to register - M-F 8:30-3 636-285-4797 / 636-274-7078 or email: stmartinsuccdittmer@gmail.com.
July 27-31, Vacation Bible School, 9am-Noon
Join us this summer for Ivy Chapel UCC's Vacation Bible School. "Everest - Conquering Challenges with God's Mighty Power". Join us in Base Camp Sing & Play, Bible Expeditions, Imagination Station, Glacier Games, KidVid Cinema and Summit Celebration as we learn:
God has the power to provide. God has the power to comfort. God has the power to heal. God has the power to forgive. God has the power to love us forever.
REGISTRATION FORMS NOW AVAILABLE. Invite your Friends! All are welcome. Ages 3 through completed Grade 5. www.ivychapel.org. 314-434-4991. Event flyer.
August 1, Women's Fellowship sponsored Chicken Dinner, 3-8pm
St Martin's UCC, 7890 Dittmer Ridge Rd, Dittmer, MO 63023 --- carry outs, a/c dining, and handicap accessible. Dinners served from 3-8 pm -- adults $10 / kids 4-11 - $4 3 and under free. The is the BEST chicken in town served with homemade sides - German potato salad and slaw, and choice of corn or green beans. Top it off with one of our ladies delicious desserts. Ladies will also have their Quilt Raffle and craft sale. Please contact the church office with any questions - M-F 8:30-3 636-285-4797 / 636-274-7078 or email: stmartinsuccdittmer@gmail.com.
August 3-7, Vacation Bible School, 9am-Noon
Samuel UCC's program is SonSpark Labs, a week of laboratory adventures and fun! We'll learn that when God created the world, He made all kinds of scientific laws that we can explore with experiments. We will have a great time with lively songs, hilarious skits, creative crafts, exciting games, Bible stories, tasty snacks. On top of that, we will be helping children learn that God's plan for everyone is Jesus! SonSpark Labs can be an inspirational and exciting adventure for your entire family!
Children ages 3 to 12, $40 first child; $30 siblings; Aftercare available for $25 per day until 3pm.
For registration information:contact Anna Muhm atyouth@samuelucc.org or 314-727-9540
August 7-9, Rainbow Camp at DuBois Center
This August, Rainbow Camp will be coming to DuBois Center, the camping ministry facility of the Illinois South Conference UCC. The camp is designed for LGBTQ families, with a focus on being a safe space centered around faith. All kinds of families are welcome, be they gay parents with straight kids, gay kids with straight parents, single parents, or couples with no kids. The camp is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 7 at 7pm through Sunday, Aug. 9 at 1pm. Activities will include boating, swimming, horseback riding, bonfires, crafts, worship and much more. The facility is about an hour east of the St. Louis area, just south of I-64. Registration is open on the DuBois Center website by visiting
www.Duboiscenter.org and clicking the Register for Camp button.
Event flyer.
August 9, Ice Cream Social, 3 - 7pm
Ebenezer "Stone Church" UCC, 6162 Stone Church Road, Gerald, MO., Ice Cream Social. Homemade Ice Cream, Homemade Pie, Sandwiches.
August 9-15, Emmaus Joint Mission Camps
Does your church want to participate in Mission Camps but have too few campers to make a full camp? GOOD NEWS! Emmaus is offering a JOINT MISSION CAMP.
Come join us in the Missouri River valley on the beautiful Emmaus campus for a week of service, growth and fun. If your group has youth and a sponsor (1 to 5 ratio), join a combined camp with other groups, August 9 - 15, 2015. Some individual campers may be able to be added with another sponsor. Your campers will spend time and build relationships with our residents every morning and work on physical projects each afternoon. While with us, your campers whether they be children, adolescents or adults will grow spiritually and mature as they develop relationships and friendships with other campers and will surely develop relationships with the residents. Many campers come back and greet the same residents from year to year, corresponding through email or conventional letters. Groups develop lasting relationships also and return year after year. We are asking each participate to donate $50 for food and lodging for the week. Beds and mattresses will be provided, but ALL bedding, towels and personal items will need to be brought with the camper.
September 5-7, Fulk's Shannondale Anniversary Celebration
The plans for the 20th anniversary celebration for Jeff and Laurie Fulk are going well. Please email shannondale@centurytel.net if you will be joining us for the September 5, 6, 7 weekend.
However, the progress for donations for the Funtime Playground are now only at $1065. If you would like to donate, please do so soon so that we can get the playground purchased and installed by September 6. Please send donations to: Attn: Jeannie Kramme, c/o St. Martin's UCC, 7890 Dittmer Ridge Road, Dittmer, MO 63023.
September 12, EA Confirmation Retreat The Eastern Association of the Missouri Mid-South Conference of the United Church of Christ invites all Confirmation students and their adult leaders to a Confirmation Retreat at the Urban Mission Experience (UME) on September 11 and 12.
UME is a partnership of mission agencies and urban churches founded by a group of experienced mission trip leaders in the United Church of Christ. We are excited to offer the opportunity for youth and leaders to see urban mission work in action.
Registration - Registration forms and additional information is available on our Conference website. Group Registrations are due by July 19th.
September 20, Historian/Archivist Discussion, 2-4pm
Please join Scott Holl, archivist at Eden Theological Seminary and manager of the St. Louis County Library History & Genealogy Department, at Christ Church, UCC, 2200 Bellevue Ave., Maplewood, MO 63143.
Topic: "The Legacy of the German Evangelical Synod of North America in St. Louis"
Most St. Louis-area UCC congregations can trace their roots directly to The German Evangelical Synod of North America (1840-1934) or through its successor, the Evangelical and Reformed Church. This presentation will focus on the history and ethos of the Evangelical Synod and its lasting influence in the United Church of Christ. Brief attention will be given to other 19th-century German Protestant traditions active in St. Louis and their relationship to the Evangelical Synod.
September 24-26, Widening the Welcome Conference
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September 26, St. Louis Association Fall Business Meeting
Hold the date - Saturday, September 26 at Church of the Master in Florissant. More details to follow.
September 27, Eastern Association Fall Meeting
Save the date: Eastern Association Fall Meeting, Sunday September 27, 2015 2:00 PM at Zion/St. Paul at Bay. Watch for more information coming in August.
October 1, MMSUCC Boundary Training, 9am-4pm
To be held at St. Peter's UCC, 20 E. Fifth St, Washington, MO 63090. Facilitators: Mrs. Francie Turnure and Rev. Mauri Peaco. Visit our
Conference website for a registration form.
October 20-22, Christian Education Opportunities Christian Education/Spiritual Formation Opportunity! Plan ahead now for a great Conference
hosted by the Great Lakes Association of United Church Educators (GLAUCE) partnering with the Great Lakes Association of Presbyterian Educators (GLAPCE). Festival Gathering of Christian Educators 2015 in the Great Lakes Region WRITE IT ON YOUR HEARTS and take it on the road!
As we write the great commandment on our hearts, we are inspired to take in on the road, integrating our faith into our lives, our homes, our work and our greater community. Keynoters include: Ivy Beckwith (Creating Community), David Loleng (The Missional Church), Rev. Dr. Thom Bower (Experiential Learning), and Deborah Payden (Worship) October 20-22, 2015 at Potawatomi Inn in Angola, IN.
For more information and to register go to http://bit.ly/1yAl2CR or call Linda Reynolds at 507-254-7630 (Illinois South Conference Rep to GLAUCE). Event flyer
