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, 5:30-8pm

St. John's United Church of Christ will hold its vacation bible school, Camp Kilimanjaro,  for ages 4 through the sixth grade.   St. John's is located at 945 Wolfrum Road and Highway 94 in Weldon Spring, MO.

"Where else can you go to experience a rainforest, heather, moorland, alpine desert and near Arctic conditions all in one place?" asks VBS director Rhonda Hanne. "Mount Kilimanjaro!"

Hanne reports that "Base Camp near Mount Kilimanjaro will lead to an epic expedition through Proverbs, where we will learn to have: Ears that hear and do God's Word, Hearts that trust in the Lord, Tongues that speak in a God-honoring way, Hands that get to work and Feet that walk with the wise.

For more information call the St. John's church office at 636-926-8995 as soon as possible.  "Then lace up your hiking boots, grab your gear, and we'll get started!!!" says Hanne.

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

July 20-22, Vacation Bible School, 9am-11:30am

St. Paul's UCC, Gerald, MO will host a Vacation Bible School.  The theme is 'Workshop of Wonders.'

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 25, Neighborhood Block Party, 4-7pm

St. Luke's UCC is hosting a block party for the McCoy neighborhood.  The block party will benefit Carl and Pam Bryant, residents of the McCoy Neighborhood in Independence. In January 2014, Carl and Pam were shot multiple times by a disturbed neighbor.  When this senseless act left the Bryants facing multiple surgeries and a long and painful rehabilitation, many in the neighborhood responded with compassion and concern. Now, almost 18 months later, the Bryants continue to face uncovered medical expenses and home accessibility modifications needed as a result of their injuries.

To assure the Bryant's that their neighbors have not forgotten about them, St. Luke's United Church of Christ is hosting a Neighborhood Block Party to benefit the Bryant's. This will be an opportunity for everyone in the neighborhood to gather at St. Luke's on Saturday, July 25, 2015 from 4:00-7:00 PM for food, entertainment and games for "kids" of all ages. All of the money raised will go directly to the Bryant family.

July 25, Job Fair, 10am-2pm

Neighborhood Houses will be hosting a Job Fair at Caroline Mission Early Childhood Center, 2828 Caroline Street, St. Louis, MO  63104. 10 minute interviews will be conducted.  Please bring your resume.  Event flyer.  

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

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

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!

August 7-9, Rainbow Camp at DuBois Center

 

August 9-15, Emmaus Joint Mission Camps

Contact:  Brenda Cameron, 314-740-2049, cameronb@emmaushomes.org.  Or Dennis Kramme, 636-299-1983, krammed@emmaushomes.org 

August 13, 14, 15, Rummage Sale

St. Paul's UCC, Gerald, MO will host a Rummage Sale beginning at  3-7pm August 13th, 8am-6pm August 14th, and 8am-Noon August 15th.

 August 14, Annual Church Picnic, 5pm

Bethany UCC, 30 Bethany Church Road, Berger, MO, will hold it's Annual Church Picnic, beginning at 5:00 p.m.  Sandwiches, beverages, homemade ice cream and pie. Bazaar, cake walk, games for children, and music. Everyone welcome! On Route Z about 2 miles off Hwy. 100, between Hermann and New Haven.

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.

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 14-16, Persons in Ministry Retreat (PIM)

 

Theme -  "Church:  Who Needs It - REALLY?" This retreat is for all who seek to renew, reconnect, and reclaim faith. Research indicates that the Church is not dying-only transitioning along with the culture we serve. Are we in midst of another "great awakening?" (Diana Butler Bass) or are we experiencing another "re-formation?" Rooted in scripture, prayer and community, we will explore together in creative and faithful ways what it means to "Be the Church" in our time.  Visit our Conference website for information on our new venue, brochure and registration details.  

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

The St. Louis Association Fall Business Meeting, Saturday, September 26 at Church of the Master, United Church of Christ, 1325 Paddock Drive, Florissant, Missouri  63033--2238.  More information will be available soon.   

 

 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