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eHappenings! Your MMSUCC Event News Source!
The next issue is scheduled for Friday, August 14, 2015
Deadline for submissions is 8:00 am on 8/12/2015
(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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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 1, YMCA Youth Forum on Race, 8:30am-Noon
The YMCA will host a Youth Forum at University of Missouri St.Louis (UMSL) in JC Penney Building 1. This forum will facilitate discussions on how to create positive change in schools and communities. There will be a panel discussion for approximately 1-1/2 hours, followed by break-out sessions on topics covering policing and racial inclusion. Youth ages 13-18 are welcomed for this event. Event flyer. Please contact Mary Rich for more information: 314-835-9160. August 2-7, Vacation Bible School
Do you want to put on a play about Jonah and the Whale for Vacation Bible School this summer, August 2 to August 7? Come to Parkway United Church of Christ, 2841 N. Ballas Road, St. Louis, MO 63131. We will be making scenery and costumes, learning songs, working on a mission project, and hearing Bible stories. Children from preschool through 5th grade welcome. Contact Carol Cobb, ccjcobb@aol.com or 965-4147 for registration forms or check out Parkway UCC web site.
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 4, Book Signing with Leah Gunning Francis, 7pm
Dr. Leah Gunning Francis' new book, Ferguson & Faith: Sparking Leadership & Awakening Community is being published August 4 by Chalice Press and the Forum for Theological Exploration. Dr. Gunning Francis is Associate Dean of Contextual Education and Assistant Professor of Christian Education at Eden Theological Seminary.
A book signing is being hosted by Left Bank Books on August 4 at 7:00 pm and everyone is invited to attend! Left Bank Books is located at 399 N. Euclid, St. Louis, MO 63108.
Click here for more information on the book signing.
Read about Ferguson & Faith: Sparking Leadership & Awakening Community on Eden's website
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 8-9, Rev. Dr. John Dorhauer Visit
The St. Louis Association Council invites you to two opportunities for reflection with our General Minister and President-elect, the Rev. Dr. John Dorhauer. There will be two opportunities to hear and meet John on Saturday, and one to worship with John on Sunday. Please share this information in your upcoming church bulletins
Saturday, August 8 - at 10 a.m., "What Is the UCC Called to Be in This Time and Place?"
at Christ the King UCC, 11370 Old Halls Ferry Rd. Florissant 63033
Saturday, August 8 - at 2 p.m., "Our Possessive Investment in Whiteness"
at Immanuel UCC, 221 Church St., Ferguson, 63135.
John will share his passion and much needed expertise in the work that European American church members need to do to be faithful and humble partners in bringing God's justice to our communities. John's doctoral work focused on white privilege. On this anniversary weekend, John invites the United Church of Christ into a deep, nuanced, and honest examination of, and meaningful dialogue about, what George Lipsitz calls 'our possessive investment in whiteness.' Wherever you find yourself in the conversation about race in the church today, this conversation will be rich.
Sunday, August 9, the one year anniversary of Michael Brown's killing
At 11 a.m., "A Day of Remembrance, Recognition, Repentance"
John will preach the Sunday worship service at Christ the King. Event Flyer
Each of these events are rich opportunities to glimpse into our church's future and continue the work of healing and building the body of Christ in this time and place, thanking God for one another and calling on the Spirit to give us courage and lead us into God's future. We hope to see you there!
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, Annual BBQ and Family Fun Day
Friedens Peace UCC, located at 3560 Mill Street in New Melle, MO is hosting a Family Fun Day & BBQ. There will be games throughout the day available to play with friends and family. In addition, there will be scheduled events like a Washer Tournament starting at 1 pm, a turtle race (bring your own turtle) and/or sack race at 2:00, an adult and child three legged race at 3:00, balloon toss at 4:00 and a second sack race at 5:00. There will be delicious BBQ Pork Steaks & Grilled Chicken Dinners as well as Hot Dogs. The Dinner price is $10.00 adult/ $5.00 child and includes corn on the cob, slaw, baked beans and ice cream. Coffee, tea & lemonade will be provided. Hot dogs are $3.00 each. Coolers are acceptable. There will be a 50/50 drawing also.
What a great way to celebrate the end of the summer! Come take a break from the hustle and bustle and enjoy a day with your friends and family where you don't have to cook, just relax, take part in activities or just hang out and watch the fun! For more information call 636-828-5980.
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.
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.
August 15, Fish Fry, 11am-4pm
Christ the King UCC at 11370 Old Halls Ferry Rd., Florrisant, MO, is hosting a Fish Fry. Price for a fish dinner is $10 and a sandwich for $7.50 with choice of catfish, buffalo, or whiting (jack salmon). Dinners are served with spaghetti, pickles, onions and choice of potato salad or slaw and a dessert. For more information call 314-741-6808.
August 23, Final Worship at Emmaus, 3pm
Emmaus Homes announced plans for the final worship service to be held on Sunday, August 23 at 3 pm in the chapel located on the former St. Charles campus, 2200 W. Randolph St., St. Charles Mo. The ceremony will also include a parade, led by Emmaus clients, to Good Shepherd United Church of Christ located at 3115 Elm St., St. Charles Mo. with a reception to follow immediately. Built in 1952 the Chapel has long served Emmaus clients, staff, volunteers and family members with weekly worship services and bible study. Emmaus has partnered with Good Shepherd to provide community worship services and bible study for Emmaus clients and is open to the broader community. Emmaus-led services at Good Shepherd are slated to begin at 11 a.m. on Sunday, August 30. 'This is a full circle moment for our congregation,' said Reverend Mauri Peaco, 'Good Shepherd began our worship services at the Emmaus chapel more than 50 years ago. We embrace the Emmaus clients with an extravagant welcome.'
August 25, Environmental Education Seminar, 7-9pm Many people, from elected officials to the Pope, are speaking out on the scientific and moral imperative to care for our planet and to address climate change. Now is the time to redouble efforts to focus on reducing energy use in all aspects of our lives. With this in mind, the event Make a Bigger Difference: Environmental Action for Your Life, Your Community and Your House of Worship on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 will provide specific tools to take action and make a difference to the environment. The event takes place at The Ethical Society of St. Louis, 9001 Clayton Road, from 7 to 9 PM. Light refreshments served. The event is free, but registration is required at http://bit.ly/082515. For more information, contact Gail Wechsler at 314-442-3894 or gwechsler@jcrcstl.org. Event flyer. Press release. September 5-7, Fulk's Shannondale Anniversary Celebration
Thanking everyone for all the donations for Funtime Playground at Shannondale in honor of Jeff and Laurie Fulk. The playground equipment has been purchased and will be delivered and set up on Monday, August 3rd. We are using some "free loan" money until everyone has time to turn in donations and fundraiser money.
Dedication will be held September 6th during the Sunday morning worship service. Everyone is invited. A free picnic lunch of sloppy joes, chips, cookies, etc. will be available. It would be a big help if those planning to be with us for lunch would let us know in advance so we can know how much food to prepare. Lunch reservations (by church or individuals) can be made by email
cjkramme@att.net or phone (314-603-9024). Only estimated numbers are needed (not names of individuals). A reminder that all overnights that weekend are free but should be made in advance. Thanks to everyone for your wonderful response in providing Funtime Playground to honor Jeff and Laurie.
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.
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. Deadline to make hotel reservations is AUGUST 14 - HURRY!
September 15 thru November 10, Financial Peace Seminars, 6:30-8PM
Register now for the Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University (FPU), offered at St. John's United Church of Christ, 15370 Olive Blvd, Chesterfield, MO 63017. Seminars begin starting September 15, 2015 and ending November 10, 2015. Classes will meet each Tuesday 6:30-8:00 PM. Childcare will be provided.
9 week class: Through video teaching, class discussions and small group interactions individuals and couples will learn practical Biblical based money management strategies to get out of debt, make wise financial decisions and save for the future. The purchase of a financial planning kit is recommended to fully benefit from the program.
Contact the church office for more information 636-532-0540 or register on-line at: tinyurl.com/stjohnsfpu
September 19 & 20, New Beginnings
NEW BEGINNINGS COME AND SEE days are set for September 19-20. Dates and locations are:
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Saturday, September 19 from 9 -11 a.m. at Agape House, 312 19 Street Terrace, Blue Springs, MO
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Saturday, September 19 from 1:30-3:30 pm at Columbia UCC
- Sunday, September 20 from 2 - 4 pm at Grace UCC, O'Fallon, MO
These events will be a presentation about the New Beginning assessment process. This event is free, so bring a team from your church. New Beginnings might be for you if your congregation can answer "yes" to three or more of the following -
*Less than 70 in worship, or more than 70 in worship but significant decline for a decade *Wrestling with future vision for the church *Significant building issues *Aging membership *Changing neighborhood *Trouble paying bills and/or paying off a loan * Currently in interim time of transition.
Is it time for a New Beginning? Come and See!
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
Click here for further information.
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.
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 3, Trivia Night, 6pm First Congregational Church of Webster Groves, United Church of Christ, 10 West Lockwood Avenue, Saint Louis, Missouri 63119. Doors open at 6pm. Cost is $20.00 per person. For more information and to make reservations call Joint Neighborhood Ministry at 314-771-1756. October 5-9, Mission Trip, St. Bernard Project, New Orleans, LA
A group of folks from Parkway UCC will be heading to New Orleans to work with the St. Bernard Project (www.stbernardproject.org) the week of Mon, Oct 5 thru Fri, Oct 9, 2015 and we hope you will join us! All skill levels are welcome and needed. Come learn or teach, or probably both. Come be God's hands in this world. For more information, please contact Tom McKenzie at:
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
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