September-April, Job Shapers Network, 7am
Job Shapers Network" a career development program will be meeting at Kirkwood UCC, 1603 Dougherty Ferry Rd, 63122, on the first Thursday of each month from September through April. This outreach is for anyone in the workforce wanting to gain insight on how to shape or reshape their job/career. Doors open at 7:00 am, meeting is from 7:30-8:30 am. To register go to activ8careers.com/job-shapers-network. For questions please call David Hults at 314-966-3888.
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 23-November 4, Computer Classes, 6-7pm
Come to the classes that interest you! Starting Wednesday, September 23. 6-7 pm in Sunday School Computer Lab. Led by Marilyn Barton, 314-894-2046. Held at St. Johns Evangelical 11333 St. Johns Church Road, I-55 & Lindbergh. See event flyer for specific class descriptions.
October 16, Spaghetti Dinner, 4-7pm
Event Flyer St. Johns Evangelical UCC, 11333 St. Johns Church Rd, 314-892-0848. Sponsored by Women's Fellowship.
October 17, Fall Fun Trivia Night
Fall Fun Trivia Night Please join Deaconess Faith Community Nurse Ministries At Eden Seminary, Schroer Commons, Webster Groves Saturday, October 17th doors open 6pm, Trivia at 7pm $25/person and $200/table of 8 VIP Table with VIP benefits $350 (limited number) (Premiere seating, table service, bottle of wine, light snacks, & extras!) Attendance Prizes, Mulligans, Silent Auction & Games. Cash prize for 1st & 2nd place. Beer & Soda provided; BYOB and snacks Proceeds benefit DFCNM and the Faith Nurses who work throughout the entire STL Metro in improving body, mind, spirit and community. Reserve today! Call 314-918-2621 or email Stephanie at sbatson@faithnurses.org.
October 17, Festival of Sharing Quilt Show, 12:30pm For the first time, you can pre-bid for Festival of Sharing quilts online. We know not everyone can make it to the show in person (the show will be held at the Mathewson Exhibition Center on the State Fairgrounds in Sedalia), BUT we do not want you to miss out on these quilts. Please click here: http://www.benefitbidding.com/auctions/listings/index.cfm?auction=207to see all the amazing quilts and make your pre-bids today. You can do an initial bid and state what your maximum bid would be if you were present. Quilts make wonderful Christmas, wedding and baby gifts! The quilt auction pre-bid ends on the 16th, so hurry!
October 18, Zambia Orphanage Lecture/Fundraiser, 11:30am-1pm
Join us at Samuel UCC, 320 N. Forsyth in Clayton for light snacks and a lecture from Dorothy Sithole as she recounts her efforts to open an orphanage in her home country of Zambia. Dorothy is a member of Samuel and has been living in the US for 31 years. She founded a tax exempt organization, The Lord is Peace Ministry in 2001. Six years later, she began taking steps to open an orphanage for children whose parents died due to HIV/AIDS and other diseases. She purchased some land in the city of Mahopo, a suburb of the capital of Lusaka. For several years, the land has not be ready for building, but now it is. In order to meet the government requirements, ground needs to be broken on the building by the end of February 2016. The cost of drilling the well and building the dorms, classrooms, chapel, dining hall, kitchen and other areas is $50,000. Every penny will help - so mark your calendar and plan to learn more about Dorothy's amazing journey and her fight to offer a safe home for children in Africa. For information, email secretary@samuelucc.org.
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. October 21, Fall Market & Luncheon, 11am Parkway UCC, 2841 N Ballas Rd. will be holding this event. Market opens at 11am, lunch served at Noon. We'll have a variety of vendors, so get a head start on your Christmas shopping! We will also have a raffle with special items you won't want to miss! Tickets are $10 and includes lunch and dessert. Gluten-free and sugar-free options will be available. Please call Ashley at 314-427-3755 with any questions, or to donate a raffle item. October 22, SLAW Fall Gathering, 9am-12:30pm St. Louis Association Women will hold it's fall gathering at Eden Seminary. It will begin with registration at 9am, and close with a 12:30 lunch in the Schroer Commons. Highlights will include worship with the students in the chapel, presentations by Eden faculty and administrators and, of course, time for fellowship with UCC women from around the area. The attached reservation form needs to be received by October 12th. If you have questions, call Sandy Stevenson at 636-333-2244. We hope to see you there! Registration FormOctober 24, Trunk-Or-Treat, 5-8pm
Trunk-Or-Treat - Saturday, October 24, 2015 5:00-8:00 pm. - St Martin's UCC, 7890 Dittmer Ridge Rd, Dittmer, MO. Free night of fun for kids up to age 12 (must be accompanied by parent / adult). Car decorating contest. Everyone welcome. If you would like to participate with a car, please contact the church office to register. 636-274-4797 or 636-274-7078 or stmartinsuccdittmer@gmail.comOctober 24, Trunk-Or-Treat, 5:30pm
Make plans to attend the 2nd Annual Trunk-Or-Treat at Parkway UCC, located at the front parking lot. Come with a decorated trunk filled with candy for our ghost and goblins. Games, hot dogs and a pumpkin patch are a few of the fun experiences of the night. It was a special evening last year and we think we've added so much more for everyone to enjoy. So, tall or short, young or old, there is something for all to enjoy on Saturday, October 24 for Halloween fun! Contact Barb Kuhlmann with questions. barbk@parkwayucc.orgOctober 24, 10th Annual Chili-Soup Dinner, 11am-7pm Held at Blue Springs Terrace, 312 SW 19th Terrace, Blue Springs, MO 64015. Donations will be accepted. A fundraiser for fun and fellowship. Bring your family and friends! Homemade chili, Vegetable soup (no Meat), Homemade chicken noodle soup, Salad bar and all the fixings, Desserts (assorted),Coffee - tea - lemonade. Event flyer. October 24, Labadie Days, 7am-3pm Pilgrim UCC, Labadie, MO will be churning out some delicious Apple Butter available at the Labadie Days celebration. Don't miss out! October 25, Annual Chicken Dinner and Bazaar, Noon-4pm St. Luke's UCC, 6610 St. Luke's Church Rd., Imperial, MO is hosting this event, which will include apple butter for sale. Please join us at St. Luke's (2 miles west of I-55 on Hwy. "M", turn right on St. Luke's Church Rd.) Carry outs available. Adults - $10 Children $5 (12 and under) October 24th & 25th, Two-Day Rummage Sale, 7am-2pm / 11:30am-3pm St. Johns Evangelical UCC will hold a two-day sale with all items reduced to 1/2 price on Sunday. Saturday, October 24th from 7am-2pm, and Sunday, October 25th from 11:30am-3pm. October 25, Trunk-Or-Treat, 4:30-6:30pm You are welcome to decorate your trunk and hand out candy as the kiddos come by in their Halloween finest, or you can simply bring your kiddo for some safe "Trunk or Treating" here in our parking lot. Cars will park in rows with their trunks (decorated or not) open and the kids will walk from car to car to collect their Halloween goodies. A vote for best decorations will be done by the trick or treaters. A prize will be awarded at 6:30pm. Please plan to stay until the end of the event. There will be fun games for the kiddos to play in between arriving and treating.
October 25, Trunk-Or-Treat, 4pm Ivy Chapel UCC will celebrate Halloween with this safe and fun event. Ivy Chapel UCC members will be parked in the parking lot providing treats to our young trick-or-treaters. After the children have finished trunk-or-treating, there will be a hot dog roast at the Pavilion. Feel free to bring a side dish to share. We will also be collecting canned foods for Joint Neighborhood Ministries, so any donations would be much appreciated. We encourage everyone to dress in costume and to decorate your trunk or vehicle. October 25, Halloween Party, 9:30am
St. Luke's UCC, Independence, will have its annual Halloween Party on October 25th at 9:30 am. Kids of all ages are encouraged to wear costumes. The preschoolers and elementary children will "trick or treat" the Adult and Young Adult classes. All are welcome. October 29, Alzheimer's Association Faith Leader's Lunch & Workshop St. Mark United Church of Christ, 1861 Missouri State Road, Arnold, MO 63010 will host this luncheon and workshop which are FREE, however, registration is required. The registration deadline is: OCT 27th. Call 800-272-3900 to sign up. Event flyerOctober 30, Camp MoValoween, 5-9pm
Join in the Halloween fun at Camp MoVal - bobbing for apples, hayrides, crafts, haunted hike, worship, silent auction, candy and more. Prices: children=$5, adults (18+)=$10, price cap for families of $35. Please RSVP at campmoval.app.rsvpify.com. For further details, contact Mariah Newell, 636-583-2730 or mariah.moval@mmsucc.org. Event flyer. October 30, Trunk-Or-Treat, 6:30pm St. Johns Evangelical UCC, 11333 St. Johns Church Rd. Hwy 55 & Lindbergh. Let's circle up the cars and Trick-Or-Treat from trunk to trunk! Bring Candy to give to the kiddos. Wear your costume! Featuring a kid-friendly Haunted House and Hot dogs, Chili, and S'mores. October 31, 1st Annual Trunk-Or-Treat, 3-6pm Presented by: Pilgrim UCC, Westminster Presbyterian & Union Avenue Christian Church (Churches on the "Delmar Divide"). These three churches are happy to sponsor this evening of fun. There will be prizes for "Best Decorated Car," "Best Costume," lots of fun, games and more! Please bring a canned good to donate to the neighborhood food pantry. For more information, please contact Pastor Felicia @ Pilgrim UCC: 314-367-8173 Event flyerNovember 4, Tannenbaum & More Auction, 5-9pm Friends of Emmaus present 'Celebrating Past, Present & Future,' an event benefitting the residents of Emmaus-Marthasville. This event will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1121 Columbus Lane, Washington, MO. Admission is $25. Join us for fun, food and drink! Performances by Emmaus Bell & Vocal Choirs. Door Prizes! Featuring ALL SEASONS! Winter~Spring~Summer~Fall Silent and Oral Auctions. Proceeds benefit the Friends of Emmaus, a non-profit organization, who have and will continue to support all Emmaus residents in their home of choice, campus or community . Event FlyerFor tickets or info contact: 636-239-5206 or 636-561-7747 November 1, Totenfest Service, 10:45am
St. Luke's UCC, Independence, will observe its annual Totenfest Service on Sunday, November 1st, during worship, at 10:45 am. During the service, those that have died during the past year, will be remembered. It will be a time of honoring the memory of loved ones, for the congregation to continue to extend Christian support and for the healing work of the Holy Spirit to continue to touch lives. The service will provide spiritual care and nurture for those traveling a journey of grief.
November 6-7 LIFE (Lifelong Learner Institute of Faith Exploration) at Eden Give yourself the gift of LIFE as you get ready for the rush of the holiday season! Another refreshing and revitalizing LIFE retreat will take place November 6-7 on Eden's campus. The LIFE programs welcome laity and clergy who are seeking to explore Christian faith and life. Participants spend Friday evening and Saturday on campus in fellowship with others, taking either a certificate or an elective course, worshipping and eating together. For the November session, the Reverend Dr. Adam Ployd, Assistant Professor of Church History and Historical Theology at Eden, will be teaching the certificate course titled, "Church History." The Reverend Dr. Christopher Grundy, Associate Professor of Preaching and Worship and Associate Dean of the Chapel, will teach the elective course titled, "Song Leader Boot Camp." Or contact jschantz@eden.edu 314-918-2554. Come join this group of laity and clergy who gather together for educational sessions, worship, Bible study, community meals, and fellowship! November 6, Art & Soul V, 6-11pm Join Neighborhood Houses as we celebrate the role of art in helping children reach their magnificent potential. Art & Soul V will be an evening of art, music, silent and live auctions, fabulous food, drinks, dancing and great company in support of Neighborhood Houses. This annual event will be held at The Caramel Room at Bissinger's, 1600 North Broadway, St. Louis, Mo 63102. Event FlyerNovember 7, Boundary Training
Friday, November 7, 2015 - First Congregational UCC - Webster Groves, MO - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Location: 10 W. Lockwood Ave, St. Louis, MO 63119. Facilitators: Ms. Jane Porchey and Rev. Bruce Moeller. Register. November 7, Trivia Night
Trivia Night - Saturday, November 7th, 2015 - Arrowhead Sales Facility Hwy B, Cedar Hill (next to Windy Hill Supply) Doors open at 6 pm / Games begin at 7 pm. Tickets are $15 per person in advance, $20 at the door. Maximum of 10 per table/ minimum of 8. Popcorn, soda and water provided, bring snacks to share! Coolers welcome with your favorite beverage! Event sponsored by St Martin's UCC, Dittmer. Contact the church office for tickets at 636-274-4797 or 636-274-7078 or stmartinsuccdittmer@gmail.com. November 7, Harvest Fest, 6:30pm
Ivy Chapel United Church of Christ, 620 N Woodsmill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 hosts a vintage evening of wines, cheeses, hors d'oeuvres, desserts, music and more. Join us for our biggest fundraiser of the year! $15 per person in advance, $20 at the door. Questions? Call 314-434-4991 or go to harvestfest@ivychapel.org Registration Form Please return your reservation/registration form by November 1st.
November 7, Wurstmarkt Pork Sausage Dinner, 11:30am-7pm
Immanuel United Church Of Christ. Church & Maple Streets, Ferguson. Sausage, Sauerkraut,
Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Applesauce, Desserts, Fresh Baked Pies. Carry-outs. Event flyer.November 7, Annual Smorgasbord, 3-7pm St. Paul's UCC 5th and Main Streets, Gerald, MO. Adults $10, Children (5-8) $5. Children under 5 are free. Ham, turkey & dressing, real potatoes, vegetables, salads, desserts and drinks. Carry Outs available. Country Store will feature lots of quilts, Christmas items, pillows, linens. A quilt raffle drawing will be held - Full size quilt, baby quilt, hand embroidered pillow cases. November 7, Annual 'Holly Berry Fair' Bazaar, 9am-3pm
St. John's United Church of Christ, Wolfrum Rd and Hwy 94, Weldon Spring), will hold its annual bazaar. The fair includes a silent auction for gift basket, gift certificates, and holiday items. Bidding closes at 2pm. Shops will remain open until 3pm and include a specialty gift shop, where all items are priced under $20, others have hand-crafted items, homemade mixes, soups, and cookies by the pound. Just for kids, there are inexpensive gifts for parents, grandparents and friends. The "Sweet Shoppe" includes: Homemade candies, jams and jellies, canned vegetables, and baked goods. The Café offers walking tacos and ham sandwiches. Homemade pies and cakes will also be available. A home-made quilt will be raffled at 2pm. For additional information contact Barb Eickmeier at 636-244-0385 or Julie Massar at 636-925-8995 or visit our web site. November 7, America Recycles Day, 9am-1pm In their effort to promote energy conservation and recycling, the Chesterfield Citizens Committee for the Environment will be hosting an event to celebrate Chesterfield/Missouri/America Recycles Day on Saturday, November 7 from 9am to 1pm at Central Park with a drive-thru recycling collection through the parking lot at 16365 Lydia HIll Drive. Please note that these services are first come, first served, and may not be available if capacity is reached. For more information, call 636-537-4000. November 14, Conference Annual Planning Event (CAPE) and Call to a Special Meeting of the MMSUCC, 9:15am-4pm
Save the date--November 14, Columbia UCC - Conference Annual Planning Event Please mark your calendars for this important planning event. All pastors, church leaders, Association members are invited and NEEDED to help us move forward with the implementation of the Vision Team's recommendations for our conference. We will be determining our priorities for the upcoming year and determining how we can go about achieving the work we are being called to do in our communities. Your input is vital. We hope you attend--YOU ARE THE CONFERENCE.
Registration opens at 9:15am, presentation by Search Team and voting for new Conference Minister will take place at 9:30. Lunch will be served at Noon.
Visit the Conference website for more information and a registration form. All attending MUST register!
November 14, Fall Fair, 10am-4pm
Grace United Church of Christ, 8326 Mexico Rd. St. Peters, MO, will be holding a Fall Fair. They need vendors and donations. Vendors can have a 6x10 booth at no charge if members of the church. We need donations of craft items for the church booth. The funds raised from this fair will go to the Capital Campaign. We will also need helpers to set up and clean up after the fair. Donations of hot dogs, buns, sodas, and bags of chips will be welcomed closer to the date of event. Volunteers please contact Vonda Floyd at 314-229-1609. November 14, Sugar Plum Bazaar, 9am-1pm Parkway UCC, 2841 N Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 will hold this bazaar featuring over 30 vendors who will be selling their creative, interesting and useful wares and goodies. Invite your friends, neightbors and relatives. A raffle will be held every hour. A bountiful 'Cookie Walk' will be featured where your favorite cookies can be selectively chosen and boxed for gifts or your personal consumption. A food truck will be on the premises vending delicious items for your enjoyment. Get your holiday shopping accomplished early! Come shop at booths of local handcrafted and commercial products. Over 30 vendors will be featured including Lydia's House delicious frozen pot pies, Plowshares, creative holiday bows for gift packages, and more! November 14, Sausage & Turkey Supper, 3pm-7pm
St. John UCC, 332 Old Sulphur Spring Road, Manchester, MO 63021, is hosting this delicious dinner. Adults: $12 Children (6-12): $6. Children under 6 are free. Carry-Outs are available. Sausage can be purchased November 12-14. Thursday 2pm-7pm, Friday 1pm-7pm, and Saturday, 9am-7pm. Quilts, handmade articles and baked goods etc. from 9am-7pm.
November 14, 6th Annual Taste of Home Cooking Show, 9am Emmaus Homes will hold this event at First Christian Church, 6890 Hwy 100, Washington, MO. The Vendor Fair opens at 9am and will feature more than 40 local vendors to shop from! The Cooking Show, taught by culinary expert Karen Davis, begins at 1pm. Learn 10 new recipes to share with family and friends this holiday season! $20 general admission tickets ON SALE NOW with VIP upgrades available! Each ticket gets you entry to the event, a goodie bag and an entry for one of our more than 40 attendance prizes plus MORE if you upgrade to VIP! Buy your tickets online or call Kristen at 636.534.5261.
2016
February 20-March 3, St. Lucas Trip to Israel & Jordan
Visiting the land of the Bible is an important pilgrimage to make. It's a complicated land where great and tragic events have occurred - some of which are described in the Bible itself, others have occurred across the ages, and more recently in the on-going struggle between Israelis and Palestinians over the same small patch of land. This trip is designed to offer a first-hand look at this multi-layered story, visiting sites where the historical events of the Bible and beyond occurred. We will visit both Jewish and Palestinian villages and cities. The land is rich with story and the connections are made that intersect our lives and our faith. If interested, contact St. Lucas UCC office for a fact sheet giving a detailed description of the trip including cost. Call: 314-843-2100
May 5, St. Louis Association Spring Meeting
More details to follow.
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