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.
October 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 1, Accountability for All Public Meeting, 3-4:30pm (Doors open at 2pm) This meeting will be held at the Busch Student Center-St. Louis University, 20 North Grand, St. Louis, MO 63103. Free parking: Laclede parking garage across the street. Holding ourselves and our regional public officials accountable for: Youth at the Center...Justice for All....Racial Equity...Opportunity to Thrive. These are priorities that encompass the work of MCU and our partner organizations throughout the region. These are the priorities set by the Ferguson Commission. It's time to make these priorities REALITIES! RSVP your attendance with your MCU Representative. Or go online at: http://bit.ly/10vuQf5
November 1, Totenfest, 10:45am
St. Luke's UCC, Independence, will observe its annual Totenfest Service. 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 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 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
Saturday, 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. Silent and Oral Auctions. Surprise "Bubbly Bags!" For tickets or to make a donation to the auction contact: Ivy Chapel United Church of Christ - www.ivychapel.org or call 314-434-4991.
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 7, Turkey Supper, 3-7pm Friedens UCC, Church Basement, 980 Main St., Moscow Mills, MO. All you can eat turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, slaw, green beans, corn, homemade bread, pie and cake. Carry-outs are available. Adults-$10; Children (7 thru 12) -$5; Children (6 and under) - Free. Check out our Country Store for baked goods homemade crafts, jelly, produce, etc. This year we also have a Quilt Raffle, a fundraiser for Friedens Cemetery, for a handquilted 9-patch quilt and homemade throw. First draw chooses prize. Donations; $1 each or 6 for $5. November 12, "PREACHING LUKE: The Fierce and Gentle Jesus" 9am-2:30pm This one-day workshop held at Unity Lutheran Church, 8454 Glen Echo Dr., Bel-Nor, MO, will explore the shape and structure of the Gospel of Luke, review Luke's signature themes, and wrestle with the paradox of a Christ who "is at once hard beyond enduring and more gracious than we would dare to hope." The aim is to end the day "glorifying and praising God for all [we have] heard and seen." (Lk. 2:20) Tuition: $42 (includes lunch) Registration begins at 8:30am - workshop starting at 9am until 2:30pm. Register for PM-82 at www.lststl.org/courses, or by mail to LST, 475 E. Lockwood Ave., St. Louis, MO 63119 or by phone at 314-918-2556 or by email to registrat@lststl.orgInstructor: the Rev. Dr. Jerome Burce, Senior Pastor, Messiah Lutheran Church, Fairview Park, Ohio since 1994. He held previous positions in Connecticut and Papua New Guinea, where he was born and raised. he received his M. Div. at Christ Seminary-Seminex and earned a Doctor of Ministry degree at Hartford Seminary in Congregational Studies. He contributes text studies and occasional essays to Crossings.org. A published author, he has written Proclaiming the Scandal: Reflections on Post-Modern Ministry (Christian Mission and Modern Culture). 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. November 15, Brats, Kraut & Other Delicious Foods, 11am-2pm St. John United Church of Christ, Casco, 245 St. John E-R Church Rd, Leslie, MO 63057, features Brats, Sauerkraut, pulled pork sandwiches, side dishes and homemade desserts. Free Will offering. Bring a canned good for the Tri-Pantry Food Outreach. Five miles north of Beaufort, MO on Hwy. 185. For more information call: 573-484-2434 November 20, Wine Tasting Event, 7-9pm St. John UCC, 405 S Fifth Street, St. Charles, MO 63301-St. John Hall, is hosting this event featuring Mount Pleasant Winery. This is an "Adult Only" event with limited seating. Tickets are available through the church office, 636-946-0961. The cost will be $25 per couple, $12.50 for single. Enjoy wine tasting and light appetizers. Mount Pleasant Winery will have wines available for purchase. www.stjohnucc.org
November 29, Intergenerational Advent Celebration, 11:30am-1pm
St. John UCC, 405 S Fifth Street, St. Charles, MO 63301, invites you to an Intergenerational Advent Celebration. Join us for lunch, crafts, and storytelling. Please RSVP by November 25th- 636-946-0961. Our theme is simple: Preparing for Christmas and what coping strategies might be helful during this stressful time of year to prepare for both the material and spiritual sides of Christmas. www.stjohnucc.orgDecember 5, "Cookies to Go" Christmas Cookie Sale, 8am-Noon Eden United Church of Christ, 8920 Eden Ave, Affton, MO 63123 is holding their annual sale of Christmas cookies. Box your own cookies, sweet breads and candy. Cost is $8.50/pound. For more information or to donate baked goods call: 314-631-8930 December 6, Celebration of Joan Hensley's Ministry, 3pm
The Board of Trustees of Joint Neighborhood Ministry will celebrate the Ministry of Joan Hensley after 14 years of leadership as Executive Director. This celebration will be held at St. Lucas UCC, 11735 Denny Rd. St. Louis, MO 63126. Worship will start at 3pm with a reception to follow. We are asking folks to consider a donation to JNM in Joan's honor - with hopes to raise $14,000 - or- $1000 for each year Joan has been at JNM!
December 13, Canticle of Joy Christmas Cantata, 3pm St. John UCC Music Ministry presents Canticle of Joy, a Christmas Cantata by Joseph Martin, in the sanctuary. The cantata will be performed by St. John Chancel Choir, readers, and orchestra. A tasting party will follow. St. John UCC, 405 S Fifth Street, St. Charles, MO 63301. www.stjohnucc.org 636-946-0961. December 13, "Jazz to the World" Christmas Concert, 2pm Even though Jazz Nativity will not be presented this year, you can still have a jazz-filled Christmas. Join Cliff Aerie and the Oikos Ensemble for 'Jazz to the World' at First Congregational church in Webster Groves. One performance only! And it's FREE. Enjoy jazzy Christmas carols and creative storytelling. Our featured vocalists will be Kim Fuller and Arianna Aerie. See the concert flyer for additional information. December 18th & 19th, Presentation of Amahl and the Night Visitors, 7pm St. John UCC presents 2 nights of performances by Gian Carlo Menotti. This event is free and open to the community. St. John United Church of Christ, 405 S. Fifth Street, St. Charles, MO 63301 www.stjohnucc.org 636-946-0961 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
February 27, Gateway ONA Convocation
This year's Convocation will again be held on the campus of Eden Theological Seminary. More details to follow.
May 5, St. Louis Association Spring Meeting
More details to follow.
June 9-11, MMSUCC Conference Annual Gathering (CAG)
Mark your calendars for next year's Conference Annual Gathering to be held at the Holiday Inn Executive Center in Columbia, MO. More details to follow.
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