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2016 Mercy Hospice Summer/Fall Community Grief Support Groups
Groups are open to the community, free of charge.
-Morning Drop-In Group is the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, 10-11:30am -New members are welcome to join at any time, no registration required.
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-Evening 6-week Closed Group, Monday, June 13th thru July 25th, August 15th thru September 26th, and October 10th thru November 21st. These groups close to new members after the 2nd meeting of the 6-week session. Pre-Registration is required. Please call the Mercy Hospice Bereavement Program at, 314-729-4419. Mercy Hospice is located at, 1000 Des Peres Rd., Des Peres, MO 63131.
Speaker Series: "Is Your House of Worship Ready For an Emergency?"
A Free Red Cross Presentation to Pastors and Church Leaders (minimum of 10-20) can be held at YOUR church. Lunch is provided. For more information contact: Bill Engfehr at bill.engfehr2@redcross.org or 314-516-2753.
June 26-July 1, Vacation Bible School, 9am-Noon
Immanuel United Church of Christ, 221 Church St., Ferguson, MO will be holding this event. Please contact the church office at, 314-521-7324 for registration forms for children and/or volunteers.
June 26, Summer Fun Series, 9:30am
St. Luke's United Church of Christ, Independence, is hosting this series on the following three dates, June 26th, July 17th, and August 14th. This year the theme for the Summer Fun Series is Peace. The children will focus on St. Luke's being "A Peace Factory." Monthly lessons will spotlight "Peace with Me," "Peace with You," and "Peace with the World."
The adult class will be led by Pastor Paul Emily and will explore "Peace by Piece." It will focus on what it takes to make peace and how we can take our place in the "Peace Factory" by being peacemakers. The lessons will look at Serenity in June, Compassion in July, and Forgiveness in August. This study will be based in general on the Sermon on the Mount and more specifically on the Beatitudes, where Jesus said, "Blessed are the Peacemakers." We will see the benefits of our becoming more of the peacmakers Jesus called us to become-not just for others but also in our personal wellbeing. We will see the promise Jesus gives to those who become peacemakers is that they "will be called the children of God." All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
July 7, Book Discussion, 7pm
Hope United Church of Christ, along with Gethsemane Lutheran and St. Mark's Episcopal will hold this book discussion specifically chosen for this election year. The book "Healing the Heart of Democracy: The Courage to Create a Politics Worthy of the Human Spirit" by Parker Palmer encourages people of faith to carry out the vocation of their civic life by developing what he calls the five "habits of the heart." The July 7 gathering will be held at St. Mark's, 4712 Clifton Ave., at 7pm and the group will discuss chapters 1-4. The August 21 gathering will be held at Hope UCC, 6273 Eichelberger at 12:30pm. Please call the church office at Hope UCC if you would like to attend so we may plan accordingly. 314-353-2288
July 8, Christian Educator's Networking Group, SAUCE
SAUCE (pronounced saucy) is a new networking group, and we want YOU to join! SAUCE is the St. Louis local chapter of the Association of United Christian Educators, an organization dedicated to lay and ordained, paid and volunteer pastors, educators and youth workers, which has been providing advocacy and support for church education and educators in the United Church of Christ since 1971. This group is designed to provide support through networking, collaboration, and resource sharing. This group is open to all individuals who are passionate about Christian education or maybe just want to learn more. We share best practices, favorite resources, and current challenges and successes and we would love to have you as a member. SAUCE meets on the second Friday of every month at Eden Theological Seminary. For more information, contact, Emily Stokes at stokes@firstcongregational.org or vist https://www.facebook.com/stlauce/. OR join us at our next meeting on July 8th!
July 9, Anti-Racism Workshop, 9am-4pm
This workshop will be held at Columbia College, 1001 Rogers St., Columbia, MO 65216. The event will be led by the Christian Church (DOC) of Mid-America Pro-Reconciliation/Anti-Racism Team and is designed for clergy and lay leaders. Continuing Education Units for clergy are available through our sponsoring partner, Mid-America Center for Ministry. Here is a link to the information and registration materials: http://www.center4ministry.org/prar.html
If you have questions, or need more information, please contact, Martha Jolly at 573-999-6356.
July 10, 15th Annual Polka Sunday, 10:45am
St. Luke's United Church of Christ, Independence, will host the 15th Annual Polka Sunday during worship. This year, the 'Polka Dot German Band' will be making a return engagement to St. Luke's. This will be a hand clapping, toe tapping service that you won't want to miss!
July 10, Bar-B-Que, 11am-3:30pm
Calvary United Church of Christ, 2501 Hartland Ave., Overland, MO will host this barbecue. Cost is $10 in advance, (by July 3) for adults and $11 at the door, $5 for children 4-12 in advance, and $5.50 at the door. Children under 3 eat free. Menu includes a Pork Steak or Chicken entrée, German Potato Salad or Mustard Potato Salad, Baked Beans or Corn, Bread, Dessert, and a Drink. Carry outs are available. Calvary's mission is to love God by serving our neighbors. We look forward to greeting our neighbors at this event. To reserve tickets or for questions, call, 314-429-7464.
July 11-15, Vacation Bible School, 9am-Noon
Hope United Church of Christ, 6273 Eichelberger, will hold Vacation Bible School this summer for ages 3yrs to 5th grade. The theme this year is "Catch the Wave of God's Amazing Love." Cost is $45 per child with a $70 maximum per family. For more information and to register online, go to: www.hopeuccstl.org/VBS2016
July 11, Free Concert: Gateway Men's Chorus, 7pm
St. Paul United Church of Christ, 3510 Giles Ave., St. Louis, MO 63116, will offer this free concert. Please come and enjoy!
July 16, Free Concert, 7:30pm
Peace United Church of Christ, 204 E Lockwood Ave., Webster Groves will host this free concert featuring, "The Ripple Effect-A Vocal Visionary Project" from South Bend, Indiana. Not just a group of singers in a choir, The Ripple Effect is a collective truth-speaking voice in the community, by way of the enormous power of music. Please join us for a moving evening of music and community. All are welcome! A free-will offering will be received.
July 18-22, Vacation Bible School, 9am-Noon
Join us at Ivy Chapel United Church of Christ for VBS this summer, which features -"Surf Shack-Catch the Wave of God's Amazing Love." For more information see the event flyer and registration form. If you have questions, contact Linda Lowry, linda@ivychapel.org or Erin Winship, elowry08@hotmail.com
July 20, Annual Church Picnic, 6pm-9pm
This picnic will be held at St. Luke United Church of Christ in Grand Pass, MO. We're serving Grilled Hamburgers, Pork Burgers, Hot Dogs, Sloppy Joes, Homemade Pies, Cakes and Ice Cream. There are games for everyone, and once again for almost 90 years, the marshall Municipal Band will entertain with a wonderful summer concert. We will be giving away our annual picnic quilt, "Remembering Our Past", which this year, uses blocks pieced by our long-time members, Frieda Utlaut and embroidered by Esther Fizer. Both of these women were treasured quilters back on our days of "hand" quilting. Hope to see you there!
July 24-29, Christianson Native Craft Workshop
Join us for a creative experience at Shannondale Community Center Timber Lodge, Highway 19, 24 miles south of Salem, MO. The Christianson Native Craft Workshop, now in its 42nd year, offers hands-on folk art, craft experiences, and demonstrations in a family oriented setting. The CNCW has been held annually since being founded in 1975 by Frances Christianson and members of the United Methodist Church. The workshop has given hundreds of persons, young and old, a chance to learn talents in an Ozark forest setting and take home beautifully handcrafted items. For more information, call or write: Shelli Kittrell, 1614 Liggett Dr., St. Louis, MO 63126. 314-885-4296. Registration Form
August 1-5, Vacation Bible School-M.A.D. Camp, 9am-12:30pm
Please join us at Parkway United Church of Christ, 2941 N Ballas Rd., Town & Country, MO for VBS and for M.A.D. (Music, Art & Drama). Help put on a play with songs, scenery, and costumes. "Barbeque for Ben", The Prodigal Son. There are 2 programs, 9am to 12:30pm and 12:30pm to 3pm. The Morning Program cost is: $25 for First child, $15 for additional siblings. The Afternoon Program will cost $20 for each afternoon session. Finale Performance: Friday, August 5 at 7pm - refreshments will follow the performance.
All participants age 3 years old-to entering 5th grade are welcome! 6th graders and above may apply to be counselors. For more information, check out parkwayucc.org for registration form or contact carolccjcobb@aol.com; or Ingridscharf.ingrid@gmail.com
August 4-6 UCCOSSN 2016 Annual Conference
Hosted by Rockville United Church of Christ, 355 Linthicum St., Rockville, MD 20851. Registration opens in early May - information coming soon
Event FLYER
August 9-11, NCLI 2016
We believe your church's best days are ahead. Make your future now at NCLI 2016!
The CPR faculty is excited to connect with you and build an exciting learning community! Come hear Carol Howard-Merritt, Doug Pagitt, Cameron Trimble, Gregg Carlson, Chris Davies, and more! And, there is a limited scholarship fund for UCCer's only (members and clergy) which makes registration only $100!
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August 15 - 25, Regional Mission Fest
Save the Dates! Hands Around the World: A Celebration of God's People at Work in the World! This event is sponsored by the following Conferences in the United Church of Christ:
Missouri Mid-South, Illinois South, Kansas-Oklahoma and by the Mid-America Region, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Event FLYER
There will be local church visits by missionaries serving around the world, along with Sunday guest preaching opportunities. On Saturday, August 20, Mission Festival Worship and Keynote Address (live-streamed to gatherings in various areas of the Conferences/Region)
If your congregation would be interested in having a missionary visit or if you would like to host a guest preacher, please contact:
Mid-America Region, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ): Larry Colvin, 816-528-4400,
August 17-19, Member in Discernment Event
The Ministerial Excellence, Support and Authorization (MESA) Ministry Team of the UCC invites MID's to gather in the Church House in Cleveland, Ohio for networking, mutual support, sharing resources and information, and inspiring worship.
The majority of the costs of this event are underwritten by contributions to the UCC. Individual MID's and their Associations are asked to contribute $100 each (for a total of $200) toward the cost of the event. since space is limited to 50 MID's per year, an individual MID may only participate in this gathering once during their process of discernment.
Questions? Please contact Rev. Kathy Clark, Minister for Members in Discernment at clarkk@ucc.org
August 21, Book Discussion, 12:30pm
Hope United Church of Christ along with Gethsemane Lutheran and St. Mark's Episcopal will hold a book discussion specifically chosen for this election year. The book "Healing the Heart of Democracy: The Courage to Create a Politics Worthy of the Human Spirit" by Parker Palmer encourages people of faith to carry out the vocation of their civic life by developing what he calls the five "habits of the heart." Please call the church office at Hope UCC if you would like to attend so that we may plan accordingly. 314-353-2288
September 24, Eastern Association Fall Meeting, 11am-3pm
Emanuel UCC, Jackson, MO will host the Fall Business Session of the EA. More details to be announced later. Mark your calendar!
September 24, St. Louis Association Fall Meeting, 9am
Save the Date! St. John's United Church of Christ will host the Fall Business Session of the SLA. More details to be announced later. The Planning Team begins work on this meeting starting June 3.
April 28-30, 2017, Women's Retreat
SAVE the DATE! The 2017 Women's Retreat will be held at Camp MoVal on April 28-30, 2017. More details available closer to the event!
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