2009

July 2009

2nd, Thursday, 7pm, St. Louis Association Council meeting.

3rd, Friday, Office Closed in celebration of Independence Day.

3rd, Friday, 7pm, ONE NIGHT ONLY!!!! "STILL STANDING" the live CD recording for the Greater New Higher Heights Christian Church-UCC: at 4657 S. Grand St. Louis, MO 63111 Ticket Prices are $10 for General Admission and $25 VIP. All are welcome!!! Thank You for your support!!!

6th - 10th, 9am - noon, daily, SonRock Kids Camp Vacation Bible School is a week of fun and adventure! Friedens Peace UCC, in New Melle, will be hosting the camp. Daily sessions are open to all kids ages 3 yrs (must be potty trained) through 6th grade. A special closing program will be held on Saturday, July 11th for all participating families.  Space is limited so register early by calling 636-828-5980, stopping by the church office at 3560 Mill Street in New Melle, or visiting www.friedens-peaceucc.org  and clicking on the “Upcoming Events” button. Registration is $5 per child until June 21, after that it increases to $10 per child. Just a $1 a day, covers all activities, crafts, snacks and a VBS t-shirt! Register early for an entire week of fun!

7th, Tuesday, 7pm, Lawn Concert to Benefit Lydia's House at Bethlehem UCC, 11625 Old St. Charles Road, Bridgeton, 63044; Program includes "Mind Over Matter" (60's rock) and the "Elder Family" (Country Western) Bring Lawn Chairs or blankets. Donations for Lydia's House welcomed. Refreshments served. Co-sponsored by Bethlehem UCC and Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (ELCA).  For more info call 314-739-4326.

8th, Wednesday, 10am, St. Louis Ministerium meets.

9th, Thursday, 1pm, St. Louis Association Preparation for Ministry.

11th, Saturday, 10am - 12:30pm, Habakkuk Meeting at Zion UCC,  Union.  The Habakkuk Project Task Force has arranged a series of regional meetings to provide an opportunity to present the proposals and receive feedback from the members of the conference. It is our hope that churches will send their Conference delegates and any other interested parties to these meetings.

11th, Saturday, 10am, Administrating Ministry meeting at Columbia UCC

11th, Saturday, 6:30 - 8:30pm, Shannondale Disaster Fund-Raiser Benefit.  Inspiring and Uplifting Contemporary Christian Music from Christian band “Thy Will.”  Free will offering during concert at Faith United Church of Christ, 106 Kent Drive in Wentzville.  Bring a lawn chair/blanket.  Hot BBQ food is available to purchase. All proceeds go to Shannondale Disaster Benefit.

11th, St. Paul UCC, 136 W. First St., Hermann MO Annual Picnic, serving 4-7 p.m.

12th, Sunday, 3pm, Report from General Synod at St. Lucas UCC, Sunset Hills. Plan now to hear first hand from the delegates themselves what took place at General Synod, what official actions took place and what directions were authorized.  St. Lucas is located at 11735 Denny Road in Sunset Hills, Missouri.

14th, Tuesday, Boundary Training opportunity at Evangelical UCC in St. Louis.

14th, Tuesday, 1pm, Congo Partnership meeting in Warrenton.

16th, Thursday, 8:30am, St. Louis Association Committee on Ministry

16th, Thursday, 9am, Eastern Association Committee on Ministry meeting.

18th, Saturday, Coordinating Ministry meeting in Wentzville.

19-23, 5-8pm, Vacation Bible School at St. Peter's UCC in Washington.  Camp E.D.G.E - Experience and Discover God Everywhere.  Welcome are children ages 3 to sixth grade.  Must register by July 5th. 636-239-6176.

25th, Saturday, 10am - 12:30pm, Habakkuk Meeting at Parkway UCC, St. Louis.  The Habakkuk Project Task Force has arranged a series of regional meetings to provide an opportunity to present the proposals and receive feedback from the members of the conference. It is our hope that churches will send their Conference delegates and any other interested parties to these meetings.

27th, Monday, 9am, Western Association Committee on Ministry meeting.

28th, Tuesday, noon, Northern Area Clergy luncheon.

August 2009

3-7, Christian Theological Seminary presents its annual Spanish Speaking Summer School.  Click here for a brochure.

4th, Tuesday, Congo Partnership Event.  Mark your calendar now and watch for more details to come.

6th, Thursday, 7pm, St. Louis Association Council meeting.

8th, Saturday, 10am - 12:30pm, Habakkuk Meeting at First Congregational UCC, Lebanon.  The Habakkuk Project Task Force has arranged a series of regional meetings to provide an opportunity to present the proposals and receive feedback from the members of the conference. It is our hope that churches will send their Conference delegates and any other interested parties to these meetings.

9th, Sunday, 2pm, The St. Louis Association of the Missouri Mid-South Conference of the United Church of Christ and First Congregational United Church of Christ, Memphis cordially invite your presence and prayers for the Ordination to Christian ministry of Ann McNeill Phillips First Congregational United Church of Christ, 1000 S. Cooper St., Memphis, TN.  Reception at the church following the service.  Clergy are invited to robe and join in the opening procession.

11th, Tuesday, 7pm, Eastern Association Council meeting.

12th, Wednesday, 10am St. Louis Association Ministerium

13th, Thursday, 1pm, St. Louis Association Preparation for Ministry Committee meeting.

15th, Saturday, 10am - 12:30pm, Habakkuk Meeting at St. John UCC, (Fifth Street) St. Charles.  The Habakkuk Project Task Force has arranged a series of regional meetings to provide an opportunity to present the proposals and receive feedback from the members of the conference. It is our hope that churches will send their Conference delegates and any other interested parties to these meetings.

20th, Thursday, 8:30am, St. Louis Association Committee on Ministry meeting.

20th, Thursday, 9am, Eastern Association Committee on Ministry meeting.

23rd, Sunday, 3pm, Installation of Michael Bone at Zion UCC in Union. 

24th, Monday, 9am, Western Association Committee on Ministry meeting.

25th, Tuesday, 10am, PIM Retreat Planning committee meeting at Conference Office.

25th, Tuesday, noon, Northern Area Clergy luncheon.

26th, Wednesday, Conference Staff Retreat.  Office Closed.

September 2009

7th, Monday, Office Closed for Labor Day.

11-13th, MMS "Father/Son, Grandfather/Grandson, Mentor/Mentee, Uncle/Nephew, Buddy/Buddy" Men's Fall Retreat at Camp Mo-Val.  For additional information contact Rev. Paul Koch.

12th, Saturday, Boundary Training opportunity at Evangelical UCC in St. Louis.

12th, Saturday, St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, New Haven, Missouri will hold its annual Ice Cream Social. Times and prices to be announced.

17th, Thursday, Boundary Training opportunity at Southwood UCC in Raytown.

21-23, Persons In Ministry Retreat at the Lake of the Ozarks.  More Info.

26th, Saturday, St. Louis Association Fall Meeting.  More details to follow.

27th, Sunday, Eastern Association Fall Meeting.  More details to follow.

October 2009

1st, Thursday, 9am - 3:30pm, Shattering the Holy Hush: The Church's Response to Domestic Abuse is a workshop you will want to attend.  Hosted by the Trinity Presbyterian Church in Columbia, MO the event costs $65 and includes lunch.  The leader is Dr. Nancy Nason-Clark.  Religious congregations, their leaders and members can help women address the spiritual questions that surface when abuse impacts their relationships and home. The language of the spirit speaks of healing and of connecting with God and with sisters and brothers in God's family. When the resources of the community are brought together with resources of the spiritual world, believers who have suffered abuse are given strength and support to combat even the greatest of fears. Christian women need to hear that abuse is always wrong, never part of God's design for healthy family living.

25th, Sunday, St. James (Charlotte) Owensville to hold 150th Anniversary Celebration. Theme Past, Present and Future. Jeff Whitman is to speak on the future. For additional information contact Bobbi Berger 573-619-5093.

25th, Sunday, 3rd Annual St. Louis Metro CROP Hunger Walk in Forest Park.  For more info or to register:  www.stlcropwalk.org   stlcropwalk@gmail.com
 

30-November 1st, Biennial Meeting to be held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Independence, Missouri.  This will be an important Business Meeting and all churches will want to send their delegates. Watch for more information in the future.

November 2009

14th, Saturday, Eden Seminary to hold an older High School Event (juniors and seniors) rather than the more traditional Confirmation Day as in the past.  Save this date!

26th, Thursday & 27th Friday, Office Closed for Thanksgiving.

December 2009

24th, Thursday, Christmas Eve Day - Conference Office closed

25th, Friday, Christmas Day - Conference Office closed

28th, Monday - Conference Office closed