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Missouri Mid-South Conference
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2008
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August 2008
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22nd, Friday, 7 pm, The Christian Church (DOC)
of Greater Kansas City announces a special event. S. Persia Reena
Kumari, director of the Child Sponsorship Program at Family Village
Farm near Katpadi, India, will be at Fairview Christian Church for a
program open to the public. This is a great chance to learn about the
work of one of our Global Ministries partners! Fairview
Christian Church is located at 1800 NE 65th Street, Gladstone, MO.
Their pastor is Rodger Kube, who many of you know as a former UCC
pastor in Western Association. Phone: 816-452-2829 for additional
information, or 913-432-1414 or
kcdisciple@aol.com
23rd, Saturday, 4-9pm, St. John's United Church
of Christ in Bem, Missouri will be once again hosting their widely
celebrated Bem Church Picnic. They will be serving Homemade Ice
Cream; Juicyburgers; fish sandwiches, and the famous roast beef
sandwiches that all of Gasconade County talks about! Mouthwatering
pies and another serving of homemade ice cream round up the menu for a
picnic that can't be beat. They will also have a quilt auction at
7:00pm; a book sale, country store, bounce house, train ride and games
for the kids all day long. St. John's United Church of Christ at Bem
is located on Hwy. 19 between Cuba and Owensville, just 80 miles
southwest of the Conference Office off Highway 44; 25 miles northeast
of Rolla. For further information, contact Pastor Rick Oberle at
573.437.3698 or email
rick@bemchurch.com or
carole@bemchurch.com
24th, Sunday, 10-2pm, Rally Day at St. John UCC
St. Charles will start with Children’s Church during the 9 a.m.
service in the theater room, but at the 10:30 service, the children
will be dismissed to St. John hall to play games and jump in the
bounce house. Weather permitting, the bounce house will be in the gym,
and the rest of the games will be in the parking lot outside of St.
John hall. Food and the cake walk will be in old and new fellowship
hall. If there is rain, they will move the games from the parking lot
to the gym. Games include: golf, dart toss, ring toss, duck pond,
lollypop tree, boat race, and many new surprises. This event is free,
so please come and join in the fun.
24th, Sunday, 10am - noon, St. John UCC St
Charles holds First Ministry Fair. What is a Ministry Fair? An
opportunity for the ministries of St. John St Charles to show what
they do throughout the year by having a table with pictures,
brochures, videos, PowerPoint presentations, etc. There will be
sign-up opportunities for people to sign up to join a committee or
area of ministry in new and old fellowship halls at St. John on Fifth
Street in St. Charles.
24th, Sunday, 7pm, at Bethel UCC in Kansas City,
Pastor Karen Aitkens, along with spouse Terry, Charlotte Ward from
Southwood UCC in Raytown, and Bill Wooten III from Immanuel UCC in
Ferguson will be sharing pictures and reflections from their trip
to the Philippines in 2004. Missouri Mid-South Conference will
offer an opportunity for an immersion experience in June of 2009
depending on interest from church members throughout the conference.
This trip would be co-led by Dr. Eleazxar Fernandez, professor of
Constructive Theology at United Theological Seminary of the Twin
Cities and Rev. Aitkens, who has traveled to the Philippines on four
different occasions and co-led the trip in 2004. If you have an
interest, but will be unable to attend, please e-mail Karen at
pk@bethelucckc.org or
Dale Parson at
fdparson@sbcglobal.net After discerning interest throughout
the conference, we will determine dates for future presentations.
24th, Sunday, 10 am, Samuel United Church of
Christ in Clayton, Mo, to host Zambian A Cappella Brothers. The
group consists of seven young men who, though not really brothers,
come from the country of Zambia, Africa. Beside the gift of harmony,
these young men also share a journey of struggle that has shaped their
faith. We are privileged to have them join us in Worship as they share
their inspirational music and their powerful story. Bring a friend. A
free will offering will be taken to help them continue their ministry.
For more information contact Samuel UCC at 320 North Forsyth, Clayton,
Mo. 63105, 314-727-9540.
25-26, CIIMs Retreat at Todd Hall. Details
to follow.
29th, DEADLINE for
submitting articles to be included in the October/November issue of
The Courier.
31st, Sunday, 10am - noon, St. John UCC St
Charles holds First Ministry Fair. What is a Ministry Fair? An
opportunity for the ministries of St. John St Charles to show what
they do throughout the year by having a table with pictures,
brochures, videos, PowerPoint presentations, etc. There will be
sign-up opportunities for people to sign up to join a committee or
area of ministry in new and old fellowship halls at St. John on Fifth
Street in St. Charles.
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September 2008
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1st, Monday, Labor Day -
Conference Office closed
5-6th, Missouri Mid-South Conference
FATHER-SON, GRANDDAD-GRANDSON, UNCLE-NEPHEW, MENTOR-PROTÉGÉ,
BUDDY-BUDDY OVERNIGHT (Men are welcome to come by themselves too)
Begins Friday at 6:00 through Saturday at 4:00 at Camp MoVal - Union,
Missouri. REGISTRATION INFORMATION: No pets please. Registration
begins at 6:00 pm September 5 2008. Please notify us of any dietary
restrictions or other special needs with your registration. Bring
necessary toiletry items including soap, bedding and towels.
PAYMENT: Please make your check payable to: Prince of Peace UCC
Turn in registration to local church representative or mail to:
Bill McFadden
Prince of Peace UCC
4966 Towne South Road
St. Louis, MO 63128
For More information, contact Bill at 314-920-5915
Mrbill5915@yahoo.com.sg
or
Rev. Paul Koch, St. Peters UCC-Washington at 636-221-7065,
pk24601@yahoo.com
5th, Friday, Emmaus Homes invites you to
join them as they continue to help over 300 Spirited People with
developmental disabilities lead Spirited Lives through their 17th
Annual Emmaus Charity Golf Tournament at Bear Creek Golf Club in
Wentzville, MO. Since the tournament’s inception, they have raised
over $300,000 for the men and women of Emmaus. Whether you are an avid
golfer or just a fan, you can help support Spirited People Leading
Spirited Lives by participating in the tournament as a golfer,
tournament sponsor, or advertiser. For registration ($150 per player)
or sponsorship information, please contact Gabrielle Martin at
636-534-5214 or by email at
marting@emmaushomes.org
6th, Saturday, 8 - 4, St. Martin’s UCC, Dittmer
is having a Treasure Boutique & Bakery fundraiser for their
Building Roof Fund at St. Martin’s UCC, 7890 Dittmer Ridge Rd.,
Dittmer, MO 63023. Booths Open 8am – 4pm (Vendor Set-Up 6:00 am) Bring
all your treasures! Crafters & Specialty Vendors welcome (Alcohol &
Firearms Prohibited). 6ft x 6ft spaces available, $10.00 each inside &
outside. Limited spaces with electric - $20.00 each, inside only.
Registration deadline Aug. 30th. No tents or tables provided. “Pop Up”
style tents without stakes may be used. Refreshments available.
Contact the church office with questions and registration information
at 636-285-4797, 636-274-7078 or
stmartinsdittmer@stmartinsucc.com
6th, Saturday, Joint Neighborhood Ministries
is holding a Trivia Night at St. Johns Evangelical UCC (Mehlville)
located at 11333 St. Johns Church Road, St. Louis. There will be door
prizes, mulligans, raffles, a prize for the best decorated table, and
a cash prize for the Winner!! Special guest Emcee is Amy Shaw from
KETC Channel 9. Light snacks will be provided, but you are welcome to
bring additional snacks for your table. Please - No Alcohol. Arrive in
time to get your table and be ready to start receiving great prizes.
Doors open at 6:30 pm and trivia begins at 7pm. Advance tickets:
$100/table of 8 or $15/person plus 2 cans of food. At the door:
$125/table of 8 or $25/person plus 2 cans of food. To make
reservations call Joan Hensley of Joint Neighborhood Ministry at
314-771-3987.
6th, Saturday, 1:30 pm, Gateway International
Raceway would like to invite your church group out for an
exciting day of racing! The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series will take to
the track at 1:30 pm. Hang around after the victory ceremony for
another fantastic race as the ASA Late Model Series makes their debut
at Gateway. They are offering all area churches a great package for
only $25. This package includes one middle row seat (normally $45), a
Gateway International Raceway hat, and a food voucher for a hot dog
and drink. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to
contact Ron Poe, Senior Group Account Executive 618-261-2234;
rpoe@gatewayraceway.com
7-14th, St. John UCC located at 405 South
Fifth Street in St. Charles will be having their annual clothing
drive for Shannondale. Items should be dropped off in new
fellowship hall. The doors will be open on Sundays, 8:30 a.m. to 12
p.m. and Monday through Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Here is a list
of items needed: men’s clothing, women’s clothing, children’s
clothing, shoes, small household items for the kitchen, bedroom and
bathroom, school supplies, toys, games and books. Shannondale no
longer accepts men’s suits. Because of shipping space, furniture is
not accepted. Please properly mark any contributions for Shannondale
when dropping off items, as St. John participates in a number of
collections throughout the year. Please do not begin to bring any
items for the Shannondale Clothing Drive until Sunday, September 7.
For more information please call the church office at 636.946.0961.
13th, Saturday, 4 - 7 pm, 2nd Saturday Bar-B-Que.
Menu: Pork Steaks * Smoked Chicken Leg Quarters * Cole Slaw * Potato
Salad * Baked Beans * Hotdogs * Chips * Dessert* Soda. Cost:
Meat, 2 Sides & Dessert $7.00; Meat & 1 Side $5.00; Hotdog & Bag of
Chips $2.00; Soda or Dessert $1.00 . At Immanuel
Congregational UCC, 3460 Jamieson Ave, (Jamieson & Marquette)
Call: 314-645-8956
13th & 17th, Saturday & Wednesday, St. Luke's
U.C.C., 6610 St. Luke's Church Road, Imperial, will be having a
Trash and Treasures Sale on Saturday, September 13th (7 a.m. - 2
p.m.) and Wednesday, September 17th (7 a.m. - Noon). This is an annual
church-wide garage sale. To reach St. Luke's, take I-55 to west on
Hwy. M., turn right on St. Luke's Church Road. For more information,
contact Ann Hicks at 636-948-3545 or 636-942-2085.
14th, Sunday, 6:30pm, Immanuel Congregational
UCC in St. Louis to hold "Sheltered Reality" Concert. A freewill
offering will be taken. You won't want to miss this exciting group of
young drummers sharing a message grounded in the good news of the
gospel. Immanuel Congregational UCC is located at 3460 Jamieson Ave.
St. Louis Mo. 63139.
15-17th, Conference-wide Persons in Ministry
Retreat, theme “Worship & Multi-Media”
Located at Port Arrowhead Resort, Lake of the Ozarks. This is a time
of learning, joining peers, and relaxing that is so important as a
part of your lives. The registration forms are now available on
the Conference Website at
www.mmsucc.org/events/PIM_Retreat.asp as well as a link to
The Resort at Port Arrowhead website to make your room reservations.
Don’t wait – check it out today!
15th & 17th, Western Association Boundary
Training offered at Conference PIM Retreat for all: (2 half day
sessions just before and after retreat) include: Monday, September 15,
2008 – 9am-12:30am & Wednesday, September 17, 2008 – 1pm-4pm at The
Resort at Port Arrow Head Lake of the Ozarks. *Lunch NOT
included, please bring or be prepared to buy your lunch. Boundary
Training is a requirement for maintaining your standing with the
Associations of the Missouri Mid-South Conference, and must be
completed every 3 years. Feel free to choose the most convenient time
and location. Registration Forms can be found on the Conference
Website
www.mmsucc.org/events/other_events.asp or by calling
Stephanie in the office at 314-918-2602 or toll free at 877-877-5884
ext. 77602.
20th, Saturday, 10 am - 3 pm, Administrating
Ministry Meeting at Columbia UCC
25th, Thursday, 9am-4pm at St. Peter’s UCC, 20
East 5th Street, Washington, MO 63090. Eastern
Association Boundary Training is a requirement for maintaining
your standing with the Associations of the Missouri Mid-South
Conference, and must be completed every 3 years. Feel free to choose
the most convenient time and location. Registration Forms can be found
on the Conference Website
www.mmsucc.org/events/other_events.asp or by calling
Stephanie in the office at 314-918-2602 or toll free at 877-877-5884
ext. 77602. *Lunch NOT included, please bring or be prepared to
buy your lunch.
25-26th, Friday & Saturday, LIFE Retreat at
Eden Seminary. Flyers are downloadable as well as
Courses and fees.
Flyer one,
flyer two.
26th, Friday, 9 - 3, Alternative Boundary
Training is being offered by the Missouri School of Religion
Center for Rural Ministry in the Mid-America Region of the Christian
Church (DOC). Ozark Lakes Area, at South Street Christian Church,
Springfield, MO. For a registration form go to:
www.mmsucc.org/events/other_events.asp and scroll down to
the bottom item under Boundary Training. You may also contact Missouri
School of Religion Center for Rural Ministry in Jefferson City at
1-800-626-5924 or email
krystalmsr@earthlink.net
27th, Saturday, 9 - 3, Alternative Boundary
Training is being offered by the Missouri School of Religion
Center for Rural Ministry in the Mid-America Region of the Christian
Church (DOC). Northwest Area, at First Christian Church,
Cameron, MO. For a registration form go to:
www.mmsucc.org/events/other_events.asp and scroll down to
the bottom item under Boundary Training. You may also contact Missouri
School of Religion Center for Rural Ministry in Jefferson City at
1-800-626-5924 or email
krystalmsr@earthlink.net
27th, Saturday, 9 am - 3 pm, St. Louis
Association Fall Gathering, hosted by St. Lucas UCC in Sunset
Hills. Envisioning a New Future for Our Church, the
program for the Fall Meeting of the St. Louis Association will be an
opportunity for you to participate in an exciting process which will
help to determine the shape of the future of the Missouri Mid-South
Conference. This meeting will feature a structured conversation in
small and large groups as a part of the Strategic Planning process of
the Habakkuk Project. This conversation has already begun in Western
and Eastern Association clusters and will provide guidance for an
ongoing discussion which will lead to clarified vision for the future
of this Conference. Be sure your views are heard. Be a part of the
conversation. Be there September 27th. No matter who you are or where
you are on life's journey, you are welcome to participate in this
conversation.
27th, Saturday, 9 am - 3 pm, Western
Association Fall Meeting, hosted by Country Club Congregational
UCC in Kansas City.
28th, Sunday, 2 - 5pm. Fall Meeting of the Eastern
Association at St. John UCC in St. Clair. The Eastern Association
will be gathering on Sunday, September 28 for our Annual Fall Meeting.
As covenantal partners we come together to learn, worship, serve, and
fellowship with each other. This meeting will be using the format of
“worshipful work” where we weave together the business of the
Association with elements of worship to help build up the body of
Christ. Please join us at St. John United Church of Christ, St. Clair,
Missouri for this event. The meeting is from 2pm-5pm and dinner will
be served immediately following. The cost of dinner is $8 and
includes: baked chicken, roast beef, new potatoes, green beans, salad,
bread, dessert and drink.
29th, Monday, the Evangelical Children’s Home
8th Annual Golf Classic at Old Hickory Golf Club, #1 Dye Club
Drive, St. Peters, MO 63304. The cost is $275.00 Player or $1,100.00
Foursome. Register by Sept. 1 and save $100 on your foursome.
Tournament is limited to the first 36 foursomes. For more information,
contact Sharon Fenoglio at 314-427-3755. All proceeds go to helping
the children and families Evangelical Children’s Home serves.
Evangelical Children’s Home commemorates 150 years of dedicated
service. Check out the website for more information:
www.evangelicalchildrenshome.org
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October 2008
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3-5th, Midwest Regional Seminarian Gathering at
the Church House in Cleveland, Ohio. This gathering is an opportunity
for seminary students who are In Care or who will graduate in 2008 to
connect in the national setting of the UCC and with one another. The
cost is modest, and students will have the chance to tour the national
offices, worship together in the Amistad Chapel, meet national staff,
review resources, relax, learn, share and grow into a revitalized
understanding of your UCC identity. Click here for a
registration brochure.
4th, Saturday, 9am-4pm at Parkway UCC, 2841 North
Ballas Road, St. Louis, MO 63131. St. Louis Association
Boundary Training is a requirement for maintaining your standing
with the Associations of the Missouri Mid-South Conference, and must
be completed every 3 years. Feel free to choose the most convenient
time and location. Registration Forms can be found on the Conference
Website
www.mmsucc.org/events/other_events.asp or by calling
Stephanie in the office at 314-918-2602 or toll free at 877-877-5884
ext. 77602. *Lunch NOT included, please bring or be prepared to
buy your lunch.
4th, Saturday, 9 am, UCC Confirmation Day 2008
at Elmhurst College. For more information contact: Kim
Whisler-Vasko 630.617.3462 or email
whislerk@elmhurst.edu
4th, Saturday, 9 - 3, Alternative Boundary
Training is being offered by the Missouri School of Religion
Center for Rural Ministry in the Mid-America Region of the Christian
Church (DOC). Northeast Area, at First Christian Church in Macon, MO.
For a registration form go to:
www.mmsucc.org/events/other_events.asp and scroll down to
the bottom item under Boundary Training. You may also contact Missouri
School of Religion Center for Rural Ministry in Jefferson City at
1-800-626-5924 or email
krystalmsr@earthlink.net
5th, Sunday, 3pm, Installation of Paul Koch
as Senior Pastor at St. Peter's UCC in Washington. St. Peter’s UCC is
located at 20 East Fifth Street, Washington, Missouri 63090 (corner of
Jefferson and 5th downtown.) A Barbecue Potluck Dinner Celebration
will be held following the service. R.S.V.P.’s appreciated for the
dinner at 636-239-6176. Clergy are invited to robe with red stoles for
the processional.
12th, Sunday, noon, St. Martin's, Dittmer
Outdoor Ministries Charity Golf Tournament. Proceeds benefit
Camp Mo-Val and Camp Shannondale. It will be held at Deer Creek
Golf course in House Springs. Refreshments, steak dinner,
entertainment, silent/live auction, cash prizes, 4-person Flighted
Scramble, cash prizes, Mulligans/Skins! Singles welcome - we
will pair you up! Sign up early - $80 per person before
September 1, 2008 and $90 per person after that. Contact the
church office for registration forms and additional information:
636-285-4797 or
stmartinsdittmer@stmartinsucc.org
12th, Sunday, 4pm at Emmanual UCC, Weldon
Spring installation of Rev. Polly McWilliams
13-17th, Interim Ministry Network Offers Training in Kansas City. The Intentional Interim Minister
is a five-day
event. The training sessions will
be held at Park Hill Christian Church (DOC), Kansas City, MO.
For more information regarding these continuing education
opportunities, go to
www.IMNedu.org
17, 18, 19th - FaithWorks
Event at Tan-Tar-A Click here
for more information.
17-19, UCC Fellowship of Architects Conference
at United Theological Seminary, New Brighton, MN. For more
information click
here.
18th, Saturday, Teaching Ministry will
gather during lunch and into the afternoon at Tan-Tar-A.
20th, DEADLINE for
submitting articles to be included in the December/January issue of
The Courier.
26th, Higher Education Sunday - Support
your CUE Seminary. 26th, Sunday, Installation of
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November 2008
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4th, Tuesday - National
Presidential Election Day- Please Vote!
7-8th, Friday & Saturday, LIFE Retreat at
Eden Seminary. Flyers are downloadable as well as
Courses and fees.
Flyer one,
flyer two.
23rd, Sunday, 2-5pm, Parkway UCC is hosting a
HOLIDAY TEA to benefit a historically UCC-funded organization:
NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSES! ( Please check out their website at:
www.neighborhoodhouses.org to find out what wonderful work
they do for children and young parents of St. Louis.) You will be
entertained, fed, and you can even do a little early holiday shopping!
The children are encouraged to wear their favorite holiday outfits.
They will have crafts, a special treat, and some "snow" and glitter to
add to their outfits! Tickets go on sale soon! More details to come!
Questions? Email Carmen Bumgarner at
cfbum@charter.net
27th, Thursday,
Thanksgiving - Conference Office closed
28th, Friday - Conference
Office closed
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December 2008
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6th, Saturday, 10 am - 3 pm, Administrating
Ministry Meeting at Columbia UCC
24th, Wednesday,
Christmas Eve Day - Conference Office closed
25th, Thursday, Christmas
Day - Conference Office closed
26th, Friday - Conference
Office closed
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2009
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January 2009
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1st, Thursday, New Years
Day - Office Closed
19th, Monday, Martin
Luther King Jr Day - Office Closed
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February 2009
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16th, Monday, President's
Day - Office Closed
25th, Ash Wednesday
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March 2009
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20-21st, Committee on Ministry Retreat at
Rickman Center, Jefferson City. Mark your calendar now!
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April 2009
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20th, Good Friday -
Office Closed
22nd, Easter Sunday
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May 2009
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9th, Saturday, Eastern Association Quilt
Show at St. Peter's UCC in New Haven.
25th, Monday, Memorial
Day Holiday - Office Closed
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June 2009
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July 2009
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August 2009
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September 2009
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October 2009
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30-November 1st, Biennial Meeting to be
held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Independence, Missouri. Watch
for more information in the future.
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November 2009
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December 2009
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