Memorial Service for Marty Mallett

Saturday September 14, 10:00 AM

We will hold the memorial service for Marty Mallett in the sanctuary on Saturday September 14 at 10:00 AM. A reception will follow at the church. The service will also be livestreamed to facebook, YouTube, and our website homepage for those who cannot be here on-site. You can download the bulletin HERE.

Capital Campaign Informational Meeting This Sunday

There will be a short meeting after worship service this Sunday in the Chapel hosted by Randy Wang, co-chair of the Faith in Our Future campaign committee. As the campaign nears a conclusion in mid-October, this will be an opportunity for members to ask any questions regarding the campaign. Pledge forms will be available for those who would like to make a pledge. 

Sunday Volunteer Opportunities

We welcome your participation on Sunday mornings, as ushers, scripture readers, coffee hour hosts, and more. Please click the button below to sign up! If you'd like more information, contact Hannah Rice.

Intergenerational Activity

Saturday September 14, 12:00 PM

Our Minister of Faith Development, Joyce Haynes McCowan, is hosting monthly intergenerational activities. The fall theme is “Inside Out” (named from the movie). 

On Saturday September 14 from 12-2 PM all ages are invited to join Joyce and Dr. Alika McGuire, Chiropractor, downstairs in the Fellowship Hall. Dr. McGuire will speak on the importance and application of emotional intelligence and its effects on children’s development. We’ll discuss how parents can recognize and respond to their children’s feelings in a way that allows them to effectively and happily deal with emotions and releasing stress. We’ll have light snacks, so please let Joyce know if you plan to attend.

And save the dates for the other fall intergenerational activities - 

October 12: Self-discipline and self-esteem with Martial Arts Intro exercises

November 2: Gratitude and poetry, with the movie “Inside Out 2”

December 7: Karaoke, music, and games

We’ll resume in the spring - March, April, and May - venturing into activities of the heart (mission): What can I do to help my neighbor?

Youth Group Lock-In

Friday September 27, 6:00 PM

We are excited to kick off the 2024-2025 Youth Group Program year! Our first event will be a Lock-In on Friday September 27 from 6pm with pick up on Saturday at 9am. Please RSVP to the church office: office@firstcongregational.org.

Fifth Sunday Sacred Studies

Announcing Fifth Sunday Sacred Studies! Would you like to learn more about the wisdom in Proverbs and some of the Apocryphal scriptures? Please join the Fifth Sunday Sacred Studies group facilitated by Valerie Jackson and guests. We will meet in person on the fifth Sundays in September, December, March, and June from 11 am to Noon . There will also be a Zoom meeting once a month. All are welcome!! All sessions are independent so if you can’t attend them all, choose when you can join us.

The Faith in Our Future Campaign Ending Soon

The Faith in Our Future capital campaign is wrapping up in the next few weeks, concluding on Sunday October 13th. However, there’s still time to make a pledge and participate! As a reminder, the funds raised in the Faith in Our Future campaign will be aimed at helping revitalize our church and spur growth efforts. Please consider making a pledge if you have not already. You can make your pledge here: link to pledge form

Several Faith in Our Future projects are already underway and include sanctuary improvements including accessibility updates, enhanced lighting, and general sprucing up; modernization of first floor bathrooms; and a branding and marketing initiative. Next up will be creating a modern multi-purpose room in what is now the chapel and gathering room (aka parlor). Council will be prioritizing other revitalization efforts based on the final amount of dollars raised and will communicate next steps to the congregation

This is an exciting and important time in the life of our church, so if you are able, we invite you to participate. If you have any questions or would like a meeting with the campaign co-chairs, Jon Tiede and Randy Wang, please reach out via email or phone. 

Jon Tiede - jon.tiede@jumpcompany.com, 314-226-5306

Randy Wang - randy.wang@bclplaw.com, 314-705-4355

Chowder Party

October 12

One of the auction items at our annual fundraiser was a sign-up party at the home of Ann Kittlaus and Jay Byrne. On the menu is Jay's famous New England fish chowder, salad, appetizers, drinks, and dessert. There's still space available, so click the button below to sign up! The cost is $35 per person (made payable to FCC or online HERE).

Tower Grove Pride

September 28-29

The Gateway Open & Affirming Coalition will have a booth at Tower Grove Pride to share about our local ONA congregations. There are volunteer slots available - sign up HERE.

GONA Annual Drag Queen Bingo

October 12, 6:00 PM

The Gateway Open & Affirming Coalition is hosting the fifth annual fundraiser to support the National Open & Affirming Coalition of the UCC and AllianceQ of the Christian Church Disciples of Christ. There will be bingo, fellowship, and lots of fun! Registration is $25 and the event will take place at Parkway UCC (2841 N Ballas Rd 63131). Learn more and register HERE.