Worship with Us this Sunday

May 22, 2022 | 10:00am In-person and Facebook Live… later YouTube

Our scriptures are Psalm 67 and John 14:23-29 where Jesus talks more about some of his favorite topics: love, peace and the Holy Spirit. How does this resonate with you? What do you say about this trio? What do you believe? 

2nd & 4th Tuesdays

6:00pm Potluck

7:00pm Book discussion

Heritage Room

Our discussion of Braiding Sweetgrass continues.

A PUCCer needs a ride to their eye doctor appt at 12:45pm this Wednesday, May 25. If you might be able to help, please let us know --- kevin@parkwyucc.org; 314-872-9330. Thank you!

Environmental Inspiration

Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together …all things connect. ~Chief Seattle  

You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make. ~Jane Goodall

All the acts of kindness, justice and equity near and far.

2022 Grads

Oehler Family - preparing for Grant & Callie’s wedding on May 28.

Joan Biest - in the midst of challenging chemotherapy treatments.

All impacted by Covid-19 - individuals, families, healthcare workers; If anyone needs help getting vax/booster or if anyone vaccinated would like to be on the Care Team, please reach out to kevin@parkwayucc.org

The war in Ukraine.

Racial violence in the US.

Infant and Baby Formula shortage across the US.

Palestinian – Jewish conflict.

Women’s Justice issues.

St Louis Association UCC Covenant Partner

Week ending May 22 - Hope UCC, St Louis; hopeuccstl.org

Week ending May 29 - Unleashing Potential - UP, St Louis

(Formerly Neighborhood Houses); upstl.org 

We are excited to tell you that there’s a new driver in Missouri – the father in the Afghan Family we have been welcoming with Shaare Emeth and TASOM.

Please be aware of any of your friends, relatives, neighbors, coworkers, or others who

might be ready to sell, donate, or give away a van or large SUV (6 or more seats).

We would also consider vehicles that have been leased and are about to reach the end of the lease.

The vehicle should be well cared for and in good/excellent condition.

It would be marvelous if this vehicle would be a Honda, Toyota, Nissan or Subaru . . . but we will happily consider ALL manufacturers. We would also welcome any financial contributions toward the purchase of a vehicle.

Thank you for your support as we continue to help these new Americans gain more independence.

Questions? Please reach out to PUCCers kevin@parkwayucc.org, Cindy Nouri (cynthianouri@gmail.com) or Rich Race (racerichardg@gmail.com)

Ponder

Widening Circles

Rainer Maria Rilke

I live my life in widening circles

that reach out across the world.

I may not complete this last one

but I give myself to it.

I circle around God, around the primordial tower.

I’ve been circling for thousands of years

and I still don’t know: am I a falcon,

a storm, or a great song?

Reproductive Justice

Please click on these links to learn more about our denominational stance and resources in this important conversation. Our UCC has supported reproductive justice issues since the 1960’s.

Reproductive Justice represents a broad analysis of racial, economic, cultural, and structural constraints on women’s power. The right to have children, to not have children, and to parent children in safe and healthy environments is a human right.

https://www.ucc.org/reproductive-justice/

https://www.ucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/NYE-workshop-handout.pdf

Mental Health Support

24/7 Crisis Hotline 800-273-8255 (TALK)

988 (new nationwide 3-digit number similar to 911)

800-SUICIDE: 800-784-2433

24/7 Missouri Department of Mental Health 800-811-4760

Text 741741 and someone will text right back… www.crisistextline.org

Behavioral Health Network of Greater St Louis 314-449-6713