A Message from Pastor Dave Storytellers encouraged… In 2022, church staff began working with liturgists in designing the time of confession in our worship service (Ritual of Approach). The heart of this article is my invitation to you to volunteer, … Continue reading →
ABOUT WORSHIP DURING LENT “Controversies with the Christ” During the season of Lent, as we go the Lenten journey with Jesus, our series of scripture readings will direct our attention to ways in which our spiritual progress may be limited … Continue reading →
An AMAZING! St. Louis Black History Tour Saturday, April 5, 9:45am – 2:00pm Father Gerry Kleba, Tour Director Father Gerry Kleba is a life-long St. Louisan. As a priest, he has served in multiple different roles through out the St. … Continue reading →
The legacy of Habitat for Humanity and the United Church of Christ goes back a long way. Forty years ago, Habitat built their first house in St Louis. It was about that time that our denomination got involved. Habitat has … Continue reading →
The slightly belated 30th anniversary celebration of the David VerHagen Memorial sanctuary organ, with organist John Powel Walsh in a program entitled, “The Organ in a New Light,” will sadly be still more belated, having been unavoidably POSTPONED. John’s … Continue reading →
Late church member Thyra Bonds’ home at 15 Marvin Court is being reviewed by Webster Groves’ Historic Preservation Commission, for registration as a Local Historic Structure, at the Commission’s next meeting, September 12. The house, constructed in 1956 by real … Continue reading →
Dodd, C. H. The Parables of the Kingdom: A Revised Edition of a Standard Work by an Eminent Biblical Scholar. New York: Scribner’s Sons. 1961. Henderson, Richard J. Parables: Stories for Life in God’s World (Resource Book). Pittsburgh: The Kerygma Program. 1998. Levine, … Continue reading →
A Message from Pastor Dave Denoon and Pastoral Assistant Halley Kim Liturgist/Storytellers encouraged… Dave Not long after the death of Marilyn Davis, who recruited announcers and liturgists for a decade or more, Pastoral Assistant Halley Kim was handed the Liturgist-recruitment … Continue reading →
Adult Education Discussion with Sharon Love Sunday, August 25, 2019, 11:30AM – 12:30PM Sharon Love recently joined First Church and is exceptionally well-versed in these issues, both personally and organizationally. Sharon has given many talks at local churches, ONA Convocations, … Continue reading →
