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Holy Week 2025

First Congregational Church of Webster Groves Posted on April 7, 2025 by Dave DenoonApril 7, 2025

Palm Sunday of the Passion will be observed on Sunday, April 13, with a blessing of palms and shouts of “Hosanna!” followed by a reading of the Passion according to Luke (chapters 22-23). The Passion, a story which appears in … Continue reading →

Posted in Covenant News, Worship

American Red Cross Blood Drive – Monday, April 7, 2 – 6PM

First Congregational Church of Webster Groves Posted on April 7, 2025 by Dave DenoonApril 7, 2025

Led by our very own Johari Hunt, this charitable blood drive will take place on the afternoon of Monday, April 7th. Donors must be age 17 or older, must weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in good health. You … Continue reading →

Posted in Covenant News

The Case for Sharing Stories Before God

First Congregational Church of Webster Groves Posted on March 6, 2025 by Dave DenoonMarch 12, 2025

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 →

Posted in Covenant News, Worship

The Lenten Journey: Resistance and Change

First Congregational Church of Webster Groves Posted on March 5, 2025 by Dave DenoonMarch 6, 2025

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 →

Posted in Covenant News, Worship

Black History Tour, Saturday, April 5

First Congregational Church of Webster Groves Posted on February 27, 2025 by Dave DenoonApril 23, 2025

An AMAZING! St. Louis Black History Tour Saturday, April 5 Saturday, May 10, 9:45am – 2:00pm Father Gerry Kleba, Tour Director THIS EVENT WAS CANCELLED DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER, but it has been rescheduled! Father Gerry Kleba is a life-long … Continue reading →

Posted in Covenant News

Why I Find It Fulfilling to Be First Church’s Pastor

First Congregational Church of Webster Groves Posted on October 17, 2018 by Dave DenoonOctober 17, 2018

[Rev. David Denoon presented the Announcements on Sunday, October 21, for the Youth Sunday worship service. As he began, he said the following as testimony for why he finds pastoring this church so rewarding:] Hi. I am Pastor Dave Denoon. … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings and Meditations

Alternately Thrilled and Terrified – An Itinerary

First Congregational Church of Webster Groves Posted on June 1, 2017 by Dave DenoonJuly 8, 2017

We’re almost on our way. When people ask how we’re feeling, we’ve been saying, “Alternately thrilled and terrified.” Gwen acknowledged this at dinner, last night, when she observed that Mom and I are a bit on edge lately, as is … Continue reading →

Posted in A Journey for Renewal

A Tribute to the Fallen

First Congregational Church of Webster Groves Posted on May 29, 2017 by Dave DenoonJuly 8, 2017

29 May 2017 (Memorial Day) Few of my faith community know the history of the 369th Infantry Regiment, also known as the Harlem Hellfighters. This Memorial Day post is provided in part, to remedy that omission. To learn about them … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections

Instructions for
Impromptu Announcers
on Sunday mornings

First Congregational Church of Webster Groves Posted on May 11, 2017 by Dave DenoonMay 11, 2017

This posting is provided for the sake of people in attendance on a Sunday who want to make a verbal announcement themselves, instead of having it read by someone else or merely printed in the bulletin. In the interest of … Continue reading →

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Renewing Our Mission: EXPLORE

First Congregational Church of Webster Groves Posted on May 10, 2017 by Dave DenoonJuly 11, 2017

Discussion Group Opportunity Since 2001, the Y.W.C.A. has been sponsoring discussion groups as part of its mission to eliminate racism. The program framework is drawn from a book by Shelly Tochluk entitled Witnessing Whiteness: The Need to Talk About Race … Continue reading →

Posted in Year of Renewal 2017

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