(From a report presented, Sunday, December 4, to the Congregation, by Nancy Rudolph and Linda Kopetti, co-chairs of the Renewal Grant Steering Committee) As many of you know…Thanks to a grant from the Lilly Endowment Pastoral Renewal Program, Dave has … Continue reading →
There will be no formal services conducted, the morning of Christmas this year, at the First Congregational Church of Webster Groves. With Christmas falling on a Sunday, and our staff, Sunday School, and choirs having pulled out all the stops … Continue reading →
The Canterbury Bells, Chancel Choir, soloists, and readers hail the Christ’s arrival in this late evening service, this year at a new time. Culminating in congregational singing of Silent Night by candlelight, this service is a meditative and joyous remembrance … Continue reading →
The Christ candle is lighted in the Advent wreath, and our fifth Jesse Tree ornament recognized as we gather to celebrate Jesus’ arrival! For more than a half century, the late afternoon of Christmas Eve has featured readings about the … Continue reading →
Bulletin and Order of Worship Our guest musicians for the morning are Organist Carol Mallette, an accomplished keyboard soloist who frequently substitutes for Dr. Ray Landis when he is away for vacation. Joining Carol will be our guest artist, Gateway … Continue reading →
Order of Worship and Bulletin (link) Worship on Thanksgiving Day is designed and led by Student Minister Christopher Czarnecki, who will offer the Message of the Day. All are welcome! If you are looking for a group to have Thanksgiving Dinner … Continue reading →
Bulletin and Order of Worship The final Sunday in the Christian year is a day to anticipate the Reign of Christ on earth. As the Sunday before the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States, the day also includes expressions of thanks to … Continue reading →
A colleague of mine yesterday expressed to me her jealousy that my church and I have decided to center a period of renewal for ourselves around the subject of racism – its root causes, the conditions that have perpetuated it … Continue reading →
It is clearly time for us to talk. How is your availability for this Sunday, November 13, after worship? Let me tell you what I have in mind, although I know that to some it may seem distasteful. The results … Continue reading →
Order of Worship and Bulletin (link) Pastor Dave Denoon’s message of the day concentrates on our theme for the month, Renewing Our Mission. (see cover article from our October 2016 Covenant News. Following worship, during Coffee Fellowship in Memorial Hall there will be a … Continue reading →
