Annually on the Saturday nearest the Feast of Francis of Assisi, First Church invites the public to attend a “Blessing of the Animals.” This year, we will celebrate on Saturday, October 1 at 4:00PM. Your pet(s) and you can join … Continue reading →
Order of Worship and Bulletin (link) The parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31) ends with a cynical statement by Abraham from heaven: If they don’t listen to Moses and the Prophets, then neither will they be persuaded … Continue reading →
Christ Lutheran Church, our neighbor at 4 Selma Avenue in Webster Groves, chose to honor our Jubilee 150th Anniversary with a letter praising our faith community’s historic values and actions. The image at right will connect you to a PDF … Continue reading →
The September 2016 editions of our churchwide newsletter, Covenant News, and our Sunday School newsletter, Covenant Kids, are now available. (Click on the title to read.)
Continue reading →Order of Worship and Bulletin (link) We have adopted a circus theme for this Grand Finale of our Jubilee Year. Silly Jilly the Clown will join us, as well as dancers from the Big Muddy Dance Company, and we’ll share a … Continue reading →
Order of Worship and Bulletin (link) The phrase “September 11” tends to conjure images of despair and brokenness. The day itself has cemented feelings of division and separation in too many hearts. We will spend this morning in consideration of … Continue reading →
Order of Worship and Bulletin (link) The pastoral reflection for the Sunday of Labor Day weekend is entitled, Onesimus: Worker Justice Pioneer. Pastor Dave Denoon will introduce those of you who do not already know him to Onesimus, the subject of Paul’s … Continue reading →
Christian Theological Seminary, which administers the Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Grants, has informed us that First Church and our Pastor Dave Denoon will be awarded a grant for use in 2017. Congratulations all around, but especially to Pastor Dave and … Continue reading →
Order of Worship and Bulletin Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost Sacrament of Baptism (Charleston Mae McCoy) Message of the Day: “By Faith Comes Change”
Continue reading →Order of Worship and Bulletin Sacrament of Christ’s Table The Message of the Day, a Meditation entitled, A Longer Table, affords a brief, biblical perspective on the importance of showing hospitality to foreigners and to people unlike ourselves.
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