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Bennie Gordon, Jr., & the Webster Pool by the Numbers

First Congregational Church of Webster Groves Posted on May 19, 2026 by Dave DenoonMay 19, 2026

On Saturday, May 16, 2026, I was one of the speakers at the Dedication of the “Benny Gordon Recreation Center” in Webster Groves. To introduce historical remarks about Mr. Gordon and his work as a real estate developer, I offered … Continue reading →

Posted in Covenant News, Musings and Meditations

Remarks for the dedication of the Benny Gordon Recreation Center – May 16, 2026

First Congregational Church of Webster Groves Posted on May 18, 2026 by Dave DenoonMay 19, 2026

Here is the speech I offered at the dedication of the Benny Gordon Recreation Center in Webster Groves, on May 16, 2026. I preceded these remarks with some brief facts and figures about the effort Mr. Gordon led, 1949 – … Continue reading →

Posted in Covenant News, Musings and Meditations

Jesus Has Left the Building: St. John’s UCC (The Beloved Community) Edition

First Congregational Church of Webster Groves Posted on November 17, 2025 by Dave DenoonNovember 17, 2025

Sunday, November 16, was the first edition of “Jesus Has Left the Building,” an outreach event which offered members and friends of First Church a chance to take part in experiences that underscore our purpose as people of God. Following … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings and Meditations

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

First Congregational Church of Webster Groves Posted on October 17, 2018 by Dave DenoonMay 18, 2026

[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

From the Pastor
March 2017

First Congregational Church of Webster Groves Posted on March 2, 2017 by Dave DenoonJuly 8, 2017

Dr. Inglis Called It! I was recently researching in the First Church Archives, to find information about the Rev. Dr. Robert Leslie Parker, Jr., when I ran unexpectedly across some words of the Rev. Dr. Ervine Inglis which I thought … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings and Meditations, News

From the Pastor
January 2017

First Congregational Church of Webster Groves Posted on December 31, 2016 by Dave DenoonJuly 8, 2017

What’s Old Is New Again What has been is what will be, and what has been done is what will be done; there is nothing new under the sun. Ecclesiastes 1:9 I’m doing my best to stay philosophical about the … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings and Meditations, News

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