There are many practices individuals “take on” or “give up” for Lent.
How might this list keep you “in the moment” each day?
Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18: Forgive someone who
has hurt you.
Thursday, Feb. 19: Read an unfamiliar passage of
scripture.
Friday, Feb. 20: At the end of the day, ask yourself
where you saw God today.
Saturday, Feb. 21: Be as media free as possible for
the day.
Sunday, Feb. 22: Invite a friend to church.
Monday, Feb. 23: Look in the mirror and be
thankful for the God-creation you are.
Tuesday, Feb. 24: Tell someone you love him/her.
Wednesday, Feb. 25: Say “I’m sorry” to someone
you have wronged.
Thursday, Feb. 26: Concentrate on quieting
negative self-talk.
Friday, Feb. 27: Thank someone.
Saturday, Feb. 28: Color a picture.
Sunday, March 1: Bring a donation for our food
outreach.
Monday, March 2: Wear something colorful.
Tuesday, March 3: Appreciate the earth’s beauty
and pick up any stray trash you see.
Wednesday, March 4: Spend 10 minutes in silence.
Thursday, March 5: Write a poem.
Friday, March 6: Read a Psalm.
Saturday, March 7: Lend or give someone your
favorite book.
Sunday, March 8: Spend coffee hour with
someone you don’t know.
Monday, March 9: Give yourself a compliment.
Tuesday, March 10: Give someone else a
compliment.
Wednesday, March 11: Send a card to someone
who’s not expecting it.
Thursday, March 12: Make a list of all the things
you are thankful for.
Friday, March 13: Make a donation to your favorite
organization.
Saturday, March 14: Take a walk in your
neighborhood and pray for your neighbors.
Sunday, March 15: Notice who might be missing
from church and write/call him/her.
Monday, March 16: Enjoy the sunrise or sunset.
Tuesday, March 17: Notice the small things.
Wednesday, March 18: Call or visit someone who
might be lonely.
Thursday, March 19: Tell the truth all day.
Friday, March 20: Read the scripture passage for this
coming Sunday.
Saturday, March 21: Spend 30 minutes reading.
Sunday, March 22: Sit somewhere new in the
sanctuary.
Monday, March 23: Take a walk outside.
Tuesday, March 24: Pray with your family or a friend.
Wednesday, March 25: Dance like no one is watching.
Thursday, March 26: Write a letter to someone you’ve
lost contact with.
Friday, March 27: Give someone a hug.
Saturday, March 28: Look through your closets and
donate what you don’t need.
Sunday, March 29: At church tell a child you’re glad
to see him/her.
Monday, March 30: Spend time in prayer for each
person on our prayer list.
Tuesday, March 31: Smile at everyone you see.
Wednesday, April 1: Do something kind for someone.
Maundy Thursday, April 2: Share a meal with
someone.
Good Friday, April 3: Don’t avoid the pain—
be with the suffering of Jesus.
Lent by Ann Weems
Lent is a time to take the time
to let the power of our faith story take hold of us,
a time to let the events
get up and walk around in us,
a time to intensify
our living unto Christ,
a time to hover over
the thoughts of our hearts,
a time to place our feet in the streets of Jerusalem
or to walk along the sea and listen to his word,
a time to touch his robe
and feel the healing surge through us,
a time to ponder and a time to wonder…
Lent is a time to allow a fresh new taste of God!
Kick off spring break with our guests in worship for St. Patrick’s Day
weekend, Gallica.
Gallica is a traditional Irish music band created in May 2013 in Saint Louis,
Missouri. They play mainly Irish tunes and songs, but their repertoire is not
limited to this genre. They will also play other traditional styles such as
American, Scottish, Breton, German, French, etc. The band consists of
Larry Pontious (fiddle, banjo, mandolin), Ken McKenna (fiddle, vocals,
bodhrán, guitar), and Bran Vihan (guitar, vocals, Irish whistle).
Children gather downstairs in the fellowship hall by 10:15 sharp to
participate. We will wave our palm branches high and parade through the
sanctuary during the opening hymn.
Join us for a special Middle Eastern meal and reflection on the
last supper in our own "upper room," the Social Hall.
Please RSVP at the Sign-Up Center or by contacting the church office:
314-721-5060 or [email protected].
Join us for this dramatic service of gathering darkness on the way to
Easter and Resurrection.
We encourage children to remain with their families in worship,
but will offer a special Easter video for those who wish to leave
the service following the Conversation With the Children.
An Easter Egg Hunt will take place after worship.
Children, please bring a basket (we will have some extra bags for those
who forget). Everyone is invited to bring Easter goodies for Coffee
Hour. If you are, please contact the church office. Thank you!
Contribute a bag of pre-wrapped
Easter candy for our FCC egg hunt.
There will be a collection basket in the
narthex and tower room in which to
leave your offerings by Palm Sunday.
Thank you!
The Church Council held a planning retreat on Saturday, February 7
at Eden Seminary. The day consisted of three sessions. The first
was led by Rev. Jerry Paul, a leading non-profit consultant, focusing
on best practices for governance by boards of churches and other
non-profits. The Council came away with a number of specific
practices it plans to incorporate in the future.
Sunday, March 15
The second was led by Heather and focused on the role of the
sacred in corporate governance and leadership, which provided a
deeper spiritual context for members of Council.
The third was led by Randy Wang, as moderator, as the council
discussed priorities for the coming year. Many thanks to David
Greenhaw for making the McCarthy Room at Eden available to us,
as the gorgeous stained glass and large round table provided an ideal
setting for a day of reflective engagement.
- Randy Wang,
FCC Council Moderator
The search committee for the Associate for Mission and Youth
position has been accepting and is starting to review candidates.
We are looking for an ideal leader in supporting our congregational
mission by strengthening our youth programs and our connections
to the wider St. Louis community.
Please understand that reviewing candidates is a confidential
process, but if you have any questions, please direct them to any
committee member or to Heather.
- Mark Solomon,
Chair of the Associate Minister Search Committee
Want to help FCC from time to time, but you're not at all interested
in committee meetings or reports? Then join our Volunteer Pool,
a group of folks who can be called on to help with short-term
projects. If lots of us pitch in, the work will be spread out, manageable, and have an end! Give an hour or two
of your time! Please go to http://bit.ly/1Bd75kx to sign up, or give us your name and contact information
on the sign-up sheet in the office.
- The Membership & Fellowship Committee
To sign-up for Lobby Day in
Jefferson City on March 10, 2015
with the Missouri Medicaid Coalition,
RSVP here: bit.ly/MOlobby2015.
Missouri has a coverage gap that is
leaving thousands of our neighbors
with no way to get affordable health
insurance. Very low-income people
can get coverage through Medicaid
and middle-income people can get
affordable insurance through the
new Health Insurance Marketplace.
But hundreds of thousands of
people don't qualify for either they are in the gap.
Del Miller and his wife
Chris invite all Gateway
ONA members to a
special “No Agenda”
social night & dinner at
their home at 7pm on
Saturday, March 14.
Since St. Patrick’s Day will be just a
few days away, they will provide pork
tenderloin, scalloped potatoes, and
cabbage. They will also provide
Expanding Medicaid makes sense for Missouri. Medicaid Expansion offers drinks. Guests are welcome to bring
a side dish, dessert, or appetizer,
coverage to 300,000 uninsured Missourians living at or near the poverty
level. It brings money to the state, saves the state money and creates jobs. that would be appreciated.
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Until 2016, the federal government pays all the costs for the Medicaid
expansion and the federal government's share of the cost never drops
below 90%. A good deal for Missouri.
Medicaid expansion brings in $2 billion a year of new federal
spending.
Medicaid expansion saves over $100 million a year in state tax dollars.
By providing Medicaid coverage we no longer need to fund state
programs that provide care for the uninsured.
We also save money in our prison and jail system because Medicaid
pays for community mental health and substance abuse treatment
programs which help people stay well and out of the criminal justice
system.
They ask that everyone RSVP to
[email protected] by Saturday,
March 7.
The mission of Gateway Open and
Affirming (ONA) Coalition is to
serve as a resource for churches
who seek to embrace the diversity
of God's people of all sexual
orientations and gender identities.
SEEDS
Sunday School Enrichment & Education Developing Spirit
At FCC, we love and value our children, and we welcome them in worship with us. Usually children leave
worship after the Conversation with the Children to go to their different Sunday school classes and their parents
pick them up after worship. But on the first Sunday of each month, for the SEEDS time, we’ll have a Children’s
Chapel for all ages in the FCC chapel.
We will come back to the sanctuary after the offering so the children can participate in communion with
their families.
We have Sunday school classes for preschoolers, Kindergarten-1st graders, 2nd-4th graders, and 5th-7th graders.
We’re currently using Progressive Christianity’s A Joyful Path curriculum, which connects children to their own
inner wisdom and helps them learn how to follow the path of Jesus in today’s world. If you would like to learn
more about our Sunday morning program, please talk to Hannah!
Our Tween Fellowship is a group
for 3rd-5th graders that meets once
every month for dinner and fun
activities. Our upcoming dates for
Tweens are Friday, March 27, and
Friday, April 17. We always have
lots of fun together, and friends are
welcome to attend.
Just bring $5 for pizza.
If you’d like to be an adult mentor
for our Tweens, contact Hannah!
Our high school (9th-12th
grades) and middle school
(6th-8th grades) youth groups
meet from 6:30-8:00 every
Sunday evening. These groups
allow you to take a break from
school, work, sports, and extracurricular activities for an hour
and a half of fun and fellowship. We engage in interactive
games and activities,
discussions and reflections, service projects, and occasional films.
If you’ve never tried it out, now’s the time!
Join our FCC Youth Facebook group!
www.facebook.com/groups/fccstlyouth/
Would you like to be a youth mentor for the 6th-8th grade or 9th-12th
grade youth groups? Your presence with our youth lets them know
how important they are to this faith community and the world.
If you’re curious about how you might be able to positively affect the
lives of our young people, please talk to Hannah.
It’s time to sign up for camps at Camp MoVal! Camp MoVal is a wonderful
outdoor ministry of the Missouri Mid-South Conference of the United
Church of Christ, located in Union MO.
The theme for this summer is Power Up! Campers will be Powered Up to
go and help others, to care for one another, and to bring the power of
God’s love to all. Camp is a safe and loving community where campers can
separate themselves for a week or more from the noise of society and explore a real and true friendship with God
and others. Camp MoVal has opportunities for young people in grades 1-12, as well as camps for young adults
and families. See the church office for camp brochures and registration.
Our preschool Sunday school teacher, Carol Simpson, recently moved to
begin a new job (Congratulations Carol!). She has been spectacular with
our preschoolers on Sunday mornings. We now need more loving
volunteers to spend time with them on Sunday mornings.
Talk to Hannah for more details!
We have begun enrollment for
the 2015-2016 preschool year.
As we will have a few openings
after our current families have
re-enrolled, please let your
friends and neighbors know
about our preschool! They may
contact Anne Chao, the
Preschool Director, at
[email protected]
for more information.
We will also have some openings
in our Summer Camp in June
and July. Contact Anne as well
for camp information.
The Preschool will host its 6th
Annual Trivia Night on Saturday, April 25, in the Fellowship
Hall. There will be wonderful
auction items, and 2 Kindle Fire
HDX will be raffled. Trivia
Night is open to all.
Please contact Anne for more
information.
This summer we're having two mission trips: One for current 6th-8th
graders and one for current 9th-12th graders (2014-2015 academic year),
both with adult mentors.
From June 9-12, our 6th-8th graders will travel to the Heifer Ranch in
Perryville AR to participate in the Global Challenge program. Heifer
International's mission is to work with communities to end world hunger
and poverty and to care for the earth. During our stay at the ranch, we'll
engage in problem-solving and communication activities and spend a night
in the "global village." In the global village we'll participate in daily life
activities similar to those that Heifer's Project Partners perform each day,
hopefully inspiring us to take action in our own lives to positively impact
the environment and the world around us. After our experience at the
Heifer Ranch we'll discuss how we can impact our own communities and
plan mission work throughout the rest of the summer.
From August 1-8, our 9th-12th graders will travel to Denver to work with
DOOR (Discovering Opportunities for Outreach and Reflection). DOOR
provides opportunities for service, learning, and leadership development
within the urban context. Our group will experience the city and learn
about it through interacting with people of the city, volunteering at a variety of agencies, and reflecting on our experiences.
If you are interested in participating in either of these mission opportunities, as a youth or adult, we have two initial informational meeting dates
planned: Sunday March 1 during the regular youth group time (6:30-8pm),
and Sunday March 8 at 12:00 for a pizza lunch. Please plan to attend one
of these meetings if you're interested in the mission trips. Scholarships are
available upon request.
On March 4th, the First
Congregational Book Club
will discuss A Place at the
Table by Susan Rebecca
White. It is the story of
three troubled souls finding
their way and making a
place for themselves
through the magic of the
big city (New York City)
and a love of cooking.
All must learn that when
you embrace the thing that makes you different,
you become whole. Critics describe White's
novel as having unforgettable characters, rich
detail, and seamless narration while reminding all
of us of the importance of acceptance in all its
forms and the myriad connections that surround
us. Please join the group at 7:15 in the parlor for
the discussion led by Ginny Hartley.
The book club will meet
on April 8th, the 2nd
Wednesday of the month,
to discuss A Tree Grows in
Brooklyn by Betty Smith.
This novel was written in
1943, yet is timeless. The
story focuses on an impoverished but aspirational third-generationAmerican adolescent girl,
Francie Nolan, and her
ethnically-blended family who live in a tenement
apartment in Brooklyn during the first two
decades of the 20th century. This is a beloved
American classic which is poignant and moving,
filled with compassion and cruelty, laughter and
heartache and crowded with the realities of life
and the hopes and dreams of people. Everyone
is welcome to join the group which meets in the
parlor at 7:15. Jane McDaniel is leading the
discussion.
Please contact Janet Hoyne with any questions:
[email protected].
Wednesday Night Live meets twice a
month for programs on timely issues and
how we as Christians might respond.
Please join us for a thought-provoking
discussion about a timely topic this week.
Everyone is invited to participate! Please
bring any relevant resources or thoughts
you wish to share.
For March, we will continue our discussion on a Christian
perspective on Growing Income Inequality in the US on
March 11, and then begin discussions based on the Living the
Questions 2.0 DVD series on March 25th. We will continue
with that series on April 15th & 29. (Our April meetings will
be shifted back one week, due to Easter.)
Living the Questions 2.0 brings together over thirty highly
acclaimed scholars, theologians and other experts in a
video exploration of an open, inclusive, broadminded
Christianity. We will view a thought provoking 20-minute
video, followed by discussion.
The programs are held on Wednesday evenings twice a
month in the upstairs social hall. The programs start at 7pm
and usually wind up by 8:30pm. Before the program, a
shared community meal begins at 6:15. Everyone is welcome!
Please contact Shirley Bild with any questions:
[email protected].
Mark your calendars and plan to be part
of the 22nd annual Dining Out for Life to
benefit the programs and services of St.
Louis Effort for AIDS. Dining Out for
Life has raised over $5 million worldwide
since 1990; its proceeds help provide
education on the prevention of HIV/AIDS and support
services for those affected by the disease.
Keep an eye on future bulletins and eBulletins for the
restaurant FCC will be visiting.
If you love to sing and make a joyful noise to the
Lord, join Director H. Ronald Hall in the Chancel
Choir to bring enriching music to our worship
experience.
Got rhythm? You are invited to join the Bell Choir!
Rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings at 7:30pm.
If you are interested, please contact H. Ronald Hall.
The choir sings Sundays from September to May.
Rehearsals take place every Thursday at 7:30pm in
the Choir Room on the third floor.
Contact Ron with any questions at
[email protected].
Join Heather at noon every Monday for a lively
lectionary-based lunchtime Bible study.
The Revised Common Lectionary is a three-year
cycle of scripture readings (four per week) used by
many Protestant congregations. Over the three
years of the cycle, it provides a structured overview
of key biblical stories and themes. We follow the
lectionary in our worship planning and preaching
here at FCC.
No prior biblical knowledge is expected,
come as you are with your questions and enjoy
conversation and casual guided study.
Please mark your calendar for our next
concert, Friday, April 24, 2015, which will
feature Franz Schubert’s great Cello Quintet
in C major with violinist Tova Braitberg
(concertmaster of the MUNY) and guest
cellist Bjorn Ranheim from the St. Louis
Symphony.
All women are invited to join us in the FCC Parlor.
No reservations are needed. Just bring a sack lunch and
your ideas. Dessert and beverages will be provided.
Please contact Sheila Merrell with any questions:
[email protected].
Bring your lunch if you'd like, and a Bible if you
have one.
Grab a cup of coffee and a snack, and join our
preacher of the day in the chapel for informal
reflection and conversation about the
morning's sermon. All welcome.
Questions will be provided to guide conversation.
Questions? Contact Heather.
All men are invited to join
this group that gathers for
breakfast, discussion and
monthly mission. The club
meets in the FCC Social Hall
on Wednesdays to share a
meal. On the 4th Wednesday of the month, the group
prepares and serves breakfast to those in need at Epiphany
UCC, 2911 McNair Avenue.
Please contact Mike McKee with any questions:
[email protected].
Members present:, Jon Tiede, Andrew Ruben, Randy Wang, Darci Madden, Ann Kittlaus, Joe Rezny,
Susan Davis-McCarter, Sallie Bieber, and Linda Morice.
Members not present: Julia Walker, Ken Blumer
Church
Council
Notes
Staff present: Heather Arcovitch, Hannah Rice-Hill
Jon Tiede called the meeting to order. Heather led the group in prayer.
Minutes from December were approved.
Nominations
The nominating committee presented its proposed 2015, which is as follows:
Executive Committee
Moderator, Randy Wang
Vice Moderator, Darci Madden
Treasurer, Andrew Ruben
Clerk, Sheila Merrell
Worship and Education
Linda Morice (Chair)
Donna Pupillo
Julia Walker
Wanda Becker
David Greenhaw
Mission & Outreach
Leigh Greenhaw (Chair)
Joyce Peipert
Clare Brady
Nancy Galofre
Sibylle Ott
Members at Large
Joe Rezny
Jon Tiede
Mark Solomon
Jill Indovino
Membership & Fellowship
Karen Safe (Chair)
Susan Davis-McCarter
Liz O’Herin
Suzy Besnia
Sallie Bieber
Paul Sonderegger
Stewardship & Administration
Ken Blumer (Chair)
Melissa Wurst
Tim Phelan
Ray Sparrowe
Rachel Langdon
Council approved the presentation of this slate to the Congregation at the annual meeting.
Bylaws
Although the Council had already voted to recommend the proposed bylaws (attached) to the Congregation at the
annual meeting by email, we affirmed the vote in person this evening.
Endowment Policy
The proposed endowment policy was discussed. Certain typographical errors were corrected and several other
changes were proposed. The Council voted to recommend approval of the Endowment Policy (as attached)
to the Congregation.
Budget
The proposed budget was discussed. The Treasurer noted that the actual draw from the endowment was 5.1%,
which was significantly lower than expected. He noted that this was achieved, in part, due to cash reserves
available to be spent in 2014, because the church drew more from the endowment at the end of 2013 than it
ended up needing. We achieved the budgeted level of income in 2014 and hope to grow income in 2015.
(continued)
The Council discussed that it recommends budgeting for a modest increase in giver identified funds, but that
Stewardship and Administration will work toward a giver identified figure that exceeds budget, as we prepare
to invest in additional staff in an effort to grow the church and further engage with the community.
After discussion, the Council unanimously voted to recommend the proposed budget to the Congregation.
Annual Meeting
Finally, the Council approved the annual meeting date of January 25, 2015.
After a prayer, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Darci Madden
The CAG will be held in Columbia, MO. Spiritual visionary Michael
Piazza, Co-Director of the Center for Christian Renewal, will lead a
workshop on congregational renewal, and Bishop Yvette Flunder one of the best church development gurus in the UCC - will keynote.
Our congregation gets five voting delegates, all confirmed youth, and
UCC clergy members. Speak to Heather or Randy about being a delegate.
Mark your calendars! The St. Louis
Association of the UCC will hold
their spring meeting on the evening
of Thursday, May 7, 2015 at First
Congregational Church of St. Louis,
UCC. To be a youth or adult
delegate, please contact Heather
or Randy Wang.
Please keep an eye on future
bulletins and newsletters for more
information.
Thank you for giving. Thank you for serving. Thank you for being
part of the community of FCC. We cannot do the ministry of the
church without you!
Year to date as of January 31, 2015:
Actual
Budgeted
Contributions
$ 49,103
$ 33,542
Endowment Draw
$
$ 17,411
Other Income
$
991
$ 4,975
Total Income
$ 50,094
$ 55,928
Expenses
$ 59,171
$ 55,928
Ushers, greeters, food servers,
clean-up, friendly hosts and
attendees are all needed to help the
St. Louis Association attendees feel
welcome here at FCC. If you are
available to help us, please contact
the church office.
3/1
Andy Abbott
3/2
Peggy Henderson
3/3
Cashen Schranz
3/6
Tim Phelan
Frank Santen
3/8
Laura Wang
3/9
Jeff Milbrandt
3/11
David Calvert
3/12
J.B. Lasater
Neal Griffard
Kyra Ruben
3/14
3/17
4/2
Nancy Galofre
Lily Crabtree
4/4
Charles Pohle
Bonnie Wilcox
4/5
Jane Schott
Beth Barrett
Evangelina Brown
4/8
Janet Griffard
August Miller
Chelsea Hesterberg
4/9
Neil Wilcox
Emily Chao
4/3
Ted Wickenhauser & Jerry Kelling
4/11
Molly Paterson
4/6
John & Chrissy Paterson
4/12
Ellen Hiatt
Erin Byrne
4/8
Michael & Holley Boeger
4/13
Carol Duhme
4/11
Andrew & Janet Hoyne
4/16
Gerry Frankenfeld
4/15
Bob & Ginny Crowley
4/18
Jesse Safe
4/19
Sue & Don Nighswonger
4/20
Shirley Bild
4/25
Alan & June Siegerist
4/21
Jeral Becker
Rex Reed
4/28
Suzy Besnia & Victor Richey, Jr.
Terry Crow
Carol Klein
3/18
Gabriel Jacus
3/19
Karen Safe
Sallie Bieber
Darci Madden
3/22
Aaron Mallett
3/23
Susan Broser
Garrett Sherman
Sloan Gingrich
3/24
Janet Collins
Jean Maylack
4/25
Joyce Peipert
Kim Martino-Sexton
3/25
Carolyn Zacarian
4/26
Susan Andrews
3/29
Bert Merrell
Karen Goodhope
4/28
Bruce Bryan
3/30
Alayna Doiron
4/30
Bob Whitman
3/31
Samuel Jacus
Happy Birthday
Happy Anniversary
March & April
We often need members to
participate in memorial services
taking place at FCC. If you are
willing to be on our calling list,
please access our Google document
at http://bit.ly/1iseC5q.
You can access the document by using your
smartphone’s barcode scanner here. Thank you!
If you are available during the day, Monday - Friday, to assist the FCC staff with periodic administrative tasks (preparing newsletters for printing, stuffing, stamping, and sealing envelopes, etc.), please
add your name and e-mail address to our Google document at http://bit.ly/Rrjw8N.
You can access the document by using your smartphone’s barcode scanner on this QR code box.
On Sunday, March 8, at 1 pm, Peace UCC in Webster Groves (204 E. Lockwood) will be showing the awardwinning documentary video, "Call Me Malcolm," featuring a transgender seminarian, with a question-and-answer
session led by the subject of the film, Rev. Malcolm Himschoot. This 90-min feature film serves to open up
discussion around gender identity and expression - for church audiences and beyond.
Age appropriate for teens and up. The event is free of charge.
Malcolm Himschoot has been a trans-identified educator for 10 years, alongside work in ordained ministry on
behalf of the United Church of Christ. As a pastor he has served urban churches in Denver and Minneapolis,
and has done interim work in other parts of Colorado as well as nationwide with the UCC Coalition.
He currently serves the denomination as the MESA Minister for Ministerial Transitions.
Himschoot's presentations to colleges, universities, seminaries, community groups and churches focus on gender
diversity, intersectional social justice issues, intergenerational leadership development, vocation and scriptural
empowerment. He recommends the TransFaith Institute for further education among clergy and spiritual
care-givers, and has recently published an article, "Pastoral Counseling with Transgender Christians" in the
American Association of Pastoral Counselors' online journal Sacred Spaces vol. 7.
Eden Seminary's annual Spring Convocation will be taking
place April 7-8. We encourage you to help make your
congregations aware of this opportunity for both pastors
and laypeople to listen to and interact with outstanding
biblical and theological scholars.
The theme for the 81st Annual Brueggemann and
Kulenkamp Lectures is “Food & Faith.” Christian faith
and practice are centered on the table. This year’s Spring
Convocation speakers and events focus on various
dimensions of how growing, eating, and sharing food
engage with important theological traditions and issues
of social justice.
Spring Convocation is a chance to meet new people as
well as to reconnect with friends and colleagues while
sharing in the community life of Eden Theological Seminary.
Registration is at www.eden.edu/springconvocation15.
Watch for more information about Spring Convocation
at www.eden.edu!
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UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
6501 Wydown Blvd
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Church Phone: 314.721.5060
Fax: 314.721.2716
Preschool Phone: 314.721.7404
www.firstcongregational.org
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Heather Arcovitch
Senior Minister
E-mail: [email protected]
Hannah Rice Hill
Interim Minister of Faith Development
for Children & Youth
E-mail: [email protected]
H. Ronald Hall
Director of Music / Organist
E-mail: [email protected]
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Valerie Jackson
Student Seminary Intern
E-mail: [email protected]
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Mia Ulmer
Youth Specialist
E-mail: [email protected]
George H. Sirois
Administrative Assistant /
Communication Specialist
E-mail: [email protected]
[email protected]
Don Hubatka
Bookkeeper
E-mail: [email protected]
Anne Chao
Preschool Director
E-mail: [email protected]
Ronald Brooks
Custodian
James Harrison
Assistant Custodian
Randy Wang
FCC Council Moderator
E-mail: [email protected]
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Our Mission
To know God’s Word, do God’s work, live God’s love
Our Vision
To be a beacon of faith, compassion and justice for St. Louis,
the wider faith community and beyond.