Worship with us this Sunday!
We are in the midst of the 12 Days of Christmas -December 26 to January 6 (The Epiphany).
Join us this Sunday for Traditional Worship at 9:30am or Informal at 11:00am. Our scriptures are Isaiah 60:1-6 and Matthew 2:1-23 with a sermon entitled
Walk in the Light .  The wise men follow the star to the Christ Child - then are warned in a dream to go home by a different road. An angel comes to the Holy family and tells them to flee to Egypt in fear of King Herod's wrath. How do we decide where to go and when? What if we don't have a choice? Mary, Joseph and Jesus are refugees fleeing their home. What does this mean for our faith and practices?

TONIGHT!
Join us for PUCC's Rockin' New Year's Eve Extravaganza!
December 31st, 2014 5:00-9:00pm
Food!  Games!  Karaoke!  Fun for all ages!
Ring in the New Year (a bit early) with games & karaoke!

Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every New Year find you a better person. - Benjamin Franklin

TOMORROW!
Looking for 5 people to start the NEW YEAR by loving a neighbor! Grab your rake and work gloves and meet at church at 12:30pm on Friday - New Year's Day. We will head for an Emmaus Home in Maryland Heights to clean up their yard.
Want to join us? Please let us know --- [email protected] (314-330-0629).

Thank you!

[Visit emmaushomes.org to learn more...To accomplish our mission, Emmaus relies not only on our well-trained and caring staff, but also on many volunteers who give of their time and talents to enhance the quality of life for people with developmental disabilities. Volunteers not only provide a helping hand to staff, they also are a vital link to the community for our residents. Volunteer projects are available for individuals and groups.]
Community Events


Beyond Resistance: An Afternoon with John Dorhauer
Sun, Jan 31 |  3:00 -  5:00pm | First Congregational Webster Groves
Rev. Dorhauer will discuss his book, Beyond Resistance: The Institutional Church Meets the Postmodern World (Chicago: Exploration Press, 2015); field questions from audience members; and sign copies of his book, which will also be on sale. This free event is open to the public, a gift from the First Congregational Church to our community in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the establishment of First Church, January 31, 1866. Register now...   

Seamless Faith Family Workshop
Sat, Feb 20 | 9:00-11:00am | Parkway UCC
Simple practices for daily family life.
Author Traci Smith will be here to offer parents easy to organize traditions, ceremonies and spiritual practices as a resource for parents for everyday life.
Barb Kuhlmann | [email protected] | 314-872-9330  


Adult Education
Sundays | 9:30 & 11:00am | Heritage Room
This Sunday, January 3: Mental Health Today in our Region-Tina Leonard, RN
Our Adult Education speaker for the first Sunday in January is Tiana Leonard, an RN working toward her Advanced Practice degree in Family Psych. She is employed at Saint Mary's Health in Richmond Heights in Behavioral Health. Ms Leonard has practiced nursing for decades and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to her audience. Her achievements have won her recognition and awards for superior service to this population.
Prayer Updates
Cathy Hasler and family as they grieve/give thanks for her father - memorial service on January 9th at 10:30am at First Presbyterian, Kirkwood.
Judy Toombs - home recuperating after surgery to mend a broken femur.
John Williams - preparing for surgery on December 30.

Into the Mystic is the Rev. John C. Dorhauer's weekly podcast on UCC.org. The United Church of Christ General Minister and President is creating these weekly messages so that "the art and practice of spiritual reflection is modeled as a priority and not just a part time avocation. Listen to New Year...

Start the New Year by reading  Still Speaking Daily Devotion: Hidden Treasure by Ron Buford. Subscribe to get a devotion in you inbox every day!



Gathering of Toys for Bro
During the month of January we will be gathering used and new toys for Santa's helpers to begin refurbishing for Christmas 2016. Look for a box in the Gathering Space.

TABS (Tuesday Afternoon Bible Study)
Tuesdays | 3:00-4:30pm | Library

Prayer Corner
Wed, Jan 6 | 5:00-6:00pm | Sanctuary
Pastor Kevin is available to pray with you during this time. The Prayer Corner-with a perpetual candle-has a current prayer list, prayer books, journal, kneeler and chairs.


Youth Night: New Year's Resolutions!
Wed, Jan 6| 6:30-7:30| Fellowship Hall | Snacks & Door Prize
We will take a look at why starting the new year with a fresh look is important. Make plans to be with us and bring a friend along!


Joke

Inspiration
Are you willing to believe that love is the strongest thing in the world - stronger than hate, stronger than evil, stronger than death - and that the blessed life which began in Bethlehem over 2000 years ago is the image and brightness of the Eternal Love? Then you can keep Christmas. ~Henry Van Dyke (1-3-16)

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