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Parkway United Church of Christ
E-news
November 16, 2017
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AWOL to see the movie Lady Bird
Fri, Nov 17 |
6:15 carpool from church OR meet in the lobby
| Plaza Frontenac
In Lady Bird, Greta Gerwig reveals herself to be a bold new cinematic voice with her directorial debut, excavating both the humor and pathos in the turbulent bond between a mother and her teenage daughter. Christine "Lady Bird" McPherson (Saoirse Ronan) fights against but is exactly like her wildly loving, deeply opinionated and strong-willed mom (Laurie Metcalf), a nurse working tirelessly to keep her family afloat after Lady Bird's father (Tracy Letts) loses his job. Set in Sacramento, California in 2002, amidst a rapidly shifting American economic landscape, Lady Bird is an affecting look at the relationships that shape us, the beliefs that define us, and the unmatched beauty of a place called home.
The Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF)
is a non-profit non-governmental organization working "to bring together women of different political views and philosophical and religious backgrounds determined to study and make known the causes of war and work for a permanent peace" and to unite women worldwide who oppose oppression and exploitation. WILPF has national sections in 37 countries.
 Intercultural Music Initiative Presenting Music by Puerto Rican & African American Composers Saturday at 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM IMI Chamber Players presenting a concert of works by Puerto Rican & African American composers, alongside works by Stravinsky and Leonard Bernstein. Saturday, November 18, 7:30PM at the Parkway UCC Auditorium on N. Ballas Rd. We are offering Parkway church members complimentary tickets! Email your name and how many tickets you would like to Wendy Hymes [email protected] and there will be a list at the door.
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Worship with Us this Weekend!
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Please join us this Sunday for
Traditional Worship at 9:30 and/or Informal Worship at 11:00am where our scripture passages will be Psalm 143 and Luke 24:1-12 with a sermon entitled
Women's Wounds, Women's Wisdom.
When you read the Gospel lesson in preparation for Sunday, don't think you boarded a time machine... we are at the end of the church year and about to move into a new church year with Advent's journey to Christmas... but we have some things to be sure to think about from where we have been and where we want to/need to go.
We will receive our annual Thanksgiving offering for the important and impactful UCC ministry to children and youth at Every Child's Hope - formerly Evangelical Children's Home which began in the mid-1800s to love the kids that were orphaned at that tough time in US History.
The Sustainability Seekers will sell Fair Trade chocolate and coffee
after both services through the end of the year. The group is now raising funds for the purchase of both mugs and a dishwasher for the coffee nook area.
FOR THOSE WHO MIGHT HAVE MISSED PARTICIPATING SO FAR
THERE IS A SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY to join a discussion group on our Parkway UCC Purpose!
This SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19
Immediately after the second service
Conveniently located in the Heritage Room
Hosted by Rich and Helen Race
And thank you to the many other hosts and participants who have met in the past several weeks to continue our Vitality Planning!
Parkway Isn't Complete Without...YOU! The 2018 stewardship campaign is underway!
If you have yet to turn your pledge, please be in prayerful consideration as you complete your pledge card for 2018. We would like to meet our pledged contributions goal of $350,000 without a subsequent challenge campaign being necessary.
Questions? Contact a member of the Stewardship Commission: Linda Tossing (Convener), Joe Biondo, Harold Cobb, Ross Livengood and Amy Yakel
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Adult Education
This Sunday, November 19,
Clarence Heller, coordinator of this retreat ministry
www.momentsofgraceandprayer.org,
will facilitate the Adult Education Class. At the class you will get an overview of the retreat, participate in some prayer experiences, learn how others have benefited from this retreat, and get the answers to any questions you may have.
A Month of Grace + Prayer Is Coming
Mark your calendars for a retreat in everyday life. This will begin with a 90 minute group gathering of all participants on Sunday, January 14 at 2:00pm. Pray on your own 20 minutes each day and meet one-on-one with a spiritual companion one hour each week for four weeks. Morning, afternoon and evening meeting times available. Starts on Sunday, January 14. This is an individually directed retreat tailored to your own deep desires. [Committed couples also have the option to participate as a couple.] The trained and experienced spiritual companions are not members of our church. For more information, look for brochures on the round table in the Gathering Space, visit
www.momentsofgraceandprayer.org
and/or speak with PUCCer Sue Stolze (314-209-6057; [email protected])
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Prayer Updates
Roger Fagerberg
- healing from cancer surgery on Monday 11-14.
Don & Gloria Wandless
- as they celebrate/grieve his sister, Alicia.
Ruth Murray
- dealing with symptoms of rosacea (skin condition).
Miriam Academy
Principal Sue Jackson & family - grieving her father.
Family/friends of11 yr old Ari - celebrating/grieving her (Stappenbeck).
Connie Fisher
- recent diagnosis of brain cancer (Klein).
Healing
after shootings in California and earthquake in Iran & Iraq.
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Lunch Bunch Informal Gathering
12:30pm | Three Kings Pub Des Peres | Dutch Treat
11925 Manchester Rd | Des Peres, MO 63131
Join us for casual conversation, catch up with old friends, and get to know new ones. All are welcome-whether you are a first-time guest or a long time member!
More info, contact Steffanie Rauscher:
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The Board of Religious Organizations will be distributing toys to 5500 children after Thanksgiving. The sad news is that the BRO will close after providing mission to the St. Louis Area for 95 years. To help with toy distribution, call the BRO at 314-865-1677. I have signed up for Wed, Nov 29; 12:00-3:30
Every Child's Hope (ECH) Christmas Store
Every Child's Hope (ECH) is requesting items for its Christmas Store so that children of all ages at ECH can give gifts to their loved ones, parents, staff, siblings, and to each other. Children and teens are given small amounts of money to buy gifts from the Christmas Store. Especially needed are gifts for men. ECH is asking for new items only. A list of suggested items is attached to the ECH Christmas Store Box in the gathering space. Items will be delivered to ECH on 1 December.
for any questions.
Join Us for Christmas Caroling!
Sat Dec 9
| 9:30am-noon | Sat Dec 16| 12:30-3:00pm
All ages, all singing abilities invited! We will run through a couple of songs and head out. We will be visiting special friends of Parkway to usher in the season with songs and fellowship.
Contact Kevin: [email protected]
 The Nutcracker
12-8,
7:00 PM, 12-9, 3:00PM, and 12-10, 3:00 PM |Wydown Auditorium
Our own Caitlin Scarf will perform in this production by the Dimension Dance Center. At Wydown Auditorium, 6500 Wydown, 63105, Performances are on Friday, December 8, 7:00 PM, Saturday. December 9, 3:00pm and Sunday, December 10 at 3:00pm. Add a little Christmas spirit to your Holidays!HoliH
Video of the Week
As me move toward our uniquely American Holiday and as we think about what it means to be American, take a look at this 2 minute video about being connected to others!
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Being generous often consists of simply extending a hand. That's hard to do if you are grasping tightly to your righteousness, your belief system, your superiority, your assumptions about others, your definition of normal. ~Patti Digh
What's the ratio of a pumpkin's circumference to its diameter?
Pumpkin Pi
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