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Parkway United Church of Christ
E-news
December 1, 2017
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Worship with Us this Weekend!
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It's Advent 1 - Hope!
Join us for Traditional Worship at 9:30am and/or Informal Worship at 11:00am where our scriptures will beIsaiah 64 and 1Corinthians 1:3-9
with a sermon entitled Seeing and Being Hope. We belong to God who loves us, shapes us and brings us into a future where we will find grace and strength. Have hope. Be reassured. Is your cup half-full or half-empty... or is your cup running over? We will sing advent carols and Voices of Grace, our youth choir, will sing.
We will celebrate the sacrament of communion at our open table and light the first of our Advent candles. Our 2nd Mile Mission Moment will be offered by Kelly Moore from the International Institute.
It's a Give-A-Meal Sunday. Please remember gifts of non-perishable food items for our hungry sisters and brothers in St Louis.
Parkway Orchestra at Cape Albeon
Join us for a Christmas Concert at 7:00 PM this Sunday, December 3, at Cape Albeon Retirement Living Community,
3380 Lake Bend Dr
, Valley Park, MO 63088
. Contact Rich Race for more info: 314-401-5790 | [email protected]
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Adult Education
9:30am &11:00am |Heritage Room
This Sunday, December 3:
Suk Sapkota, native of Nepal, will be with us to share a bit about his life -
A Refugee Story
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Ethnic Cleansing
. Suk settled in St Louis by way of the International Institute. He has been working on staff at II for the last 5 years - first as a case specialist, assisting Bhutanese refugees, now as an employment specialist assisting refugees/immigrants as they seek the right job. As we find ourselves in Advent, waiting and preparing for Jesus' birth, we think about his early life and the fact that he was forced to flee-becoming a refugee in Egypt with his parents Mary and Joseph.
Thank you for being here, Suk!
Next Sunday,
December 10: We have a history of social action and social justice in our UCC! We have an amazing opportunity to put love into action again in our time, joining with dozens of other congregations and organizations on two non-partisan efforts -- the CLEAN Missouri and RAISE UP Missouri Campaigns!
These grassroots, state-wide ballot initiatives are an opportunity for Missourians to claim their voice. CLEAN will establish campaign contribution limits for state candidates, limit lobbyist donations, and put a stop to gerrymandering - all critical steps toward a healthier democracy here in Missouri. Every social justice issue is at stake with CLEAN: it is the fundamental policy change needed to move forward on every issue from women's and LGBTQ rights to racial equity and economic justice.
RAISE UP Missouri will raise the state minimum wage to $12 an hour by 2023, allowing the many Missouri families who are working and yet still living in poverty a break from the toxic stress of living paycheck to paycheck. These are non-partisan efforts - instead of coming from politicians, everyday Missourians are leading these campaigns to give voters a chance to decide for themselves in November 2018. However, we can't make these much-needed changes without YOU! We need congregation members to join in the effort and help collect signatures to get these on the ballot. If you are interested in learning more, please join us for Adult Education on Sunday, December 10th at 9:30am or 11am in the Heritage Room to get more information from Annie Girresch, Eden Seminary student working with Metropolitan Congregations United - mcustlouis.org
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Prayer Updates
Thanksgiving echoes... on the edge of Advent.
National Adoption and Native American Heritage Month!
Charlotte Sableman
& Kris Von Ahn Engagement - wedding May '18.
Ron Wilbois
- hospitalized the last several days; likely home by end of week.
Roger Fagerberg
- healing from recent cancer surgery.
Ruth Peace
and Pinky Wilcoxen - healing for varied health concerns.
Donna Ruzicka's father
- complications from cancer treatments.
Keith Mohl
- healing after hip surgery and then stroke (Mike's brother).
Mike Betts
- recent bypass surgery (John Williams' son-in-law).
Denise Rubin
- preparing for hip surgery in December (Damsgaard).
The attack on the mosque in Egypt
- over 300 people killed.
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Youth Night:
Wednesday, December 6-Trivia Night
Wednesdays | Middle High 6-7pm | Sr High 7-8pm | Fellowship Hall
Snacks | Games | Door Prizes
Let's see how much you know about Christmas!
Coffee & Conversation
Wed, Dec 6 | 10:00am
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STL Bread Co
Located at Manchester & 270. Join us! Questions? Contact: Pastor Kevin: 314-872-9330 or [email protected].
AWOL to see King and I at the FOX THEATER
on December 10th at 1:00pm!
Please RSVP as soon as possible so we can get tickets! Ticket prices will be between $55-$70. Contact Carmen Bumgarner:
[email protected]
Unreasonable? Unseasonable? Our scripture lesson for mid-November was Easter morning when the women come to the tomb. They make quite a miraculous and significant discovery and yet the disciples do not believe them. Our guest preacher, Rev Dr James C Gertmenian, Kevin's mentor from many moons ago, delivers a sermon that calls us to listen to women's wounds and women's wisdom. You will want to read and pray this sermon... and pass it along.
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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
 7th Annual Jazz Nativity-Jazz Noel: A Child is Born
Sunday, December 17 | 3:00pm | First Congregational Church
10 W Lockwood Ave
, Webster Groves
Jazz, poetic reflection, photographic artistry and choral voices combine to re-imagine the timeless story of Christmas. Cliff Aerie and the Oîkos Ensemble will be joined by photographer Phil Shoulberg, the Logos Readers Theatre, and choristers from area churches for Jazz Noel: A Child is Born.
The concert is free and open to all. A free-will offering will be received to benefit Every Child's Hope. Established in 1858, ECH is committed to providing aftercare and follow-up services for more than 1,200 children and youth every year.
Jazz Noel is a gift to the St. Louis community offered as part of First Church's concert series: God is Still Speaking-Come Listen! For more information please call First Congregational Church at 314-962-0475.
Support International Institute Families
Parkway United Church of Christ and Congregation Shaare Emeth are adopting two families in need from the International Institute again this year. Please bring all gifts to PUCC by December 19th. Contact Lisa Mason ([email protected]) if you have questions. Read about the two families we have adopted:
Congolese Family C-Bembe Ethnicity
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Emmaus Homes Christmas Party at PUCC
'Tis the season to celebrate and that's just what Emmaus clients will be doing at the 2017 Christmas Party. Homes from throughout St. Louis county will gather together for an evening of great food, wonderful fellowship, dancing and a visit from Santa. Volunteers are needed to support every aspect of the party from set-up to clean-up. Sign up for one or more time slots if you'd like to share your time with us!
Party Date:
Thursday, December 21, 2017
Location: Parkway United Church of Christ - Fellowship Hall
Can't help at the event and like to bake? This year we would like to provide Christmas cupcakes instead of cookies so there is also an option to make a dozen cupcakes. Cupcakes will need to be dropped off at the church between 3-6 pm on December 21st.
Christmas Eve Services
Christmas Eve Sunday, December 24
10:00am worship Four Ways to Christmas
The hope, peace, joy and love of Advent are coming to fruition! Join us as we receive the gift of Jesus. We will sing Christmas carols and reflect on how and why God has come to live among us. Celebrate!
4:30pm Family Friendly Worship
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A lively and spirited service with Nativity scriptures, carols and contemporary reflections. We will sing Silent Night by candlelight as we prepare to go out into this holy night.
7:30pm Candlelight & Communion
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This traditional service includes the Christmas Gospel, choir, carols as we ponder what this love story means for us today. We will share Communion at our open table and sing Silent Night by candlelight.
We are in search of Greeters,
Ushers, Readers and Candle lighters for Christmas Eve - 10am, 4:30pm, 7:30pm
Please see the signup sheet on the bulletin board in the Gathering Space
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Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness. ~Desmond Tutu
You can always tell when someone is well-informed. Their views are pretty much like yours. ~Bob Hope
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