Join us for coffee/tea/bagel/whatever on the patio at Panera/Bread Company in Des Peres -- 13275 Manchester Road across the way from Trader Joe’s.

Saturday, June 5 anytime that works well for you

Worship with us at 10am on Facebook Live or on YouTube anytime after it’s posted there in the early afternoon. Our scripture passages are Psalm 23 (reassurance of God’s constant care and presence), Psalm 88 (prayer for help in despondency) and Luke 8:26-39 (Jesus interacting with a man who has demons and is separate from family and society.) We just came through Mental Health Awareness Month. What does our faith and our church tell us about mental health?

Marv Herpel and his daughter, Ann, cordially invite the PUCC family to a memorial service for Georgia Herpel on Tuesday, June 15, at 11:30 a.m. The service will be held at Schrader Funeral Home, 14960 Manchester Rd. Luncheon to follow at 16350 Peppermill Dr, Wildwood.

Dan & Kim, Ben/Henry/Davis Weas - amid Dan’s cancer diagnosis.

Peter Shelton - healing at home after recent surgery.

All impacted by Covid-19 - individuals, families, healthcare workers.

Physical Distancing… if anyone needs groceries, medicine and/or other support OR if anyone newly vaccinated would like to be part of the Care Team, please reach out to [email protected]; 314-330-0629.

Don Wandless and family as they make plans to celebrate Gloria’s life.

Ellie & Skip Larson - as she settles into a care unit at Meramec Bluffs.

Gail Haack - healing from torn rotator cuff.

Jim Winkelmann’s mother Val Weber - healing from back injury.

St Louis Assn UCC Covenant Partner

Week ending June 6 - Immanuel UCC, Ferguson; immanuelucc.church

Week ending June 13 - The Missouri Mid-South Conference UCC;

Two weeks after our last dose of vaccine, I wondered what would happen after the year of no ended. I talked with the Sweet Bakers Group and asked if we followed the PUCC Covid Team Protocols, we could have permission to return to the church kitchen. We checked with them, and they approved if we all were vaccinated and would wear masks. We agreed to both rules.

I called the Pilgrim United Church of Christ, who we had baked cakes and brownies for more than seven years, and they were still closed and doubted they would open up their Wednesday lunches anytime soon. However, the answering message directed callers to contact Pat Penelton at Centennial Disciple of Christ on Fountain Street in North St. Louis. They provided more than 75 meals for people who came from 11:00 am to 1:00 on Wednesdays and Fridays.

When I asked if they would like eight trays cakes or brownies twice a month, she said yes, and I said yes, and off we went. The Sweet Bakers have made 24 cakes since that telephone call and plan on continuing through the summer. Harold and I delivered cakes today and stayed to help with the preparation of the hot meal. Pat decides on the menu based on donated foods and other products. Pilgrim UCC provides them financial support, as do Schnucks and other grocery stores around St. Louis.

This morning they made pork cutlets with mashed potatoes, apple slices, salad, rolls, a bottle of water, and cake. The crew there numbered nearly 20 people who at one time said "yes" to this project which has provided almost 10,000 meals since the beginning of Covid in March 2020.

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