PUCC AWOL – Adventurous Women Out Late

AWOL Dinner on a patio this Saturday at 6pm!

Meet at Orzo Mediterranean Grill:

https://www.orzogrill.com/

11627 Olive Blvd, Creve Coeur MO 63141... in City Space Retail, next to the fountain.                                    

Please RSVP to cfbum@charter.net

Hope to see you there!

Worship with Us

Join us this Sunday at 10am in person or on Facebook Live – or anytime later on Facebook

It’s the Third Sunday of Easter and if you read the Gospel Lesson ( Luke 24:13-35) you will see that we are still in Easter Day. It’s the story of some people traveling the road to Emmaus when the meet a stranger who asks questions about all the things that have been happening in the city. Let’s take this opportunity to think through Holy Week and Easter one last time as we move ahead in this Easter Season.

Please participate in worship virtually via our livestream on Facebook if that is convenient for you and/or if you have tested positive for Covid in the last 5 days.

Masks should be worn and respected for in-person worship under the following conditions:

1) You have tested positive for COVID 6-10 days ago and you still have symptoms;

2) You are in a high-risk group and/or have underlying conditions;

3) You are more comfortable wearing a mask.

In order to protect individuals and the wider community, we strongly encourage up-to-date vaccinations and boosters against all communicable diseases.

Spring Church School: Sharing God's Light & Love

Spring finds us celebrating and learning about many special days such as, Palm Sunday, Easter, Earth Day, Mothers’ Day, and Pentecost. This Gather Round curriculum centers around the theme of God’ Light and Love shining through us and calling us to share that Love with others.

Our youth are exploring and discussing questions centered around justice, grace, and gratitude as we pilot a new curriculum: Faith Questions.

Nursery Help!

We are refreshing our substitute caregiver list for the Nursery on Sunday mornings. Please let kevin@parkwayucc.org know if you are interested and we will contact you about making sure we have your current background check on file. Thanks for loving our children and families!

Easter Season!

All the acts of kindness, justice and equity near and far.

Ramadan Mubarak to our Muslim fam/friends - incl TASOM.

Spring beauty.

Erin Frick & Rob Zander and big sister Clara welcomed baby 4/9!

Chris Pickett and Family as they grieve & give thanks for his mother; memorial service will take place here on Saturday, April 22 at 3:30pm

Val and Doug Detjen for her heart surgery on Tuesday and the road to recovery.

Kansas City unpacking the shooting of Ralph Yarl, an unarmed black teen shot by the homeowner after going to wrong house to pick up sibs.

People in the US impacted by storms this spring.

The grief in Louisville after gun deaths last week.

The ongoing power struggles and violence in Sudan.

The continuing war in Ukraine.

Special Olympics Annual Track and Field Event—Be a Buddy

Saturday, April 29 | 8:30pm-3:00pm

Westminster Christian Academy -- 800 Maryville Centre Dr, Chesterfield, MO

Being an “Athlete Buddy” at the Special Olympics Track and Field Day is the most rewarding volunteer job of all time! You will be paired directly with 1-2 athletes. You are required to spend the entire day together, accompanying them to each of their events to ensure they are on time and cheer for them as they compete, eat lunch together and visit Victory Village. Note: Due to the nature of this job you MUST be over the age of 16 (or directly accompanied by someone who is) and MUST be able to commit to this job for the entire day or until your athlete leaves after their competition.

** If there is anyone who would like to split the day, please let us know since we have someone signed on for half-day.

PUCC has committed to sending 10 Athlete Buddies.

(PUCC kids/youth under 16 can do with this their parent or other adult)

Questions? Want to talk with someone who has done this previously? Ready to sign up? kevin@parkwayucc.org | 314-872-9330

You will want to bring a hat, sunblock and water. You will receive a volunteer t-shirt to wear all day. Bagged lunches will be pre-prepared for all volunteers and athletes.

Strengthening Neighborhoods - Seeking Justice - Transforming Lives

Back Bay Mission in Biloxi, Mississippi, is a Community Mission of the United Church of Christ. Some of us from Parkway have spent time and talents at the Mission in the past; a rewarding experience. We recently received a call from Back Bay Mission inviting us to donate to their 100 Year Anniversary Capital Campaign. I felt compelled to share the opportunity with all at Parkway UCC.

The campaign ends May 4, 2023. For more information on Back Bay Mission and to receive a pledge form go to www.thebackbaymission.org or call 228-432-0301.

Mental Health Support

988 (new nationwide 3-digit number similar to 911… call or text)

24/7 Crisis Hotline 800-273-8255 (TALK) | 800-SUICIDE: 800-784-2433

24/7 Missouri Department of Mental Health 800-811-4760

Text 741741 and someone will text right back…www.crisistextline.org

Behavioral Health Network of Greater St Louis 314-449-6713