Holy Week Office Hours
The church office will close at noon today, April 18, and will be closed Monday and Tuesday, April 21 and 22, for the regular staff team day off and the Easter holiday.
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Sunday April 20 - 10 AM
Easter Sunday
Children's Sunday School
Coffee Hour and Easter Egg Hunt after worship
Celebrate the resurrection with joyful worship that includes music, scripture, prayer, and reflection. The service will stream live to facebook, YouTube, and our website homepage, where you can also download the bulletin.
Sunday Mornings for Children
Children are always welcome in worship, either in the pews or at the Prayground at the front of the sanctuary. We also have Sunday school for elementary-aged children downstairs in the Purple Room most Sundays during worship.
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After worship stay for Coffee Hour and an Easter Egg Hunt! Bring your own basket, or we'll have some bags to share. Weather permitting, we'll have Coffee Hour and the egg hunt outside, but if it rains we'll bring the fun inside and have the egg hunt in the upstairs Social Hall.
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THIS EVENING - Good Friday Service
April 18, 7:00 PM
Join us for “The Way of the Cross: A Journey of Justice,” a reflective service that weaves the ancient story of Jesus’ final hours with the ongoing struggles for justice in our world today. Through scripture, music, prayer, and powerful reflections, we will walk with Jesus and stand in solidarity with those who suffer.
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FCC Branding & Marketing Project - Additional Sessions
April 24 (6 PM Zoom)
April 27 (after abbreviated 10 AM worship service)
The FCC Marketing Task Force will be holding two additional presentation and discussion sessions on Thursday April 24th (6:00 p.m. over Zoom - details below) and Sunday April 27th (after an abbreviated worship service). In these sessions we will share some of the content reviewed in our March 23rd session but also some additional content to help demonstrate the proposed brand expression. The goal is to provide further context on the proposed name change to ensure everyone has a broader perspective on not only the name, but the ways in which we intend to present our church and community. The Task Force remains enthusiastic about the possibilities ahead for our church. Please join one or both sessions to learn more!
April 24th Zoom session -
Click HERE to join the Zoom meeting
Meeting ID: 896 8891 8292, Passcode: FCCSTL
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Who Wants to be a Millionaire?
FCC Annual Fundraiser
Saturday May 3, 6:00 PM
This year's annual fundraiser is sure to be a blast - So please join us for Who Wants to be a Millionaire?, hosted by our very own James Mellish! Enjoy light snacks and desserts provided, along with beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages. You are welcome to bring your own drinks and snacks as well. The evening will also include silent and live auctions with some great items to bid on.
Nearly half of all proceeds raised come from underwriting sponsors. Please consider providing a positive boost to our church’s day-to-day operations and ministries. Any level of support is very appreciated! Sponsors will be recognized the evening of the event.
$35/person, or save $20 and purchase a table of 8 for $260. RSVP HERE to save your spot! You may pay by cash or check to the church office, or online HERE.
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Star Wars Concert
Sunday May 4, 1:30 PM
Join us for a celebration on May the 4th (Star Wars Day)! Minister of Music, Tim Clark, will conduct an orchestra of 50 musicians performing music from "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" and "STAR WARS." The concert will begin at 1:30 PM and last approximately 45 minutes. The concert is free and open to the public, and there will be a freewill offering to help fund future concerts. This celebration is in conjunction with the reception of The Red Gate’s “Young Hearts, Run Free” exhibit.
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Upcoming Red Gate Gallery Exhibitions
Young Hearts, Run Free - curated by Dail Chambers, runs April 18 - June 14.
- Opening Reception, 11:30 - 1:30, Sunday, May 4th and STAR WARS Musical Concert 1:30 - 2
- Closing Reception, 6 - 7 pm, Saturday, June 14
Forgotten - curated by Bill Russell, runs June 27 - August 22
- Opening Reception, 6 - 8 pm, Saturday, June 28
- Closing Reception, 6 - 7 pm, Friday, August 22
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Women of Wydown Lunch
Sunday May 18, 11:30 AM
All women are invited to join the Women of Wydown, a monthly gathering for fellowship and connection. Gatherings are after worship (about 11:30 AM), with a church member graciously hosting in their home or other venue of their choice. Bring your own lunch, and the host will provide beverages and dessert. The next WOW lunch is Sunday May 18, hosted by Michele Bryan.
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Sunday Worship Volunteer Opportunities
Are you looking for a meaningful way to serve in our faith community? There are numerous opportunities, especially on Sunday mornings. We welcome your participation as ushers, scripture readers, announcement readers, and coffee hour hosts. Whether you enjoy offering a warm welcome, reading scripture, or helping with fellowship, there’s a place for you! Click HERE to sign up or contact Hannah Rice for more information.
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SHED Housing Fair and Seminar
Saturday April 26, 9 AM-12 PM
SHED is hosting a housing fair and seminar for new and existing homeowners on April 26 at Refresh Community Church (829 North Hanley Rd.). The event is free and lunch is included. Participants will learn about home buying programs, estate planning, building or repairing credit, and increasing home value. Learn more and register HERE.
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Unleashing Potential Trivia Night
Saturday April 26
Unleashing Potential, one of our congregation's mission partners, will host their trivia night fundraiser on April 26 in our church Fellowship Hall. Along with trivia, there will be games, a silent auction, prizes, and more. Learn more and register HERE. UP is also looking for volunteers to help the night of the event. Sign up to volunteer HERE.
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American Kantorei Trivia Night
Friday May 9, 6:30 PM
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Camp MoVal
Registration is open for camps for all ages at the UCC's Camp MoVal in Union, Missouri. Click HERE for information and to register.
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Open & Affirming Coalition National Gathering
July 9-10
The 2025 Open and Affirming National Gathering will be July 9-10 at the Kansas City Downtown Marriott - just before the UCC General Synod. Learn more and register HERE.
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UCC General Synod
July 11-15
The Kansas-Oklahoma and Missouri Mid-South Conferences of The United Church of Christ are the co-hosts of General Synod 35 in Kansas City, Missouri. This gathering is more than a meeting—it's a celebration of faith, community, and the Spirit's call to action. Together, we'll explore this year's theme Into the Deep, engage in meaningful worship, connect with fellow UCC members from across the nation, and deliberate on the critical issues shaping our denomination and our world. Registration is now open HERE. Since our congregation is a member of one of the host conferences, you may want to consider volunteering at General Synod. Volunteers receive a discounted registration fee. Learn more about volunteering HERE.
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First Congregational Church of St. Louis
United Church of Christ
No matter who you are, or where you are on life's journey,
you are welcome here.
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