Ivy Chapel welcomes new Minister of Music, Anna DiVesta
March 29, 2011 by Rich
Filed under Livestream Links and Order for Worship
Ivy Chapel is proud to welcome Anna DiVesta as our new Minister of Music.
We are thrilled she has joined us and so quickly become a part of the Ivy Chapel family. On March 19, she hand her husband, Aaron, celebrated the baptism of their son, Miller, with our congregation.
From a young age, Anna’s parents recognized her musical ability. She played simple melodies on the family piano from a young age, and started lessons at the age of four. By kindergarten, she was playing for her classes, and she was active in her church music program throughout childhood.
“I had a great piano teacher throughout middle school and high school who enrolled me in competitions and gave me my first performance opportunities outside of church and school,†Anna said.
Anna graduated from Western Illinois University in Macomb, where she studied classical piano, jazz piano and organ. Anna and her husband (also a musician) met in a music store.
“I’m looking forward to becoming part of the Ivy Chapel family and helping others share their musical talent,†Anna said. “I also look forward to growing with the church, with the music ministry and with my own faith.
The UCC on TV
March 29, 2011 by Rich
Filed under Livestream Links and Order for Worship
The United Church of Christ is running a television ad during lent, sharing with the world our message of inclusion. Ivy Chapel is proud to support this effort. In case you didn’t catch the ad on the air, here it is. Let us know what you think in the comments below.
Wine Tasting and Progressive Dinner, April 9
March 29, 2011 by Rich
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Join us on Saturday, April 9Â for an evening of good folks and good fun – and you might just pick up an ounce or two of knowledge along the way.
The evening will begin at Ivy Chapel, at 620 N. Woods Mill Road in Chesterfield, with a Wine Tasting, from 6 to 7 p.m. Presented by Wines for Humanity, a portion of the proceeds will benefit Ivy Chapel.
Afterwards, we’ll hop in our cars and head to various locations for mouthwatering main courses and, of course, decadent desserts.
Want to know more? Want to RSVP? Contact Debbie Washburn.
Join us on a Lenten Journey
March 24, 2011 by Rich
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We hope you will take time this year to pause and reflect with us on the journey toward Easter. We have Lenten resources available for children, teens and adults so everyone can truly understand the importance of this time in the church year.
For the first time, we are also opening several special experiences, usually reserved for our confirmation classes, up to a wider audience.
We hope you will join us in exploring your faith at the following special events:
Lenten “Spirit” journey:
Wed. March 16 (11:00 AM to 12 noon at Ivy Chape UCC) “Preparing for a Spiritual Walk”
Wed. March 23 (11 AM at Mercy Center, 2039 Geyer Road) “Walking the Labyrinth”
Sunday, April 3 (noon at Ivy Chapel UCC) “Bread Baking”
If you are interested in any of the above, please send us an e-mail or call (314) 434-4991.
In addition, following is a schedule of our Lenten and Holy Week services:
Ash Wednesday March 9th – “Sanctuary of Prayer” 6 AM – 5:30 PM
Soup & Bread meal at 6:00 PM
Worship at 7:30 PM
Holy Week Worship at Ivy Chapel UCC:
April 17 Palm Sunday 10 AM Worship
April 21 Maundy Thursday 7:30 PM Worship
April 22 Good Friday 7:30 PM Worship
April 24 Easter Sunrise Worship 6:30 AM
Easter Sunday Worship 10 AM
