The Lenten Season begins March 1

6 PM Soup and Bread Supper  -  Ash Wednesday, March 1

We are fortunate to have this very symbolic opportunity to begin the Lenten Season together.  We will break bread together in Fellowship Hall at 6 PM.

7:30 PM WORSHIP  -  Ash Wednesday, March 1

We will embark on the Lenten Season together in worship at 7:30 PM on Ash Wednesday, March 1.  This service will include the Imposition of Ashes and the Sacrament of Holy Communion.

Blessing of the Animals, Sep. 17

Ivy Chapel United Church of Christ will be celebrating our annual “Blessing of the Animals.” This is a life-affirming, sacred event. All creatures of God are welcome! Ever since our inaugural “Blessing” (which took place here in 2001 merely days after 9-11), this deeply meaningful gathering has been a beloved tradition. Each autumn, we gather to praise God for blessing this world with miraculous life –in all its glorious forms! If you have a treasured creature with whom you share your home and your life, we urge you to take part in this marvelous celebration on Saturday, Sept. 17. Bring your life companion(s) for a memorable afternoon on Holy Ground. Blessings will be offered at the rustic altar and cross near our outdoor pavilion. There will be complimentary refreshments for all of God’s creatures to enjoy. Join us!

Click here to RSVP (not required) on Facebook. Be sure to like our page while you’re there.

Questions? Drop us a line, and we’ll fill you in on the details.

Thank you riding the wave of God’s love for VBS 2016!

Thank you to the army of volunteers and crew leaders who came out of their shells and swam upstream to entertain the surfers at the 2016 VBS… the Surf Shack! We rode the wave of God’s love all week long!

Ride the wave of God’s love at Surf Shack VBS, July 18-22

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL at Ivy Chapel UCC

July 18 – 22, 9 a.m. – noon

$25 per child

REGISTRATION GOING ON NOW!

Blood Drive at Ivy Chapel – May 17!

Ivy Chapel Member Stargazing at UMSL

Ivy Chapel UCC members and friends are invited to a special stargazing event on the UMSL campus on April 16, run by our own Bruce Wilking.

The viewing begins at 8:30 pm weather permitting.  In case of cloudy weather, a cancellation message will be posted at 314-516-5706 by 6 pm.

   Directions to the Observatory can be found here:

http://www.umsl.edu/~physics/About%20the%20Department/astro.html

It is best to take the Florissant Road/University Boulevard exit off Interstate 70.

Questions? Get in touch with us.

2016 Rummage Sale – April 16

Shop early and shop often at the annual Ivy Chapel Rummage Sale! April 16 from 8 a.m. to Noon.

Housewares. Kids’ and adult clothing. Home decor & knick-knacks. Holiday items. You never know what you’ll find… treasures await!

All proceeds will support our youth summer mission trips and other Ivy Chapel youth programs.

Questions? Want to donate? Shoot us an email and we’ll get you the information you need.

Mark the Journey of Jesus: Holy Week 2016

Worship with us at Ivy Chapel this week as we walk with Jesus and remember his sacrifice for us.

Maundy Thursday, March 24
7:30 p.m. worship

Good Friday, March 25
7:30 p.m. worship

Easter Sunday, March 27
6:30 a.m. sunrise worship

Easter Sunday, March 27
10 a.m. worship

Help warm up our Chili Supper!

Can you help with the Ivy Chapel Chili Supper?

We will need lots of volunteers to help on February 19 and 20 to set up, cook, serve and clean up. Sign-up sheets for those jobs will be in Fellowship Hall.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. Checks may be made out to Ivy Chapel UCC. Please note “Chili Dinner on the memo line.”

More Ways to Help with the Dinner:

Donate Raffle Items

This year there is going to be a raffle at the Chili Dinner. The committee would like to have about 10 or more items, donated by the congregation. A few examples might be Dierbergs gift cards, restaurant gift cards, homemade gift baskets, gift certificates for yard work, etc.

It’s Not Dinner without Dessert…

We are also planning to serve homemade brownies and pies as dessert at the dinner on February 20th We need 10 batches of brownies, 9 by 13 pans. The brownies and pies need to be brought to church on Friday, February 19th.  We are asking that the brownies be uncut, so they will stay fresher and can be cut uniformly. No icing please! Look for the sign-up sheets in fellowship hall. Sign up and share your favorite recipe.

Chili Dinner Decorations

The Chili Dinner committee is asking for donations of cans of chili and beans and boxes or bags of crackers to place in the middle of the tables for decorations. After the February 1st dinner, these will be donated to the food pantries at Joint Neighborhood Ministries and Circle of Concern. Please bring them to church in the coming weeks and place them in the box in the Narthex.

And finally…

If you know of any way to help us offset any of the costs of food or supplies, or if you have any questions, please get in touch with us.

Ivy Chapel Trivia Night March 12

If you’ve got answers… we’ve got questions. The family-friendly Ivy Chapel Trivia Night is on – March 12 from 6:30-8:30.

(Doors open at 6 p.m. so you can decorate your table.) Tea, lemonade, popcorn and pretzels provided – but you can bring your own food or drink (beer, wine and soda) to keep your mind sharp throughout the night.

It’s $12 per person – or $80 for tables of 8… plus a 50/50 raffle and a cash prize for being the know-it-all.

Send us an email with questions or to reserve a table. You can RSVP on our Facebook page  and let us know you’re coming. Be sure to share the event with your friends, too.

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