Starry, Starry Night: Oct. 21

Join us for our third annual Stargazing event on October 21 at 7:30 p.m. With help from our starry-eyed volunteers and their friends, we’ll have telescopes to see the amazing sights in space. In the past we’ve taken a close look at the moon, Jupiter and amazing double stars.

This is a fun, family-oriented event. Want to know more? Send us an e-mail and we’ll fill you in.

2012 Holiday Vendor Fair, November 30

Come join us on November 30 from 6 to 10 p.m. for Ivy Chapel’s first-ever Vendor Fair. Start your holiday shopping with local stores & vendors selling handmade crafts, baked goods, one-of-a-kind jewelry and more. This is a great chance to grab some very special items while you support Ivy Chapel United Church of Christ.

Want to help us promote the fair? Download and share this flyer with your friends.

Thanks… and we hope to see you there? Click here if you’re interested in being a vendor at the show.

Sell your wares at our Vendor Fair, Nov. 30

This year, Ivy Chapel is putting a new spin on fundraising – and we need your help. We’re having a Vendor Fair on Nov. 30, and we’re looking for crafters, bakers, builders & sellers of all kinds to provide a fun holiday shopping experience. It’s a chance to give your new, growing or established business some great exposure.

The Vendor Fair is Friday, November 30 from 6 to 10 p.m. We’re opening the doors for set-up at 3 – so there will be plenty of time to get ready for shoppers. The registration fee is $30 for a 6 ft. table, and $35 for an 8 footer.

Need to know more? Call (314) 434-4991 or email vendorfair@ivychapel.org.

Ready to register? Download the registration form and email it or drop it in the mail to: 620 N. Woods Mill Road, Chesterfield, MO, 63017.

Love animals? Join us for a special blessing.

It’s time once again for Ivy Chapel’s Blessing of the Animas. Dogs, cats, ferrets, turtles – and yes, their human companions, are invited to join us on Saturday, September 15 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Each year we select an animal-related charity to support. This year, we’re proud to welcome the Love a Golden Rescue. They’ll be on hand with some of their rescued Golden Retrievers and will share a bit about their mission and goals.

We’ll be collecting items for Love a Golden. Among their most requested items include:

• Non-retractable leashes
• ProPlan dog food
• Frontline
• HeartGuard
• Paper towls
• Medium-sized treats
• Petco or PetsMart Gift Cards

Questions? Drop us a line and we’ll fill you in. Planning on coming? Let us know in the comments what kind of critter will be bringing you!

Congratulations to our Graduates!

Congratulations to our graduates! And thank you to all of Ivy Chapel’s youth who helped make Youth Sunday 2012 truly special.

Plus check out these highlights from the service:

What if we talked to more people?

Throughout our exploration of how to grow our church, we have challenged our members to come up with both public and private “What if?” statements. Some of these have been shared, paper leaves hanging from the vine in the church’s narthex.

One of the earliest leaves carried a potentially loaded message: “What if we all talked to more people during coffee hour?”

The message, of course, is that to be truly open, friendly and welcoming, we have to be, well, friendly and welcoming.

This article in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch drives this point home.

What do you think? What can we do as a church to continue growing, furthering our mission?

Get ready for VBS 2012, Operation Overboard!

Are you ready to “Go Deep with God”? That’s the theme of this year’s VBS. Mark your calendar now for July 23-27! Registration forms and a very special website will be available soon with more information. Ivy Chapel’s VBS is designed for kids in preschool through fifth grade.

Want to volunteer? We have opportunities throughout the week for a variety of roles, including crew leaders (Grade 6 and up) and storytellers, plus people to help out with crafts, recreation, music and snacks!

Ready to sign up? Click here to download the registration form. You can return the form to the office at Ivy Chapel.

Want more information? Want to sign up to volunteer? Drop us an e-mail and we’ll fill you in on all of the details, or talk to Erin Winship or Linda Lowry.

Wine Tasting and Spuds Dinner April 14

Ready to raise your wine IQ and help Ivy Chapel at the same time? Come to our Wine Tasting, April 14 at 6pm. It’s presented by Wines for Humanity, and 10% of the proceeds from the event will support Ivy Chapel programs.

After the tasting, hang around for a bit for one of our most popular social events of the year – the Spuds Dinner. It began years ago as a new member welcome event, but has become much bigger than that! Enjoy salad, baked potatoes (with toppings!) and, of course, decadent desserts.

All are invited to this free event. Stop by, help Ivy Chapel by buying some great wine, and get to know your friends at Ivy. Click here for more information.

Ivy Chapel Hosting UCC Gathering

Ivy Chapel UCC has the wonderful opportunity to host our St. Louis Association 2012 Spring Gathering. Members of our Council and Pastor Dan have been working with the St. Louis Association to arrange a meaningful and enjoyable evening. The gathering will take place on Thursday, May 3rd, from 5:30-9:00pm. We will be providing dinner, meeting space and childcare. We will need volunteers to serve, bake desserts, clean up, direct traffic, greet our guests, provide childcare, and more! Mark your calendars now for May 3rd!

Watch this website for more details about the gathering, and if you need more information or would like to help out at the event, get in touch with us.

Holy Week Worship at Ivy Chapel

Join us during Holy Week we turn our eyes, one again, to the cross to remember the sacrifice Jesus made for us and how his rising from the grave changed everything.

Maundy Thursday, April 5, 7:30 pm

Good Griday, April 6, 7:30 pm

Easter Sunday Sunrise Service, 6:30 am

Easter Sunday Worship, 10 am

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