Easter Egg Hunt!

We had a beautiful day for the Annual Ivy Chapel Easter Egg Hunt. Thanks to everyone who helped plan this fun event… and apologies to anyone who finds any still-hidden eggs in the heat of the summer.

The album below also includes photos from our Palm Sunday worship service.

Ivy Members Open their Hearts for Emmaus homes

The  annual Open Your Heart dinner-auction benefits residents of Emmaus, a faith-based organization serving more than 250 men and women with developmental disabilities in the St. Louis metropolitan area.  As in the past, this year’s event, held February 4, netted thousands of dollars to help supplement governmental funding for Emmaus.  For every $1 needed to cover program and operating expenses, there’s a 15 cent shortfall in state support.  The Emmaus Foundation is charged with raising funds to close the gap between government payments and actual costs.  The 2012 OYH gala raised just over $50,000.  Attending from Ivy Chapel UCC were Ronn and Dottie Foster; Rod and Judy Hertenstein; Carl and Marsha Ramey; Annie and Shyam Sampath; Nancy Litzinger; and Nancy Hawkins.

The first Emmaus homes were established in 1893 by members of the German Evangelical Church in Marthasville, Mo., to care for individuals with epilepsy and developmental disabilities.  Currently Emmaus operates nearly 50 homes throughout local communities and on its two campuses in St. Charles and Marthasville.  In 2011, Ivy Chapel UCC ‘adopted’ Ross House, a community home in Creve Coeur where six Emmaus residents live.  Ivy members and Ross residents are developing new relationships through this pilot partnership.

Thank you to Brandi Brown Photography for capturing the event in pictures, and for sharing the photos with us.

Introducing the Mary & Martha Women’s Group

On the third Tuesday of each month, a group of women from Ivy Chapel meet for bible study, prayer and faith building. Join them this tuesday, March 20th, for an interactive Lenten program, led by Ann Molynaux. More details will be available in the bulletin – or click here to get more information.

Game on! March 31.

The Fellowship Committee Invites you (everyone!) and your friends for an evening of games and snacks on Saturday, March 31 from 7-10 p.m. We will have a variety of card and board games for adults and youth as well as video/Wii games for our younger set. For those March Madness (basketball) folks let’s watch the NCAA Final Four game together! (The resident Spartan is providing popcorn for the “watch party.”) This event will be featured as a “meet-up” for the St. Louis Christian Singles Adventurers so come make some new friends as we share our hospitality. Please bring a snack to share. Soda provided. For more information see Fred Olver or Donnagail Carr, or drop us a line.

A Pilgrimage to the Holy Lands

In February, 2013, our Conference Minister, Rev. Jeffery Whitman, will embark on a two-week pilgrimage to the Holy Lands. If you’d like to learn more about his trip, there is an informational Meeting on March 8, at 7 p.m. at St. John UCC in St. Charles. If you’re unable to attend and would like a brochure or additional information, please contact Jeff Whitman or call him at the Conference office at 314-962-8740.

World Vision Offering

Over the next few weeks, Ivy Chapel will be fighting world hunger with a special collection for World Vision. Learn more about the organization here and donate during worship – or contact us to learn more.

Ash Wednesday prayer vigil, Feb. 22

Join us at Ivy Chapel on February 22 as we continue our traditional start of the Holy Season of Lent. Our sanctuary will be open from 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Ash Wednesday for a continuous prayer vigil. We will share a potluck soup and bread dinner at 6 p.m., followed by a special worship service at 7:30. For more information, e-mail us.

Special collection for Lydia’s House

The Mary and Martha Women’s Group is collecting some much-needed items for Lydia’s House during the month of February. These items include diapers and pull-ups, toilet paper and 32-gallon plastic storage containers. These might seem like an interesting mix of items, but they can make a real difference for people in need. Please drop off your donations in the Ivy Chapel narthex. If you would like more information about Lydia’s House or about this effort, send us an e-mail.

Chili Supper, Feb 18th

Invite your family, friends and neighbors! It’s time again for Ivy Chapel’s famous Chili Supper. Our secret recipes for spicy regular and white chili have made this a favorite regional event.

It’s February 18th from 4 to 7:30 p.m., right here at Ivy Chapel United Church of Christ (620 N. Woods Mill Road, in Chesterfield.) The cost is $8 for adults and $4 for kids under 12… which includes chili, hot dogs for the kids, crackers, veggies and (of course) homemade desserts.

Tickets are available at the door.

Need more info? Drop us a line and we’ll fill you in.

Get to know us!

We rejoice that so many people have expressed an interest in joining Ivy Chapel United Church of Christ! On February 7th, we will host a special gathering for anyone who wants to learn more about Ivy and the United Church of Christ. Join us in our sanctuary at 7pm as we explore the fascinating and wonderful history of our church and the UCC and help us celebrate the future as we prepare to welcome new members.

Are you looking for a new church? Feel free to visit Ivy Chapel any time. We are an open, welcoming, family-oriented congregation and would love to have you worship with us. If you’d like to know more about Ivy or the UCC, send us an e-mail.

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