Shop at the Ivy Chapel Craft Show and Vendor Fair Nov. 30

Ivy Chapel wants to help you with your Christmas shopping! Stop by our Craft Show and Vendor Fair between 6 and 10 p.m. on Friday, November 30. About 30 local artists, crafters, bakers, photographers and more will be on hand. This is a great chance to pick up a one-of-a-kind gift… or even several gifts!

We’ll have vendors on hand from Scentsy, Jazzercize, Mary Kay, Silpada Jewelry, Mary Kay, Pampered Chef and Tupperware. The Bread Company will also be there, as will other handmade jewelry crafters, talented bakers, cooking instructors and more. (Of course, samples and other refreshments will be served.)

Want to know more? Interesting in selling? Drop us a line and we’ll hook you up with the info you need.

 

Getting ready for Christmas

The Christmas season is upon us… and here at Ivy Chapel, we have several events for the entire family to get ready for Christ’s arrival in the world. Are you ready?

Hanging of the Greens. Sunday, December 2

Each year, we take a Sunday to decorate the church – and then celebrate with a Potluck Soup and Bread lunch. Sign up in the Narthex, or email us to sign up.

Santa’s Workshop and Cookie Baking

After lunch, the young ones among us will have the chance to make some special gifts for their loved ones. And while they’re hard at work, talented elves will make cookies in the kitchen. To RSVP for Santa’s Workshop or to bake cookies, drop us a line or call the Ivy Chapel office at 314-434-4991.

Christmas Cantata, Sunday, December 9

Our Chancel and Youth choirs have been hard at work for months preparing a special celebration of the season. Join us for this uplifting Ivy Chapel musical tradition.

Advent Family Storytelling, Sunday, December 16. 6:30p

Join us in the Ivy Chapel sanctuary for a family-oriented, Christmas-themed storytelling hour. We’ll bring our favorite books, stories and share them with the group. Afterwards, we’ll move to Fellowship Hall for refreshments. Want to join us? Let us know and we’ll save you a seat.

Children’s Christmas Pageant, Sunday, December 23

Christmas is close – do you believe it? Come during worship to see our youth find a unique way to tell the Christmas story.

 

Would you like to learn more about Ivy Chapel’s youth programs? Call our office at 314-434-4991 or send us an e-mail with your questions.

Is your head in the game? Trivia Night, Nov. 10

Wear your school colors… show your spirit… and prove your academic superiority (or something like that) at Ivy Chapel Trivia Night. It’s Saturday, November 10 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., right here at Ivy Chapel. Doors open at 5:30 so you’ll have a chance to suit up and decorate your table, if you’re into that sort of thing.

Bring your family… bring your friends… hire some smart people… whatever you do, come on down to what will be a fun evening and a great fundraiser for Ivy Chapel’s outreach programs.

Tickets are $15 per person, or $120 for a table of 8. You can buy tickets in advance by calling the Ivy Chapel office at (314) 434-4991, or at the door.

Wanna know more? Drop us a line and we’ll fill you in.

Trunk or Treat, something good to eat!

Everyone is welcome to join us for our annual Halloween Party and Trunk or Treat October 28 starting at 4 p.m. It’s a safe, fun fellowship event. We’ll have candy & goodies (of course), along with a hot dog roast and other scary activities under the pavilion!

Ivy Chapel members who want to provide treats for the kids should arrive around 3:30 to decorate their cars in the upper parking lot. Everyone is encouraged to dress up.

Want to join us? Need to know more? Send us an e-mail and we’ll fill you in on the details.

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.

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!

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.

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