Register now for VBS 2018: July 23-27
May 20, 2018 by Rich
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Let’s get rolling on VBS 2018 at Ivy Chapel! Get your kids ready for the ride of a lifetime with God’s ever-flowing love.
Ivy Chapel’s VBS runs from July 23-27, 9 a.m. to noon each day. It’s a weeklong exploration of stories, activities, snacks and fun for kids aged 3 years to 5th grade. It all happens right here at Ivy Chapel in Chesterfield.
The cost is $25 per child.
Questions? Reach out to us, or give us a call at 314-434-4991. Ready to register? Use the attached form, and return or mail to:
Ivy Chapel – VBS
620 N. Woods Mill Road
Chesterfield, MO Â 63017
Holy Week Schedule, 2018
March 23, 2018 by Rich
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Join us during Holy Week as we journey with Christians around the world toward the miracle that is Easter.
March 25   Palm Sunday Worship       10 am
March 29   Maundy Thursday Worship  7:30 pm
March 30   Good Friday  Worship       7:30 pm
April 1      Easter Sunrise Worship     6:30 am
Worship                   10 am
Warm up with Ivy Chapel’s famous chili Feb. 17
January 15, 2018 by Rich
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Ready to escape the cold weather? Join us inside the warm confines of Ivy Chapel for spicy (but not too spicy) chili. It’s one of our biggest fundraisers of the year, but it’s also a great chance to connect with your neighbors and friends. Bring them along, bring the entire family… and have fun!
Saturday, Feb. 17 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Eat in or Carry Out
Just $10 per adult, $5 per child under 12
Questions? Send us email to chili2018@ivychapel.org.
HarvestFest Fundraiser, Nov. 4
October 4, 2017 by Rich
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You are invited to a vintage (but that does not mean old and stuffy) evening of wine, cheese, appetizers, desserts, music and more. And oh yeah, did we mention the auction? Silent and oral auctions, secret bubbly bags and other surprises are in store all evening long.
Here are the details on HarvestFest 2017:
November 4, 2017
6:30 p.m. – ?
Ivy Chapel United Church of Christ
620 N. Woods Mill Road, Chesterfield
$15 per person in advance, $20 at the door
Proceeds will benefit Ivy Chapel programs.
Looking for a ticket? Have an auction item to donate? Drop us a line or call 314-434-4991 and we’ll set you up.
Thank you… and see you there.
Want to help promote HarvestFest? Use these flyers and invitations to spread the word.
Blessing of the Animals – Sept. 16, 2017
September 6, 2017 by Rich
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Calling all creatures great and small! You’re invited to bring your owners (sorry guys, you’ll have to be on a leash or in a cage most of the time) to the annual Ivy Chapel Blessing of the Animals.
Here are the details you can pass on to your most important people:
(that is, the people who can drive you to our church):
Blessing of the Animals
at Ivy Chapel UCC
620 N. Woods Mill Road, Chesterfield, MO 63017
1-3 p.m., Saturday, September 16
Please let your owners know that this year, we are partnering with SNUGGLEÂ (Special Needs Under Gentle Guided Love Everyday).
Visit SNUGGLE’s website to learn more.
We’ll have a collection for SNUGGLE at the event. Items they particularly need include:
bleach
baby receiving blankets
top loading hard carriers
nebulizer
Swisspers cotton balls
By wing or by tail, spread the word to all the critters you know!
Let’s Worship Together During Holy Week 2017
March 22, 2017 by Rich
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Join us here at Ivy Chapel United Church of Christ as we worship during Holy Week 2017.
Maundy Thursday, April 13Â Â Â Â 7:30 PM Â worship
Good Friday, April 14Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 7:30 PM Â worship
Easter Sunday, April 16 Â Â Â Â Â Â 6:30 AMÂ sunrise worship
Easter Sunday, April 16 Â Â Â Â Â Â 10 AM Â worship
Immediately following Easter Sunrise Worship, there will be refreshments for all in Fellowship Hall.
For more information about our Lenten worship services, get in touch with us.
The Lenten Season begins March 1
February 27, 2017 by Rich
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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 WORSHIPÂ -Â 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
September 10, 2016 by Rich
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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.
Ride the wave of God’s love at Surf Shack VBS, July 18-22
July 11, 2016 by Rich
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VACATIONÂ BIBLEÂ SCHOOLÂ 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!
April 27, 2016 by Rich
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