December 22 — Moving with Mary’s Song
Welcome to Ivy Chapel United Church of Christ. Faith’s journey to Bethlehem continues. Today, we light the fourth candle on the Advent wreath, the candle of love. WELCOME PRELUDE — Lo, How a Rose In the Bleak Midwinter — Kathryn Kuntzman, Cello *CALL TO WORSHIP — Julie McAllisterOne: Love deeply, creating foundations for relationships.All: For in the Body of Christ, all belong.One: Love joyfully, like carefree songs of the wind.All: For in the Body of Christ, all share connections.One: Love boldly, like vibrant colors of a rainbow,All: For in the Body of Christ, all discover harmony.One: We come to share in final preparations ...
December 15 — Look Forward
We’re glad to have you with as we continue the journey toward the glorious birth of Christ. Today, we light the Advent candle of Joy. https://www.youtube.com/live/tcrCdQRsNB8?si=lfJerea7FPnYIvQ8 WELCOME PRELUDE — Song of Mary — Howell *CALL TO WORSHIPOne: Let us rejoice together!All: With joyful expectation, we prepare to celebrate Christ’s birth!One: This little child of holy birth will be the Joy of all the earth!All: Jesus Christ is God’s Coming Messiah!One: Together, we eagerly watch for the advent of the Promised One.All: How great is our joy! *HYMN — Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus — #187 Come, thou long expected Jesus,Born to set thy people free;From our ...
December 8 — Make Ready
Advent—the season of waiting for Christ—continues, with the second Sunday’s lighting of the candle of peace. May the world accept God’s gift of “new life in Christ.” https://www.youtube.com/live/9Sd7MYYXgdk?si=TrLxy1PUbJg1Ql4H WELCOME PRELUDE — Go, Tell It on the Mountain — Hayes *CALL TO WORSHIP — Jim FrenchOne: The days are surely coming, says our God, when justice and righteousness will appear.All: God’s promises will be made known to us.One: We will declare God’s goodness and salvation.All: Forevermore, we will seek to walk in God’s ways. *HYMN — Holy God, We Praise Thy Name — #28 Holy God, we praise Thy name;Lord of all, we bow before Thee.All on ...
December 1 — Sign of Things to Come
Advent begins! May the world accept God’s gift of “new life in Christ.” Today, as we light the candle of hope, we are also celebrating open communion. If you are worshipping with us from home, please ready the elements before worship so we may gather together at God’s table. https://www.youtube.com/live/A3m7BKurOAM?si=N10OKxH97XJkyXhP WELCOME PRELUDE — O Little Town of Bethlehem — Livingston *CALL TO WORSHIP — Sue WilsonOne: In the wilderness, blaze a trail for God.All: Every valley will be raised up.One: Every mountain will be made low.All: And the glory of God will be revealed among us! *HYMNS — Hark! The Herald Angels Sing — #191 Hark! the ...
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December 22 — Moving with Mary’s SongWelcome to Ivy Chapel United Church of Christ. Faith’s journey to Bethlehem continues.... [Read more]
December 15 — Look ForwardWe’re glad to have you with as we continue the journey toward the glorious birth... [Read more]
December 8 — Make ReadyAdvent—the season of waiting for Christ—continues, with the second Sunday’s... [Read more]
News & Announcements
Christmas Choral Offering
Rejoice! Here’s exciting news of an upcoming Advent gift! An intergenerational vocal ensemble has been rehearsing lovely music which will be part of Sunday, December 15 Worship at Ivy Chapel UCC. We give thanks to Mike Waller and Valerie Waterman for leading Ivy’s diverse choral group. The seasonal piece composed by Joel Raney is entitled... [Read more]
Annual Thanksgiving Worship
Please join us on Sunday November 24th at 12 noon at St. John’s UCC (15370 Olive Blvd Chesterfield MO 63017) as St. John’s, St. Thomas and Ivy Chapel (the 3 UCC churches in Chesterfield) come together again this year to celebrate Thanksgiving. We are trying something new and instead of gathering for a traditional service, we will gather... [Read more]
Hurricane Helene Recovery Appeal
The impact of Hurricane Helene is widespread and devastating, as more than 200 people have been confirmed dead, over 1 million people are still without power, and damages are estimated to be over $140 billion. We know of two UCC congregations on Florida’s Gulf Coast whose church buildings suffered significant flood damage, and another building that... [Read more]
Fall BBQ Sept 28th, 2024
Ivy’s Annual BBQ fundraiser on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 28th 4:30-7pm. Stop by to get a full meal without having to cook yourself-what a deal! Meals are:$10 for adult meals (Choose 1 main, 2 sides, 1 dessert)$5 for kid meals (Comes with a hot dog & chips and choice of 1 dessert)Find out about the meal details here.Click here to purchase... [Read more]
Blessing of the Animals
Join us Saturday, Sept 21st from 1-3 pm under the pavilion as we celebrate Ivy Chapel UCC’s Blessing of the Animals. Our partner animal assistance organization is Bi-State Pet Food Pantry. You are invited to offer gifts in support of the pantry’s ministry: Cat treatsDog treatsCanned cat foodCanned dog foodCat litterThey are... [Read more]
Special Events at Ivy Chapel UCC
September 21st– Blessing of the Animals will take place on Saturday, Sept 21st from 1-3 pm in the outdoor pavilion-all of God’s creatures are welcome as long as they are safely secured by their human September 28th– Ivy’s Annual BBQ fundraiser on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 28th 4:30-7pm. Stop by to get a full meal without... [Read more]
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