March 9 — Wilderness Companions
Welcome to Ivy Chapel United Church of Christ on this, the first Sunday of Lent.God loves all people. You are welcome here. All people are welcome and affirmed here. https://www.youtube.com/live/GP58YL97Di8?feature=shared WELCOME PRELUDE *CALL TO WORSHIP — Julie McAllisterOne: We have come to worship God.All: Living God blesses people with limits and boundaries, with freewill and choices.One: This week, we have entered a new season.All: As God’s Church, we have set out on a fresh, Lenten journey.One: Today, we remember some of the temptations Jesus faced.All: May the way Jesus conquered all temptations be our guide for responding faithfully in our own personal wildernesses.One: May ...
March 5 — Ash Wednesday (1 p.m.)
Welcome to Ivy Chapel United Church of Christ. Ash Wednesday begins the Season of Lent, which is a 40-day spiritual journey to Resurrection Day. https://youtu.be/5_0sjhjs1Xw?t=22 SILENT REFLECTION — Christ, My Every Need — #425 Lord, Jesus ChristYou are for me medicine when I am sick;You are my strength when I need help;You are life itself when I fear death;You are the way when I long for heaven;You are the light when all is dark;You are my food when I need nourishment. PRELUDE — Pastorale (first movement) — J. S. Bach *CALL TO WORSHIP — Rev. Dr. Carol TrissellOne: “Now” says the Holy One, “return to ...
March 2 — Astounding Glory
Welcome to Ivy Chapel United Church of Christ. God loves all people. You are welcome here. All people are welcome and affirmed here. We are blessed to have Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell leading worship today. As is our custom on the first Sunday of every month, today we celebrate Holy Communion. Please collect the elements before worship begins so we may gather at the table as one. WELCOME PRELUDE *CALL TO WORSHIP — Jim FrenchOne: Bless one another; love one another; serve one another;All: For by doing so, we bless, love and serve Christ.One: Forgive one another; seek peace, do justice;All: For by doing ...
Feb. 23 — Love your Enemies
Welcome to Ivy Chapel United Church of Christ. God loves all people. You are welcome here. All people are welcome and affirmed here. Thank you to Rev. Karen Pepmeier for leading worship today. https://www.youtube.com/live/FouEf-HP4gM?feature=shared WELCOME PRELUDE — Amazing Grace — arr. Labenske *CALL TO WORSHIP — John WeilandOne: In Christ, God offers the whole world a marvelous invitation!All: We are invited to walk in Christ’s footsteps.One: Turn to God, all the earth.All: God is our Refuge.One: God hears our prayers, and God responds.All: Let all the earth exalt God together. *HYMN — Called as Partners in Christ’s Service — Ivy booklet p. 32 Called as partners in ...
Worship with us
We are an Open and Affirming congregation. No matter where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here.
Join us every Sunday
- 10 a.m. In-person and Online Worship
We appreciate everyone's cooperation in maintaining a safe worship environment. We ask that you continue to respect those with compromised immune systems and take precautions as needed.
Latest Livestreams
March 9 — Wilderness CompanionsWelcome to Ivy Chapel United Church of Christ on this, the first Sunday of Lent.God... [Read more]
March 5 — Ash Wednesday (1 p.m.)Welcome to Ivy Chapel United Church of Christ. Ash Wednesday begins the Season of... [Read more]
March 2 — Astounding GloryWelcome to Ivy Chapel United Church of Christ. God loves all people. You are welcome... [Read more]
News & Announcements
Spring Blood Drive
Mark your calendars for Thursday May 9th to join with Ivy Chapel and ImpactLife as they again partner together to SAVE LIVES! You can save a life by donating your blood. Check back in April for the sign up link to schedule your donation time. Read More →
California Wildfires 2025 Relief Appeal
On January 7, 2025, wildfire activity began in Los Angeles County, California. Immediate reports indicate that this fire has caused substantial damage throughout LA County, making this event the largest fire disaster in the county’s history. At the time of this writing, nearly 30,000 acres have been consumed by the blazes. One hundred eighty... [Read more]
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]
We rejoice that we are an Open and Affirming Congregation of the United Church of Christ!