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.

What if we talked to more people?

Throughout our exploration of how to grow our church, we have challenged our members to come up with both public and private “What if?” statements. Some of these have been shared, paper leaves hanging from the vine in the church’s narthex.

One of the earliest leaves carried a potentially loaded message: “What if we all talked to more people during coffee hour?”

The message, of course, is that to be truly open, friendly and welcoming, we have to be, well, friendly and welcoming.

This article in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch drives this point home.

What do you think? What can we do as a church to continue growing, furthering our mission?

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.

Holy Week Worship at Ivy Chapel

Join us during Holy Week we turn our eyes, one again, to the cross to remember the sacrifice Jesus made for us and how his rising from the grave changed everything.

Maundy Thursday, April 5, 7:30 pm

Good Griday, April 6, 7:30 pm

Easter Sunday Sunrise Service, 6:30 am

Easter Sunday Worship, 10 am

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.

Special Offering for Neighbors in Need Oct. 2

Sunday, October 2 Ivy Chapel will observe World Communion Sunday. We will also have a special mission offering for Neighbors In Need fund—UCC that supports ministries of justice and compassion throughout the United States. One-third of NIN funds support the Council for American Indian Ministry (CAIM). Two-thirds of the offering is used by the UCC’s Justice and Witness Ministries(JWM) to support a variety of justice initiatives, advocacy efforts, and direct service projects.

Click here to make contributions on the NIN website.

Record turnout for Blessing of the Animals!

Thanks to everyone who brought their furry (or shelled) friends to the 11th annual Blessing of the Animals at Ivy Chapel. We had a record turnout this year, despite the weather. And an extra-special thank you to everyone who made donations the Bi-State Pet Food Pantry. The food and funds will go a long way to helping struggling local families keep their pets in these tough economic times.

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