Parkway UCC - THE GOOD NEWS
October 2007
The catalogues for the
holidays are beginning to arrive.
While we were shopping at the mall (in early September) for three
simple white pitchers for Maya, Tavis and Iris to use when pouring water into
the font for their little brother Dexter’s baptism, we saw the Christmas tree
displays being set up. I had to
chuckle when Iris went on and on about why they were setting up the trees
when she was not even back to PUNS yet. One of my part-time jobs while
I was in college was to go to department stores and put up the Christmas
trees. Truth be told, it was one of
my Jewish friends that found the ad in the newspaper. She had always wanted to decorate a
Christmas tree but never had …. “Be careful what you pray for” became one of
our slogans because we traveled all around New England for this company and
set-up over 200 trees that fall. The in-law emails have
started — sharing recipes and travel plans for the holidays. One of the things that we will be working
on together this year is a family mission statement. I found this in one of the catalogues - a
sweetly framed piece that has given us a jumpstart on this process. What about you and your
family? Do you have a mission
statement? IN THIS HOME We believe in living deeply,
laughing often and loving always. We believe we were brought
together to support and care for each other. We believe in celebrating
together – our faith, our heritage, our traditions. We believe that everyone’s
feelings count and that the uniqueness of each
of us strengthens all of us. We believe in the power of
forgiveness to heal and the power of love to carry
us through. We
believe in one another in this family.
(Reminder — see the next page for a refresher in our church’s statements.
Perhaps some of the words and phrases will inspire you as you write.) PARKWAY UNITED
CHURCH OF CHRIST Kevin
Cameron, Senior Pastor (kevin@parkwayucc.org) Joe Rowley, Associate Pastor
(joe@parkwayucc.org)
Sally
Dischinger, Preschool Director
(puns@parkwayucc.org) Cassie
Schulenburg, Interim Office Admin. (info@parkwayucc.org) John Jones & Johnny Brown, Caretakers
(info@parkwayucc.org) Kim Livengood, Financial Secretary
(puccfs@parkwayucc.org) Barbara Raedeke, Organist/Choir Director
(braedeke@aol.com) Barbara Eggebrecht, President of the
Congregation (bpeggebrecht@sbcglobal.net) Alan Stein, Music Director for Informal Worship
(just.us.3@sbcglobal.net)
Jan Wiese, Professional Nursery Attendant (info@parkwayucc.org)
Carol Wilbois, Parish Nurse (rpwilbois@aol.com) All Members of Parkway Church
– Ministers
VISION STATEMENT We shall seek the way of God in today’s world through… · Joyful Worshipping · Inclusive Caring · Compassionate Serving MISSION STATEMENT Parkway United Church of Christ seeks within the church universal to
respond faithfully to the promises of God as witnessed in the Old Testament
and New Testament. We seek to follow
the way of the crucified and risen Christ.
Therefore we will worship God, educate and nurture persons for
discipleship, build a caring Christian community, participate in God’s
mission to the world, and be stewards of the resources God has entrusted to
us. May all that we are and do be to
God’s Glory. CONGREGATIONAL STATEMENT Parkway United Church of Christ, with God’s grace, seeks to be a
congregation that includes all persons, regardless of race, ethnic, or
socio-economic background
while respecting differences of gender, marital status, age, sexual orientation, and mental and physical
ability. We aspire to act justly, to
love mercy, and to walk humbly with our God.
We invite all to share in the life and leadership, ministry, fellowship,
worship, sacraments, responsibilities and
blessings of participation in our congregation. WORSHIP WITH US IN
OCTOBER!
Please read and pray through the scriptures
before each Sunday. It will make for a
much more meaningful worship experience.
October 7 Luke 17:5-10; 2
Timothy 1:1-14 Duty
Free Shop Come to our open table as
we celebrate the sacrament of communion.
All are invited! (This is also Give-A-Meal Sunday. Please bring your non-perishable food
gifts for our hungry neighbors) October 14 Psalm 66:1-12;
Luke 17:11-19 10% Join us as we celebrate
New Member Sunday. Our Children’s
Choirs will sing. This is also Book Sunday when all of our children and youth
receive a book. October 21 Psalm 119:97-104; Luke 18:1-8 Praying Heart As you prepare for worship, spend 15
minutes in silence at the start of the day October 28 2 Timothy 4:6-8,
16-18; Luke 18:9-14 Mirror,
Mirror Dress up as your favorite person,
place, thing, or animal from the Bible, favorite historical figure, or your
most important role model! Be
creative! GIVE-A-MEAL SUNDAY! THANK YOU for your
generous contributions to Give-A-Meal Sunday! The variety of food brought and
the large outpouring of donations are appreciated so much by our food pantry,
Isaiah 58. Hunger continues to haunt many residents in St. Louis; you are a
blessing with your caring and thoughtful giving. Please continue to remember our
friends who have real needs. Be generous and bring non-perishable food
items on Sunday, October 5th. We are inviting you to bring the kinds of foods
that you are likely to see in your pantry and cabinets. Kid friendly items, paper goods,
toiletries and feminine hygiene items are always needed. This is such an
important piece of what we do at Parkway UCC. Questions? Please contact Ruth Murray (314) 991-2623 ADULT EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES For more information, pick up the Christian Education Opportunities booklet in the Gathering Space, or contact Dottie Dwyer, Gale Haggard, Florence Simonson, Edith Graber, or Lisa DiTiberio – The Adult Education Team! THIS MONTH IN ADULT EDUCATION Adult Education is available to everyone– each
Sunday morning from 9:45-10:45 and 11:00-12:00. So, whether you attend the
9:30 service or the 11:00 service, there is an opportunity to participate in Adult Education. What
do you call a woman Catholic priest? October 7 Father, Mother, Reverend,
Pastor . . . call her what you will, Jessica Rowley is an ordained priest in
the Ecumenical Catholic Communion.
Jessica will be joining us to share about the shaping of the ECC and
her call to ordained ministry as a catholic priest. "Only
four Gospels? I don't think
so!" --Thomas October 14 Dynamic and always intriguing,
Steve Patterson, famous through Eden Seminary, Living the Questions, and the
Jesus Seminar, brings his expertise to bear on the Gospel of Thomas. Stay tuned for details about Steve's new
book about the Gospel of Thomas. "Who
Is My Mother?" October 21 Families have never been
"normal". Families are as
unique and diverse as their individual human components. OnA is sharing a video both featuring
children and directed toward children, which will explore the differences and
commonalities between various expressions of family. Money,
money, money, money . . . MONEY! October 28
KerCHING! Wherever it comes from and wherever it goes,
money often gets a bad wrap.
According to 1 Timothy 6:10, it is not money itself, but "the
love of money" which is "a root of all kinds of evil". Surely a good budget is the antidote for
all kinds of evil! Join the
Stewardship Commission in this important Budget Forum. PATHWAYS
OF FAITH SCHEDULE 2007 Jonah
October 7 - 28 PUCC: History and Heritage November 4 - 25 PUCC Celebrates Christmas December 2 - 23 Christmas Program December 23 @ 11:00 Epiphany December 30, January 6 We Need YOU!!! To lead a rotation for one of
our upcoming units in Pathways of Faith Jonah PUCC: History and Heritage **The children are eager, their
warm smiles delightful, and the curriculum is ready** To be part of the Middle High/Senior
High leadership team with Joe Sunday mornings Fellowship Mission Opportunities **Contact Joe to say “YES!” to
working with our fun young people** To help care for our “little
ones” in the Nursery One Sunday a Month Substitute Extra Pair of Hands **An opportunity to rock a baby
or play with a two year old is waiting!** We Need YOU!!!!! Contact: Joe Rowley ( joe@parkwayucc.org or 314-872-9330) PUCC PLAY GROUP
Come play with
us! – on the 2nd Fridays and 4th Mondays of October
from 10-11:30 a.m. at the church.
We’ll have treats, crafts, games and lots of fun. Feel free to bring friends, neighbors,
visiting relatives, etc. Questions? Contact Kevin Cameron (314)
872-9330 or kevin@parkwayucc.org or Brenda Sperry
(314) 909-0789 or brendalang@aol.com CRITICISM To avoid
criticism, do nothing, say nothing, be nothing. - Elbert Hubbard THE SECRET TO LONG LIFE Not moping
around and thinking positively. –Kamato Hongo, at 116 years old MEMBERSHIP CARE The photo
directory will be updated for those of you new to Parkway, or whose picture may not have been included last
year. Stay tuned for details. Other events
this year will include friendship dinners, progressive dinner, college care
packages, secret pals, caroling to shut-ins, and more!! If you are interested
in helping us in any way, please call Judy Lindquist. We need people who are
interested in providing meals, writing notes, visiting shut-ins, and driving
someone who may need a ride to a doctor’s appointment. — Judy
Lindquist 636-537-0877 or by email at
cjjslind@charter.net UPCOMING
MONTHLY PARKWAY EVENTS!!! October 7 Church picnic at Stacy Park (4:00). (see
next page!) November 3 Hayride at Queeny Park (arrive 5:45) (see
article below!) November 22 Thanksgiving dinner at Parkway (5:00) December 2 Advent Workshop December 8 Caroling (9:00) December 15 Caroling (9:00) December 25 Christmas dinner at Parkway (5:00) HAYRIDE AT QUEENY PARK!! Join Parkway friends for a hayride at
Queeny Park on Saturday, November 3rd at 6:00. We have reserved two wagons
holding twenty people each. The ride itself lasts one hour, and there will be
a bonfire for one hour following the ride. Membership Care will provide
supplies and makings for s’mores. Please enter Queeny Park from Mason Road.
We are asking that you arrive at 5:45 so we will be ready to leave at 6:00.
Food and drink are not allowed on the wagons. Sign up as soon as possible in
the gathering space if you are interested in this fun event. Space is limited.
The cost will be $10 per family or $5 for individuals. Be sure to list
each individual attending on a separate line. Questions? Contact Judy Lindquist at 636-537-0877 or
cjjslind@charter.net COLLEGE CARE PACKAGES Membership Care is seeking donations of
candy (bags of individually wrapped) to send in care packages to our Parkway
collegians. We will be assembling these boxes and getting them ready to mail
on Friday, October 19, so leave your contribution in the church office any
time before that day. The next time you are at the grocery store, Wal-Mart,
Target, etc. please pick up an extra bag of treats. This was a big hit last
year, and not only let our youth know we are thinking of them, but made them
very popular with their friends! CHURCH PICNIC– THIS MONTH! We hope you are ready for and have
marked your calendars for the second annual
Parkway church picnic, which will be Sunday, October 7th at
Stacy Park in Olivette. The fun begins at 4:00. (Set up begins at 3:00) Last
year over 100 members and friends of
Parkway attended. There will be many activities,
including cakewalk, face painting, duck pond, sack races, 3-legged, races,
water balloon toss, croquet, volleyball, washers, horseshoes, bean bag toss,
and more. We have reserved the spacious pavilion. So--bring your own picnic food, lawn
chairs, sporting equipment (ball gloves,
frisbee, etc.). And please bring a dessert on a disposable plate to
share. Some desserts will be used
for the cakewalk; some will be enjoyed by everyone after the picnic. Vespers will be at 6:15. Directions to Stacy Park from
Parkway: Merge onto I-64 E/US-40E toward St.
Louis Merge onto Lindbergh north (Exit 28B)
(2.5 miles) Turn right onto Olive Blvd. (.9 mile) Turn right onto Old Bonhomme (.2
mile) Stacy Park is on the right. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!! If you have any questions, please contact Marsha Peek, Judy Lindquist or Harold Cobb. **If the picnic must be postponed due to inclement weather, it will be
held October 14 at 4:00 on the church grounds.** “Be glad of life because it gives you the chance to love and to work and
to play and to look up at the stars.” -Henry Van Dyke (or go on a picnic! Come enjoy
ours!) IT’S FRIENDSHIP DINNER TIME When the frost is on the pumpkin and
the leaves begin to fall, a traditional Parkway Gathering begins to unfold.
Yes, it is time to sign up for dinner and conversation with new and old
friends. The dinners are held in the homes of Parkway members. Look for the
sign up poster in the Gathering Space. You may also call the church office to
be included in the dinners. There will be three dinners scheduled
in October/November, January and March. The hostess is responsible for the
main course and the guests are asked to bring an accompanying dish. You may
sign up for the dinners with adults only. There will also be dinners that
include children. Parents who do not want to get a sitter can simply bring
the children along and share fellowship with other parents. In the event it is difficult to host
the dinner in your home- going to a
restaurant is an option, with each person responsible for their own
check. Sign up now and join in on the traditional fall event. The dinner bell
is ringing. ANNUAL STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN NEARS “What do I
do after I say, “I believe?” The believer’s response is grounded
in stewardship and is the believer’s response to the creating, redeeming, and
sanctifying love of God. The Stewardship Commission is in the
midst of planning the annual
stewardship campaign, which culminates with Consecration Sunday, November 11,
2007. What we pledge impacts the 2008 budget, which is “under
construction” right now by the Stewardship Commission and the Council. When finished, the budget will be presented to the congregation for its
approval early next year. This year’s campaign will be a bit
lighthearted, featuring a special goal built around the mysterious phrase
“IT’S COMING!” Of course, we
all know that stewardship is weighty and vital, grounded in spirituality and
that Christian stewardship is basic to all that we do for God because it
fuels our other ministries. The Stewardship Commission will be
asking all of us to pledge and give with money, talents, and time. When we do so we grow spiritually. We
respond to a call to mission and we confirm our vow that “WE BELIEVE!” IT’S
COMING! “LIVING THE QUESTIONS” VIDEO SERIES
The
Adult Education Committee is hosting discussion groups revolving around the
video series “Living the Questions” all year long. This video series is an
exciting departure from the usual faith journeys, as it explores the
nature of God in some incredible ways.
Some of the themes include “Biblical Authority;” and “What Does Faith
Look Like in the 21st Century?” All
are led by contributors such as Marcus Borg, Nancy Ammerman, Stanley
Hauerwas, Tex Sample, and John Shelby Spong.
This
a very exciting adventure as we journey together. It is being presented in 12 sessions, the 3rd Sunday of each
month, January – December of 2007 from 6-8 p.m.
Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 21, 2007! This will be our next gathering at 6:00 p.m. Childcare will be available for all
sessions. This is a great adventure! Further sessions are set for November 18,
and December 16, 2007. WE
WILL ALSO START THIS WHOLE ADVENTURE OVER AGAIN — ON THE 4TH
TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM 12:30-2PM IN KEVIN CAMERON’S OFFICE. EVENING DIALOGUE BEGINS NEW STUDY IN
OCTOBER Each gathering of these readers and
eaters begins at 6:00pm in the Heritage Room at the church with a potluck
supper (bring an entree, vegetable, salad or dessert to share) followed by
spirited discussion of the current assignment. No hard questions, just a
friendly exchange of reactions and ideas. We want to know how YOU feel
about life! Bring your food, your self, and your thoughts to share. ALL
are welcome. Childcare provided until 8:00pm every session. FROM THE UCC COLLEGIUM OF OFFICERS From time to time, the President
and/or Collegium of Officers of our United Church of Christ offer a Pastoral
Letter on a particular topic.
These letters are sent to all of the churches in the
denomination. We are encouraged not
only to read, pray and discuss these letters, but also to pass them along to
others at home and in the community. Parkway
UCC recently received a Pastoral Letter on the Iraq War. If, while reading this letter, you feel
your heart burning within you, whether in affirmation, protest, or confusion,
please contact one of the pastors or our council president by phone,
314.872.9330, or email: Barbara Eggebrecht, Council President: bpeggebrecht@sbcglobal.net Kevin Cameron, Senior Pastor: Kevin@parkwayucc.org Joe Rowley, Associate Pastor: joe@parkwayucc.org You may go to our denomination’s website www.ucc.org to find a copy of the letter. If you do not have access to the Internet
and/or you would like a hard copy, please pick one up in the church office. NEIGHBORS IN NEED Neighbors in Need (NIN)
is a special mission offering of the UCC that supports ministries of justice and compassion though
out 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. Our congregation will receive the NIN
offering on October 7,2007 as part of our World Communion Sunday
observance. Look for more information
in the Sunday bulletins and plan to be a good and generous neighbor. IMPORTANT KITCHEN NOTE!! Recently the Quilters & Crafters
spent the day cleaning the kitchen. It is almost perfectly spic and span. We would ask you to
please assist us in keeping it that way. If you use the kitchen, please
clean up any mess, and everything you bring into the kitchen including the
food; please take it with you when you leave. Any remaining food in the refrigerator as
well as food items left on the counter will be thrown away when it is
inspected each week. Thank you very much for helping us
keep the kitchen a clean and hygienic frequently used area of our church. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU QUILTERS &
CRAFTERS! HEALING BIBLE STUDY CLASSES TIME: Thursdays
from 7:00pm to 8:30pm at Parkway UCC
Material
from: he International Order of St.
Luke The Physician Thank you for
considering this opportunity to deepen your caring for one another. OSL is international,
interdenominational, and Christian.
OSL was founded in 1930 by Rev. John Gaynor Banks and was incorporated
in 1953. Its members are clergy,
health professionals and lay people who believe healing is an essential part
of Jesus Christ’s teachings. This is both physical & inner healing. Members are required to study the 26 miracles of Jesus before being
fully inducted into OSL. They attend class to discuss 8 basic questions=who,
what, where and when. And then
further explore unique meaning in ‘digging deeper” questions. Through
this process we spiritually nurture each other and are equip to serve our
church family, friends, and relatives. We learn skills of laying on hands
and anointing with oil. These are
outward & visible signs of Jesus Christ’s healing love covering us and
cleansing us from sin, sickness, and disease as we surrender to God’s will
and purpose. If we are to reflect Jesus’ life on earth, we too will continue
to do the WORK he did in ministry. HE
restored health and sent out his disciples by twos to do the same. OSL ministry sends out its members
two by two to be God’s channel to
restore health. The purpose of
our class is to have a new appreciation for our Savior’s mercy, grace and love. To register or for more information please
contact Margaret Gieselmann at 314-965-8517 or mgieselmann@att.net PRAYER CORNER - an
opportunity to pray with someone
Have you spent
time praying in the Prayer Corner of the sanctuary? Our current prayer list, prayer books,
prayer journal, a kneeler & chair, and a perpetual candle are there as
well. Please help us to become a more
prayerful community when we are here and out
in the world. Amen! If you would like to pray with someone, Kevin will be in the Prayer Corner on
Tuesday, October 9th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. HAVE YOU WALKED & PRAYED A
LABYRINTH? Here’s your
opportunity! Meet at the church this Wednesday, October 31st at 11 a.m. in
Kevin Cameron’s office. We’ll talk a
bit about labyrinths and then head for the great labyrinth at the nearby
Mercy Center. This is a wonderful
spiritual exercise. If you can’t be
with us that day, you can always go there on your own. The Mercy Center is at 2039 North Geyer
Road, just a few miles from our church. Join us for coffee AND CONVERSATION At the St Louis Bread Company—Manchester & 270 on Tuesday,
October 16th at 10:30 a.m. Questions? Contact Kevin at (314)
872-9330 or kevin@parkwayucc.org NEWS
FROM THE LIBRARY Still haven't browsed the library shelves? It's just down the hall
from the Heritage Room. Stop
by on your way to adult education or picking up your children. And
don't forget - there are lots of great children's books available. The
Case for Faith: A Journalist
Investigates the Toughest Objections to Christianity by Lee Strobel The author was an
award-winning legal editor for the Chicago Tribune and is currently a
teaching pastor. In The Case for
Faith, Strobel presents eight common obstacles or conundrums to faith –
“Since Miracles Contradict Science, They Cannot Be True”, “Church History is
Littered with Oppression and Violence” are just two. The book is written in a very
conversational style, in spite of its serious questions. Going to Church with Children by Stan Stewart Most of this book is devoted to
providing practical help to people who wish to involve their children in
worship, with sections such as “The special role of Sunday school” and a
delightful anagram for the worship service – CALM SHEEP. CALM is for things to be done at home (C –
calm them at home, A – anticipate, L- love worship, M – music). SHEEP
are for things to be done at church (S – sit with care, H – help by
providing helpers, E – exit when necessary, E – enter when the cause of the
child’s distress is resolved, and P –
persevere). Parents – want to know more?
You will find this book most helpful.
Check it out! BOOK DONATION PROGRAM
We are excited
to announce a Gift Book Program for our newly refurbished library as a means
of expanding the library collection while commemorating special times
and special persons: birthdays, holidays, grandparents,
teachers, etc. A book plate will be
placed in each book. You can donate a
book from the wish list, or if you would like, make a $20 donation and we
will choose the book for you.
Donation forms and a wish list will be available in the Library and
the Gathering Space soon. CALENDARS Remember to
keep saving 2008 calendars for our troops overseas. Calendars can be dropped
of in the church office. John
Williams will get them to the USO. Thanks! GOODSEARCH REMINDER! Searching the
internet? Don’t forget to use www.goodsearch.com to earn money for PUCC with
every search! E-SCRIP SCHNUCKS COMMUNITY
CARD Thank you to
all PUCC members who are using their Escrip cards when shopping at Schnucks.
This is such an easy fund-raiser for the church. If you would like to obtain a card, you can visit your local
Schnucks store to get one. Any questions/concerns please contact Diane
Tallyn, 314-567-5433, diane_tallyn@hotmail.com
PUCC Chairperson of eScrip. EXCITING E-SCRIP news!!!!!! We have 78 PUCC e-Script supporters and 63% are
participating!!!!!!! With just a swipe of the card PUCC
has a total of $743.20 to date. 2006 October -
December $180.40 2007 January -
May
$562.80 GRAND TOTAL TO DATE
$743.20 GREAT RESPONSE TO READY READERS CALL Ready Readers
is a not-for-profit organization in St. Louis that recruits and trains volunteers to read to at-risk
pre-school children and provide them with their own books. This summer, the Christian Services
Commission challenged Parkway members to
volunteer in this program. We
had hoped to recruit five or six volunteers.
However, the response was indicative of Parkway’s mission orientation
with 12 volunteers and others interested in joining later in the year. These volunteers are assigned to various
pre-schools throughout the St. Louis area and go to the schools once each
week for thirty minutes to read to the children. The Christian Services Commission extends a very warm word of
gratitude to the following volunteers: Vivian
Allison Elise
Bowman Pat
Damsgaard Conrad
Damsgaard Cathy
Jarrell Judy
Lindquist Marilyn
McDougall Judy
McLachlin Jim
Moore Rich
Schanbacher Gail
Schneider Sue
Stolze LOOK AROUND AT CHURCH THIS SUNDAY... and notice
three people that you do not know.
Make a point to reach out to them
sometime this month. Introduce
yourself to them …even if you feel like you should know their name and they
should know your name. Just do
it! Please! We will build a stronger faith community! FORGIVENESS Forgiveness is
me giving up my right to hurt you for hurting me. — Anonymous INVEST IN OUR FUTURE -Thoughts from
Marilyn McDougall Several years ago, Ben and I attended
a BEE dinner. This is an evening that is set-aside in November to raise
awareness & funds for Eden Theological Seminary. That year the event was
held in the beautiful Coronado Hotel Ballroom. It was a lovely evening with a
beautifully served dinner, great music, and good friends. After dinner the Seminary had asked
for a few students to tell of their calling and experience in attending
Seminary school. I could not forget one young couple that spoke so eloquently
of their continuing religious studies and how they would apply this to their
future. Much later those words from the students, especially the young
husband and wife, replayed in our minds. We continued to discuss the
fundraiser and how that young couple could not have continued without the
support from many in our church and community. We feel a deep commitment to Eden
Seminary as they continue to provide powerful clergy leaders. For the very
future of our church we urge you to become
involved in the seminary. As an investment in the future, consider
attending Eden’s fundraiser on November 2nd. Incidentally,
recently I was informed of the name of that young couple that had spoken at
the BEE Dinner at the Coronado, three years ago. The speakers were our new
Associate Pastor and his wife, Joe and Jessica Rowley. (Please note: Joe & Jessica both graduated from Eden Seminary. Joe
serves as our Associate Pastor and Jessica serves as the Associate Pastor at
Sts. Clare and Francis, a member community of the Ecumenical Catholic
Communion. Joe will be ordained on November 11th and Jessica was ordained on
September 7th.) FROM THE EDEN SEMINARY CONVOCATION
-SEPT. 2007 Martha
Robertson (Chair of Recruitment/Admissions Committee) Now, before I
call these students up – I would like to lift up a few noteworthy aspects of
the makeup of this entering class of masters students. The 44 members of this
class hail from 10 different states, ranging from Massachusetts to Colorado,
and from Wisconsin to Florida. In
addition, the class welcomes members from India, the Sudan, Nigeria, South
Africa, & South Korea. Made up of slightly more women than men, the class
ranges from 20 to 70 years of age. 30%of the class falls in the “under 30”
age range, while 30-45 and 45-older age ranges each hold the similar
numbers. Eden is delighted that this
fall, as last fall, approximately 20 percent of the entering class is African American. The class is diverse
ecumenically with 12 different denominations represented. 30% are United
Church of Christ, 20% are United Methodist, 14% are Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ), and 10% are Baptist. Other denominations represented are the Metropolitan
Community Church, Presbyterian Church in the USA, Evangelical Lutheran Church
in America, Unitarian Universalists, Congregational, African Methodist Episcopal, Christian
Methodist Episcopal, and Episcopalian. Inquirer: someone who wants to know more … about Parkway
UCC The next PARKWAY UCC Inquirers’ Gathering
will be a dessert night Monday, October 1st from
6:30-8pm at the church
Our goals that evening include: * getting to know one another a bit more * discussing some key issues of faith * describing Parkway’s worship, outreach,
education, leadership, fellowship * taking a look at our denomination, the United
Church of Christ * sharing ideas about the exciting future of
Parkway UCC *soliciting your thoughts on how we can be a
more welcoming & inviting community of faith * answering any of your questions You will find our time together
meaningful and informative. Some churches call this sort of
gathering a New Members Class – we do not. While we do know that there are a
number of you who have expressed interest in becoming members of the church,
we do not assume that Inquirers are seeking membership. We just
want to be hospitable, get to know you and have the chance to express
gratitude for your presence among us.
[Childcare is
available that evening]
Harold Cobb
(314) 965-4147 ccjcobb@aol.com Parkway United
Church of Christ 2841 N Ballas
Rd St Louis, MO 63131 314-872-9330 info@parkwayucc.org www.parkwayucc.org www.ucc.org
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR
YOUTH
Every Sunday: SENIOR AND MIDDLE HIGH Church school and fellowship in the downstairs youth rooms with music,
games, challenges, snacks, and faith exploration. October 28th, Happy
Halloween . . . Let’s go
see DEAD PEOPLE at Body
Worlds 3 Jr. and Sr.
high youths and leaders are welcome to marvel at Dr. Gunther von Hagens’
anatomical exhibition of real human bodies.
On display worldwide for more than ten years, Body Worlds has
been seen by nearly 22 million visitors in 40 cities in Asia, Europe, Canada,
and the United States. Details are
growing like bones and sinews as we speak.
For more info: Check
with Joe Rowley: joe@parkwayucc.org 314.872.9330 AWOL– ADVENTUROUS WOMEN OUT LATE Feeling adventurous or are you
in need of fun? Join AWOL on Saturday, October 13th! Meet at church at
6:30 p.m. and we’ll be off to see a movie! What movie, you ask? Let’s vote!
The movie will be determined the week of October 7th or on October 13th
itself! Don’t miss it! For more information, contact: Carmen Bumgarner at (314)
330-0813 or cfbum@charter.net TOWN AND COUNTRY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Sunday,
October 14, 2007 at 2:30 at Parkway UCC The T&C Symphony performs
Tchaikovsky's “Rococo Variations op. 33” in addition to Beethoven, Symphony
#3 and Overture. The orchestra also
welcomes guest performer Monica Godbee. Some
Information about the Guest Performer for October 14th: Monica Godbee is a noted cellist from Parkway North high school, most recently was awarded the 2008 Emerson
Interlochen Music Camp Scholarship Award.
She performed the Haydn Cello Concerto with Town and Country Symphony
at PUCC in 2006, and has presented numerous other concerto appearances with
other community
orchestras. Monica was selected as a
freshman to be a member of the 2007 Missouri Music Educator Association “All State Orchestra” held at Tan-Tar-A. BenefitS FOR Evangelical Children's Home 9th Annual Trivia Night Friday, October 26, 2007 Maryland Heights Centre For more info on this event, please call
the Development Office (314) 427-3755. All
proceeds benefit abused, neglected and emotionally troubled children, youth
and families Evangelical Children’s Home serves. www.evangelicalchildrenshome.org LET IT SHINE! UCC BIENNIAL MEETING Come celebrate
the 50th Anniversary of the United Church of Christ, learn about some of the
special mission work that has occurred within the Conference, and recognize
the various transitions in the life of the Conference. October19-21, 2007, Tan-Tar-A Resort, Osage
Beach, MO More information can be found in the church
office or at www.mmsucc.org Our Guest
Leadership Team will
include: Edith Guffey, Associate General Minister of the United
Church of Christ; Norm Jackson, who has served as Conference Minister
in Kansas-Oklahoma and Hawaii, Director of the UCC Council of American Indian
Ministries, and member of the UCC national staff; and Da Vita
McCallister, who recently served as the Minister for Youth, Young
Adults, and Outdoor Ministries in the national UCC office and provided key
leadership at the 2007 Conference Youth Event. |