Parkway United
Church of Christ Groups
Building Family
at Parkway UCC
Want more
information about these groups? Contact the church office at info@parkwayucc.org or 314-872-9330
or view our monthly newsletter, “The Good News”, from
our home page.
PARKWAY
YOUTH GROUPS
The ministry of Parkway UCC greatly values and affirms
the contributions of our youth! Middle and Senior High members serve as lay
readers, ushers, or greeters during worship. Some youth also choose to
participate in drama presentations, instrumental and vocal ensembles.
Besides being
a part of whole church activities, both the Middle and Senior High Groups
gather for activities on their own. A balance of fun, faith, and service
activities are planned. [The summer
mission trips are always a highlight each year.] Watch the newsletter and
bulletin for when such events occur. The youth do their own fund-raising to
support these activities.
FRIENDSHIP DINNERS
These dinners for members and friends, take place at a
variety of times throughout the year.
We dine at people’s homes or at local restaurants. Both family friendly and adults-only
dinners are scheduled. This is an invaluable way for people to get to know
one another!
WOMEN’S
FELLOWSHIP
The Women’s Fellowship Quilters & Crafters
meet every Tuesday. The time schedule is flexible, some arriving early in
the morning and others staying later in the afternoon.
Successful
apple butter sales have been held the past several years. The proceeds have
been used to help finance projects for the physical plant, as well as the
operating fund and benevolences.
AWOL
– Adventurous Women Out Late
This group gathers once each month for a night
out! These ladies have gone to the
movies, live theatre, art show openings, and out to dinner.
CENTERING
PRAYER
Have you
wondered what “Centering Prayer” means? Following are a few sentences
pointing toward what centering prayer means for one PUCC member, Dick
Simonson: “I find this discipline of silence twenty minutes a day to
be so refreshing each morning before I begin my day. The simple
method outlined in the book we're reading (Open Mind, Open Heart) is so
helpful. What is most exciting for me is the gatherings and the
sharing of that quiet time in Kevin's office on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays
of the month, the quiet time, and the scripture study of the Gospel reading
for the following Sunday in Church.” Find your CENTER by joining in
Centering Prayer 1st and 3rd
Thursdays, 6:45pm – 7:45pm. Contact:
Joe Rowley joe@parkwayucc.org
MEN’S
BREAKFAST GROUP
The men have breakfast on the third Wednesday morning of
each month at 7:30 a.m. in the Heritage Room. The group shares in faith
building discussion and also engages in service projects. Any man is
welcome.
PUCC
FAMILY FUN
This is for all of us, whether we are one of those wife
– husband – 2.2 kids and a dog families or not … because we are a church
family. We meet monthly – sometimes
for a picnic in the park, a day at the zoo, bowling or
make-your-own-sundaes at the church.
Join us!
EVENING
DIALOGUE
Evening
Dialogue meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month from 6-8pm in
the Heritage Room. A pot-luck meal
is followed by sharing time for spiritual nurture. Come join this lively bunch of 'readers and eaters' for a potluck
dinner in the Heritage Room beginning at 6:00pm on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday
each month. No reservations necessary, just bring
a dish to pass (entree, salad, dessert) and enjoy the fellowship, and the
exchange of ideas about the current book and a variety of other
topics.
PUCC
TWENTY-SOMETHINGS
This group is
for all Parkway members and friends between the ages of 20 and 29. (Ages 19 and 30 count, too!) We gather to make friends, socialize, and
try new things. We’ve gone to St. Louis Bread Company, had a game night,
and had a pizza and movie night and more events are in the works! Please
come and join us!
SECOND
SATURDAY CINEMA
Do you enjoy
going to the movies? A new group at Parkway that attends
movies on the second Saturday of each month. You are invited to come
any time. Join us for fun, good movies, and fellowship.
PARKWAY
PAPER CRAFTERS
The Parkway
Paper Crafters meet the 3rd Monday of each month in the Heritage Room from
5:30-10:30pm. We welcome anyone regardless of crafting experience to this
new group! Basic tools are available to borrow and snacks are
provided.
Please bring your own beverage with a lid.
* Please see newsletter for current information.
GIFT – Getting
Interracial Families Together
GIFT was
created as an informal sharing and support community for interracial
families of all types. GIFT’s primary goal is to build relationships among
families who have a unique understanding of the joys and challenges of
loving and living with people who are of a different race than themselves.
As we socialize, we all benefit from new friendships with families who are
like ours, with whom we can ask questions, tell stories and share advice.
We welcome couples and families of all ethnic mixes who are interracial by
birth, marriage, or adoption.
Contact:
Kim Blackford
at 314-845-9422
Kevin Cameron
at 314-872-9330 or kevin@parkwayucc.org
ALL AGE GROUPS HAVE A CHANCE TO BE INVOLVED IN
MISSION WORK!
Please see the Outreach section of our website to
learn more!
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