Scripture: Ps 51:1-17; Matt 6:1-6, 16-21
Message: I Am
Theme: Pondering our own identity as Christians as we go into Lent.

Tuesday evening, I went into the sacristy in the sanctuary and pulled out the zip loc bags of our 2011 palms. I burned them in our driveway. After the ashes cooled off and we added some grape seed oil, they are be ready for tonight’s Ash Wednesday service.

I can easily remember Palm Sunday morning when we gathered for worship last spring. It was a moving morning as we recalled the incredible joy of welcoming Jesus into town.  Hopes were heightened. We placed the palms into the cross and sang our bold songs. Then the mood changed as the forces gathered against Jesus and tried to snuff out his life, light and love.

A great deal has happened to each one of us, our families, our church, our country, our world since last spring.  As we look back, we know that the Holy has been with us all along.  We have celebrated, mourned, wondered  and prayed. As we peer ahead, we can trust that God will continue to be with us each day – no matter what – because God’s love and commitment are stronger than we can ever imagine or need.

Ash Wednesday provides us with an opportunity to recognize our humanity and limitations.  At the same time, we acknowledge and offer thanks that God is always eager to meet us where we are and take us somewhere new.

We are constantly being offered fresh starts, covenant partnership and  abiding peace for the journey.

We hope that you can join us for worship tomorrow night at 7pm.  We will sing, reflect on scripture, pray and celebrate the sacrament of communion at our open table.  We will focus on the idea that Jesus is both human and divine – as are we.  Jesus’ identity will become more and more clear this season.  We will work on our own identities as well.

Be looking for a daily devotion each day this Lent.

Please take a minute to think about these lyrics from one of our hymns for Ash Wednesday – written by Rae B. Whitney (1991)

     Sunday’s palms are Wednesdays ashes as another Lent begins;

thus we kneel before the Maker in contrition for our sins.

We have marred baptismal pledges, in rebellion gone astray;

now returning, seek forgiveness; grant us pardon, God, this day!

We have failed to love our neighbors, their offenses to forgive,

have not listened to their troubles, nor have cared just how they live.

We are jealous, proud, impatient, loving over-much our things;

may the yielding of our failings be our Lenten offerings.

We are hasty to judge others, blind to proof of human need;

and our lack of understanding demonstrates our inner greed;

we have wasted earth’s resources; want and suffering we’ve ignored;

come and cleanse us, then restore us; make new hearts within us Lord.

This is the ‘Stillspeaking Daily Devotional’ from our United Church of Christ.

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[Join us tonight for worship at 7pm as we begin our Lenten journey. Please feel free to invite a friend, neighbor, co-worker to come with you.  We will sing, pray and reflect on scripture.  The Chancel Choir will sing and we will celebrate the sacrament of communion at our open table. There will be a children's message and the Nursery will be available. Come, now is the time to worship.]

Ash Wednesday

Joel 1:13

“Put on sackcloth and lament, you priests; wail, you ministers of the altar. Come, pass the night in sackcloth, you ministers of God!”

Reflection by Anthony B. Robinson

One year, as the new pastor at First Church, I persuaded the Worship Committee to try an Ash Wednesday service. Since it was a new thing, we decided to sweeten the pot with a concert of African-American spirituals, by a noted local artist, following the service.

His concert got full-page publicity in both city papers. When I got up to lead our first-ever Ash Wednesday service, the sanctuary was packed, mostly with people I had never laid eyes on before. I panicked. “What in the world will they think of this . . . this long confession of sin . . . the imposition of the ashes? Will they think we’ve done a bait-and-switch, ashes instead of concert?” I offered a wordy explanation.

When the time came for the imposition of ashes I wasn’t sure if anyone would come forward. To my astonishment, hundreds did. So many faces were open in hope and anticipation. So many eyes were tear-filled. We made the sign of the cross on forehead after forehead, saying only, “Turn away from your sins and believe the good news of the gospel.”

The sense of God’s presence was palpable.

Why was that? For sure, I don’t know. Touch? Mystery? Risk? Something old and ancient? Something new and strange? Maybe, in spite of all our denials and our attempts at self-justification, we do know we have sinned. And we long for mercy, for forgiveness.

So few words, repeated over and over, like a chant. “Turn away from your sins and believe the good news of the gospel.” Sometimes our many words drown out God’s Word. Often, too many words keep us stuck in our heads when our hearts long for God.

Let this day, this Ash Wednesday, be a day for fewer words all day long. Let it be a day for some stillness, for paying quiet attention to mystery, to beauty, to the sacred.

Prayer: Holy One, into our sorrow and confusion, our brokenness and pride, speak your word of healing and hope, your word of grace. Amen.

*****

About the Author

Anthony B. Robinson, a United Church of Christ minister, is a speaker, teacher and writer. His newest book is Stewardship for Vital Congregations, published by The Pilgrim Press. Read his weekly reflections on the current lectionary texts at www.anthonybrobinson.com/ by clicking on Weekly Reading.

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Worship with us Sunday – Traditional 9:30am; Informal 11am

It’s a celebration of the Transfiguration. Jesus went up on the mountaintop with a couple of the disciples. Suddenly Moses and Elijah appeared. We’ll listen in on what their conversation may have been like. [Reminder: We will gather for worship again in the middle of the week -  Ash Wednesday - at 7pm in the sanctuary.]

Sunday School for Children & Youth

Pre-K (3/4 year olds): (9:30): Mary and Joseph: And Jesus Grew

Pathways of Faith (9:30): Come to the Waters! The Baptism of Jesus Rotation

Middle School (6^th/7^th grade) (9:30): My Friends Don’t Have to Go to Church, Why do I?

High School (8^th- 12^th grade) (9:30): Moving beyond fear, towards God.

Stories and Songs (All ages of youth) (11:00): MOUNTAIN TOP EXPERIENCE!

Adult Education at 9:30am and 11am

Eden Professor Clint McCann speaks about the prophetic tradition.

Beginning next week – AE Lenten reflections will focus on the topic of healing and the various ways that healing can be known and experienced today.

February 29: Beth Damsgaard-Rodriquez will be with us discussing some of the present attempts to bridge divides between different communities of faith and cultures in the St. Louis area.

Noodling for CA$H Sunday from 11– 9 at Noodles & Company – 13307 Manchester Rd, Des Peres. Building on last year’s success, we are holding a fundraiser for PUCC kids to go to Camp Mo-Val.  We will receive a generous 25% of total sales – dine in or carry out. Take the flyer from Sunday’s worship bulletin or just mention Parkway UCC when you make your purchase.

PUCC member Cassie Schulenburg, a science teacher at Andrews Academy, is looking for judges for next week’s Science Fair.  Interested in encouraging and supporting youth!?  Please contact Cassie at  cassie@productionconsultants.com or 314–805-0821.

We have been ONA for almost 4 years! Open & Affirming!

Saturday, February 25^th  Keynote Address by: Andrew Lang, Executive Director, UCC Coalition for LGBT Concerns. Workshops include: Biblical Perspectives; Next Steps for ONA; Transgender and You; Bullying and Teen Suicide. Come be in conversation with others from our UCC family across the area. Since we are hosts, we need your help.  Willing to pitch in?

See sign-up poster in the Gathering Space on Sunday.

Go AWOL – Adventurous Women Out Late – next Friday, February 24… meet at church to carpool at 6pm or join us at one of 2010’s top new restaurants: One 19 North in Kirkwood. Please RSVP by Sunday to Carmen Bumgarner (314-330-0813) cfbum@charter.net

Fair Trade Coffee for Sale next Sunday, February 26^th between services in the Gathering Space. Questions? Please contact Sue Stolze scstolze@sbcglobal.net314-275-9017

Great Decisions – Discussions…. The World Affairs Council of St. Louis will again sponsor s in cooperation with the Ethical Society, 9001 Clayton Road on Thursdays starting March 1^st from 12 – 1:30pm at the Ethical Society. 2012 Topics: Middle East Realignment, Promoting Democracy, Mexico, Cybersecurity, Exit from Afghanistan and Iraq, State of the Oceans, Indonesia, and Energy Geopolitics. To purchase a briefing book, send a check for $20 to the Foreign Policy Assn., 815 Olive St., Set. 29, St. Louis, MO 63131. Books will also be available for purchase at $18.50 each in the meeting room before each session starts.For more information, visit http://wac-stl.org/ or call 314-727-9988

Save the dates: Coffee House at PUCC on Saturday, March 10^th from 4:30-6:30pm; Putting Away Childish Things: A Tale of Modern Faith A  novel by Marcus Borg (The Heart of Christianity; Meeting Jesus for the First Time; Speaking Christian) will be discussed on

Thursday evening, March 15. Parkway’s One Family Retreat at Camp Mo-Val on April 13- April 14th Call Paige Penico with questions (636)346-5484. Habitat for Humanity … We’ll need to provide 15 workers for Monday, April 30th to assemble and put up walls.  Then on Saturday, May 12th we’ll need 10 workers to continue work on exteriors and begin work on interiors. Progressive Dinner on Saturday, May 5^th – yes, Cinco de Mayo! Aladdin and Back Stage Tour at the MUNY – Friday, July 6^th!  VBS – July 22^nd-26^th.

Prayers:  Evelyn Buretta as she recuperates from knee replacement surgery – Thursday, February 16.

Quote: in celebration of Black History Month ….

“There is no negro problem. The problem is whether the American people have loyalty enough, honor enough, patriotism enough, to live up to their own constitution.” – Frederick Douglass
Parkway United Church of Christ 2841 N Ballas Rd | St Louis, MO 63131 | 314.872.9330 | www.parkwayucc.org   Find us on Facebook!  

… We invite all to share in the life and leadership, ministry, fellowship, worship, sacraments, responsibilities & blessings of participation in our open and affirming congregation.
From The PUCC Congregational Statement

The Life of Parkway UCC is Governed By Its Members 

Do you feel drawn, called or led to serve Parkway UCC in a particular area?

Our church has eight Commissions which guide the programs and resource ministries of our church.  The Congregation elects members to serve on the Commissions.  In addition, there are several Committees appointed by the Council.  Our church’s preschool is governed by a board composed of church members elected by the Congregation.  Elm Lawn Cemetery operates under a separate board of Parkway members.

Click on the links below to view specifics about the Church Council, PUCC commissions, and boards.

Church Council

Christian Education Commission

Christian Services Commission

Evangelism Commission

Leadership Commission

Membership Care Commission

Property Commission

Stewardship Commission

Worship Commission

 PUNS Board

Prayer Corner

Tuesday, February 14 | 11:00am-1:00pm | Sanctuary

Pray with Pastor Kevin in the Prayer Corner of the Sanctuary on Tuesday, February 14 any time between 11:00am – 1:00pm. Or pray any other time. The Prayer Corner – with a perpetual candle – has a current prayer list, prayer books, journal, kneeler and chairs.

Tuesday Evening Dialogue

2^nd & 4^th Tuesdays | 6:00pm. | Heritage Room | potluck & discussion

Join us February 14 as we continue our study in Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life. Please read chapters 3-4. Bring any kind of dish to share. Discussion at 7:00pm. Childcare is provided until 8:00pm. Questions? Dottie Dwyer 314-821-6073 jjdwer@charter.net or Florence Simonson 314-968-9696 resimonson@sbcglobal.net.

Centering Prayer

Thursday, February 16 | 6:45pm | Pastor Kevin’s Office

Join us the first & third Thursdays at 6:45pm in Pastor Kevin’s office to spend time in silent prayer. We conclude by prayerfully considering one of the Scripture readings for the upcoming Sunday service. Questions? Contact Sue Stolze: 314-275-9017 | scstolze@sbcglobal.net

It’s Back: Noodling for CA$H

Sun, Feb 19 | 11:00am – 9:00pm Noodles & Co | 13307 Manchester Rd

Building on last year’s success, we are once again holding a fundraiser at Des Peres Noodles & Company. 25% of total sales go to Parkway UCC to support campers going to Camp MoVal. Dine in or carry out. Look for flyers next week in the Gathering Space to take to Noodles & Company when you participate. For questions, contact Meera Williams at meech1025@gmail.com or 314-567-8990.

Go AWOL

Friday, February 24 | 6:00pm

Meet at church to carpool one of 2010’s top new restaurants: One 19 North in Kirkwood. RSVP by February 19 to Carmen Bumgarner: cfbum@charter.net

Open & Affirming: How to get there…How to live into it

Sat Feb 25, 2012 | 10:00am – 3:00pm | Registration 9:30am | Heritage Rm

$15/person [includes lunch] | $75 per church with 5 or more attending

Come be in conversation with others, learn what it means to be Open and Affirming and how to fully express extravagant welcome to all God’s children. Contact Rev. Marilyn Stavenger: mstavenger@eden.edu

Fair Trade Coffee for Sale on February 26

You may arrange with Sue Stolze if you need products before the 26:  scstolze@sbcglobal.net | 314-275-9017

Attention Attendees of the Informal Worship

Do you like yummy treats after service? Do you like to sip coffee or lemonade while you chat with friends? Consider helping with clean up once in awhile! If so, please speak with Kim Livengood, Polly Winkelmann, Marsha Peek, or Carol Cobb.

Wanted: Teachers k Scientists

The Andrews Academy Science Fair is in search of judges for our elementary school Science Fair on Tuesday, February 21, 10:00am – 6:00pm and on Wednesday, February 22, 7:00am – 6:00pm Come at the time that works best for you and stay as long as you are willing. Judge 1 project or judge 10 Andrews Academy is located in Creve Coeur near Mason and Olive. Questions? Contact head science teacher and PUCC member Cassie Schulenburg: cassie@productionconsultants.com | 314-805-0821.

Would you like to go for a walk Friday afternoon?

Annual “Be Mine” Party this Friday night at  6:30pm  Come from 6:30-8:pm for a bit of children’s Valentine crafts, games, and ice cream sundaes! Bring a topping to share. Feel free to bring friends! Questions? Contact Lauren Schneider laurenrschneider@aol.com

I know we’re all welcome at the table, but do I have to sit next to you?  Special Adult Ed Saturday Session with Janice Springer. Saturday from 9:30am-3:00pm | Heritage Room – FREE! Come and take part in a lively discussion. [A light lunch provided] Questions?  Contact Barbara Eggebrecht (314-576-1375). There is room for you!

Worship with us Sunday – Traditional 9:30am; Informal 11am where the sermon title is ‘Rewards or Testimony?’  The scriptures include Jesus healing a leper.  Our children’s choir will sing (kids, please meet at 9:15am in the Choir Room).

For Children & Youth

Pre-K: (9:30): The Holy Family:  When we lived in Egypt

Pathways of Faith (9:30): Come to the Waters! Jesus Baptism!

Middle /High School (9:30): Help with Chili Cook-off.

Stories & Songs (All ages of youth) (11:00): Jesus’ Caring Touch

Adult Education at 9:30am and 11am

Join Pastor Kevin as we explore some of the questions Jesus asked: Who do you say that I am? Who touched me? Why do you see the speck in your neighbor’s eye, but do not notice the log in your own eye? Do you love me? Why are you sleeping? What do you want me to do for you? Can any of you by worrying add a single hour to your span of life?

Chili & Brownie Smackdown this Sunday for Youth Mission.

Bring a crock pot of chili or a pan of brownies to our 4th Annual Chili Cook-Off/Brownie Bake-Off sponsored by the Middle and Senior High Youth. Proceeds from this event will fund their summer mission trips. Costs: Adults $5; children ages 5-12  $3; kids 4 & under free. Take-outs offered as well. [please bring your chili in a crock pot to the kitchen when you arrive for worship.]

We have been ONA for almost 4 years! Open & Affirming!

Saturday February 25^th  Keynote Address by: Andrew Lang, Executive Director, UCC Coalition for LGBT Concerns. Workshops include: Biblical Perspectives; Next Steps for ONA; Transgender and You; Bullying and Teen Suicide. Come be in conversation with others from our UCC family across the area. Since we are hosts, we need your help.  Willing to pitch in?

Please contact Kevin at 314-872-9330  kevin@parkwayucc.org

PUCC member Cassie Schulenburg, a science teacher at Andrews Academy, is looking for judges for their upcoming Science Fair.  Interested in encouraging and supporting youth!?  Please contact Cassie at  cassie@productionconsultants.com or 314–805-0821

Save the dates: April 13- April 14th Parkway’s One Family Retreat at Camp Mo-Val.

Call Paige Penico with questions (636)346-5484.  Progressive Dinner on Saturday, May 5^th – yes, Cinco de Mayo! Aladdin and Back Stage Tour at the MUNY – Friday, July 6^th!

Prayers:  Jamie Cannon and Bob Spieler are both home after hospital stays.

Quote: “We would be still and know that You are God…. We stand in awe of You…, Your awesome holiness, majestic splendour, blazing glory, limitless power, and unquestionable sovereignty. We worship You for Your flawless character, Your infinite knowledge and wisdom, Your absolute justice, unswerving faithfulness, unending mercy…. We bow our hearts and bend our knees before… Your dazzling beauty, Your fascinating personality, Your incomprehensible humility, Your unsearchable understanding, and Your unfathomable love….Our greatest need is to have a far greater revelation of what You are really like. We ask You to meet that need.”
   – Joy Dawson

It’s our Annual BOOK SUNDAY!  All of our kids – members and visitors – will receive an age appropriate book during our 9:30am/11am worship services.  The books are wonderful and will really bless our young people – thanks to Bookie Jill Schatz! Be sure to ask a child about their book. [These books are purchased with the funds we receive because YOU use your Schnucks reward cards.  When you sign up (very easy to do) and use your card at any Schnucks location, they send us a portion of total sales.  If you need a card, please pick one up on Sunday. They are in a square basket on the round table!]

New this year: BOOK SUNDAY is for adults as well! We have received a grand gift from CBP – Christian Board of Publications – here in St Louis as they prepare to move their offices to another part of town.  Todd and Kevin responded to CBP President and Publisher (and PUCCer) Brad Lyons’ generosity and perused many books.  The result – they came back to church with four laundry baskets filled with books for adults. These books will be on tables around the Gathering Space on Sunday morning. Open your heart and mind as the Spirit leads you to a book or two.  These books are free.  If you are so moved, you can add some cash to the fund for youth missions at PUCC… speaking of which …..

Chili & Brownie Luncheon will be from 10:45am-1:00pm in the Fellowship Hall.

This 4th Annual Chili Cook-Off/Brownie Bake-Off is sponsored by our Middle and Senior High Youth. Proceeds will help fund their 2012 summer mission trips.

Costs: Adults $5; children ages 5-12 $3; kids under 4 free.

Take-outs offered as well.

If you are among the sweet and spicy souls who are providing support to our youth by cooking/baking …. please drop your crock pot of chili and/or plate of brownies in the kitchen before you head for the sanctuary at 9:30am or 11am.

We are looking forward to being with you on Sunday!

Blessings

Peace

Labyrinth Prayer: Friday, February 10

Pray in motion with us as we walk the labyrinth at the Mercy Center at 2039 Geyer Road. Meet in Pastor Kevin’s office at 2:00pm.

Annual “Be Mine” Party

Friday, February 10 | 6:30pm | Heritage Room

Come from 6:30-8:00 for a bit of children’s Valentine crafts, games, and ice cream sundaes! Feel free to bring friends and your favorite ice cream sundae topping. Hope to see you there! Questions? Contact Lauren Schneider laurenrschneider@aol.com

I know we’re all welcome at the table, but do I have to sit next to you?

Special Adult Ed Saturday Session with Janice Springer

Saturday, February 11 | 9:30am-3:00pm | Heritage Room

Come and take part in a lively discussion that should help us each to grow with Parkway favorite Janice Springer. A light lunch and sweet treats will be provided at no cost (but a good will basket will be available to defray the cost of food).

Chili k Brownie Smackdown February 12

Sunday, February 12 | 10:45am-1:00pm | Fellowship Hall

Bring a crock pot of chili or a pan of brownies to church on Sunday, February 12 for our 4th Annual Chili Cook-Off/Brownie Bake-Off sponsored by the Middle and Senior High Youth. Proceeds from this event will fund their summer mission trips. Costs: Adults $5; children ages 5-12 $3; kids under 4 free. Take-outs offered as well.

Tuesday Evening Dialogue

2^nd & 4^th Tuesdays | 6:00pm. | Heritage Room | potluck & discussion

Join us February 14 as we continue our study in Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life. Please read chapters 3-4. Bring any kind of dish to share. Discussion at 7:00pm. Childcare is provided until 8:00pm. Questions? Dottie Dwyer 314-821-6073 jjdwer@charter.net or Florence Simonson 314-968-9696 resimonson@sbcglobal.net.

It’s Back: Noodling for CA$H

Sun, Feb 19 | 11:00am – 9:00pm Noodles & Co | 13307 Manchester Rd

Building on last year’s success, we are once again holding a fundraiser at Noodles & Company in Des Peres (next to St. Louis Bread Co. and Trader Joe’s) on Sunday, February 19, 11:00am -9:00pm. 25% of total sales go to Parkway UCC to support campers going to Camp MoVal in the spring that need help with funding. Dine in or carry out. Look in upcoming weeks for fliers that you can take to Noodles & Company when you participate. For questions, contact Meera Williams at meech1025@gmail.com or 314-567-8990.

Open & Affirming

How to get there…How to live into it

Saturday February 25, 2012 | 10:00am – 3:00pm | Registration 9:30am

Parkway United Church of Christ

$15/person [includes lunch] | $75 per church with 5 or more attending

Keynote Address by: Andrew Lang, Executive Director, UCC Coalition for LGBT Concerns. Workshops around various issues and concerns for ONA Congregations and their members include: Biblical Perspectives;  Beginning an ONA Process; Next Steps for ONA; Transgender and You; Bullying and Teen Suicide. AND: Resources; Resource People; Fellowship, Food, and Fun.

Come be in conversation with others, learn what it means to be Open and Affirming and how to fully express extravagant welcome to all God’s children. Contact Rev. Marilyn Stavenger:  mstavenger@eden.edu

Wanted: Teachers k Scientists

Do you have a background in education or science? Or do you just have a love of all things science? The Andrews Academy Science Fair is in search of judges for our elementary school Science Fair. Judging will take place on Tuesday, February 21, 10:00am – 6:00pm and on Wednesday, February 22, 7:00am – 6:00pm Come at the time that works best for you and stay as long as you are willing. Judge 1 project or judge 10 Andrews Academy is located in Creve Coeur near Mason and Olive. Questions? Contact head science teacher and PUCC member Cassie Schulenburg: cassie@productionconsultants.com | 314-805-0821. THANK YOU!

Join us for some Joyful Noise

Maya (314-304-9427) and Kevin (314-330-0629) Cameron.

“Joyful Noise was a funny, interesting, and exciting movie. It had the perfect amount of religion, mixed with comedy and romance. At times the movie was serious and thought-provoking, and at others it was sweet and funny. This would be a good movie for people of all ages from teens to adults. The singing was amazing and it leaves you singing the songs long after. I highly recommend you see this!” - Kate Bowermaster

Worship with us Sunday – Traditional 9:30am; Informal 11am.

Come hear a powerful passage from the Prophet Isaiah and witness Jesus’ healing, need for quiet and prayer and his movement from town to town. Celebrate communion at our open table. Please bring gifts of non-perishable food items to share with the hungry.

CPR/AED Training this Sunday! It’s not too late to attend!

We are grateful that an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) has been generously donated to our church. A CPR and AED class will be held in the Heritage Room on today following services. Cost is $40.00. Let us know if you need help with the cost.

Last chance to order Girl Scout Cookies!

Please consider purchasing an extra box or two, so that we may send some Spring Care packages to our PUCC college students.

Annual “Be Mine” Party next Friday, February 10^th at  6:30pm

Come from 6:30-8:pm for a bit of children’s Valentine crafts, games, and ice cream sundaes! Feel free to bring friends! Questions? Contact Lauren Schneider laurenrschneider@aol.com

I know we’re all welcome at the table, but do I have to sit next to you?  Special Adult Ed Saturday Session with Janice Springer … Saturday, February 11 | 9:30am-3:00pm | Heritage Room – FREE! Come and take part in a lively discussion. [A light lunch provided]

Chili & Brownie Smackdown next Sunday – February 12th. Bring a crock pot of chili or a pan of brownies to our 4th Annual Chili Cook-Off/Brownie Bake-Off sponsored by the Middle and Senior High Youth. Proceeds from this event will fund their summer mission trips. Costs: Adults $5; children ages 5-12 $3; kids under 4 free. Take-outs offered as well.

We have been ONA for almost 4 years! Open & Affirming!

Saturday February 25^th  Keynote Address by: Andrew Lang, Executive Director, UCC Coalition for LGBT Concerns. Workshops include: Biblical Perspectives; Next Steps for ONA; Transgender and You; Bullying and Teen Suicide. Come be in conversation with others from our UCC family across the area.

PUCC member Cassie Schulenburg, a science teacher at Andrews Academy, is looking for judges for their upcoming Science Fair.  Interested in encouraging and supporting youth!?  Please contact Cassie at  cassie@productionconsultants.com or 314–805-0821

Save the dates: April 13- April 14th Parkway’s One Family Retreat at Camp Mo-Val.

Call Paige Penico with questions (636)346-5484.  Aladdin at the MUNY – July 13^th!

Our Membership Care Commission often provides a meal or two for people just home from the hospital. If you would like to help with this piece of our ministry, please contact Lauren Schneider at laurenrschneider@aol.com

Prayers:  Bob Spieler – hospitalized with pneumonia.

Erin & Patrick Fyalka – baby Claire strengthening; settling into a family routine?

Kathy Hilgeman – home after spinal fusion surgery a week ago at Barnes Hospital.

Carol Russell – recovering from foot surgery.

Quote:  A civilization flourishes when people plant trees under whose shade they will never sit.   – Greek Proverb
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