This event is sponsored by Pride St. Louis, which for over 30 years has worked to raise awareness and acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered individuals in the St. Louis community through educational programs and events.

Our booth will be co-sponsored with our friends at Webster Groves Christian Church and Liberation Christian Church.  Please plan to stop by and say hi. We'd also welcome volunteers willing to staff the booth for a few hours over the weekend. Please contact the church office if you'd like to help.

Our congregation has a long history of supporting the work of Global Ministries around the world

Recently we took a new step in that commitment by covenanting to be a Global Mission Church. In addition to the many ways we already support the work of our missionaries and mission partners around the globe, we are seeking new ways to explore that commitment  through outreach giving, education, and advocacy.

We are now financially supporting two major outreach efforts in the country of Haiti. One partner we support is The National Spiritual Council of Churches of Haiti (CONASPEH), the largest partnership of outreach organizations in the country. The other project is House of Hope , a program for children laboring as domestic servants (“restaveks”). They also assist young moms, single girls, and elderly women who have been abandoned, by providing them with a safe place where they can learn social skills such as conflict resolution and a professional trade.

Other activities for the week include: an ecumenical worship service hosted by Liberation Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Sunday, March 3, at noon (6128 Delmar Blvd. 63112); a forum and panel discussion hosted by St. John United Church of Christ (4138 N. Grand 63107) Tuesday, March 5, beginning at 7 p.m.; an evening of straight talk about the transmission of HIV/AIDS hosted by Christ the King United Church of Christ (11370 Old Halls Ferry Road 63033) Friday, March 8; and closing ecumenical worship services Sunday, March 10, hosted by Washington Metropolitan AME Zion Church (613 N. Garrison 63103), beginning at 3 p.m.

Union Avenue's Senior Pastor Suzanne Webb will be preaching at the closing worship service of this area-wide celebration.

In addition, we are collecting new or gently-used hats, gloves, scarves and other winter clothing for children served by the Memorial Blvd. Food Pantry.  Donation can be placed under the tree in the Fellowship Room between now and January 6.

Church members and friends are needed to make each of these projects a success:

Winter Clothing Drive for Kids - Throughout the month of December, you are invited to bring new or good used children's winter hats, gloves and coats and place them under the Christmas tree in the Fellowship Room. These items will then be distributed to the children served by the Memorial Blvd. Food Pantry.

 
Celebrate Advent with Homeless Teens at Covenant House - Sun. Dec. 2 (1:30 pm) we are invited to join with the youth at Covenant House, a residential program in our neighborhood for homeless youth, to decorate their facility for Christmas.  Volunteers are needed to help prepare goodie bags, decorate with the youth, judge the decorating contest, donate snacks, and simply be a caring presence as we spend time with the teens. To sign up, please contact Brian Kirk or Britani Hollis.

Christmas Assistance to Needy Families - Our joint neighborhood ministry (UCM), along with other other churches in the neighborhood, will host a community-wide event Sat. Dec. 15 (11-2 pm) at the Monsanto YMCA at 5555 Page. The goal is to assist hundred of families in need this holiday season with toys, personal care items, food, and be a loving presence. Many church volunteers will be needed to help organize and staff this special event. To get involved and help spread some holiday cheer, please contact Brian Kirk or Britani Hollis.