Union Avenue Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

Join us for Homecoming Sept 12

adminBSKwp — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:01:52 +0000

Sunday Sept. 12 will be the day we celebrate the return to regular fall schedules and programming at Union Avenue Christian Church. The day will kick-off with an intergenerational scavenger hunt activity in the Fellowship Room at 9:30 complete with bagels, juice, coffee, and fruit and a chance to sign up for new fall small groups. In worship we will welcome the return of the Chancel Choir, brass musicians, and join together for word, prayer, and fellowship.

Immediately following worship, all are invited to make the short journey to the side lawn of the church for our Homecoming meal hosted by our Shepherds. To make reservations for the meal, please contact the church office at 314-361-8844.

Sept 1 Fundraiser for Neighborhood Houses

adminBSKwp — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:06:54 +0000

Please plan to join Neighborhood Houses on September 1 for Art & Soul: An Art Exhibition and Music Experience.

This colorful evening will feature an exhibition of artwork by the children of Neighborhood Houses and music by Lamar Harris, RFT Music Awards winner, Best Funk/Soul/R&B (Solo Artist). The event takes place at Neighborhood Houses’ Dignity House (812 Union Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63108 – directly across the street from our church).

Tickets are just $35 and include beer, wine, appetizers, complimentary childcare, and live music by Lamar Harris. All proceeds will provide general support for Neighborhood Houses’ after-school and summer creative arts programs. For more information, visit www.neighborhoodhouses.org or call Sandy at (314) 383-1733.

An outreach to children and families of the inner city, Neighborhood Houses provides a safe, caring place for children to develop the social and academic skills they need to succeed in school and life. Children in the After-School Programs participate in educational, cultural, health and personal development activities. Other programs include day camp, residence camp, parenting classes for low-income fathers, support for young mothers, health education and screenings, thrift stores, and food pantries.

Sunday Aug. 22 & 29: Film “Waiting for Armageddon”

adminBSKwp — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:26:10 +0000

On Sundays Aug. 22 & 29 (9:30 AM) we will view parts 1 and 2 of the documentary Waiting for Armageddon, a look at how conservative evangelical Christians view the conflict in the Middle East, and the resulting violence, as signs of the second coming of Christ. Each Sunday we will watch half of the film and follow-up with discussion. Richard Cizik, President of the New Evangelicals, says of the film: “Evangelicals need to see this movie to understand the unintended political consequences of what many of them believe.” See a trailer for the film below.

These presentations will conclude our summer-long adult study series on a faithful response to violence which has included a look at violent texts of the Bible with Dr. John Bracke, an introduction to the life of Deiterich Bonhoeffer with Dr. Douglas Brown, and a visit with Hedy Epstein, holocaust survivor and social activist.

Study Series: Responding to the Middle East Crisis

adminBSKwp — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 21:16:08 +0000

In August, we continue our summer-long study on a faithful response to violence. Join us each Sunday morning, 9:30-10:30 AM in the Fellowship Room, as youth and adults gather to consider how Christians might respond to war and violence, particularly as it relates to the conflict between Israel and Palestine.

Our August Schedule:

Aug. 1 – We will hear from Hedy Epstein, a German-born Jew and survivor of the Nazi Regime. Hedy will speak on her experiences escaping from Germany, her views on the Middle East conflict and her local with the local chapter of Women in Black.

Aug. 8 – Dr. Doug Brown will share in image and story about his numerous trips to the middle east working with medical students and on his personal experiences related to the Middle East conflict.

Aug. 15 & 22 – We will view parts 1 and 2 of the documentary “Waiting for Armageddon,” a look at how evangelical Christians view the conflict in the Middle East, and the resulting violence, as signs of the second coming of Christ. Each Sunday we will watch half of the film and follow-up with discussion. See a trailer for the film below:

Back-2-School Fair Outreach Event Aug. 13

adminBSKwp — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:14:38 +0000

Union Avenue Christian Church will once again be hosting (together with Pilgrim Congregational UCC, Westminster Presbyterian, and Union Communion Ministries) a community back-to-school fair for neighborhood children, and we’re counting on your support to make it a big success. We continue to collect through August 8 the following school supplies:

loose-leaf notebook paper

spiral-bound notebook

pocket folders

#2 pencils

ink pens [black and blue]

crayons [24 count]

blunt-tipped scissors

glue sticks, erasers

three-ring binders

markers

Missouri’s Tax Free Weekend on school supplies [under $50] and school clothing [under $100] is August 6 – 8. Any and all contributions to this outreach project to our neighborhood children will be greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please contact Parish Nurse Sheila Grigsby.