Our new tenant, Nurturing Curiosity Preschool, has been hard at work updating the lower level rooms as they prepare to open in September. Come take a look at their progress! Don’t forget to pass their information on to anyone you know who may be looking for a preschool. Ncuriosity.com 314-378-2321.They will be holding an open house on Sunday, August 21 from 11-1.
Don't forget to RSVP for Church in the Park if you haven't already! Email Annie at pastor@faithdesperes.org by Thursday morning.
When: August 14, 10:00
Where: Kirkwood Park, Lions Pavilion
What to bring: Side dish, salad, desert, and your backpack if you're a student. (We're blessing backpacks on Sunday.)
Wear: Your FDP t-shirt!
Anything else? BBQ lunch follows. Church provides the hot dogs and hamburgers, drinks, and plates and utensils.
Come and have some fun!
The playground is nearby!
Dear Friends of Faith Des Peres,
At our house we’re getting into “back to school” mode. Tommy started band camp this week, Henry is thinking about packing for school, and Julia and Charlotte have “meet the teacher night” next week. It’s hard to believe school is already here. It’s cliché to say but true – where did the summer go?
Back to school also means things are starting to kick-in here. We’ll bless the backpacks of returning students on August 14 at church in the park. Last year the weather was cool but the reception was warm, so I hope you’ll be there. Lions Pavilion is covered, close to parking, and close to an awesome playground. RSVP! We need to know how many burgers and hot dogs to get. (You provide the side dish, salad, or dessert.)
On August 21, Disciples Gathering begins. This is our Sunday School class for kindergarten-6th grade. It takes place during church at 10:00 am (10:30 starting 9/11). PALS kicks-off in September. You can read about that below.
This Sunday, we’re at the Old Church on Geyer Road. We have a new AC unit so it should be cool in there. Parking is on the street. Afterwards, we’ll come back here for our final Living Creation gathering with a potluck. Bring something fresh from you garden or something you would make if you had a garden! It’s informal; no need to RSVP.
And last, think about someone you could invite to church. At this time of year people are looking to get back into a routine, and for some that means church. Who from a class you take, or someone from your kid’s school, can you invite? Everything begins with a simple invitation.
Blessings,
Annie
Mark your calendars for our second Church in the Park worship service! Church will be at Lions Pavilion in Kirkwood Park; there is ample parking next to the pavilion and a great playground for kids, too. We’ll bless the backpacks of all our students and afterwards enjoy a BBQ lunch. We’re looking for grill masters! Let Annie know if you can help with that. It will be lots of fun, so we hope to see you there. Wear your t-shirts! Please sign-up at church Sunday or email Yolanda at adminasst@faithdesperes.org to RSVP. Lions Pavilion is where the Greentree book fair is held and is closest to the tennis courts off of Adams Avenue. There will be maps available Sunday and here online. Thanks!
Disciples Gathering is about to begin, and we want YOU to be a part of it. We’ll kick-off the year with a backpack blessing on August 14, and then Disciples Gathering first meets on August 21. We hope to see you there, and we welcome all of our kindergarteners!
This month the lunch gathering will be at McArthur’s on Kirkwood Rd. in Kirkwood. McArthur’s serves soup, sandwiches and salads with a “walk up” order bar. This should speed up the process for anyone coming on his/her lunch hour. We meet the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 11:30. Join us!
It’s not too early to start thinking about PALS for this year. Any adult, and any child or youth in kindergarten through high school, can take part in PALS. PALS is an opportunity for children, youth and adults in the congregation to develop meaningful relationships across generations. It is also an opportunity for children, youth and adults to live into our mission to “reflect and live God’s love, accept and affirm all and inspire passion to do God’s work.” If you were in PALS last year, you can expect to get an email in the next couple of weeks asking if you want to be in PALS again. If you weren’t in PALS but want to be, or have a kindergartener who is now eligible, talk to Barb Abbett or Will Ridley. PALS meets on the 3rd Sunday of the month at 9:30am, September-May. Thanks!
The Centering Prayer Group, a small group of Faith Des Peres members and friends, will meet every 3rd Sunday of the month at 5 p.m. in the Gathering Space. Often referred to as Christian meditation, Centering Prayer is a method of contemplative prayer that places emphasis on inner silence. It offers a way to grow in intimacy with God, moving beyond conversation to communion. You are welcome!
Our new tenant, Nurturing Curiosity Preschool , has been hard at work updating the lower level rooms as they prepare to open in September. Come take a look at their progress! Don’t forget to pass their information on to anyone you know who may be looking for a preschool. Ncuriosity.com 314-378-2321.
Dear Faith Des Peres Community,
We’re in the dog days of summer! I hope everyone is staying cool in this hot weather.
This Sunday at Living Creation Bible study, we’ll hear from Tommy Epling about his Eagle Scout project to build bee hives for the community garden. If there’s time left after that, Terry will give a quick lesson in canning. If you’re not sure what to do with all your extra zucchini, can it! You can also donate it to Circle of Concern Food Pantry. This Bible Study is very laid back and for all ages, so join us at 9am. On August 7, we’ll worship at the old church, and Living Creation will happen after church at Clayton Road. It’s a garden potluck. Bring something from your garden to share, or if you don’t have a garden bring something from a local garden or farmer’s market. We’ll feast farm-to-table style.
Lastly, don’t forget Church in the Park on August 14. We’ll also eat after that! The church provides the burgers, hotdogs, drinks and paper goods; please bring a side dish, salad or dessert to share. We’ll also bless the backpacks of our returning students. I can’t even believe we’re talking about back to school.
I hope to see you Sunday.
Annie
Our intergenerational experiential Bible study series, Living Creation, continues this Sunday. We’ll begin at 9 am with a brief Bible study led by Annie and then we will step into the stories in some unique ways. Sunday, we will hear about Tommy’s beehive escapades and then the final week, August 7, share a potluck lunch after church. Don’t miss out. Let’s get together to relax, learn and have fun!
We will meet for worship at the Old Church Sunday, August 7 at 10 am.
Mark your calendars for our second Church in the Park worship service! Church will be at Lions Pavilion in Kirkwood Park; there is ample parking next to the pavilion and a great playground for kids, too. We’ll bless the backpacks of all our students and afterwards enjoy a BBQ lunch. We’re looking for grill masters! Let Annie know if you can help with that. The church will provide burgers, hot dogs, drinks and paper goods. Please bring a salad, side dish or dessert to share. It will be lots of fun, so we hope to see you there. Wear your t-shirts! Please sign-up in the Gathering Space or email Yolanda at adminasst@faithdesperes.org to RSVP. Lions Pavilion is where the Greentree book fair is held and is closest to the tennis courts off of Adams Avenue. There are maps available in the Gathering Space and here online. Thanks!
While cleaning out a closet this week, we came across some old FDP cookbooks from 2002. We also found some Prayer cards that let people know that Faith Des Peres is praying for them. Both are in the Gathering Space and are there for the taking. Help yourself!
Dear Members and Friends of Faith Des Peres,
It was great to be back with you all last Sunday after my vacation. We had a wonderful time at Spofford and all the other places we’ve been this summer, but it’s always good to get home, too. If you’ve had the opportunity to travel this summer, I hope your time away was been restful. And if you haven’t traveled, I hope you’ll find time to relax at home. All of us need a Sabbath every now and then.
This week in worship we’re looking at the subject of prayer. Prayer is one of the subjects I get asked about the most. I’ve preached on prayer a few times through the years, but hope to shed new light on the subject . . .especially given what’s going on in our country and around the world. I hope you’ll be here on Sunday.
In this blog, please take note of Church in the Park on August 14, and this Sunday we’ll have a guest speaker from Circle of Concern at 9 am to talk about their work and how our food donations help. This is a part of the Living Creation series.
Blessings,
Annie
Our intergenerational experiential Bible study series, Living Creation, is back again this summerContinuing for the next three weeks we’ll begin at 9 am with a brief Bible study led by Annie and then we will step into the stories in some unique ways. This summer, the series is based around gardening and food sources. You’ll learn about things like Tommy’s beehive escapades and share a meal during our recipe exchange and potluck on August 7. This Sunday we will have a speaker form Circle of Concern talking to us about their work and how our food donations help them. Don’t miss out. Let’s get together to relax, learn and have fun!
Mark your calendars for our second Church in the Park worship service! Church will be at Lions Pavilion in Kirkwood Park; there is ample parking next to the pavilion and a great playground for kids, too. We’ll bless the backpacks of all our students and afterwards enjoy a BBQ lunch. We’re looking for grill masters! Let Annie know if you can help with that. It will be lots of fun, so we hope to see you there. Wear your t-shirts! Please sign-up in the Gathering Space or email Yolanda at adminasst@faithdesperes.org to RSVP. Lions Pavilion is where the Greentree book far is held and is closest to the tennis courts off of Adams Avenue. There are maps available in the Gathering Space and here online. Thanks!
Dear Faith Des Peres Community,
Join us this Sunday as we welcome Annie back from her vacation. We’ve missed you Anne!
Living Creation Bible Study starts this Sunday at 9 am. See the announcement below for more information.
Our new class of elders will be installed Sunday and we will welcome our new Director of Music and Organist, Gail Robins, to our Faith Des Peres family. Welcome Gail! We are so happy you are here!
Blessings,
Yolanda
Our intergenerational experiential Bible study series, Living Creation, is back again this
summer beginning July 17. Each Sunday for four weeks we’ll begin at 9 am with a brief Bible study led by Annie and then we will step into the stories in some unique ways. This summer, the series is based around gardening and food sources. You’ll learn about things like Tommy’s beehive escapades, make a terrarium with Beth, and share a meal during our recipe exchange and potluck on August 7. Don’t miss out. Let’s get together to relax, learn and have fun!
To kick off the study on July 17, we’re making terrariums together. Materials, including glass bowls, will be provided and ready for you to assemble. We need clean 2 liter bottles for a kid friendly terrarium option. If you have any to donate, please leave them in the Gathering Space.
The Centering Prayer Group, a small group of Faith Des Peres members and friends will meet this Sunday and every 3rd Sunday of the month at 5 p.m. in the Gathering Space. Often referred to as Christian meditation, Centering Prayer is a method of contemplative prayer that places emphasis on inner silence. It offers a way to grow in intimacy with God, moving beyond conversation to communion. You are welcome!