Welcome to the Commonplace Blog of Faith Des Peres Presbyterian Church. Weekly updates of events and happenings will be posted here, as well as photos and reminders.
Join us for a fulfilling morning of mission on Saturday, April 6 at Food Outreach (on Olive and Compton). Beginning at 8am. Food Outreach program is very well organized- simply show up and everything you need will be provided there. We are seeking to establish a group of 15-20 participants ages 12 and up. Please sign up in the gathering space and indicate if you have interest in carpooling! This event is loved and enjoyed by many- we are excited to have you join!
Again this year, Faith Des Peres is collecting the One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) offering on Easter. OGHS is a Presbyterian Church (USA) ministry that supports Missions. Drop your loose change in the provided fish boxes during Lent, and then bring it to church with you on Easter Sunday. (We’ll also take a check!) This year’s goal is $1750. Help us help others. Thank you.
If you are willing to serve as a greeter or a liturgist on Sunday mornings or are willing to bring refreshments for fellowship in the gathering space after worship, please sign up by using the link or calling Tiara in the church office. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4AABA82BA1F49-volunteers
Dear Faith Des Peres Church Family,
First, don’t forget to set your clocks ahead Saturday night as Daylight Savings Time begins this Sunday, March 10th!
This Sunday is the First Sunday in Lent, 40 days not including Sundays, when as we journey with Jesus toward his crucifixion and are particularly invited to reflect upon how we are living our lives and any changes we would like to make toward bringing our lives back in line with our Christian faith and values.
This year our Lenten journey will include the extinguishing of a candle each week on a beautiful display envisioned and created for us by Danny Mortimer and Steve Heitkamp, which will serve as a reminder that the Light of the world we welcomed at Christmas was temporarily snuffed out on Good Friday.
My sermon message this Sunday will be “Being Led Through the Wilderness” from Luke 4:1-13, which the story of Jesus’ temptations to sin.
Also, on this First Sunday in Lent the Mission and Ministry Center is asking everyone to participate in Presbyterian Disaster Assistance’s “Blue T-shirt Sunday” by wearing your Faith Des Peres T-shirts or something blue on March 10.
Please mark your calendars and plan to attend our “Summit on the Past” on Sunday, March 31 following worship. This will be the first “event” of our transitional journey in preparation to search for your next called and installed pastor. Fliers about this event are now available in the narthex and the Gathering Space.
I also hope you are reading and will plan to join us for our next book study discussion on Michelle Obama’s Becoming following worship Sunday, March 24.
I look forward to seeing you in and around our church as we share in mission and ministry together!
Shalom in Christ Jesus,
Pastor Marilyn
If red is the color that screams out “emergency,” then blue is the color that seems to announce, “help has arrived — your cries of distress have been heard.” When crisis and catastrophe hit a community, it's the mission Presbyterian Disaster Assistance to respond, PDA volunteers are recognized by their blue shirts that read "Out of Chaos, Hope". On March 10, 2019 - the first Sunday in Lent- join Presbyterians world wide by wearing something BLUE as a visible reminder of the help and hope we can foster with our One Great Hour of Sharing offering, which benefits Presbyterian Disaster Assistance.
We are packing Buddy Packs again this Sunday. Our Buddy Packs are distributed to low income elementary students in U. City to supplement their food over the weekend. Come join us after the service in the downstairs Fellowship Hall. All ages are welcome.
Join the Presbyterian Women group as they study the GOD'S PROMISE - I AM WITH YOU. They meet the last Wednesday of the month from 9:30-11:15. You can join the group any time as each lesson stands alone. They meet in the Gathering Space.
In recognition of Black History and Women's History months (February and March), Pastor Marilyn will lead a discussion on Michelle Obama's book, Becoming. Mark your calendars now and plan to be a part of this interesting discussion over lunch in the Gathering Space. More details to come.
On Sunday, March 31 we will have the first “event” of our transitional journey, a “Summit on the Past” following a slightly shortened morning worship kick-off. Come to worship at the usual 10:30 time and then stay for the no more than two-hour conversation reviewing our church history and the evolution of our core values that inform the kind of faith community we are today.
This “Summit on the Past” is the first stage of asking ourselves who are we, how did we get here, and who and where do we want to go in the future as part of the preparation to search for your next called and installed pastor.
Join us for a fulfilling morning of mission on Saturday, April 6th at Food Outreach (on Olive and Compton). Beginning at 8am, we will don our hats and hair nets and get to work packaging meals for those in need. No prior experience necessary- the Food Outreach program is very well organized simply show up and everything you need will be provided there. We are seeking to establish a group of 15-20 participants ages 12 and up. Please sign up in the gathering space and indicate if you have interest in carpooling! This event is loved and enjoyed by many- we are excited to have you join!
Time to celebrate UKirk “sweet success.” Your congregation is invited to join us for Open House and Dessert Silent Auctions on Sunday, March 31 from 7-9pm. Join us for dinner and worship with UKirk and a chance to win wonderful homemade desserts. Our Spring Open House/fundraiser is a chance to connect with this dynamic collegiate community, and to support the ministry as it continues to grow. Please RSVP to ukirk@glbpy.org by March 22. For more information call (314-650-2713) or Pastor Miriam Foltz.
Again this year, Faith Des Peres is collecting the One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) offering on Easter. OGHS is a Presbyterian Church (USA) ministry that supports Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, Presbyterian Hunger Program, and Self Development of People. Next Sunday, we’ll distribute the fish coin boxes to all members and friends. Drop your loose change in the fish during Lent, and then bring it to church with you on Easter Sunday. (We’ll also take a check!) This year’s goal is $1750. Help us help others. Thank you.
If you are willing to serve as a greeter or a liturgist on Sunday mornings or are willing to bring refreshments for fellowship in the gathering space after worship, please sign up by using one of the links below or calling Tiara in the church office.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4AABA82BA1F49-volunteering
Dear Faith Des Peres Church Family,
Join us for our “Celebrate the Gifts of Women” special worship this Sunday, March 3 when my sermon message be “Showing No Partiality” from the Acts of the Apostles 10:34-43. We will share Holy Communion together and will have a little Mardi Gras flavor in the service as well. And we will receive our “Feeding the Flock” monthly food offerings for Circle of Concern, too.
Then on Wednesday, March 6 we will observe Ash Wednesday with a service at 6:45 p.m. in the Gathering Space. My message will be “Taking Something Up for Lent” from Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21.
Looking further ahead in March, on the First Sunday in Lent the Mission and Ministry Center is asking everyone to participate in Presbyterian Disaster Assistance’s “Blue T-shirt Sunday” by wearing something blue on March 10.
Please mark your calendars and plan to attend our “Summit on the Past” on Sunday, March 31 following worship. This will be the first “event” of our transitional journey in preparation to search for your next called and installed pastor. Fliers about this event are now available in the narthex and the Gathering Space.
I also hope you will plan to join us for our next book study discussion on Michelle Obama’s Becoming following worship Sunday, March 24.
Keep watching our weekly blogs and Sunday bulletins for more details about these and other upcoming worship and church activities.
I look forward to seeing you in and around our church as we share in mission and ministry together!
Shalom in Christ Jesus,
Pastor Marilyn
It’s a communion Sunday which means the kids will pull the wagon and collect food for Circle of Concern during the offering time. The idea behind Feeding the Flock is that while we are spiritually fed at Christ’s table, we are called to physically feed others. This is an important outreach ministry of Faith Des Peres, and is one that gets everyone involved. Even if you forgot food today, you can always donate food to Circle of Concern by dropping it off at the church. Thank you.
Join us on Wednesday, March 6 at 6:45 p.m. in the Gathering Space to usher in Lent. Ashes will be available for those wishing.
If red is the color that screams out “emergency,” then blue is the color that seems to announce, “help has arrived — your cries of distress have been heard.” When crisis and catastrophe hit a community, it's the mission Presbyterian Disaster Assistance to respond, PDA volunteers are recognized by their blue shirts that read "Out of Chaos, Hope". On March 10, 2019 - the first Sunday in Lent- join Presbyterians world wide by wearing something BLUE as a visible reminder of the help and hope we can foster with our One Great Hour of Sharing offering, which benefits Presbyterian Disaster Assistance.
Again this year, Faith Des Peres is collecting the One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) offering on Easter. OGHS is a Presbyterian Church (USA) ministry that supports Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, Presbyterian Hunger Program, and Self Development of People. Next Sunday, we’ll distribute the fish coin boxes to all members and friends. Drop your loose change in the fish during Lent, and then bring it to church with you on Easter Sunday. (We’ll also take a check!) This year’s goal is $1750. Help us help others. Thank you.
Time to celebrate UKirk “sweet success.” Your congregation is invited to join us for Open House and Dessert Silent Auctions on Sunday, March 31 from 7-9pm. Join us for dinner and worship with UKirk and a chance to win wonderful homemade desserts. Our Spring Open House/fundraiser is a chance to connect with this dynamic collegiate community, and to support the ministry as it continues to grow. Please RSVP to ukirk@glbpy.org by March 22. For more information call (314-650-2713) or Pastor Miriam Foltz.
On Sunday, March 31 we will have the first “event” of our transitional journey, a “Summit on the Past” following a slightly shortened morning worship kick-off. Come to worship at the usual 10:30 time and then stay for the no more than two-hour conversation reviewing our church history and the evolution of our core values that inform the kind of faith community we are today.
This “Summit on the Past” is the first stage of asking ourselves who are we, how did we get here, and who and where do we want to go in the future as part of the preparation to search for your next called and installed pastor.
