You are cordially invited to help us send off Pastor Mariam Foltz with a celebration of her time and work here at UKIRK. July 13th at 3pm at Trinity Presbyterian 6800 Washington Ave.
The annual meeting of the congregation will take place July 14th. Please join us for refreshments in the Gathering Space at the front of the church following the Congregational Meeting.
Dear Faith Des Peres Church Family,
I’m looking forward to attending some of the performances in our church this Friday, June 21 for the free celebration of music around the world as we host Make Music Day St. Louis. This is a come and go event for both musicians and attendees from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. See our church website for the schedule of performances.
This Sunday, June 23 we will welcome Rev. Rick Miller back while I am on vacation June 22-28.
Sunday, June 23 is also the deadline to bring items for our new Military Deployment Drive that we kicked off Memorial weekend Sunday. Please leave items in the box in the Gathering Space.
Looking ahead to Sunday, June 30 my sermon message will be “Caring for All Our Family” from Luke 9:51-62. Pending Session approval June 20 we also expect to celebrate two baptisms during worship on June 30.
And looking way further ahead, our annual Congregation meeting will follow worship Sunday, July 14. Please have your annual reports in to the church office by Monday, June 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
At its meeting on June 18 the Frontenac Board of Aldermen gave final approval to the final subdivision plat for the townhomes that Payne Homes plans to build on the site of the current trailer park and the 1.6 acres of the church's property that has been under contract with the developer for almost two years. This is great news for Faith Des Peres! With the proceeds from the sale we will be able to pay off the balance of the loan remaining on the Gathering Space and will get new parking facilities in the front and the back of the church. Later this summer, the Session will begin consideration of how the balance of the proceeds from the sale will be handled and we will keep you informed of these discussions. We expect that the closing on the sale of the property will occur in July and after that we should have at least a preliminary schedule for the work on our parking lot. A big thanks to all of you for your interest and support in this endeavor. This is, indeed, an exciting time for Faith Des Peres.
What is Make Music Day ? It is a worldwide event, happening in more than 120 countries. Every year, the event involves musicians in local happenings. This year, Faith Des Peres will participate. The event happens on the summer solstice, June 21st. Locally, we call the event MAKE MUSIC SAINT LOUIS - you can find more details at makemusicstl.org Also on that website, you or friends may register as participants if you wish to make music. Please think broadly about "making music", because any related art form is welcome to participate. For example, poetry recitation (why not?) This year, June 21st is a Friday. Our facility will be available between 1:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. If you have acquaintances who may be interested, please let them know. For more information, please see our Music Director - Rene Zajner, or via email (rene.zajner@gmail.com)
Join our Mission & Ministry Center for A little touch from home ministerial program to send packages of items that will brighten the day for our deployed armed service members. Various snacks, hygiene items, and some clothing will be shipped to deployed units in Afghanistan & Iraq for their enjoyment. The deadline for the collected items is today.
Dry snacks that heat will not effect– Cheezits, pop tarts, granola bars, fruit bars, cereals (no chocolate), pretzels, chips, jerky, nuts, powered drink mixes, etc. Hygiene products for male & female– toothpaste, cough drops, qtips, baby wipes, etc. Clothing items most often requested are boot-high absorbent white socks. Items that are against Islamic law shall not be permitted. (Pork rinds. Bacon, etc.)
This is a friendly reminder that Annual Reports are due June 24th.
Worship on Sunday, July 7th will be at the Old Des Peres Church (a.k.a. the Old Meeting House). If you have not been there before, our old stone church is on Geyer Road about 1/2 mile south of Clayton Road. Parking is available on side streets near the church. There are no bathrooms, so plan ahead.
The annual meeting of the congregation will take place July 14th. Please join us for refreshments in the Gathering Space at the front of the church following the Congregational Meeting.
Dear Faith Des Peres Church Family,
My sermon message this Father’s Day Sunday will be “Saying Yes to God” from Isaiah 6:1-8. This is the story of Isaiah’s vision of being in God’s heavenly throne room and receiving his call to serve as the Almighty One’s prophet.
I hope you are getting excited about our church serving as a host site for this year’s Make Music St. Louis next Friday, June 21. This is a come and go event for both musicians and attendees from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. We hope to have more information about performers and times on the church website soon.
Sunday, June 23 is the deadline to bring items for our new Military Deployment Drive that we kicked off Memorial weekend Sunday. Please leave items in the box in the Gathering Space. June 23 we will also welcome Rev. Rick Miller back while I am on vacation.
Looking ahead to Sunday, June 30 my sermon message will be “Caring for All Our Family” from Luke 9:51-62. Pending Session approval June 20 we also expect to celebrate two baptisms during worship on June 30.
And looking way further ahead, our annual Congregation meeting will follow worship Sunday, July 14. Please have your annual reports in to the church office by Monday, June 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
What is Make Music Day ? It is a worldwide event, happening in more than 120 countries. Every year, the event involves musicians in local happenings. This year, Faith Des Peres will participate. The event happens on the summer solstice, June 21st. Locally, we call the event MAKE MUSIC SAINT LOUIS - you can find more details at makemusicstl.org Also on that website, you or friends may register as participants if you wish to make music. Please think broadly about "making music", because any related art form is welcome to participate. For example, poetry recitation (why not?) This year, June 21st is a Friday. Our facility will be available between 1:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. If you have acquaintances who may be interested, please let them know. For more information, please see our Music Director - Rene Zajner, or via email (rene.zajner@gmail.com)
Join the Social Witness team on June 22nd for this special event Featuring Rev. Jimmie Hawkins, Director of Public Witness PC(USA) held at John Knox Presbyterian Church. For more information contact Dianne Modrell.
Join our Mission & Ministry Center for A little touch from home ministerial program to send packages of items that will brighten the day for our deployed armed service members. Various snacks, hygiene items, and some clothing will be shipped to deployed units in Afghanistan & Iraq for their enjoyment. The deadline for the collected items is today.
Dry snacks that heat will not effect– Cheezits, pop tarts, granola bars, fruit bars, cereals (no chocolate), pretzels, chips, jerky, nuts, powered drink mixes, etc. Hygiene products for male & female– toothpaste, cough drops, qtips, baby wipes,etc. Clothing items most often requested are boot-high absorbent white socks. Items that are against Islamic law shall not be permitted. (Pork rinds. Bacon, etc.)
This is a friendly reminder that Annual Reports are due June 24th. Annual meetings is called for July 14th following morning worship.
Dear Faith Des Peres Church Family,
Copies of Summit on the Present summaries and my PowerPoint presentation are now available for pickup in the Gathering Space. Copies of the Congregational Vitality Survey taken during the Summit are also available in the Gathering Space for anyone who would still like to participate. Please return completed surveys to me by Sunday, June 16 after which I will compile all completed surveys for reporting to the Session and the congregation.
Please wear red or other fiery colors as part of our Pentecost Sunday celebration this Sunday. My sermon message will be “Breathing God’s Spirit” from the Pentecost story in the Acts of the Apostles 2:1-47.
Looking ahead, our church will be a host site for this year’s Make Music St. Louis on Friday, June 21. This is a come and go event for both musicians and attendees from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. Please watch the weekly blog and emails for more information as it becomes available.
Sunday, June 23 is the deadline to bring items for our new Military Deployment Drive that we kicked up Memorial weekend Sunday. Please leave items in the box in the Gathering Space. June 23 we will also welcome Rev. Rick Miller back while I am on vacation.
And looking way further ahead, our annual Congregation meeting will follow worship Sunday, July 14. Please have your annual reports in to the church office by Monday, June 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
Don’t forget to wear red on Sunday, June 9 as we celebrate Pentecost
Copies of Pastor Marilyn's Summit on the Present PowerPoint presentation are available for pickup in the Gathering Space. Copies of the Congregational Vitality Survey taken during the Summit are also available in the Gathering Space for anyone who would still like to participate. Please return completed surveys to Pastor Marilyn by Sunday, June 16 after which she will compile all completed surveys for reporting to the Session and the congregation.
Join our Mission & Ministry Center for A little touch from home ministerial program to send packages of items that will brighten the day for our deployed armed service members. Various snacks, hygiene items, and some clothing will be shipped to deployed units in Afghanistan & Iraq for their enjoyment. The deadline for the collected items will be June 23rd.
Dry snacks that heat will not effect– Cheezits, pop tarts, granola bars, fruit bars, cereals (no chocolate), pretzels, chips, jerky, nuts, powered drink mixes, etc.
Hygiene products for male & female– toothpaste, cough drops, qtips, baby wipes, etc.
Clothing items most often requested are boot-high absorbent white socks.
Items that are against Islamic law shall not be permitted. (Pork rinds. Bacon, etc.)
If you are someone who places cash in the offering plate, we are now offering envelopes in the pew racks for your use. These envelopes will give you a record of your giving or simply provide you with an envelope to enclose your offering.
What is Make Music Day ? It is a worldwide event, happening in more than 120 countries. Every year, the event involves musicians in local happenings. This year, Faith Des Peres will participate. The event happens on the summer solstice, June 21st. Locally, we call the event MAKE MUSIC SAINT LOUIS - you can find more details at makemusicstl.org Also on that website, you or friends may register as participants if you wish to make music. Please think broadly about "making music", because any related art form is welcome to participate. For example, poetry recitation (why not?) This year, June 21st is a Friday. Our facility will be available between 1:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. If you have acquaintances who may be interested, please let them know. For more information, please see our Music Director - Rene Zajner, or via email (rene.zajner@gmail.com)