October 6 — World Communion Sunday — Imagine Together
Welcome to Ivy Chapel United Church of Christ. Our shared journey “Imagining Together” continues. Let us exalt God above all. Today we join with Christians throughout God’s world celebrating World Communion Sunday. The Sacrament of Holy Communion.The Holy Mysteries: The Body of Christ and the Blood of Christ.The gifts of God for the people of God.The broken bread and the outpoured cup are Christ's blessings for the community of faith. Take and eat. Take and drink."The Savior of the world is here!" WELCOME PRELUDE — Prelude on “Bread of Life” — Young *CALL TO WORSHIPOne: May the grace of God be with you.All: And ...
September 29 – ‘Imagine Together!’
https://www.youtube.com/live/sQBjTsDnHP0?si=Pu_rspXD7VtsTMgz Welcome to Ivy Chapel United Church of Christ. A heart-felt welcome to our guest witnessing steward, the Rev. Doni Driemeier-Showers. We are blessed that Doni is offering a personal faith message during worship today as our congregation sets out together on our autumn stewardship pilgrimage. Everyone is invited to Fellowship Hall following worship for a special reception in celebration of and in thanksgiving for the ministry of our worship musician Bob Meinz.Thank you so much, Bob, for your good-natured, extended service providing worship leadership among us! WELCOME PRELUDE - Lord, I Want to Be a Christian -- arr. John Carter *CALL TO WORSHIP (Psalm 146, ...
September 22 — Last of All and Servant of All
Welcome to Ivy Chapel United Church of Christ. https://www.youtube.com/live/MMOzp_73kGM?si=BUT5MFI91yIBJjo5 WELCOME PRELUDE — Consolation — Wolford *CALL TO WORSHIP — Jim FrenchCome, one and all.Come, all who are discouraged or overwhelmed. Meet God here.Come, all who are energetic or upbeat! Meet God here.Come, all who are worn out or hurting. Meet God here.As John the Baptist proclaims, ‘The Savior of the world is here!’We come now to worship God. *HYMN — Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing — #82 Come Thou fount of every blessing,Tune my heart to sing Thy grace;Streams of mercy never ceasing,Call for songs of loudest praise.Teach me some melodious sonnet,Sung by flaming tongues ...
September 15 – Who Do You Say That I Am?
PatienceDear God, I need to be patient. Slow me down when I am in a hurry. Hold me back when I want to leap ahead. Quiet me when I am much too anxious. Amen.Inviting God In — Joyce Rupp https://www.youtube.com/live/hRuzaucbzHw?si=vY5_S6RY_72ZE0w- WELCOME PRELUDE — I Love You, Lord/I Lift Your Name on High *CALL TO WORSHIPOne: Listen closely; for Living God is summoning us to come togetherin worship and praise.All: We trust the ways of God, and we respond to the Spiritmoving among us.One: God, who is the Maker of all creation, calls rich and poor,young and old, joyful and sorrowful, to gather as one ...
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October 6 — World Communion Sunday — Imagine TogetherWelcome to Ivy Chapel United Church of Christ. Our shared journey “Imagining Together”... [Read more]
September 29 – ‘Imagine Together!’Welcome to Ivy Chapel United Church of Christ. A heart-felt welcome to... [Read more]
September 22 — Last of All and Servant of AllWelcome to Ivy Chapel United Church of Christ. WELCOME PRELUDE — Consolation... [Read more]
News & Announcements
Hurricane Helene Recovery Appeal
The impact of Hurricane Helene is widespread and devastating, as more than 200 people have been confirmed dead, over 1 million people are still without power, and damages are estimated to be over $140 billion. We know of two UCC congregations on Florida’s Gulf Coast whose church buildings suffered significant flood damage, and another building that... [Read more]
Fall BBQ Sept 28th, 2024
Ivy’s Annual BBQ fundraiser on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 28th 4:30-7pm. Stop by to get a full meal without having to cook yourself-what a deal! Meals are:$10 for adult meals (Choose 1 main, 2 sides, 1 dessert)$5 for kid meals (Comes with a hot dog & chips and choice of 1 dessert)Find out about the meal details here.Click here to purchase... [Read more]
Blessing of the Animals
Join us Saturday, Sept 21st from 1-3 pm under the pavilion as we celebrate Ivy Chapel UCC’s Blessing of the Animals. Our partner animal assistance organization is Bi-State Pet Food Pantry. You are invited to offer gifts in support of the pantry’s ministry: Cat treatsDog treatsCanned cat foodCanned dog foodCat litterThey are... [Read more]
Special Events at Ivy Chapel UCC
September 21st– Blessing of the Animals will take place on Saturday, Sept 21st from 1-3 pm in the outdoor pavilion-all of God’s creatures are welcome as long as they are safely secured by their human September 28th– Ivy’s Annual BBQ fundraiser on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 28th 4:30-7pm. Stop by to get a full meal without... [Read more]
Ivy Chapel’s 60th Anniversary!
Join us Sunday, May 19th to help celebrate 60 years of Ivy chapel UCC! We invite you to join us directly following worship in Fellowship Hall for a ‘Trip Down the Ivy Memory Lane’. There will be stations located around the room with memorabilia and a ‘docent’ for each area as well as refreshments!There are still a few t-shirts... [Read more]
Blood Drive
Please join us for our Spring Blood Drive. We are once again partnering with Impact Life. Where: Ivy Chapel UCC, Fellowship Hall When: Thursday May 9, 2024 from 4:00-7:30 PM PLEASE NOTE THE TIME HAS CHANGED!!!! You can schedule your appointment by following the link below or contacting Sue Wilson at 314.324.3756. Schedule your blood... [Read more]
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