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 ...
September 8 — Ephphatha! Be Opened!
Welcome to Ivy Chapel United Church of Christ. May our souls be moved by the compassion and power of Christ. ‘ E p h p h a t h a ! ‘ Aramaic is the language which was the vernacular spoken in Palestine during the 1st Century. Aramaic was the “mother tongue” of Jesus of Nazareth. The New Testament records a very limited number of times when Jesus is quoted as saying something in Aramaic. Today’s Gospel reading is one of these rare incidents. In the Gospel of Mark, Chapter 7, when a deaf man with a speech impediment is brought to him, Jesus takes ...
September 1 — Be Love!
Welcome to Ivy Chapel United Church of Christ! A blessed Labor Day weekend to all. As is our custom on the first Sunday of every month, today we gather around God’s table for communion. If you are worshipping with us from home, please collect the elements so we may celebrate together. All are welcome. https://www.youtube.com/live/98lt0S6Iyq8?si=L2_8IcqjSqaNRLNp WELCOME PRELUDE — Amazing Grace *CALL TO WORSHIP — Pat WinshipOne: Come, people of God.All: This is the Sabbath Day, and we are drawn to God.One: Come, and receive all that God longs to teach us.All: It is a blessing to learn from God.One: God’s grace is pouring into our ...
August 25 — At Home With God
We are glad to welcome you to Ivy Chapel United Church of Christ, and we hope you will feel right at home with us here. https://www.youtube.com/live/Qc7ucHaqR0Q?feature=shared WELCOME PRELUDE — Prelude and Fugue — Zachow *CALL TO WORSHIP — Sue WilsonOne: Come, let us lift our praises to the Creator of the heavens!All: God’s promises deliver fullness of joy!One: God’s works delight us and lead us to dream!All: Let us worship God, who loves all peopleand who rejoices in life everywhere! *HYMN — Trusting Jesus — #498 Simply trusting every day, Trusting through a stormy way;Even when my faith is small, Trusting Jesus, that is all. Refrain:Trusting as ...
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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... [Read more]
September 8 — Ephphatha! Be Opened!Welcome to Ivy Chapel United Church of Christ. May our souls be moved by the compassion... [Read more]
September 1 — Be Love!Welcome to Ivy Chapel United Church of Christ! A blessed Labor Day weekend to all. As... [Read more]
News & Announcements
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]
Chili Supper
Our Annual Chili Supper is BACK! Be sure to mark your calendars for Saturday, March 2nd from 4:30-7 pm and join us as we come together for fellowship, food and fun!Adults meals are $15 and kids are $8 (10 and under)Tickets are on sale after worship on Sundays. For more information please contact the church office at 314-434-4991 or ivychapelucc@ivychapel.org.... [Read more]
November 2 – Blood Drive at Ivy Chapel
Ivy Chapel is again hosting a Blood Drive with Impact Life on Thursday November 2, 2023 from 2- 6 pm. Our organizer, Sue Wilson, said, “I was speaking with a friend the other day about the blood drive Ivy Chapel UCC hosts twice a year. She works in a local hospital and said that last week 1 patient required 20 units of blood and another... [Read more]
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