Fall picnic invaded by bugs and more!

The weather drew rave reviews at Ivy Chapel’s first-ever fall picnic, held at Millennium Park in Creve Coeur. Unfortunately (especially for some)… a few invited guests were not as well received.

Following our lunch and plenty of time to visit, Serengeti Steve of Reptile Experience entertained and educated us. We learned about snakes, scorpions, lizards and tarantulas.

Lizards sat on heads. Tarantulas did the same. Scorpions and cockroaches got in on the fun, too. Of course, alligator (“he’s heavy!”) drew a few gasps – topped only by the giant anaconda.

Check out the photo album for more pictures from the event. If you were there and would like photos, contact us and we’ll send you the file.

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Honor the work of Lydia’s House, Oct. 24

In connection of Domestic Violence Prevention Month, the Chaplain of Lydia’s House, Rev. Carolyn Held, will join us for worship on Sunday, October 24. We have been blessed by past visits from Rev.Held. Please join us as we welcome her back as she shares with us her mission of healing and hope.

Simply amazing. Simply U.C.C.

Ivy Chapel is proud to be part of the United Church of Christ. All are invited to join us for a series of discussions to discover exactly what this means, both for Ivy as a congregation and for each person who walks through the doors of our church. Whether you’re a longtime member of a first-time visitor, or if you’re looking to explore your own faith, you are invited to these enlightening, uplifting explorations of our church.

Each session will be from 7-8 p.m. at Ivy Chapel United Church of Christ, 620 N. Woods Mill Road in Chesterfield. If you have questions, please e-mail Linda Lowry or Pastor Dan Wilson.

Oct. 12: A history of the United Church of Christ

Oct. 19: A history of Ivy Chapel

Oct. 26: God is Still Speaking, Christ’s Ministries at Work Today