Sing out loud!

Have you always thought about singing in the church choir — but never felt up to the task? It’s time to put your inhibitions aside and lend your voice! Rehearsals begin September 1.

Watch this space for information about other upcoming opportunities to express yourself during worship. Do you have an idea? Share it with us.

Thanks for a great VBS!

It was another great year for Ivy Chapel’s Vacation Bible School… Thanks to the volunteers (and the students!) who made it possible. Watch this space for pictures, and check with us throughout the year for more on our youth and family-oriented activities. Want to know more? Just contact us.

UPDATED: Lego House Habitat for Humanity Fundraiser

Update: After only two weeks, we have surpassed last year’s total and are almost there for our 2010 goal of $1,000! Can you help us reach — or even surpass the goal? Buy a block for Dad in honor of Father’s Day… or anytime during June. Check out the lego house in Fellowship Hall after worship on Sundays. Thank you to everyone who has donated so far… you are helping make a local family’s dream of home ownership come true! If you have questions, please contact us.

It’s time again for the Habitat for Humanity Lego House Fundraiser!  Last year we raised $890 for Habitat for Humanity in St. Louis. Help us top $1000 this year. Look for the Lego House table in Fellowship Hall after worship or designate your special offering during worship for this very special cause. They say your home is your castle… let’s help a St. Louis family build their own castle, while we build a miniature one! Lego blocks are $10 each.

New this year… Want an extra-special way to honor someone on a holiday or birthday this summer? Buy a lego block in their name! Instead of a gaudy tie this Father’s Day, give Dad something that will have a lasting impact on the community! If you wish to designate a gift, visit the table in Fellowship Hall during coffee hour or see  Marsha Ramey.

Please pray for our Pastor, Rev. Dan Wilson

Congratulations to our Confirmands…

Congratulations to our 2010 class of Confirmands, who capped their year of study with a moving service as they affirmed their faith in God and relationship with Ivy Chapel.

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Uplifting new video from the United Church of Christ

God speaks to and through each of us in so many ways. In the United Church of Christ, it’s our mission to keep our ears, minds and hearts open to His message. In God’s language, there are no periods, no endings – only beginnings and possibilities…

The Language of God from United Church of Christ on Vimeo.

UPDATED: Our Church’s Wider Mission Fundraiser

UPDATE: Ivy Chapel’s special offering for Our Church’s Wider Mission raised over $1400. Thank you to everyone who donated for your inspiring generosity.

Each year, a portion of the offering and other money donated to Ivy Chapel goes to support “Our Church’s Wider Mission.” This outreach by the United Church of Christ helps those in need across the globe. The following video, which was shown during worship at Ivy Chapel on Feb. 21, further explains the concept of OCWM. The video was shown in support of a special offering held on Feb. 28 to support OCWM.

If you’d like more information about OCWM, or if you would like to donate to the fundraising drive, please join us in worship on Feb. 28, e-mail us, or call 1-314-434-4991

Hot February Chili Supper raises $2,400 for Ivy Chapel programs

Thank you to everyone who came out to spice up a chilly February evening at Ivy Chapel. The chili supper raised over $2,400, which will be used to support our ongoing community outreach programs.

The youth raffle brought in over $300, which will go towards an upcoming youth mission trip.

A very special thank-you goes out to all of the volunteers who helped make the event a huge success.

Keep watching this website and Ivy Chapel’s twitter feed for upcoming fundraisers, fellowship events and other news from Ivy Chapel.

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Chili Supper: Raffle Items announced

Journey toward the Miracle of Easter

From the United Church of Christ…
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent—a season of self-examination, prayer, fasting and works of love. In many churches, ashes are placed on the forehead as a reminder of mortality.

The word “Lent” is from the Middle English verb meaning “to lengthen.” In the Northern Hemisphere, the season corresponds with the lengthening of days during late winter and early spring.

During Lent, Christians prepare themselves spiritually for the celebration of Christ’s resurrection on Easter Sunday. The season spans 40 days: the number 40 symbolizes spiritual journeys home, corresponding to the 40 days Jesus fasted in the desert in preparation for his ministry and the 40 years Israel journeyed through the wilderness towards the promised land. The traditional color of Lent is purple. During Holy Week, red is sometimes worn to symbolize the blood shed by Jesus for the salvation of humanity. In some traditions, following Maundy Thursday’s service, the sanctuary is stripped of color and ornament as a gesture which may suggest keeping vigil with Christ on the cross and in the tomb.

For more information about the journey toward the Miracle of Easter, and for information about how to make your own journey, visit the United Church of Christ’s Lent website.

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