Spaghetti for Everyone! Feb. 23, 4-7:30pm

Stop by Ivy Chapel in Chesterfield, MO for the Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 23. We’ll be serving delicious spaghetti with tomato or meat sauce, salad, bread, drinks & dessert. The event runs from 4 – 7:30 p.m. And the best part? It’s a bargain! Just $8 for adults and $4 for children, dine-in or carry out.

All proceeds will benefit Ivy Chapel programs.

(While you’re here, be sure to check out our raffle items, too.)

Want to help promote the event? Click here to download and print the flyer.

Mark your calendar: Spaghetti Dinner, February 23

It’s that time of year again… time to start thinking about… pasta. Lots and lots of pasta. Ivy Chapel’s famous Spaghetti Dinner is coming. It’s Saturday, February 23.

Watch this space and our Twitter or Facebook pages for more information as the big day gets closer. It’s one of our biggest fundraisers of the year – so we need your help!

Need to know more? Get in touch with Gail Thoele or Pat Winship, or drop us a line and we’ll fill you in.

Get to know the United Church of Christ

Are you looking for a church? Exploring denominations? Trying to figure out what you believe? Are you looking to learn more about the United Church of Christ? Or, are you a longtime member, looking to strengthen your connection with our core beliefs? No matter who you are, you’re invited to join our own Linda Lowry as she leads us on an exploration of the Christian Church, the United Church of Christ and Ivy Chapel.

Meet in the Ivy Chapel Sanctuary on Sunday, Feb. 3 and 10 from 11:15 to 12:15.

Questions? Email us and we’ll help you find what you need to know. If you can’t make the meetings, let us know.

Shop at the Ivy Chapel Craft Show and Vendor Fair Nov. 30

Ivy Chapel wants to help you with your Christmas shopping! Stop by our Craft Show and Vendor Fair between 6 and 10 p.m. on Friday, November 30. About 30 local artists, crafters, bakers, photographers and more will be on hand. This is a great chance to pick up a one-of-a-kind gift… or even several gifts!

We’ll have vendors on hand from Scentsy, Jazzercize, Mary Kay, Silpada Jewelry, Mary Kay, Pampered Chef and Tupperware. The Bread Company will also be there, as will other handmade jewelry crafters, talented bakers, cooking instructors and more. (Of course, samples and other refreshments will be served.)

Want to know more? Interesting in selling? Drop us a line and we’ll hook you up with the info you need.

 

Getting ready for Christmas

The Christmas season is upon us… and here at Ivy Chapel, we have several events for the entire family to get ready for Christ’s arrival in the world. Are you ready?

Hanging of the Greens. Sunday, December 2

Each year, we take a Sunday to decorate the church – and then celebrate with a Potluck Soup and Bread lunch. Sign up in the Narthex, or email us to sign up.

Santa’s Workshop and Cookie Baking

After lunch, the young ones among us will have the chance to make some special gifts for their loved ones. And while they’re hard at work, talented elves will make cookies in the kitchen. To RSVP for Santa’s Workshop or to bake cookies, drop us a line or call the Ivy Chapel office at 314-434-4991.

Christmas Cantata, Sunday, December 9

Our Chancel and Youth choirs have been hard at work for months preparing a special celebration of the season. Join us for this uplifting Ivy Chapel musical tradition.

Advent Family Storytelling, Sunday, December 16. 6:30p

Join us in the Ivy Chapel sanctuary for a family-oriented, Christmas-themed storytelling hour. We’ll bring our favorite books, stories and share them with the group. Afterwards, we’ll move to Fellowship Hall for refreshments. Want to join us? Let us know and we’ll save you a seat.

Children’s Christmas Pageant, Sunday, December 23

Christmas is close – do you believe it? Come during worship to see our youth find a unique way to tell the Christmas story.

 

Would you like to learn more about Ivy Chapel’s youth programs? Call our office at 314-434-4991 or send us an e-mail with your questions.

Is your head in the game? Trivia Night, Nov. 10

Wear your school colors… show your spirit… and prove your academic superiority (or something like that) at Ivy Chapel Trivia Night. It’s Saturday, November 10 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., right here at Ivy Chapel. Doors open at 5:30 so you’ll have a chance to suit up and decorate your table, if you’re into that sort of thing.

Bring your family… bring your friends… hire some smart people… whatever you do, come on down to what will be a fun evening and a great fundraiser for Ivy Chapel’s outreach programs.

Tickets are $15 per person, or $120 for a table of 8. You can buy tickets in advance by calling the Ivy Chapel office at (314) 434-4991, or at the door.

Wanna know more? Drop us a line and we’ll fill you in.

Trunk or Treat, something good to eat!

Everyone is welcome to join us for our annual Halloween Party and Trunk or Treat October 28 starting at 4 p.m. It’s a safe, fun fellowship event. We’ll have candy & goodies (of course), along with a hot dog roast and other scary activities under the pavilion!

Ivy Chapel members who want to provide treats for the kids should arrive around 3:30 to decorate their cars in the upper parking lot. Everyone is encouraged to dress up.

Want to join us? Need to know more? Send us an e-mail and we’ll fill you in on the details.

Starry, Starry Night: Oct. 21

Join us for our third annual Stargazing event on October 21 at 7:30 p.m. With help from our starry-eyed volunteers and their friends, we’ll have telescopes to see the amazing sights in space. In the past we’ve taken a close look at the moon, Jupiter and amazing double stars.

This is a fun, family-oriented event. Want to know more? Send us an e-mail and we’ll fill you in.

2012 Holiday Vendor Fair, November 30

Come join us on November 30 from 6 to 10 p.m. for Ivy Chapel’s first-ever Vendor Fair. Start your holiday shopping with local stores & vendors selling handmade crafts, baked goods, one-of-a-kind jewelry and more. This is a great chance to grab some very special items while you support Ivy Chapel United Church of Christ.

Want to help us promote the fair? Download and share this flyer with your friends.

Thanks… and we hope to see you there? Click here if you’re interested in being a vendor at the show.

Love animals? Join us for a special blessing.

It’s time once again for Ivy Chapel’s Blessing of the Animas. Dogs, cats, ferrets, turtles – and yes, their human companions, are invited to join us on Saturday, September 15 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Each year we select an animal-related charity to support. This year, we’re proud to welcome the Love a Golden Rescue. They’ll be on hand with some of their rescued Golden Retrievers and will share a bit about their mission and goals.

We’ll be collecting items for Love a Golden. Among their most requested items include:

• Non-retractable leashes
• ProPlan dog food
• Frontline
• HeartGuard
• Paper towls
• Medium-sized treats
• Petco or PetsMart Gift Cards

Questions? Drop us a line and we’ll fill you in. Planning on coming? Let us know in the comments what kind of critter will be bringing you!

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