Boy Scout Troop 493
Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner
All You Can Eat!!
Samuel UCC
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 3 PM - 8 PM
One Adult or Two Children 12 & under
$6.00
Tickets are available for purchase from the church office or during fellowship hour on
Scouting Sunday, February 5th.
Share the Love on February 12th!
On or before Sunday, February 12th, members and friends of Samuel are invited to bring bags of food and/or blankets to "share the love" with those in need. Monetary gifts are always helpful and will be sent along with the gifts of food and blankets to St. Louis food pantries that are so desperately in need of supplies during these hard economic times and cold winter months. We invite you to "share the love" and help those in need feel the warmth through nourishment and warm blankets in this special month of love.
Join us on Ash Wednesday, February 22th
as we begin the season of Lent with reflection on scripture, celebrate Holy Communion and offer the imposition of ashes on the forehead for those who would like to begin the season with this traditional sign of repentance.
Come and share as we begin our walk through Lent. Meet in the Ziercher Room at 7:00 p.m.Regional ONA Convocation
Saturday, February 25 from 9:30am-3pm
At Parkway United Church of Christ
Did you know that the UCC recently welcomed its 1000th ONA (Open and Affirming) Congregation! Back in 2006 we, at Samuel United Church of Christ, made the decision to be an ONA congregation – making it clear that our welcome extends to all of God’s people. But in particular, as an ONA congregation, we wanted to make sure that LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered) folk know they are welcomed, needed, and will be loved in this community of faith.
There are now 10 ONA congregations in the St. Louis Association United Church of Christ. While in some ways that decision was simply naming who we already were, in other ways it was a bold step in proclaiming what we believe the Kingdom of God that Jesus spoke about looks like and feels like here on earth. Over the past five years we have been living into that decision in various ways. Our congregation has been shaped by that decision in ways we may have anticipated and in many ways we simply never would have expected.
This Regional ONA Convocation is another step in the journey. Congregations, like ours, who are already ONA will have the opportunity to expand their ministry in the LGBT community and encourage churches that are just beginning their ONA journey. Andrew Lang, Executive Director, UCC Coalition for LGBT Concerns will be the keynote speaker. Workshops will be offered on: Next Steps for ONA Congregations, Beginning the ONA Process, Biblical Perspectives, Transgender Issues, and Bullying. Come and be a part of the conversation and community as we grow in our commitment to be the church of Jesus Christ.
This Regional ONA Convocation will be held at Parkway United Church of Christ is located at 2841 North Ballas Road, St. Louis, Missouri 63131. Email, call the church office, or sign up on the Connections Clipboard on Sunday morning to let us know you are interested in attending.
The Greatest Story Bible Study continues. . .
Join us as we continue to explore the Bible through the captivating sand art of Joe Castillo. This class is both for those who are unfamiliar with the Bible and for those who want a refresher. We share a light lunch, meeting in the Wiese Fellowship Hall from 11:30am to1:00pm.
Winter/Spring Schedule:
February 12 - Jesus' Ministry
March 11 - Jesus' Ministry Continued
April 1 - Jesus' Death and Resurrection
Young Adult Fellowship
Meets weekly for fellowship and discussion of issues related to our faith.
For more information, contact Amy Seat: aseat@samuelucc.org
First Friday Bridge Builders
We gather at 7:00pm on the first Friday of the month for food, drink, and conversation, followed by play around 7:30pm. Bring an appetizer or dessert to share. First Friday Bridge Builders is for everyone - you need not be a seaoned bridge player, but a good sense of humor is a must! Come join us by yourself or as a pair!
Upcoming Hosts:
Friday, Febraury 3rd - Hale & Ann Schroer
Friday, March 2nd - Anne Rossi
ESL Classes (English as a Second Language) are on Thursdays from 1:00p.m. – 3:00p.m. If you would like to be a teacher or a student please contact the church office at 314.727.9540 or secretary@samuelucc.org