Read Treasurer Jennifer Jones' February 2026 report here.

Worship, March 22

Fifth Sunday in Lent

Scripture: Psalm 27; 1 Corinthians 1

Liturgist: Jenny Jones

Message of the Day: "I Am Not the Church. You Are Not The Church."

Jan Barnes Leads Worship, March 22

Pastor Dave will be away on Sunday, March 22. Rev. Jan Barnes will lead worship in his absence. (He will be out of the office, March 17-22. If pastoral care is needed, please contact the office to contact the minister on call.)

Adult Ed, March 22

Lynn Mark on Immigration Law

Lynn Mark, Accredited Representative in the Immigration Law Program of the Legal Services of Eastern Missouri will discuss the latest information on happenings within their practice in relationship to Immigration and ICE. There are so many changes coming that it’s hard to predict what will be on the agenda. Meet us at 11:20 in the Kishlar Room!

Lady Elect Field Trip
March 24 

Lady Elect will be going on a field trip to the St. Louis Genealogical Society on Tuesday, March 24, at 11:30. 

Please arrive promptly at 11:30, so that we can observe the researchers at work before they have to leave. The site is located in Sunnen Industrial Park at 4 Sunnen Drive, Suite 140, St.Louis, MO and is approximately 4.5 miles from church. Our visit will include a tour of the facility and a talk about starting your own family research. So, bring your questions. Also, please bring your lunch/beverage. Linda will provide a dessert.



All are welcome to join us. Text your RSVP to Marilyn's phone number (314) 894-2046. (Include your name in the text.)

Annual Reports Due,

End of March

If you're the chair of a Committee or Ministry of First Church, or the head of a church organization, please make sure to email Adam before the end of March. If you're struggling with what to write, take Linda Kopetti's advice: "What would you want your group to know about this year, five years from now?" You're also welcome to contact Adam with any questions.

Good Friday Blues, April 3

This year's Good Friday Blues, at 7pm on April 3, introduces us to Niki and Ari - two people who have just experienced a traumatic scene that makes them wonder whether they could have done anything to prevent it.

Major questions about faith and responsibility tinge their conversation as they process what has happened. And it all arises in the Shadow of the Cross.

We're looking for three actors and three readers to assist the Oîkos Ensemble in this provocative and poignant performance. Actors will have rehearsals between March 23 and 30, and all will be needed for a dress rehearsal at 4pm on Good Friday (supper provided). If you would be interested in participating as an actor or reader, please contact the Pastor.

Coffee Cakes Needed for Easter Sunday!

On Easter Sunday, April 5th, please bring coffee cakes to share during Coffee Fellowship. Parish Life requests that the cakes be pre-plated and ready-to-serve.

Remember not to include nuts.

Benevolence 2026, May 2

Thanks to Alex Schubert for creating the logo for Benevolence 2026!

This year's Gala will have a Derby Day theme, recognizing the annual Running for the Roses in Kentucky which will finish just as we are gathering! You may purchase tickets here.

 We also ask that you support the event by donating items for the Giving Tree (contact Nancy Rudolph or Laura Cooper), offer Sign-Up opportunities or offer items for the oral auction by contacting Rosemary Hensley. Cathy Buerk will be asking for help with the set up and clean up for this event. Church bakers will also need volunteers to provide layer cakes for the dessert following the evening meal catered by Orlando Gardens. More details will be available nearer the event. But the help of all is requested to make this successful. 

Part of the ticket price is a contribution, but the greatest contribution is your presence at this joyous, meaningful social event!

New on Sundays -

Door Security Policy

As part of our efforts toward greater safety and security, a new policy has been adopted by the First Friends. Almost all doors will now be locked at 10:00AM on Sundays. To access the building after worship has begun, please go to the Narthex entrance (east side of the building). The First Friends will let you in.

Sunday Volunteers

Please consider signing up for one or more of the following opportunities. The names of the opportunities are links to Google Sheet signups.

Worship staff will provide training:

Liturgist

Slideshow Presenter

A/V Volunteer

International Supper Club

Luncheon at Webster Hills UMC

March 28

Thanks to Doug Miller for bringing this to our attention!

MEAL-A-MONTH

March Shopping List

Canned Ham • Macaroni and Cheese • Canned Green Vegetable (low or no salt)• Canned Fruit in own juices • Powdered Milk, shelf stable milk, soy milk

Toothbrushes • Tooth Paste • Dental Floss

What’s Going on at First Church

For a complete calendar of all church events and building use,

please click here for our online calendar.

Sunday, March 22

Fifth Sunday in Lent

9:45AM Nursery Care Available

10:00AM Worship w/ Rev. Jan Barnes

10:15AM Kids' Church

11:05AM Coffee Fellowship - Memorial Hall

11:20AM Adult Ed - "Immigration Law" - Kishlar Room

Monday, March 23

7:00PM Scouting BSA Troop 301 - Memorial Hall

Tuesday, March 24

10:30AM Staff Meeting - Church Office

11:00AM Lady Elect - Inglis Room

Wednesday, March 25

9:30AM Yoga with Jeanene - Inglis Room

Thursday, March 26

9:00AM Journeymen - Parlor

6:00PM Canterbury Bells - Sanctuary

7:30PM Chancel Choir - Sanctuary

Sunday, March 29

Palm Sunday

9:45AM Nursery Care Available

10:00AM Worship

10:15AM Kids' Church

11:05AM Coffee Fellowship - Memorial Hall

Elle Polaske - March 5

Ruthie Meyer - March 6

Emery Fisher - March 9

Brennan Butler - March 12

Kris Rinne - March 14

Kitty Pearl - March 18

Lauren Gomez - March 20

Jim Harris - March 21

Casen Hood - March 21

Nick Suber - March 25

Amy Byrne - March 26

Danny Smith - March 29

The Listen Everywhere system is our new accommodation for people who need assisted-listening. Listen Everywhere can be downloaded to your phone and can be used with or without hearing aids. If your phone is incompatible with the Listen system, we also have stand-alone units available. Please see Mark Metcalf, this Sunday, to get started using the Listen system, or email him at markmetcalf@firstchurchwg.org.

Let Breeze Serve as Your Church Directory

If you would like to access the church directory, change your listing there, or check on your donations, Breeze is the app for you!

Here are a few simple steps, for you to access information from and about the church on your personal devices:

1. Download the breeze app from the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play store (Android phone)!
2. The app will ask you to provide your Church ID, which is is: fccwgstlmo
3. Last, use your Username and Password to log into the app! (If you don't know your Username, contact the Church Office.)

To download a flier about using the Breeze website or app, including further instructions, click here.

To access the Breeze website, click on this link.

Give to First Church

CLICK HERE to donate online,

to make a pledge to the church.

Otherwise, you can send a check payable to “FCCWG” to:

First Congregational Church

10 W. Lockwood Ave.

Webster Groves, MO 63119

Sunday bulletins can be found by clicking here. They are uploaded by Friday for the upcoming Sunday.

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