Worship, May 10

Sixth Sunday of Easter

Festival of the Christian Home

Mother's Day

This Sunday, we have a number of readings that seem like the sorts of things our mothers might want us to know. In Acts 17, Paul is in Athens and admiring the many temples there, even the Greek catch-all "to an unknown god." So, Paul tells the people about the God they don't know. The third chapter of 1 Peter bids Christians something like, they ought to choose good trouble for themselves.

Finally, there is the gospel reading, in which Jesus assures his followers that he always will be with them - perhaps not as they expect. Pastor Dave Denoon will reflect on occasions for himself and others when Christ's Holy Spirit became apparent and took them in new and unexpected directions.

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31; 1 Peter 3:13-22; John 14:15-21

Liturgist: Laurel Hayes

Anthem: "I Know That My Redeemer Lives" (Tune: DUKE STREET)
arr. Lloyd Larson, played by the Canterbury Bells
in their last performance until this fall

Message of the Day: "Always Mars Hill"

Thanks for Attending the 2026 Gala!

We are happy to report that members and guests of First Church raised over $20,000 for our partner agencies, at this year's Derby-themed Gala of Grace, May 2!

Phil Shoulberg snapped some amazing photos. Take a look here.

Graphic Designer Needed

Sts. Clare & Francis is looking for a graphic designer to assist with a logo and brand re-design. Ideally this person would understand the marketing needs and challenges of a church. This is a paying job, and SCF will happily negotiate a fair wage with the designer. If you know of someone who would be a good fit, please reach out to Therese, at churchoffice@scfecc.org.

Yoga Schedule

for May

The yoga schedule for the next few weeks is as follows:

May 13: Class cancelled

May 20: Class in session

May 27: Class in session

May 17 Canned Food Drive for

First Church will be collecting the following for Webster Rock-Hill Ministries on Sunday, May 17:

Canned tuna, salmon, and chicken

Canned beans (black, kidney, garbanzo)

Peanut butter/nut butters (in plastic jars)

Breakfast cereal

Powdered milk, shelf-stable milk

Canned chili, stew, ravioli

In addition, please reminder to pick up a slip to shop for Meal of the Month.

Adult Ed:

Provident Health on Elder Care, May 17

After worship on Sunday, May 17th, a representative from Provident Health will give a presentation on navigating the complexities of elder care. The presentation will focus especially on the transitional care for seniors.

Sonya Vann to be ordained, May 24

Sonya Vann, who served as Sabbatical Pastor during Pastor Dave Denoon's time away in the summer of 2017, will be ordained on Pentecost Sunday, May 24, at 3:00 PM at Kindred UCC, 2200 Bellevue Ave., Maplewood, Missouri. All are invited and encouraged to attend.

Sonya is the lead staff person for the new Progressive Christian Radio station, KPVF 99.7FM, which begins broadcasting soon.

Journeymen Spring Final Meeting, May 28

The Journeymen are having their final meeting of the spring on Thursday, May 28 at 9:00AM in the Parlor.

For National Gun Violence Awareness Day on Sunday, June 7th, members and friends of First Congregational Church are invited to join other local churches in a community march along Lockwood Avenue in Webster Groves. As part of this meaningful event, we are collecting used T-shirts in a variety of sizes.

Over the next couple of weeks, we welcome your support—please place donated shirts in the collection box located in the narthex. These shirts will be displayed along Lockwood Avenue to honor and remember the lives lost to gun violence in the St. Louis area this year.

In addition, each church will help decorate a canvas banner to be displayed along Lockwood Avenue. More details about the banner project will be shared soon.

If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact Esmeralda Castelblanco or Annie Sampath.

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

MEAL-A-MONTH

May Shopping List

Canned Chicken • Canned Green Vegetable (low or no salt)

Canned Fruit in own juices

Powdered Milk, shelf stable milk, soy milk

Pudding or Jello (fat free/sugar free)

Shampoo/Conditioner • Soap • Deodorant

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, May 10

Sixth Sunday of Easter

Festival of the Christian Home

Mother's Day

9:00AM Canterbury Bells Warmup

9:45AM Nursery Care Available

10:00AM Worship

10:15AM Kids' Church

11:20AM Coffee Fellowship

Monday, May 11

7:00PM Three Ministries (Hybrid)

Tuesday, May 12

10:30AM Staff Meeting - Church Office

Wednesday, May 13

9:30AM Yoga with Jeanene (Cancelled)

Thursday, May 14

7:30PM Chancel Choir - Sanctuary

Sunday, May 17

9:15AM Chancel Choir Warmup

9:45AM Nursery Care Available

10:00AM Worship

10:15AM Kids' Church

11:05AM Coffee Fellowship

11:20AM Adult Ed: "Changes in Senior Mental Health" - Inglis Room

Dana Romeis – May 1

Cathy Buerk – May 3

Mark Edwards – May 3

Melissa Hill – May 3

Adrianna Hoeper – May 4

Tracey Harris - May 8

Warner Prange – May 8

Thomas Welnick – May 8

Garie Perry – May 9

Drue Hood – May 10

Alayna Hoganson – May 12

Kay Roush – May 12

Peter Bakker-Arkema – May 17

Jean Gray – May 19

Ruby Cohen – May 21

Mila Falconer – May 23

Sophia Monaco – May 23

Linda Kopetti – May 24

Leo Gomez – May 27

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

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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

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