Worship, October 26

Reformation Sunday

UCC Higher Education Sunday

Children are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes. There will be trick-or-treating in the sanctuary, during the Postlude - a very special performance. Candy for distribution will be provided.

This Sunday is also UCC Higher Education Sunday. Did you know that the forerunner denominations of the UCC founded many institutions of higher learning across our country? Thirty of them are still in existence today. Others merged to form our contemporary list. Use this link to learn more.

Scripture: Psalm 84; Luke 18:9-14

Performances by the Canterbury Bells

Message of the Day: "The Meaning of Reformation"

Liturgist: Phil Shoulberg

Pastoral Relations Committee

Sunday, May 18

The Pastoral Relations Committee, which meets once every two months with the Pastor to discuss matters of joy or concern in our life together, will gather next, this Sunday, October 26.

If you'd like more information about the committee's work, or if you have a matter you would like for them to talk about, please don't hesitate to contact one of them - Sharon Love, Annie Sampath, Jared Cohen, Emily Polaske, Dana Romeis, Dan Claggett, Moderator Chris von Weise, and, of course, Pastor Dave.

Worship Preview
November 2

Remembrance Sunday

Worship for Sunday, November 2, will lift up the memory of those of our membership who have died in the past twelve months. We will also share communion and light candles for our loved ones who have gone before us.

Please note that November 2 marks the return of Standard Time. Turn your clocks back an hour, the night before.

Thank you!

Thanks to all of you who contributed so generously to the fund underwriting the extensive dental care our friend Ertra needs!

If additional need arises, we will let you know.

Gratefully,

Marilyn and Dan Claggett, Laura Cooper, Annie Sampath, Pat Doyle-Grace, and Joan Musbach

Your Invitation to Commitment

October 19 - November 9

Consecration Sunday is coming, November 9! Consecration Sunday is our opportunity as God's people in community together, to commit ourselves with time, talent, and treasure, to the support of First Church's ministries in the coming year. The theme of this year's commitment invitation is, "Dreaming God's Dream: No Gift Too Small, No Dream Too Big."

Pledge forms are available now, from the Narthex table and online by clicking here. Read Mark Edwards' Stewardship Moment from October 19, or watch him at our YouTube channel.

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

Walktoberfest Tabling, October 25

WALKTOBERFEST has been moved to October 25. We're looking for a few volunteers to man (or woman) our 10 West Lockwood booth at the Old Webster "WALKTOBERFEST" on Saturday, October 18. We need volunteers from noon to 5PM.  Contact Phil Shoulberg if you're interested!

Care Calendar for the Polaske Family

Little Wally Polaske has arrived, and the Polaske Care Calendar starts tomorrow (October 24). You can sign up to help by visiting www.carecalendar.org and entering:



Calendar ID: 320859

Security Code: 9970

The Polaske family lives in O'Fallon, MO, so if delivering a meal isn’t convenient for you, consider sending restaurant e-gift certificates/cards or contacting a meal delivery service! Thank you for caring for the Polaske family during this blessed time!

Holiday Open House, November 9

On Sunday November 9th, the Old Webster Trade Association will be hosting its annual Holiday Open House. This includes a visit from Santa, trolley rides, music and lots of activities from various vendors. We have participated in this event for the past few years, but if we would like to do so this year, someone will need to step up to organize it, as previous leadership will be hosting an event for the church at another location. In the past, we have hosted the train and a booth with children’s crafts, hot chocolate and water. Thank you!

If you are interested in participating, contact Christian Education.

"Jesus Has Left the Building" Projects
 November 16

The Peace and Justice Team is busy, busy setting up Jesus Has Left the Building projects. November 16 is the first day we will be working together to bring the gospel to those in our community. Two projects have been lined up, so far.

Project 1. Assembling Care Bags which can be given to folks on the street. This project is a suitable activity for adults and kids both. Contribution of Care Bags contents are needed:

• socks
• hand warmers
• plastic ponchos, to use as shelters
• soap
• toothpaste
• toothbrushes
• hats
• gloves
• first aide kits
• chapstick
• skin lotion
• 1 dollar coins (I put 5, 1 dollar coins in each bag for bus fare, food, etc.)
• feminine hygiene products
• granola bars

Bring your contributions and place in a bin in the Narthex. Here’s to doing the work!

Project 2. Worshipping with St. John the Beloved UCC

Experience worship with a largely African American UCC congregation. Members and friends will be carpooling to attend worship at St. John the Beloved Community on Grand, in St. Louis at 11:00am. Please sign up (clipboard in office, or with Jan Barnes on Sundays through November 2) and indicate if you are willing to drive some of your friends from FCCWG.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Our host at St. John offers the warning that the building is NOT accessible to all. There are no elevators or chairlifts, and stairs up to the sanctuary and down to restrooms.

Habitat for Humanity Work Day

October 11 was Habitat Work Day for First Church. Nine of us joined a group from the WSP Engineering firm to work on a new construction home at 3409 Vista Ave. Tasks included lifting (and receiving) large wall sections, plywood sheets and insulation from the ground up to the second floor, nailing sections together and raising two complete walls! Other work included caulking and nailing floor joists. It was a beautiful day and it was gratifying that so many First Church members participated. Huge thanks to Doug Barton, The Byrne family (Amy, Patrick, Francis & her friend Gus), Pat Doyle-Grace, Neil Hoffsten and Andrea Welnick. Click on the link to see additional pictures and a video!

Metropolitan Congregations United
Gala, November 13

MEAL-A-MONTH

October Shopping List

 Canned Chicken & Dumplings (low salt)

Canned Green Vegetable (low or no salt)

Canned Fruit in own juices

Powdered Milk, shelf stable milk, soy milk • Whole Wheat Flour

Peanut Butter • Real Fruit Jelly • Dried Fruits

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, October 26

Reformation Sunday

UCC Higher Education Sunday

9:00AM Canterbury Bells Warmup

9:45AM Nursery Care Available

10:00AM Worship

10:15AM Kids' Church

11:05AM Coffee Fellowship

11:30AM Pastoral Relations Committee

Tuesday, October 28

10:30AM Staff Meeting - Church Office

Wednesday, October 29

9:30AM Yoga with Jeanene - Inglis Room

Thursday, October 30

6:00PM Canterbury Bells - Sanctuary

7:30PM Chancel Choir - Sanctuary

Saturday, November 1

All Saints Day

9:00AM - 12:00PM "FOUR E Intruder Training" w/ Capt. McCoy - Inglis Room

Sunday, November 2

Daylight-Savings Time Ends

Remembrance Sunday

Sacrament of Christ's Table

9:00AM Brown Baggers

9:15AM Canterbury Bells Warmup

9:45AM Nursery Care Available

10:00AM Worship

10:15AM Kids' Church

11:05AM Coffee Fellowship

Joyce Haynes-McCowan - October 3

Kathy Weyhrich - October 3

Linda Smith - October 5

Patrick Byrne - October 7

Rod Cooper - October 10

Emily Polaske - October 16

Marilyn Claggett - October 18

Judy James - October 19

Elston McCowan - October 24

Braedon Hood - October 29

David Denoon - October 30

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.

Watch recorded videos of Sunday worship and other events on our YouTube page.