Busy Weekend in Arrow Rock

Arrow Rock Federated Church was brimming with activity this past weekend. On Saturday, their pastor Rev. Dr. Michael Kateman led an Anti-Racism/Pro-Reconciliation Justice Ministries training session, bringing new perspectives through the Voices of Arrow Rock.

Then on Sunday, Michael received his Commission as a Minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. A fellowship reception followed the service and celebration. Congratulations to both pastor and congregation!

130 Years of Sanctuary in the City

On Sunday November 17, Compton Heights Christian Church in St. Louis celebrated their 130th anniversary of being a Sanctuary in the City. The congregation of Epiphany UCC joined in worship and in the anniversary luncheon where Associate Regional Minister Rev. David Woodard (pictured on right with CHCC Moderator Darrell Hughes) presented the congregation with an anniversary certificate.

Inspired by the Church Narrative Project, several were asked to share memories and stories of Compton Heights. 

Installation at Broadway CC

Many clergy friends and colleagues joined in the installation of Rev. Dr. Sarah Taylor Peck as Lead Pastor and Rev. Andrew Taylor Peck as Associate Pastor at Broadway CC in Columbia this past Sunday. Among the group was Regional Minister Paul Koch (pictured second from left). The Taylor Pecks are pictured in the front/center. Congratulations!

Lectio at 11

All are welcome to come together for an online Advent spiritual journey. Each Tuesday, beginning November 26, we’ll meet on Zoom at 11 am for a time of centering, reflection, and prayer. We’re hoping this will be a time to step away from the routines of the week, be with others you don’t normally get to see, and engage the Word of God for the people of God.

Each Tuesday we will focus on a portion of the upcoming Sunday’s Gospel lesson: Nov.26 – Luke 21; Dec 3 – Luke 3:1-8; Dec. 10 – Luke 3:7-18; Dec.17 – Luke 1

We’re calling this “Lectio at 11,” and we’ll meet from 11am-noon. Just click on this link to join us!

Nativity Display

All are invited to Ozark CC during the month of December to view a display of more than 250 nativities from around the world. One of their members has been collecting them for many years, and the congregation invites all to witness her show of love for Jesus and his humble beginning. See the event flyer for all exhibition dates and times.