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Camp MoVal Workday
Saturday, May 13 | 8:00am-4:00pm
Meet at Parkway at 8:00 a.m., arrive at Camp MoVal at 9:00am. We will stay through lunch (provided by the camp) and leave MoVal at 3:00 to return to Parkway at 4:00. If individuals would prefer to drive themselves, that is fine as well. Please let Doug or Amy Yakel know if you can be with us that day da_yakel@att.net | (314) 275-8039), so that the camp can plan accordingly.
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Join us Sunday at 10am in person or on Facebook Live – or anytime later on Facebook
Our scripture passages are Acts 17:22-28 with some of the theology of the early church that you may or may not align with and John 14:15-21 as Jesus reminds the disciples that they will be receiving the incredible gift of the Holy Spirit. We will sing Welcoming God, I Will Never Leave You Orphaned, Spirit of the Living God, Guide My Feet, As the Deer, Give Thanks, and Lord You Give the Great Commission.
It’s also Mother’s Day. We will share a meaningful and memorable litany - A Wide Continuum of Mothering.
Reminder: Part 2 of last week’s Speaker Series on Russia will take place in the Heritage Room and on Zoom at 11:15am. See info below and plan to start any Mother’s Day events after noon. ** You will benefit from attending even if you weren’t able to be with us last week.
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Please participate in worship virtually via our livestream on Facebook if that is convenient for you and/or if you have health concerns. Masks are available and respected here.
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Spring Church School: Sharing God's Light & Love | |
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Spring finds us celebrating and learning about many special days such as, Palm Sunday, Easter, Earth Day, Mothers’ Day, and Pentecost. This Gather Round curriculum centers around the theme of God’ Light and Love shining through us and calling us to share that Love with others.
Our youth are exploring and discussing questions centered around justice, grace, and gratitude as we pilot a new curriculum: Faith Questions.
Nursery Help!
We are refreshing our substitute caregiver list for the Nursery on Sunday mornings. Please let kevin@parkwayucc.org know if you are interested and we will contact you about making sure we have your current background check on file. Thanks for loving our children and families!
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Thank you to all who participated in our Bread for the World Offering of Letters on May 7 by writing letters to Congress about improvements we wish to see in the U.S. Farm Bill to better nourish food-insecure people. We've collected 50 letters already and we hope to collect over 100! Please deliver your letters with your address written on each one to the big basket in the gathering space at church by Sunday, May 21, so that we can bless them before Cindy Changyit Levin delivers them in-person to offices on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. If you’d like to see a sample letter or get more information about the Farm Bill, visit https://www.bread.org/offering-letters/#Resources. If wish to participate virtually by sending an email to Congress, visit tinyurl.com/2023Bread Click the box that says “Yes, this is an Offering of Letters” and type the name of our church “Parkway UCC” in the prompt that appears. | | |
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2nd of a Two Part Series on Russia
May 7 & 14
(delay your Mother's Day plans until after noon!)
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Predicting the Future, the Russo-Ukraine War and Russia's Future in the World, by Prof. James Wertsch and Dr. Charles Allen.
May 7 and May 14, 2023 11:15am - 12:15pm,
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Tuesday Evening Dialogue
The powerful story of an innocent man on death row for thirty years.
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5/16 - Tuesday Afternoon Dialogue
1st & 3rd Tuesdays | 2:00-3:00pm | Online Book Discussion
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83670617428?pwd=bUxPZEdDMlU4ay9oNndTWW4yZUYwUT09
(312) 626-6799 | Meeting ID: 836 7061 7428 | Passcode: 480007
Join with TAD as we read and discuss This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel. Frankel spins a tale of a typical modern family who learns to navigate life with a transgender child. Although fiction, it brings awareness to some of the issues that families face. This wise and often funny novel is a compassionate lesson in discovering and welcoming what makes each person unique. Contact Jackie Eiffert: jeiffert2@gmail.com | (661) 378-6781
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Blessing of the Pets – Next Sunday May 21 at 9am out back!
Join us out back by the Memorial Garden (to the left of the playground) for a brief worship experience with your pet. We will sing, pray, bark, meow, tweet and run around a little bit... maybe even play fetch. Please use leashes, carrying cases, etc. If you’d prefer to bring a photo or have a photo on your phone, please do so. We will be done before 9:30am so people can bring their pet home and get back for worship at 10am. Please RSVP kevin@parkwayucc.org
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5/31—Parkway Adventurers Tour White Haven
Wed, May 31 | 9:30am carpool from church
Join the Parkway Adventures on a visit to the beautiful estate White Haven, National Historic Site, General Ulysses S. Grant's St. Louis home on Monday, May 22nd. Meet at PUCC's parking lot at 9:30 am for carpooling or 10 am at White Haven, 7400 Grant Road (opposite Grant's Farm). Grant was a Civil War General credited with saving the Union, and the 18th President of the United States. We'll explore the grounds and museum from 10-11, and take a reserved tour of the White Haven estate at 11. Admission and tour are free. After White Haven, you are invited to join us for lunch at Fitz's SoCo, 5244 S. Lindbergh.
White Haven was built between 1812 and 1816, one of the oldest homes in St. Louis County today. It was built by the Dent family, and Julia Dent eventually became Grant's wife. The Grants lived at White Haven before and after the Civil War, and visited the estate during Grant's presidency. For the tour, the house has an accessible entrance and all but one room on the main floor is completely accessible. The winter kitchen in the basement is accessible only by stairs but there is photo information available. https://www.nps.gov/ulsg/index.htm Please RSVP to Donna Fauss, donnafauss@gmail.com or text/call (314)650-2607 so that we can have a head count for the guided tour. The more the merrier.
Contact Jackie Eiffert: jeiffert2@gmail.com | (661) 378-6781
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All the acts of kindness, justice and equity near and far.
Spring beauty.
Elliot Rene Gaillardetz - 1st grandchild of Andrea/Steve Barnes born 5/10.
Students, teachers and families as school year ends now/soon.
Sara Tallyn Endejan just graduated from SIUE with a BS in Biology; heading for grad school at the University of Minnesota.
Coree Mix - settling into new home by DePaul Hospital... 11777 Minot Drive, Bridgeton 63044; 314-412-0150. They’d love a call and/or visit!
Graduates and other collegians as they wrap up their semester.
Kari Borgmann’s mother turns 99 this Friday, May 11.
Val & Doug Detjen - her heart surgery went well...complicated healing... in & out of ICU.
Dawn Jones-Goldstein - preparing for tonsil surgery this Friday 5/12.
Pleis/Eiffert/Harms family - grieving and giving thanks for Patty.
The deadly acts of violence in Texas last weekend.
The ongoing power struggles and violence in Sudan.
The continuing war in Ukraine.
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Kids celebrate their Moms by answering questions about her in this two minute video. | |
Humor
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Gladys.
Gladys who?
Gladys Mother’s Day!
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Justin.
Justin who?
Justin time to say Happy Mother’s Day!
Knock Knock.
Who’s there?
Omelet.
Omelet who?
Omelet Mommy sleep in for Mother’s Day.
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Howard.
Howard who?
Howard you like breakfast in bed, Mommy?
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Bacon.
Bacon who?
Bacon brownies for Mother’s Day.
Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Ida.
Ida who?
Ida know what I’d do without you, Mom!
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Ponder
[Double helping of inspiration because it’s Mother’s Day Weekend]
I hear at my center words that say: “I have called you by name, from the very beginning. You are mine and I am yours. You are my Beloved, on you my favor rests. I have molded you in the depths of the earth and knitted you together in your mother’s womb.” ~Henri Nouwen
I Am Your Mother by Shirley Erena Murray
(Hymn #2059 in our blue songbook)
I am your mother: do not neglect me!
Children protect me, I need your trust;
my breath is your breath, my death is your death,
ashes to ashes, dust into dust.
I am your nurture: do not destroy me!
Love and enjoy me, savor my fruit;
my good is your good, my food is your food,
water and flower, branches and root.
I am your lodging: do not abuse me!
Tenderly use me, soothing my scars;
my health is your health,
my wealth is your wealth,
shining with promise, set among stars.
God is our maker: do not deny God,
challenge, defy God, threaten this place:
life is to cherish, care, or we perish!
I am your mother, tears on my face.
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May 2023 Alzheimer’s News
Myra Garcia was diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer’s in 2020 at age 62. Her diagnosis forced her into early retirement from a job she loved, but has also provided new opportunities. She volunteers at a senior memory care center, sings in three choirs, and remains physically and socially active by practicing yoga, biking, golfing, and taking a French class with friends. She also enrolled in a clinical trial that is evaluating the safety and efficacy of a potential Alzheimer’s treatment, donanemab, for individuals living with pre-symptomatic Alzheimer’s Disease. She also discovered the Early-Stage Advisory Group (ESAG) which has helped bring the voices of individuals living with dementia to the national forefront. Myra hopes that by sharing her story she will encourage others to advocate for themselves in seeking
and receiving an accurate diagnosis.
You can learn more by going to www. alz.org/help-support/resources or the Alzheimer’s Helpline which is accessible 24/7 via 800-272-3900 and staffed by master’s level clinicians to assist with crisis situations, decision making, and disease information. You can find virtual dementia caregiver resources online at alz.org/covid19help. Tools and support are also available in Spanish.
Want to learn more about the Alzheimer’s Association and what they do here in St. Louis? Visit alz.org and/or contact PUCC’s Faith Outreach Ambassador with the Alzheimer’s Association, Joyce Ruiz at joyceruiz7@gmail.com
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5/16—Mental Health Awareness Night at Busch Stadium
Tuesday, May 16 | 6:30-10:00pm | Busch Stadium
Join NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) as the St. Louis Cardinals host their second annual mental health awareness night, as a part of their special theme night promotions for the 2023 season.
The Cards play host to their division rivals, the Milwaukee Brewers. Seats for tickets purchased through the NAMI St. Louis website will be located in the left-field porch. This is a covered, semi-private porch area. Each ticket purchased includes a mental health awareness Cardinals hat*, and a FREE hotdog and soda voucher.**
Contact Dan Connors: connorsd@aol.com | (314) 651-0279
*Please note: The mental health awareness caps are available ONLY with the purchase of a special Theme Ticket. All Theme Ticket purchases will come with a game ticket that indicates the item and/or size of Theme item included. Theme Tickets no longer feature a separate voucher. The ticket should be redeemed at the pre-game distribution for the Theme item. Only fans that present their Theme Ticket at the distribution will be eligible to receive the item. Exchanges will not be available at distribution. You may pick up your item at the Budweiser Terrace Theme Tickets kiosk, across from Section 431, from 5:15-7:30 p.m.
**The FREE hotdog and soda voucher will be separate from your entry ticket into Busch Stadium. You will need BOTH your entry ticket AND voucher to get into the game and to redeem your FREE hotdog and soda that evening. The voucher for your hotdog and soda is only good for Tuesday, May 16, 2023.
If interested in carpooling contact Dan Connors at connorsd@aol.com
Buy tickets online through NAMI at https://www.namistl.org/get-involved/stlouiscardinalsmhan/
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Mental Health Support
988 (new nationwide 3-digit number similar to 911… call or text)
24/7 Crisis Hotline 800-273-8255 (TALK) | 800-SUICIDE: 800-784-2433
24/7 Missouri Department of Mental Health 800-811-4760
Text 741741 and someone will text right back…www.crisistextline.org
Behavioral Health Network of Greater St Louis 314-449-6713
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