Join our Sunday Volunteer Team!
Each Sunday members and friends of our congregation serve as scripture readers, announcement readers, ushers, coffee hour hosts, and communion preparers. These are all ways of using your time and talents to support our church community on the day we see each other most! Some roles require public speaking while others are more behind-the-scenes.
If you’re interested in learning more, contact Hannah Rice, or click the button below to see the schedule and sign up!
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Women of Wydown Lunch
October 11 after Worship
All women are invited to join the Women of Wydown, who meet monthly for “brown bag” lunches hosted by church members in their home or other venue of choice. Everyone brings their own lunch and the host provides beverages and dessert. Valerie Jackson is hosting the next lunch on October 11 after worship at the church - in our new gathering space on the main level. If you don’t want to pick up lunch, Valerie is bringing a green gumbo and a sausage chicken gumbo. Men are welcome to swing by and get a taste of gumbo as well!
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NAACP Blood Drive
Saturday October 17
Joyce Haynes McCowan (our Minister of Faith Formation) is assisting the NAACP St. Louis City Chapter to recruit volunteers to donate to the Dr. Charles Drew Red Cross Blood Drive on October 17. So all are invited to participate by donating blood - Click HERE to schedule an appointment.
In addition, Joyce invites all youth and adults to view the film “Iconic Excellence: The Legacy of Dr. Charles R. Drew” on Friday October 9 at 6 PM at the church. Dr. Drew revolutionized how plasma was processed, preserved, and mass-produced, and he spearheaded the Red Cross Blood Drive to save lives during World War II.
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Racial Justice Group Educational Session
Sunday October 18 after Worship
After our worship service on October 18 our Racial Justice Group invites us to an educational session. An enhanced coffee hour is planned in the new gathering space, and immediately following the educational session will begin in the Chapel. The topic for this session is privilege, but not just white privilege. Privilege is not something to be ashamed of or silent about. It is something that can be used for the good. One person at a time. It starts with you.
And save the dates for two more educational sessions from our Racial Justice Group: November 8 and December 13.
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Upcoming Events in the Wydown United Concert Series
Sunday October 18, 2 PM - PEMCO Concert - Music from “The Lord of the Rings” Trilogy
Sunday October 25, 3 PM - Collegium Vocale of St. Louis Concert
Sunday November 1, 1:30 PM - PEMCO Concert - Mozart “Requiem”
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Gateway ONA Drag Queen Bingo
Saturday October 24, 6 PM
The Gateway Open & Affirming Coalition will hold its annual Drag Queen Bingo Fundraiser at Wydown United Church this year! Join St. Louis royalty Ms. Venus O’Hara for a fabulous night of bingo, laughter, and love – raising money for queer-inclusive churches where everyone is welcomed, celebrated, and affirmed. Decorate your table, bring wonderful food, bid on silent auction items, and have lots of fun! This event raises funds for the Open and Affirming Coalition of the United Church of Christ and Alliance Q of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The cost is $25/person. Doors open at 6 PM and the program begins at 6:30. Click below to register! Please register each person individually with a distinct email address, as bingo cards will be emailed in advance. You may print your cards or bring them on your electronic device.
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Red Gate Gallery Exhibit - "Inner Vision"
Curated by Jordan Geiger
On view through November 7, 2026
The newest Red Gate Gallery exhibit, Inner Vision, asks: What do we see when we close our eyes, in our dreams, or in quiet moments? How can the practice of the spirit travel with us wherever we go? How do the Divine, the world, or nature communicate to us, and what images do they use? Learn more about the show HERE.
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No-Sew Blankets - Request for Fabric Donations
Mission & Outreach/The Red Gate will host another workshop this fall to make no-sew fleece blankets for hospice patients. Please consider donating fleece fabric so we can make even more blankets this time - Each blanket requires two pieces of fleece, either 4 × 5 feet or 5 × 6 feet. Ideally, one piece should be a solid color and the other a coordinating pattern.
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Isaiah 58 Ministries Thanksgiving Donations
Our church has pledged to collect 175 cans of creamed corn and 175 cans of green beans for Isaiah 58's Thanksgiving bags by November 9th! So we will not be collecting for their Bags of Blessings program for the next few months. Thank you for concentrating on the Thanksgiving season and helping to donate creamed corn and green beans for now. For those of you whom have already donated regular canned corn, this is great, but the CREAMED Corn is preferred!
And we will again organize their food give-away the Saturday before Thanksgiving, which is about a 2 hour commitment to sort food on tables for families to shop for the holiday.
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Community Health & Wellness Program
The Red Gate at Wydown United Church continues to offer workshops and classes in the Community Health and Wellness Program. Classes have a suggested donation of $10, or are free to church members. Click below to see the current offerings and register.
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Wydown United Church Merch
We now have items available for pre-order that will help you rep our church in style - two t-shirts, a sweatshirt, and a water bottle. Women’s styles/cuts will be available soon as well. Order forms are available at church, or click the button below to order online. Payment is due when the items are ready for pick-up.
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Smithsonian Exhibit at Eden Seminary
September 15-December 15, 2026
Eden Seminary is hosting a traveling Smithsonian exhibit - "Exploring Human Origins: What Does it Mean to be Human" from September 15-December 15. Eden is also hosting educational events with Smithsonian leaders. The Luhr Reading Room in Eden's Press Building has been transformed into a science museum for this exhibit that is open and free to the public Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. (475 E. Lockwood Ave., St. Louis, MO 63119). There are two educational events - September 28 at 7 PM and September 29 at 6 PM. Learn more HERE.
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Arts & Faith St. Louis Interfaith Concert
Sunday October 11, 4 PM
Arts & Faith St. Louis will present a free interfaith concert - "Compassion for All" - on October 11 at 4 PM at the Sheldon Concert Hall (3648 Washington Blvd.). The concert will feature sopranos Christine Brewer and Sylvia McNair, pianist Peter Martin and ensembles from many faiths, and Maria Ellis and the Interfaith Youth Chorus. Reserve your free ticket at www.artsfaithstlouis.org.
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Interfaith Tours at SLAM
An Arts & Faith St. Louis and Saint Louis Art Museum partnership offers interfaith tours at SLAM, led by two volunteer docents of different faiths for groups of 16 or less. The tour demonstrates common elements of global faith traditions in art produced through the ages. Contact Mary Helbling at mhelbling@artsfaithstlouis.org to set up your group's tour!
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