This Sunday at Wydown United Church

March 1, 2026

The Second Sunday in Lent

Worship with us at 10 AM, on site in our sanctuary or live on facebook or YouTube.

Our worship theme for Lent is “The Work of Imagination,” which will guide us through Lent, Holy Week, and Easter, and encourage us to confront the pain of the world, embody faithful resistance, and participate in the holy labor of communal transformation. The theme will shape our worship liturgy, and each service will feature a character narrative framed as a fictional podcast. Our host will interview a different character each week, inspired by our scripture.

Mill Creek Exhibit Tour

This Sunday, March 12, 2:00 PM

All are invited to join members of the WUC Racial Justice Group for a docent-led tour of the Mill Creek exhibit at the Missouri History Museum. The exhibit explores Mill Creek as a black metropolis, the Harlem of St. Louis, all that made it special, and its untimely destruction for urban development. Your participation in racial justice is important! Those wishing to participate should meet at the museum at 1:45 on Sunday.

In our Church Community

Mill Creek Exhibit Discussion

Sunday March 8 after Worship

If you attend the March 1 tour of the Mill Creek exhibit, don’t miss the discussion led by members of the Racial Justice Group immediately after the Sunday worship service on March 8. If you are unable to attend with the group, we invite you to find another time to visit and join us for the discussion.

Join our Sunday Volunteer Team!

Each Sunday volunteers help make worship and hospitality possible by serving as ushers, scripture readers, announcement readers, and coffee hour hosts. If you’re looking for a meaningful way to share your gifts, deepen your connection to our community, or try something new, this is a wonderful place to start. Click the button below to sign up and contact Hannah Rice if you have any questions.

Sunday Sign-Up

Lenten Meditations

This Lenten season we will provide a weekly meditation inspired by the book

Wild Mercy: Living the Fierce and Tender Wisdom of the Women Mystics

by Mirabai Starr. You may pick up a hard copy of the meditation in the Tower Room each Sunday during Lent or access them via the links below. We have 6 copies of the book Wild Mercy for those inclined to do an in-depth study, but you won’t need the

book to do the meditations.

Lenten Meditation 1 | Lenten Meditation 2 | Lenten Meditation 3

Community Health & Wellness Program

The Community Health and Wellness Program is a new initiative of Mission and Outreach offering classes, workshops, and outings designed to support creativity, connection, and well-being. See the current schedule below, and click HERE to register. Each class is $10 suggested donation, or free for WUC members. We must have at least five people signed up by the day before in order to hold the class. The first one is this Wednesday, February 11!

If you are interested in leading a class, hosting an outing, or gathering others to practice intentional community, please contact Adrienne.

Sukanya Mani – Papercutting Workshop for 18+

Wed, Mar 11 | 5–6 p.m.

Learn the basics of paper cutting while engaging in thoughtful conversation about awareness and care. Participants will learn specific techniques and skills to create their own finished piece.

Saaba Lutzler – Deep-Core Strengthening (Women 50+)

Wed, Mar 4 | 4:30–5:30 p.m.

A gentle, strengthening movement class in a supportive setting.

Isaiah 58 Donations

We continue to collect donations for our mission partner, Isaiah 58 Ministries, and their Bag of Blessings program. Each month Isaiah 58 requests specific food, pantry essentials, personal care items, and cleaning supplies. The March requests are sardines, chili, cooking oil (48 oz or smaller), shampoo, razors, shaving cream, and dish soap.. Bring your donations to the church and place them in the Isaiah 58 donation box!

PEMCO Fundraiser

March 21, 7 PM

Our Minister of Music, Tim Clark, and members of the Paul Evensen Memorial Chamber Orchestra (PEMCO) will be holding a fundraiser/dinner next month on Saturday, March 21st at 7PM. The dinner will be "pot-luck" style and a signup will be available soon. No tickets are needed for this event, but you will have the option to make a donation to the group. Join us for an informal evening of fellowship, food, and music!

In the Wider Community

Gateway ONA Convocation

March 7, 9 AM - 3 PM

All are welcome to attend the Gateway Open and Affirming Coalition Convocation, an annual event for members of local churches exploring what it means to be Open and Affirming (ONA) and for those seeking to live more fully into their adopted ONA Covenants. This year’s keynote speaker is Rev. Derek Terry, Acting Executive Director of the Open & Affirming Coalition of the UCC. He is a nationally known pastor, artist, and activist committed to justice, inclusion, and creative resistance. The day will also include a light breakfast, lunch, workshops, and worship. The cost is $25 and you can register online HERE.

Eden Seminary Spring Convocation

April 9-10

Registration is open for Eden Seminary's Spring Convocation. This year the focus is Prophetic Imagination for Ministries of Transformation: A Forum Honoring the Life and Legacy of Rev. Dr. Walter Brueggemann. With two days of impactful events and an incredible lineup of speakers, Spring Convocation promises to be a transformative event. Attend in person on Eden’s campus or live via Zoom. See the full schedule and register HERE.