An Open and Affirming Congregation of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | | WEEKLY UPDATE--10-21-2026 | | |
JOINT WORSHIP
SERVICE TIME
Worship time this coming Sunday, 10-25-26, is 10:45 AM.
Coffee fellowship/Sunday School is at 9:30 AM.
| | Giving Opportunity for Isaiah 58! | | |
Please help us raise our goal of $1000 for Isaiah 58! For each $20 gift to Isaiah 58 through WGCC the donor will be entered once into a drawing to win either one of 5 crosses or one of 4 picture frames handcrafted by Ken Crist using solid oak from the Lockwood building. Let’s raise $1000 and support the important work of Isaiah 58. Special thanks to the talented and generous Ken Crist for crafting and donating these crosses and frames for this mission project incentive. Just mark your gifts Isaiah 58 Woodworker Mission.
| | Wanna see the new WGCC In All Things, Charity Digital Edition? | | Use your camera app on your phone to scan the QR Code or click the button below to view the 2026 Re-Release of "In All Things, Charity", due to the size of the book a download is required! | | | |
Revelation: What's it all about?
Starting Sundays, October 4 – November 22, 2026
at 6:00 PM -7:30 PM
Online via Zoom or Google Calendar ICS
The biblical book of Revelation is strange, seemingly mysterious, and often controversial. It's been mentioned in politics and war. We'll take a close look at Revelation, the apocalyptic genre, Revelation's reception history, and many of the interpretive moves that various groups make. We'll work to examine this text and its message to determine whether it can inspire us to embrace its final words – “The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all.”
Clergy and Laity are invited and encouraged to participate. Register online by using the button below,
Rev. Jeff Moore, DMin, PhD is Affiliate Professor of Biblical Studies and Theological Method at Eden Theological Seminary, and serves as Pastor of Webster Groves Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Jeff has taught and written about Revelation for the past decade, and is currently working on a book-length project connecting Revelation with popular culture themes.
This is our first session of Disciples U, which was created to provide opportunities for laity to grow in their faith and understanding of who we are as Disciples and to whom we belong through offering studies and discussions in the areas of Biblical Studies, Congregational Development, Ethics & Justice, and Theology. These will occur online once per quarter, with some opportunities for in-person workshops/studies.
These opportunities are specifically designed for laity, though commissioned and ordained clergy may take them to satisfy the professional development obligations, with a minor addition of providing a reflection paper.
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Love Thy Stranger
Thursday, October 29 at 5:30pm
All are invited to a free Ethics in Society Lecture at Columbia College on Thursday, October 29.
The program is part of The Althea W. and John A. Schiffman Lecture Series. Created by John A. Schiffman in 2000, the Schiffman Lecture Series annually draws noted scholars to the college to lecture on the influence of religion in politics, culture and education, and ethics in society. This year's presentation is "Love Thy Stranger" by Bart Ehrman, click here to learn more!
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Save the Date:
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14
STARTING AT 10am!
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Join us for a church clean-up day! We’ll come together as a church family with WGBC to spruce up the grounds, tidy up around the building, and prepare the church for the season ahead.
Bring your helping hands and a willingness to serve!
Everyone is welcome! There’s a job for all ages and abilities!
Let’s work together, fellowship together, and care for the place we worship at. We hope to see you there!
Questions?
Contact Jeff Moore or Dan Bembower for more details.
Jeff: jeffmoore@wgcc.org
Dan with WGBC: danbembower@gmail.com
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Help Our Dad, Michael Williams, Beat Esophageal Cancer
The Urgent Financial Need and How Your Support Helps
Every dollar raised goes directly toward...
Household Expenses: Covering his monthly rent, utilities, and everyday essentials so he keeps a stable, safe home while severe pain and chemotherapy prevent him from working.
Medical Care and Prescriptions: Paying monthly insurance premiums to keep coverage active, meeting deductibles, covering chemotherapy copays, and purchasing medications.
Treatment Travel: Covering fuel, vehicle upkeep, and clinic travel expenses for frequent oncology appointments, blood work, and imaging scans.
While he is fighting to endure the physical toll of this diagnosis, the loss of his ability to work has created an immediate crisis. At the end of the day, this fundraiser is about far more than bills and copays, it is about buying time and keeping our dad safe while he fights to heal.
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BEING A GOOD NEIGHBOR to Tornado Victims
Our Neighbor Fund helps neighbors near and far in a number of important ways! Please consider a generous gift to the Neighbor Fund during 2026. We are currently asking for donations to the Neighbor Fund to assist with tornado relief in the STL area. We will be coordinating with Centennial Christian Church and other partners to assess how best to use the funds. Please remember that the NEED for food/toiletries/cleaning supplies goes on--it is not a one-time "fix."
The Neighbor Fund is maintained by our congregation, and is used at our
pastor's discretion to aid those within our congregation and those from our wider
community with one-time emergency assistance.
Our congregational budget includes money for the Neighbor Fund, but the majority of income from the fund comes from generous and faithful designated gifts by WGCC members. In addition to your regular support of our budgeted mission and ministry, please consider a one-time or ongoing gift to the Neighbor Fund.
| | The Shepherd’s Center started its programs and services with just a few volunteers and one focus: a passion to serve. Today, they have over 200 volunteers that contribute to helping older adults stay actively engaged in life. Not only do they thrive, so does the community as people of all ages are enriched by the wisdom, stories and legacy of those in their later years. | | |
GREETINGS, ONLINE DONORS!
Just a reminder that, if you make your church donations via online banking or investment bankers, please remember to change the address of the church to:
Webster Groves Christian Church c/o
308 Summit Ave
St. Louis, MO 63119
Thank you for your ongoing support!
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VIRTUAL WORSHIP SERVICE
Live-streaming of WGCC Sunday morning worship services on Facebook has resumed on Sunday mornings. Click the button below to be redirected to WGCC's Facebook Page!
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HOW CAN I HELP OUT
WITH THE NOW PROGRAM?
If you would like to sign up for either Thursday bag packing or Friday delivery for Project NOW on the first Friday of the month. Please email Julie DeKinder with any questions or to sign up using the button below!
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WGCC Members Continue to Serve the Community Monthly Lunches at MBCC
Thursday lunches at
Memorial Boulevard Christian Church
Each Thursday, MBCC provides a hot lunch to people from their neighborhood, many of whom are clients for the food pantry at MBCC. WGCC members and friends provide money and people for this lunch on the third Thursday of each month.
WGCC members and friends are encouraged to contact the church office or Sally Smith if you are interested in helping with this program – either on the third Thursday, or any Thursday!
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Pray with Germany, October 25, 2026
Lectionary Selection: Matthew 22:34-46
Prayers for Germany
God, when we follow your great commandment to love our neighbour as ourselves, we realise how much the current political changes and challenges in Germany affect us. So many people voted for the far-right political party, the (AfD). This party not only criticises us and church-state relations, but also what we stand for: a diverse, open, affirming, just and caring society for all who have lived in our country for generations or only a short time.
You know that we sometimes avoid discussions and debates within our families and congregations where people hold very different views.
Therefore, we ask you to help us find clear words and mindful expressions with which to speak about what we are committed to. Help us to continue the discussion and demonstrate through our actions, involvement, and example what the consequences of your commandment should be today and tomorrow. Let us translate into action and words the fact that your son excluded no one from the neighbourhood.
We ask this in the name of your Son, who taught us to love.
Amen.
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PRAYER LIST for WGCC
(names will stay on list for 3 weeks, unless we are informed otherwise)
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Pray for the school shooting victims of Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon.
- Pray for Alice Yount as she recovers.
- Pray for Bev Richmond, who is battling health issues.
- Pray for Dense Pahl's recovery.
- Pray for Sara Webb's recovery.
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Pray for Vicki Ott's recovery.
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Pray for Julie's friends Beth and Jim Henderson as Jim goes through cancer treatment.
- Pray for Tom and Julie Wood.
- Pray for the father of Blake Williams.
- Pray for John Gerdes' sister Jennifer who is going through radiation.
- Pray for Becky Piening's friend Tracy Fyffe, her sister died a month ago, and her nephew was killed in a car accident when he was on his way to work. Please pray for his family during this difficult time.
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DONATING TO WGCC THRU GIVELIFY
Even if you are unable to attend worship in person, please prayerfully and generously consider supporting WGCC's many ministries via check by mail, bank draft/direct deposit, or through Givelify using the button below!:
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