On Sunday, September 27, bring your dinner,picnic blanket, kids, and masks to Francis Park. Every family will set up at least 6 feet apart from others and enjoy a meal and some much-needed socializing. We will meet at the Eichelberger/Tamm corner of the park, directly across the street from the church.
How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi Below is a description of the book. “Antiracism is a transformative concept that reorients and reenergizes the conversation about racism—and, even more fundamentally, points us toward liberating new ways of thinking about ourselves and each other. At its core, racism is a powerful system that creates […]
Limited in-person worship returns to Hope United Church of Christ. The service will be available via Facebook Live https://www.facebook.com/Hope-United-Church-of-Christ-St-Louis-MO-1570690223201670/ and later via YouTube for those who wish to worship from home. Because the number of worshipers is limited to protect everyone from the spread of COVID-19, you will need to make a reservation to attend by […]
Due to the ongoing pandemic, the CROP Walk this year will be virtual; but we are planning a mini-Hope CROP Walk for Sunday, October 25. Bring a picnic lunch to 11:30 worship that Sunday, picnic in the park across the street after worship, and then we'll walk a time or two (or three) around Francis […]
On october 18, Hope will collect contributions to Habitat for Humanity. The year 2020 marks the 25th anniversary of local UCC churches holding fundraisers in support of this ministry and doing hands-on work by building houses in the St. Louis Area.
On October 4, 2020, Hope UCC will collect its annual contributions to the Neighbors in Need campaign. For a video with more information on how these funds are used in the service of our neighbors, follow the link! https://youtu.be/FA6DwPGO9iA
The Annual Report to the Hope United Church of Christ congregation will be available on this date.
This will be a virtual event in 2020, broadcast via Facebook Live. Follow the link to learn more of the details and register for the Festival of Psalms. The event is open to the public and free of charge. https://www.eden.edu/events/festival-of-psalms/?fbclid=IwAR0FvF-SqdRaHpBH_uA04NsmEg6ReyWLSlRX521t4zdaMF0xDOxwaTV2GfQ
During worship, Hope United Church of Christ will honor the memory of those members and friends of the congregation who have passed in the preceding year.
The Annual Congregational Meeting will follow the 10:30 am worship service with an approximate start time of 11:30 am in the Sanctuary.
Harvest Home Sunday - STILL HAPPENING!! Because the collection date is more than a week before Thanksgiving, we are asking for produce are items that will last a while, such as potatoes, carrots, onions, root vegetables, and apples.) With our recent change to on-line worship only, the options for participation have changes slightly Call church […]
A time of remembrance is easily incorporated into regular morning worship on the first Sunday in November. It is appropriate near the end of the service before the final hymn and benediction. Introduce the time as one to remember and celebrate the lives of members of the congregation who have died since the last time […]