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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
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UID:6653-0-0@www.hopeuccstl.org
SUMMARY:Martin Luther King\, Jr. Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.hopeuccstl.org/event/martin-luther-king-jr-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
DTSTAMP:20260425T090226
CREATED:20260422T220018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T220018Z
UID:6651-0-0@www.hopeuccstl.org
SUMMARY:Epiphany
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.hopeuccstl.org/event/epiphany/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T220107Z
UID:6652-0-0@www.hopeuccstl.org
SUMMARY:On-line Worship with Sacrament of Communion
DESCRIPTION:Due to the growing COVID-19 cases\, hospitalizations\, and deaths in our area\, and with professional medical advice as well as following our own Council-approved plan\, we have made the difficult decision to return to online-only worship at this time.  We will continue to live-stream to Facebook Live from the sanctuary at 10:30 every Sunday\, posting the video on YouTube following the service.  All of our Outreach opportunities will continue\, but will be available through the church office on weekdays only. The church office remains open\, with current office hours as 9-12noon Monday-Thursday.\nWhile we all long to gather together in body as well as spirit\, Jesus calls us to love one another as God loves us\, which means caring for one another and protecting each other from harm as best we can.   With God’s love\, Christ’s grace\, and the Spirit’s power\, we continue to be the church well beyond the walls of the sanctuary! \nWe look forward to sharing worship with you virtually until we can again gather safely.
URL:https://www.hopeuccstl.org/event/on-line-worship-with-sacrament-of-communion/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
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CREATED:20260422T220006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T220006Z
UID:6645-0-0@www.hopeuccstl.org
SUMMARY:Church Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.hopeuccstl.org/event/church-office-closed-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
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CREATED:20260422T220006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T220006Z
UID:6646-0-0@www.hopeuccstl.org
SUMMARY:4 PM Worship Service
DESCRIPTION:Christmas Eve Worship 2023\nJoin our traditional service that inspires the hope and peace and joy and love that the birth of Christ brings.  Lessons and carols\, organ and soloists will all be part of our celebration of God’s gift to us in the Christ child. \nAfter this premiere\, the service can be accessed as a video our YouTube channel. Thus\, all are invited to watch the service any time you wish throughout the Christmas season! \nHope YouTube Channel link
URL:https://www.hopeuccstl.org/event/4-pm-worship-service/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
DTSTAMP:20260425T090226
CREATED:20260422T220006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T220006Z
UID:6647-0-0@www.hopeuccstl.org
SUMMARY:Church Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.hopeuccstl.org/event/church-office-closed-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
DTSTAMP:20260425T090226
CREATED:20260422T220006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T220006Z
UID:6643-0-0@www.hopeuccstl.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.hopeuccstl.org/event/christmas-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
DTSTAMP:20260425T090226
CREATED:20260422T220006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T220912Z
UID:6644-0-0@www.hopeuccstl.org
SUMMARY:Church Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:The office is closed for the Christmas and New Year holidays.
URL:https://www.hopeuccstl.org/event/church-office-closed/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
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CREATED:20260422T215949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T215949Z
UID:6639-0-0@www.hopeuccstl.org
SUMMARY:Third Sunday of Advent
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.hopeuccstl.org/event/third-sunday-of-advent/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
DTSTAMP:20260425T090226
CREATED:20260422T215949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T215949Z
UID:6640-0-0@www.hopeuccstl.org
SUMMARY:Fourth Sunday of Advent
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.hopeuccstl.org/event/fourth-sunday-of-advent/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
DTSTAMP:20260425T090226
CREATED:20260422T215949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T220812Z
UID:6642-0-0@www.hopeuccstl.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Eve
DESCRIPTION:Christmas Eve is a time of celebration\, anticipation\, and meaningful traditions that draws families and communities together. All are welcome to come to the service!
URL:https://www.hopeuccstl.org/event/christmas-eve/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
DTSTAMP:20260425T090226
CREATED:20260422T215949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T220811Z
UID:6638-0-0@www.hopeuccstl.org
SUMMARY:Second Sunday of Advent
DESCRIPTION:Advent is a season of preparation and anticipation for the birth of Jesus\, and the return of the risen Christ: The word “Advent” comes from the Latin word adventus\, which means “coming” or “arrival”.
URL:https://www.hopeuccstl.org/event/second-sunday-of-advent/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
DTSTAMP:20260425T090226
CREATED:20260422T215943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T220034Z
UID:6637-0-0@www.hopeuccstl.org
SUMMARY:On-line Worship
DESCRIPTION:Baptism of Christ Sunday\n  \nDue to the growing COVID-19 cases\, hospitalizations\, and deaths in our area\, and with professional medical advice as well as following our own Council-approved plan\, we have made the difficult decision to return to online-only worship at this time.  We will continue to live-stream to Facebook Live from the sanctuary at 10:30 every Sunday\, posting the video on YouTube following the service.  All of our Outreach opportunities will continue\, but will be available through the church office on weekdays only. The church office remains open\, with current office hours as 9-12noon Monday-Thursday. \nWhile we all long to gather together in body as well as spirit\, Jesus calls us to love one another as God loves us\, which means caring for one another and protecting each other from harm as best we can.   With God’s love\, Christ’s grace\, and the Spirit’s power\, we continue to be the church well beyond the walls of the sanctuary! \nWe look forward to sharing worship with you virtually until we can again gather safely.
URL:https://www.hopeuccstl.org/event/on-line-worship/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
DTSTAMP:20260425T090226
CREATED:20260422T215932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T215932Z
UID:6633-0-0@www.hopeuccstl.org
SUMMARY:In-House Worship Service
DESCRIPTION:Hope United Church of Christ is holding limited in-person worship in the sanctuary . The service will be also 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. Reservations are no longer required to attend in-person worship.\nPlease read the detailed guidelines at the link below to become familiar with the procedures that will be in place and hear from Pastor Sarah regarding how loving one another from a distance during this time may feel foreign\, but it is that very distance which demonstrates our deep love for one another. \nWorship Reopening Guidelines
URL:https://www.hopeuccstl.org/event/in-house-worship-service/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
DTSTAMP:20260425T090226
CREATED:20260422T215927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T215927Z
UID:6629-0-0@www.hopeuccstl.org
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Day holiday break
DESCRIPTION:Church office is closed in celebration of all for which we give thanks. \nGod is Good. All the time!
URL:https://www.hopeuccstl.org/event/thanksgiving-day-holiday-break/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
DTSTAMP:20260425T090226
CREATED:20260422T215927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T215927Z
UID:6630-0-0@www.hopeuccstl.org
SUMMARY:First Sunday of Advent
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URL:https://www.hopeuccstl.org/event/first-sunday-of-advent/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
DTSTAMP:20260425T090226
CREATED:20260422T215927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T215927Z
UID:6631-0-0@www.hopeuccstl.org
SUMMARY:Reign of Christ Sunday
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URL:https://www.hopeuccstl.org/event/reign-of-christ-sunday/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
DTSTAMP:20260425T090226
CREATED:20260422T215917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T215917Z
UID:6627-0-0@www.hopeuccstl.org
SUMMARY:Election Day
DESCRIPTION:Please vote if you have not already done so!
URL:https://www.hopeuccstl.org/event/election-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
DTSTAMP:20260425T090226
CREATED:20260422T215912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T220337Z
UID:6626-0-0@www.hopeuccstl.org
SUMMARY:Totenfest Sunday
DESCRIPTION: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 of memorial and remembrance. Perhaps state a bit of the history of “Totenfest”\, “All Saints\,” and “All Souls” days\, and the appropriateness of remembering those “whom we have loved and lost but for awhile”.
URL:https://www.hopeuccstl.org/event/totenfest-sunday/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
DTSTAMP:20260425T090226
CREATED:20260422T215911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T215911Z
UID:6622-0-0@www.hopeuccstl.org
SUMMARY:Harvest Home Festival
DESCRIPTION:Harvest Home Sunday – STILL HAPPENING!!\nBecause 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.) \nWith our recent change to on-line worship only\, the options for participation have changes slightly \n\nCall church office this week to set up a home pick-up for this Friday or Saturday.  PLEASE REMEMBER that current office hours are Monday-Thursday\, 9am-12noon\, so any pick-up requests need to be made by noon on Thursday.\nCurbside drop-off at church (Tamm Ave.) from 11:30-1pm on Sunday will still occur.\n\nIf you have questions\, please don’t hesitate to contact the church office.  May our harvest be plentiful this year!
URL:https://www.hopeuccstl.org/event/harvest-home-festival/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
DTSTAMP:20260425T090226
CREATED:20260422T215905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T220756Z
UID:6620-0-0@www.hopeuccstl.org
SUMMARY:Annual Congregational Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Congregational Meeting will follow the 10:30 am worship service with an approximate start time of 11:30 am in the Sanctuary.
URL:https://www.hopeuccstl.org/event/annual-congregational-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
DTSTAMP:20260425T090226
CREATED:20260422T215905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T215905Z
UID:6621-0-0@www.hopeuccstl.org
SUMMARY:Totenfest
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.hopeuccstl.org/event/totenfest/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
DTSTAMP:20260425T090226
CREATED:20260422T215900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T215900Z
UID:6612-0-0@www.hopeuccstl.org
SUMMARY:4th Annual Crop Concert - Festival of Psalms
DESCRIPTION: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.\nhttps://www.eden.edu/events/festival-of-psalms/?fbclid=IwAR0FvF-SqdRaHpBH_uA04NsmEg6ReyWLSlRX521t4zdaMF0xDOxwaTV2GfQ
URL:https://www.hopeuccstl.org/event/4th-annual-crop-concert-festival-of-psalms/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
DTSTAMP:20260425T090226
CREATED:20260422T215900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T215900Z
UID:6613-0-0@www.hopeuccstl.org
SUMMARY:Annual Report Available
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Report to the Hope United Church of Christ congregation will be available on this date.
URL:https://www.hopeuccstl.org/event/annual-report-available/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
DTSTAMP:20260425T090226
CREATED:20260422T215900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T215900Z
UID:6614-0-0@www.hopeuccstl.org
SUMMARY:Neighbors In Need Offering
DESCRIPTION: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!\nhttps://youtu.be/FA6DwPGO9iA
URL:https://www.hopeuccstl.org/event/neighbors-in-need-offering/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
DTSTAMP:20260425T090226
CREATED:20260422T215900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T215900Z
UID:6615-0-0@www.hopeuccstl.org
SUMMARY:Habitat For Humanity Collection
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.hopeuccstl.org/event/habitat-for-humanity-collection/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
DTSTAMP:20260425T090226
CREATED:20260422T215856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T215856Z
UID:6611-0-0@www.hopeuccstl.org
SUMMARY:Crop Walk
DESCRIPTION: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 Park — properly physically-distanced\, of course.  Or\, you can be a completely virtual walker anytime\, anywhere.  To register as a walker (virtual or otherwise) for the CROP Walk\, to join the Hope CROP Walk team\, and/or to make a monetary donation via credit card to a registered individual or to the team\, go to the website:  www.crophungerwalk.org/saintlouismo\nFor instance\, Pastor Sarah is already registered as a part of the Hope Team\, and you can sponsor her!  Also\, watch for further information on the 4th Annual CROP Concert\, which will be broadcast (probably as a Facebook Live Premier event) on Sunday\, October 25 at 7:00 p. m.  It will also be the 9th Annual Eden Festival of Psalms\, featuring Richard Bruxvoort Colligan and a host of other excellent musicians.  Questions?  Contact Clint McCann \n 
URL:https://www.hopeuccstl.org/event/crop-walk/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
DTSTAMP:20260425T090226
CREATED:20260422T215852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T215852Z
UID:6603-0-0@www.hopeuccstl.org
SUMMARY:Book Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi\nBelow is a description of the book.\n“Antiracism is a transformative concept that reorients and\nreenergizes the conversation about racism—and\, even more fundamentally\, points us toward liberating new ways of thinking about\nourselves and each other. At its core\, racism is a powerful system\nthat creates false hierarchies of human value; its warped logic extends beyond race\, from the way we regard people of different\nethnicities or skin colors to the way we treat people of different\nsexes\, gender identities\, and body types. Racism intersects with\nclass and culture and geography and even changes the way we see\nand value ourselves. In How to Be an Antiracist\, Kendi takes readers through a widening circle of antiracist ideas—from the most\nbasic concepts to visionary possibilities—that will help readers see\nall forms of racism clearly\, understand their poisonous consequences\, and work to oppose them in our systems and in ourselves.\nKendi weaves an electrifying combination of ethics\, history\,\nlaw\, and science with his own personal story of awakening to antiracism. This is an essential work for anyone who wants to go beyond\nthe awareness of racism to the next step: contributing to the formation of a just and equitable society.”
URL:https://www.hopeuccstl.org/event/book-discussion-group/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
DTSTAMP:20260425T090226
CREATED:20260422T215852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T215852Z
UID:6606-0-0@www.hopeuccstl.org
SUMMARY:Socially Distanced Fellowship Meal
DESCRIPTION: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\nand enjoy a meal and some much-needed socializing.\nWe will meet at the Eichelberger/Tamm corner of the\npark\, directly across the street from the church.
URL:https://www.hopeuccstl.org/event/socially-distanced-fellowship-meal-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090226
DTSTAMP:20260425T090226
CREATED:20260422T215852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T215905Z
UID:6607-0-0@www.hopeuccstl.org
SUMMARY:In-House Taize Service
DESCRIPTION:Limited in-person Taize worship returns to Hope United Church of Christ. This service will not be live streamed or available as a video after worship.\nWorship will take place outside on the front lawn\, weather permitting\, and will be held in the chapel in the event of inclement weather. \nPlease read the detailed guidelines at the link below to become familiar with the procedures that will be in place and hear from Pastor Sarah regarding how loving one another from a distance during this time may feel foreign\, but it is that very distance which demonstrates our deep love for one another. \nWorship Reopening Guidelines
URL:https://www.hopeuccstl.org/event/in-house-taize-service/
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