Worship in Sanctuary
2026-07-26 10:30 - 23:30, 2026-08-02 10:30 - 23:30, 2026-08-09 10:30 - 23:30, 2026-08-16 10:30 - 23:30, 2026-08-23 10:30 - 23:30, 2026-08-30 10:30 - 23:30, 2026-09-06 10:30 - 23:30, 2026-09-13 10:30 - 23:30 (America/Chicago) and 1 more date
This service will be held in the main sanctuary at Hope United Church of Christ. You are welcome to attend in person or virtually through YouTube.
A video of this service will be posted to Hope UCC’s YouTube channel after worship.

Hope Supper Club
2026-08-01 17:00 - 18:00
Michael’s Bar & Grill at 7101 Manchester Ave, St. Louis, MO 63143
Anyone interested in attending should let Tiffany Beardslee know by phone or text at 314.413.3955 by July 27th.

Contemplative Prayer
2026-08-02 08:30 - 09:00, 2026-08-09 08:30 - 09:00, 2026-08-16 08:30 - 09:00, 2026-08-23 08:30 - 09:00, 2026-08-30 08:30 - 09:00, 2026-09-06 08:30 - 09:00, 2026-09-13 08:30 - 09:00, 2026-09-20 08:30 - 09:00 | Hope UCC, 6273 Eichelberger St., SAINT LOUIS, MO, 63109, United States
We offer a time of contemplative prayer, with music and scripture, from 8:30-9:00 a.m. in the Chapel. (at the entrance on Eichelberger).

Newsletter articles due
2026-08-05, 2026-09-02
Please submit your articles (and any photos) to the office at: office@hopeuccstl.org

PIE/Prayer Is Essential
2026-08-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Hope UCC, 6273 Eichelberger St., SAINT LOUIS, MO, 63109, United States
Prayer is Essential (PIE) is on the first Thursday of each month at 7 pm in the Parlor. At each session we may read a few Bible verses or devotional materials to inform our discussion and then address joys and concerns before spending time with prayer. All are welcome to join at any time.

Builder Newsletter Published
2026-08-12, 2026-09-09
Builder will be emailed and mailed via US Postal service today to our stay-at-home members.

Lunch Bunch
2026-08-18 11:30 - 12:30
The Lunch Bunch will meet at SqWires Restaurant at 1415 S. 18th St. on Tuesday, August 18th, at 11:30 am. Reservations to Joyce Edinger by Thursday, August 13th.

Documentary 1946 Viewing
2026-08-18 18:30 - 19:30 | Hope UCC, 6273 Eichelberger St., SAINT LOUIS, MO, 63109, United States
Please join us in the Chapel on Tuesday, August 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 for a party to watch the documentary 1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted a Culture. This award-winning documentary follows a group of Christian activists as they unravel how and why the term “homosexual” first entered the English translation of the Bible in 1946. The film is 1.5 hours long, and we’ll have a discussion afterward (snacks too!). Sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board next to the church office. If you have any questions, please contact Katherine Fritz at kathfritz@proton.me.

One Church, One Book
2026-08-23 11:30 - 12:30
This summer’s book is How to End Christian Nationalism, by Amanda Tyler. Pick up the book at your library or local bookstore. Sign up on the bulletin board next to church office.
Pick up the book at your library or local bookstore, and mark your calendar for Sunday, August 23rd for our discussion.
A sign-up sheet is posted by the office or contact Pastor Sarah. Encourage friends and family to join us!

Bible Study in Person with Pastor Sarah
2026-08-25 19:00 - 20:00
In the Friendly Room and on Zoom) discussing the book of Genesis. A Zoom link will be emailed to participants in advance, for those joining us online. Here’s a description of the series:
Based on Walter Brueggemann’s commentary Genesis, “Beginnings” takes a fresh look at some familiar Bible stories. Discussions of creation and creationism, the rebellion of humankind and the Flood bring new perspectives on today’s issues. The experiences of Abraham, Esau, Jacob and Joseph speak to Christians seeking to live responsibly in our world.
We will be discussing Chapter 10. All are welcome to attend, even if you didn’t sign up in advance or have a book yet!

The Queen and Her Ghosts play
2026-08-27 19:00 - 2026-08-30 20:00
The Queen and Her Ghosts, a new play by Annalise McCann.
Performances will be held August 27th-30th at 7 pm. ($15) are available ONLINE or by contacting Annalise McCann; they may also be purchased at the door of the Chapel.

Gateway Cup Watch Party
2026-09-05 | Hope UCC, 6273 Eichelberger St., SAINT LOUIS, MO, 63109, United States
Fast, wide, smooth, and FAST, the Tour de Francis Park is a series favorite. This long, 1.2 mile course, is full throttle – featuring one super fast downhill Turn 2 that sets up a long uphill drag to the Finish.

Stewardship Sunday
2026-09-20 11:45 - 13:00
We will meet for lunch in Fellowship Hall. Everyone is welcome for fellowship and lunch!
