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12-A Webster-Kirkwood Times

March 20 - 26, 2009

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Of Des Peres


Marks 160 Years
Beginning in a small log cabin in 1849, the remember and give thanks, as St. Paul’s
story of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Des invites the community to come and peruse
Peres is one of continuous growth and bless- the photos of the church from 1849 to now.
ing. Surrounded by farms at what is now the Worship and community are mainstays of
intersection of Manchester and Ballas roads St. Paul’s continuing mission. This year’s
in West County, a brick building soon Wednesday Lenten series, “Pillars of our
replaced the old log church. Faith,” is designed with everyone in mind.
From a membership just 60 years ago of Weekly services are at 11 a.m., 5 p.m. and 7
777, growth at St. Paul’s has closely mirrored p.m. through the six Wednesdays of Lent.
that of the community. Today, with a congre- The 5 p.m. service focuses on the family,
gation of more than 2,500 and facilities cov- with a less formal style more attractive to
ering two campuses, including church, school children. Dinner is served in the gym from
and early childhood center, St. Paul’s can 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. to assist busy families and
accommodate programs embracing most any provide a time for fellowship.
age, need and motivation. Good Friday services will be at 11 a.m., 5
In return for 160 Years of Faith, p.m. and 7 p.m.
the people of St. Paul’s will devote Services on Easter Sunday will
160 Days of Service in the spirit of be at 6 a.m., 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and
Matthew 25:40: “…as you did it 11 a.m.
to one of the least of these my Community events for 2009
brothers, you did it to me.” Service will include a Red Cross
projects will include Habitat for Preparedness Seminar on March
Humanity, Meramec Bluffs and 28, an Ice Cream Social on July 25
International Student Ministries. with live music and free ice cream,
Everyone is encouraged to become Roast Beef and Potato Pancake
involved! Dinner in October, and Parent’s
May 31 will truly be a day to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Night Out in December.
12345 Manchester Road • Des Peres • 314-822-0447 • www.stpaulsdesperes.org

Webster Groves
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
A Global Mission Congregation
First Methodist Church In Webster
alternate Webster Groves Christian Church
Shares Love Of God Reaches Out In Faith To Others
This Lenten season, and throughout the ing was laid on Oct. 24, 1915. In 1930, the Since its founding in 1894, Webster Groves loving service to others.”
year, First United Methodist Church of church’s name was changed to First Methodist Christian Church has been guided by its “We are a global mission congregation”
Webster Groves strives to follow its mission Episcopal Church of Webster Groves. Finally essentials of faith and by a quest for unity of which means we take seriously our connect-
of “Sharing the Word, Helping our Neighbors,
Growing the Church.”
Webster Groves
in 1968, it became First United Methodist
Church of Webster Groves after the Methodist
all Christians.
On Christmas Eve, 1894, 15 people meet-
edness to partners throughout the world as
we pray, plan and serve,” said Moore. “We
As a key part of the Lenten devotion, the
congregation is studying “Unbinding Your Brethren.
Christian Church
church merged with the Evangelical United ing in a home atofTuxedo
(Disciples Christ) and A
Bompart
Global
Webster Groves laid the spiritual foundation
in maintainCongregation
Mission a strong relationship with Common
Global Ministries, the joint global organiza-
Heart,” by Martha Grace Reese, to find inno- First United invites the public to Holy for a new church. That church would change tion of the Christian Church (Disciples of
vative ways to share the love of God with the Week services which include a Maundy
letterhead names from Tuxedo Park Christian Church to Christ) and the United Church of Christ.”
community. Thursday service on April 9 at 7 p.m., a pow- Webster Groves Christian Church in 1925 For the Easter season, the church is plan-
As pastor, the Rev. Michele Sue Shumake- erful evening of worship on Good Friday, and it would change locations, moving to its ning special worship services at 10:30 a.m.
Keller leads the church. Dr. Robert Hutcheson, April 10, at 7 p.m., and Easter Sunday ser- current location at 1320 W. Lockwood Ave. on Palm Sunday, April 5, and on Easter
director of music, has provided a richly var- vices on April 12, at 8:30 and 11 a.m. in 1954. Over the more than 100-year history Sunday, April 12. On Good Friday, April 10,
ied music program for over 30 years. Regular services are held on Sundays of the church, congregation sizes have fluctu- a 7 p.m. service will be held. Sunday services
The church has a long history in the com- beginning with an 8:30 a.m. laity-written ated, and worship styles have varied. are generally held at 9 a.m. for traditional
munity. The congregation was originally service, followed by a traditional 11 a.m. Today, the church is led by Rev. Dr. Jeff worship and 11:10 a.m. for contemporary
founded on Jan. 3, 1895, as Tuxedo Park service. On the third Saturday of each month, Moore, senior pastor, and Rev. Jenn worship.
Methodist Episcopal Church on Atalanta at 5 p.m., the church offers a Taizé service. Simmons, associate pastor. A variety of other activities are offered
Avenue. It moved to its present location on Sunday School meets at 9:45 a.m. Events The church’s vision is to including a youth program from 5 to 7 p.m.
Bompart Avenue in 1909 under the leader- also include Celebrate! children’s classes, “discover and deepen our relationship with on Sundays, Bible study from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
ship of Rev. Thomas Hagerty, who donated
$1,000 of his own money to the new church. evenings.
Webster Groves
plus adult and children’s dinner on Wednesday God, grow as
disciples of
on Sundays and
choir on
The cornerstone for the present church build-
Christian Church Jesus, and reach
out in faith and Webster Groves Wednesdays at 7
p.m.
Christian Church
First United Methodist Church
(Disciples of Christ) (Disciples of Christ)
A Global Mission Congregation

600 N. Bompart• 961-4133A Global Mission Congregation 1320 W. Lockwood Ave. • 314-961-3232 • www.webstergroveschristian.org

www.webstergroveschristian.org
March 20 - 26, 2009 Webster-Kirkwood Times 13-A

Curate/St. Thomas Vicar, Emily Davis is also the youth program coordinator.

Share Journey Of Discovery


At Grace Episcopal Church Webster Hills United Methodist Church recently held a pancake breakfast and auction at the
Christian Life Center.
Grace Episcopal Church strives to be a grow- Reaching Refugees.
ing spiritual family inviting others to share the A new contemporary service began March 1.
journey of discovery and living God’s word. Grace Alive offers an intimate, upbeat, family- Webster Hills United Methodist Church
Grace offers meaningful and joyous worship friendly worship with Eucharist on Sundays at 9
in the Anglican tradition, Christian teaching a.m. This informal service, hosted by parishio- Provides Common Ground For All
relevant to everyday life, and diversified fel- ners, runs approximately 40 minutes and Born in 1930 during the Depression, planned including: Palm Sunday, April 5,
lowship and support programs that will enable includes piano and guitar accompaniment. Webster Hills United Methodist Church has one service at 10:45 a.m. in the sanctuary; on
personal and spiritual growth. Sunday worship includes Holy Eucharist at 8 known tough times and great times. Maundy Thursday, April 19, a 7 p.m.
These are exciting times at Grace. The a.m., Grace Alive Service at 9 a.m., Choral Through the years, the congregation has U2carist in the Christian Life Center; on
church is celebrating its 150th year and is in the Eucharist at 10 a.m. Grace also offers Sunday become a blend of traditional, contemporary, Good Friday, April 10, a 7 p.m. service in
interview stage of its search for a new rector. School from 9:50 to 10:40 a.m. Godly Play liberals, conservatives, Republicans and Lewis Chapel; and on Easter Sunday, April
Plus, the church welcomed Transition Priest-In- Program is offered for pre-K to fifth grade. Democrats, old and young. At Webster Hills, 12, a 6:30 a.m. Easter sunrise worship led
Charge, Rev. Irene Jones and began a new Middle School offers a multi-media-based
they all have common ground – seeking to by youth and services at 8:30 a.m., 10:40
contemporary worship service. study called “Making it Real and Relevant.”
love God and one another and to serve the a.m. and 11 a.m.
In addition to Jones, staff includes The Rev. Parent’s Place offers coffee, fellowship and
community and world. Church staff includes Scott Hall, senior
Emily Hillquist Davis, Curate/St. Thomas Christian formation for adults during Sunday
To meet the needs of the congregation, pastor, and Sara Chaney, associate pas-
Vicar; and Phillip Brunswick, organist and School. High school Christian education
Webster Hills offers a variety of opportuni- tor. Lynn Malone, director of Christian
choirmaster. revolves around an annual mission trip working
ties including traditional and contemporary Education, has been at Webster Hills for 11
Community outreach includes Kirkcare, with Habitat for Humanity.
worship services, Sunday morning educa- years. Dana Self leads music programming
Trinity Hot Lunch Program, Task Force for the In addition, St. Thomas Church for the Deaf
Hungry, Habitat for worships with Grace at
tion, Bible study classes, as director of music, Bill
Humanity, SPROG, 10 a.m. An interpreter is
and ringing and singing Paulic is organist and
Episcopal City Mission, at the church on Sundays choirs supported by a Brooke and Andy
Episcopal Relief and Grace Episcopal and the Eucharist is magnificent pipe organ. Linsenbardt head wor-
For the Easter sea- ship arts.
Development, Church often signed by a priest
son, special services are
Rebuilding Together and at the altar.

514 E. Argonne• Kirkwood • 821-1806• www.gracekirkwood.org 698 W. Lockwood at Berry Rd. • 961-3164 • www.websterhillsumc.org

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church

820 Lockett Road (314) 822-8244 tlchurch@swbell.net


Sunday school: 9:15 a.m.  Worship: 10:30 a.m.
Rev. Scott Smith.
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
www.trinitykirkwood.org
Looking for aRoad
820 Lockett church home? We822-8244
(314) are a Christ-centered congregation in
tlchurch@swbell.net
First Presbyterian Church Of Kirkwood a residential
Sundayneighborhood of a.m.
school: 9:15 Kirkwood.
 Worship: 10:30 a.m.
Celebrates Return Of Scott Smith
Upcoming events andwww.trinitykirkwood.org
worship opportunities include:
In January of 2009, a beloved friend an opportunity to serve “a congregation
returned to full-time service on the pas- that identifies and cares for those in need Looking
 for a church
Pre-School home?
Parents’ Day We
Outare a Christ-centered congregation in
Program
toral staff of First Presbyterian Church – both locally and globally.”
of Kirkwood. Rev. Scott Smith, who
a residential neighborhood of Kirkwood.
(email p.d.out@swbell.net or call (314) 822-0096 for details)
He is particularly enthusiastic about
served as youth director for the church working with five other churches on a Summer camps: June 15-19  June 29-July 3  July 13-17
from 2004 until 2006, will now share Habitat for Humanity House Build in St.
Upcoming events and worship opportunities include:
 Vacation Bible School for ages 3-12 June 8-12
responsibility for life-long learning, mis- Louis this summer and fall.
sion outreach, and pastoral care. First “We’ve had a great response from  Call (314) 822-8244
Pre-School Parents’for
Dayregistration details
Out Program
Presbyterian’s other pastors are Rev. Dr. volunteers for this local hands-on oppor-  (email
Feedingp.d.out@swbell.net or callat(314)
the poor and homeless 822-0096
Immanuel for details)
Lutheran Church,
David Holyan and Rev. Dr. Karen tunity,” he said. Summer
St. Louiscamps: June 15-19  June 29-July 3  July 13-17
Blanchard. First Pres sent three mission teams to
During Scott’s time away, he was on the Gulf Coast after Hurricane Katrina,  Vacation
 ChristCare Bible
smallSchool
groupfor ages 3-12 June 8-12
ministry
active duty as a chaplain in the U.S. and this year will mark its 40th annual Call (314) 822-8244 for registration details
 Family campout with kickball, games, food, and a drive-in
Army at Schofield Barracks, out-of-state Senior High Work Feeding
 movie onthe poor and
Saturday, Mayhomeless
16 at Immanuel Lutheran Church,
Hawaii; in Kirkuk, Iraq, and at Camp. St. Louis
Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. Individuals are cordially
During that time, he said, “I led invited to learn more about  ChristCare
In faithsmall group
we ask ministry
the Holy Spirit to be at work in us.
many worship services and opportunities for worship, Trinity
 Family campoutEvangelical Lutheran
with kickball, games, Church
food, and a drive-in
Bible studies, but my greatest learning, fellowship and ser-
sense of the Spirit being at vice at First Presbyterian movie on Saturday, May 16 and see.
Come
Trinity Evangelical
820 Lockett Road
Lutherantlchurch@swbell.net
(314) 822-8244
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at work us.
whom I was called to serve.”
At First Presbyterian, he sees Church Of www.trinitykirkwood.org
Kirkwood Sunday
820 Lockett school: 9:15
Road a.m.
(314)  Worship:
822-8244 10:30 a.m.
tlchurch@swbell.net
Come and see.
100 E. Adams • 965-0326 • www. kirkwoodpres.org
LookingSunday
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