On Wednesday nights during Lent we will dive into a theologically spacious book, The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis.

Join us as we explore the deeper themes of pride, temptation, and the struggle between Good and Evil. This class will be available both in-person and online. 

Join us for a walking meditation around the Botanical Garden. Together, we will see how it changes throughout the year and reflect on our spiritual lives. At least once we will stop in an area for a time of quiet reflection and meditation. Join us each month or the months that suit you best. Strollers and scooters are available for rent at the information desk.

Raise your voice and your glass! Join us at Urban Chestnut Brewery for an evening of well-loved hymns and protest songs.

Gather around the table for a time of music, joy, and fellowship – a space where every voice is welcome and every emotion has room to be held. Whether you come with joy, sorrow, gratitude, or hope, we’ll sing together. We can't wait to share this moment with you.

Join us for a three-week Lenten study exploring one of Carl Jung’s most provocative and spiritually challenging works, Answer to Job.  We will be meeting on three Monday evenings: 2/23, 3/2, and 3/9, from 7:00–8:30 pm. This group will engage in Jung’s psychological and theological reflections on suffering, God, and the human soul.

We’re especially glad to welcome Rose Holt from the Jungian Society, who will join us to help unpack the dense and sometimes unsettling ideas in this text. Together, we’ll create space for thoughtful discussion, honest questions, and deep reflection. Very much in the spirit of Lent!

Join us in-person or via livestream for our Ash Wednesday Service, on February 18th, at 6:30 p.m.

Indivisible St. Louis is partnering with members of the clergy and faith community for a special rally on Presidents Day. Like many activists, these religious leaders have been moved to action by recent heartbreaking events.

Monday, Feb 16 • 10AM-12PM • MLK Bridge

The clergy and faith community call on people across our region to gather for a Presidents Day Rally, bringing faith and justice together on the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge. Join us as we lift a moral voice and hold space for all who wish to stand in solidarity with immigrant communities and call for an end to the devastating treatment so many are facing. This gathering will be a peaceful and prayerful witness, offering a way for those who have grown weary of violence and intimidation to show up grounded in conscience, compassion, and care.

We will meet at the base of the bridge at 10AM and walk up to the middle to meet with those from the other side of the bridge. The rally includes music, testimonies of those experiencing injustice, and words of faith and hope.

Together, we will call for an end to violence and intimidation and for meaningful immigration reform. The blood of our kin cries out from the ground, and tears flow from the places where they are forced to hide. We cry out for wholeness, healing, and justice for all.

To help maintain a peaceful and prayerful tone, we ask that posters and signs uplift positive messages, such as words of hope, love, scripture, and unity. Participants are encouraged to take the MetroLink to join us as parking is limited. This is an outdoor event. For your own safety, please be mindful of weather conditions and wear comfortable walking shoes.

On Sunday, February 15 at 5:00 p.m., the sounds of old school gospel will rise in testimony, protest, and praise at the Old School Gospel Concert 2026, themed “Black Power, Resistance, Calling.”

This powerful evening of gospel music is a fundraiser benefiting St. John’s UCC Beloved Communities, a Black-led, radically inclusive faith community rooted in North St. Louis. Drawing on the tradition of gospel as both sacred song and freedom cry, the concert centers Black spiritual resistance and collective calling in a time of profound social, political, and economic upheaval.

Proceeds from the event will directly support the ongoing ministries of St. John’s Church, including the maintenance of North St. Louis’ only vocally abolitionist, Black Queer Feminist faith space, and the expansion of community care programs serving Black queer and trans youth.

Step into an enchanted realm with the Saint Louis Women's Chorale on February 15th as music and dance conjure a dazzling tapestry of myth and wonder. Imaginary Creatures, a multi-media concert featuring works by Andrea Ramsey and Melissa Dunphy. Presented in collaboration with Crescendo Youth Choirs and Dimensions Dance Center. Featuring Baritone Soloist, Robert Mellon, Storyteller, Chelsea Haynes, and Poetic Narrator, Mary Vance.

The double stigma of race and disability presents a particular set of barriers and challenges for Black people with disabilities. Join Etefia Umana, founder of nonprofit and education consulting company Umana Consultancy LLC, as he uncovers the historical experiences of Black people with disabilities, with a focus on St. Louis. Umana will highlight past challenges and systemic biases that affect access and quality of care, comorbidities, and issues surrounding housing and employment, as well as ongoing efforts toward social justice, accessibility, and inclusion. This program will also include a musical performance by our very OWN musician and songwriter Deb Busch!!

Join in the Grand Hall before the main-stage event to enjoy food and drinks available for purchase from Amighetti’s. Visit the resource fair featuring tables hosted by local disability-centered organizations and enjoy the Museum’s exhibits.

Schedule

• 5–7pm | Food and drinks available for purchase from Amighetti’s.

• 5:00–6:30pm | Visit resource tables and explore the exhibits.

• 6:30–8:00pm | Head to the Lee Auditorium (lower level) and listen to a presentation by Etefia Umana, founder of nonprofit and education consulting company Umana Consultancy LLC, as he uncovers the historical experiences of Black people with disabilities, with a focus on St. Louis.

Parkways UCC, ONA Team will present an exhibit of portraits and stories, “Authentic Selves,” that highlight the lives of trans and nonbinary people. An opening reception will be at 7 p.m. on Jan 31 and feature local trans and HIV healthcare advocate, Jordon Braxton. You also can view the exhibit (which will be on display through Feb. 8) and enjoy a continental breakfast at 9 a.m. on Jan 25 prior to our worship service. Watch the weekly newsletter and worship bulletin for details as we get closer.

Join us for a walking meditation around the Botanical Garden. Together, we will see how it changes throughout the year and reflect on our spiritual lives. At least once we will stop in an area for a time of quiet reflection and meditation. Join us each month or the months that suit you best. Strollers and scooters are available for rent at the information desk.

Raise your voice and your glass! Join us at Urban Chestnut Brewery for an evening of well-loved hymns and protest songs!

Gather around the table for a time of music, joy, and fellowship – a space where every voice is welcome and every emotion has room to be held. Whether you come with joy, sorrow, gratitude, or hope, we’ll sing together. We can't wait to share this moment with you.

Join us for an uplifting evening of music and community as AhSa-Ti Nu brings her dynamic blend of soul, jazz, and storytelling to the Greenfinch Theater.

This special concert supports St. Louis Queer Support & Healing (SQSH), a community-rooted organization offering peer support, advocacy, and resources for LGBTQ+ individuals across the St. Louis region. Every ticket helps sustain their vital work.

Expect a night of powerful original music, heartfelt moments, and a shared sense of purpose. Come enjoy great sound while uplifting a great cause.

On Tuesday, January 20th from 5–9 PM at Baileys’ Range there will be a showing of Frozen at 6:30 PM and a special Elsa (Tammy) visit for kids before the movie, 100% of proceeds will be donated to STLAVP (St. Louis Anti Violence Project)!

Raise your voice and your glass and join us for Chants and Cheers on last Tuesdays of the month 7:00 pm at Urban Chestnut Brewery (Grove), where we bring together the joy of beloved hymns, protest songs, queer chants, and soulful melodies that are pulled from traditions both sacred and secular.

On Monday, December 22nd at 5:00 pm, enjoy the beauty of the Missouri Botanical Garden at night with MCCGSL friends, old and new, at the annual Garden glow.

Celebrate the season with nearly two million dazzling lights, fun new experiences and traditional favorites! While walking, keep warm with s’mores, festive drinks, and make a lasting memory with great photo opportunities that will delight all ages.

Join us on Sunday, December 21 at 6pm at MCCGSL for the Blue Christmas Service.

This year we will hold our annual Blue Christmas Service on the longest night of the year, Winter Solstice. This non-traditional holiday service is especially for those who are stressed, hurting, lonely, or grieving during the holiday season. This unique service, like all our services, is open to the public.

What is Louder Than Fear? Hope, Joy, and Love! This year, we are partnering with our friends at Lafayette Park UMC for an amazing Christmas Concert that will acknowledge the challenges of our time while reminding us that we have the tools we need in us to be able to be louder than the noise of the world.

Our concert will bring us from darkness to light with songs featuring our combined choir, an amazing band, and wonderful soloists. Stay after for hot cocoa and cookies and make a day in Lafayette Park by attending the parlor tour in the afternoon.

Lafayette Park UMC is located at 2300 Lafayette Park Ave. This concert will be available to be livestreamed as well.

Our concert is free and any offerings will go toward shared programming in the arts for future years.

The deadline for our Christmas toy drive for families in need is the evening of Sunday, December 14th! You can bring the items to the church and place them under the tree in the front lobby leading into the sanctuary. All toys need to come in unwrapped.

A list of suggested toys and clothing is available in the back of the room and on our website under programs.

Here is the list of toy suggestions!

Movies move us, challenge us, and spark our imagination. From blockbusters to indie films, stories on the screen often echo the deepest questions of faith, justice, and what it means to be human. The Faith We Watch is a program where we gather to watch and reflect theologically across genres—comedies, dramas, thrillers, documentaries, and even the occasional cult classic. Together we’ll explore how film can reveal glimpses of the sacred, confront us with moral dilemmas, and open conversations about God, humanity, and the world we long for.

Whether you’re a movie buff or just love a good story, this is a space where faith meets film—and where popcorn is always included. Sign up for updates for this group. Sometimes, we will watch films at someone’s house, other times go to the theatre, and other times show a movie at church. If you join the group you can also suggest a move night outside of what we’ve programmed. 

This December we are watching Andrea Gibson’s: Come See Me in The Good Light!

Join us on Saturday, December 6 at 9:00 at Pottery Hollow in Kirkwood to create unique Christmas gifts and decorations that will be cherished for years to come. Relax and explore your artistic abilities to create a unique painted masterpiece. You don’t need to have artistic talent. It’s all about fun, imagination, and creating your own bit of magic. When you arrive, you will pick a piece of pottery (hundreds of choices), choose your paint colors for your piece, and settle in to create your creation. After you finish painting your piece, the store will dip and fire the pieces. In about two weeks, you can pick your piece up from the store or the church. You will pay for the event at the store on December 2nd. There is a painting supply fee of $8 for each person. You will also pay for each piece of pottery that you paint (usually start around $12).  

Raise your voice and your glass and join us for Chants and Cheers at 7:00pm at Urban Chestnut Brewery (Grove), where we bring together the joy of beloved hymns and protest songs that are pulled from traditions both sacred and secular.

Come to the table and celebrate the gift of friendship! Friendsgiving is our chance to share a meal, laughter, and gratitude with one another as chosen family. Bring a dish to share (or just bring yourself!) and join us for good food, heartfelt connection, and the joy of community. Whether you’re a master chef, a takeout hero, or just here for the pie, there’s a place for you at this feast of love and friendship. Closer to the date we will post a sign-up sheet to bring your favorite bread, side dish, or dessert. 

Help us get ready for the holiday season as we decorate the church. Cookies, cocoa and pizza will be provided.