Join us for a stroll through Carondelet Park while we marvel at the fall colors and talk about what God is doing in our lives that mirror what occurs in nature. All are welcome to this time of embodied reflection, crisp air, and beautiful color. Please wear warm layers and comfortable shoes. We will walk at a gentle pace and on paved trails so as to be accessible to all.

Gather together over small bites, brews, and sodas as we discuss theological topics ranging from difficult topics like sin and salvation to topics pertaining to current events or hot-button issues. Each gathering will provide an opportunity for folks to check-in about what’s going on in their Spiritual journey before diving into the topic of the month. Interested in discussing a particular topic? Let Pastor Katie or Lauren know!

Come together to read and reflect on the moral, ethical, and spiritual undertones in some of the most popular books in our culture. Every month, this group will come together having read that month’s book. Each gathering will be hosted by a different person and the location of the meeting will take place in a different venue. Pastor Lauren will start us off with reading the Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison. Each guest will be responsible to acquire the book on their own through their local library, Kindle, or a local bookstore.

On October 6, 1968, 51 years ago, 12 people gathered in Troy Perry’s living room to begin a ministry dedicated to LGBTQ liberation. This year, we will celebrate on October 13th, we will celebrate the founding of the movement we are a part of.

Are you a working professional looking for a community of people in a similar life stage? This fall join us on the first Sunday of the month for a group that intersects faith, work, family, and spirituality.

In October, the group is meeting at a member’s house to play games. If you haven’t signed up for the group yet, it isn’t too late to do it now. Once you are a member of the group you will receive emails with group activities.

In celebration with the Feast of St. Francis, we invite you to bring your pets to Tower Grove Park where we offer a pet blessing for them and all the ways they bring joy and love to our lives.

Habitat for Humanity St. Louis is excited to host its first ever “Build with Pride” initiative where, working together, we’ll build affordable housing to advance our mission of creating a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Over half the renters in our region are spending 50% of more of their income on rent, leaving little to nothing left over for medical expenses, childcare, food and even education.

MCCGSL is looking forward to participating in this build on Saturday September 21 from 7:45 am-3:30 pm. All tools and training will be provided onsite, no experience is required. A suggested donation of $20 to participate and offset the costs for the future homeowner.

Because we are worshiping on Saturday this weekend, join us for a prayer walk on Sunday, September 15th at 11am if you are looking for an additional worship experience out in our neighborhood or cannot come to our alternative time. We will meet in the plaza in front of Carondelet Leadership Academy and walk around from there.

Mark your calendar that we will be celebrating worship on Saturday, September 14 instead of Sunday, September 15. The time is the same at 11am.

Carondelet United Church of Christ is having a Celebration Banquet in honor of their 150 years of service on the 15th. What an accomplishment! Please join us in offering our congratulations.

After worship on Saturday, we will be moving chairs and helping Carondelet UCC set up for the banquet, so plan to stay a little longer to help if you are able.

This has turned into a favorite summer event as the St. Louis Zoo becomes a grand wine and beer tasting experience along with good food and great music! This is a time to enjoy all that is going on around you with friends, new and old!! Put this on your calendar early! You won't be able to get this much fun, food, and drink for this low of a price anywhere else!

Cost: $15 (includes food)

Event Hosts: Bruce Neal and Christine White

THIS EVENT IS CLOSED TO SIGN UPS.

Join the young adults in a great time of bowling at Concord Bowl! This will be a great time to connect with others and have fun too!

Cost: $3.50/game plus $3 shoe rental for bowling. Mini golf, darts and shuffleboard also available. Pay at Concord Bowl.

Moving In

This Friday, we are helping Pastor Lauren move her belongings out of a Pod and into her new apartment. Please click this link to let us know if you can come by and help--even if you just have an hour or two! We are looking for daytime volunteers. Given so many people work during these hours, if you are available, we really need you!

At MCCGSL, we believe that everyone is a minister...that God uses us all equally. On the 17th, we will celebrate our lay leaders by having a lay-led worship service. No clergy will lead this service in any way. It is sure to be a time for us to celebrate and remember who we are!

Join the MCCGSL Choir for Pride Night at the Cardinals game versus the Astros on Friday, July 26. The Choir is selling $20 tickets in Big Mac land (Face Value is $58).Email Jerry Smith at jerry.smith@mccgsl.org to purchase tickets or with any questions.

Based on true events, Kinky Boots tells the heartwarming story of two people with nothing in common — or so they think! Charlie is a factory owner struggling to save his family business. Lola is a fabulous entertainer with a wildly exciting idea.

Kinky Boots is the winner of every major Musical Award, including the Tony, the Grammy, and London's Olivier Award. Your ticket entitles you to a back stage tour and the group will have a reserved picnic table.

Cost: $25

Each year, we have a team participate in the Komen Walk (formerly the Komen Race for the Cure). You can sign up to walk with our team, help host our registration table on Sundays, or you can simply support the team with a donation. Let’s stand together in the continued work to fight to end breast cancer! Sign Ups are in Fellowship Hall on Sunday Mornings.

The Missouri Botanical Gardens hosts the Whitaker Music Festival where artists play each week in the amphitheater. Bring a picnic and enjoy the music of Old Souls Revival who has grown into a solid heartland rock band with subtle nods to roots, Americana, and blues influences. They live right here in St. Louis!

Come enjoy the summer air, great friends and awesome music!!!

Event Host: Jerry Smith

Being the leader of a ministry in our church is a very important role! Here at MCCGSL ministry leader positions are one-year commitments. This evening will be a time of appreciation and commitment review as we prepare for Pentecost Sunday and the start of the next year of ministry leadership! Every current ministry leader and anyone interested in ministry leadership should plan to attend this gathering! Dinner will be provided.

If you have been visiting for a while and want to learn more about our church, this class is for you! All are welcome and there is no requirement to become a member.

We will share with you about our congregation's values, the work we feel called to do in our community, and the ways we are invested in helping you grow in your spiritual life. All are welcome, and there is no requirement that you become a member upon completion of the class. So, feel free to join us and learn more about MCC! Lunch and breakfast are provided.

Membership Classes are offered quarterly. The next class will be in August.

This year's Trivia Night will be held on Saturday, April 6th. Doors will open at 5pm and Trivia will begin promptly at 6pm. Our theme for this year is “Happy Holidays,” so brush up on your history of Valentine’s, Independence, and New Years Day as well as trivia related to Halloween, Christmas, and more! It will be a blast!

Thanks to everyone who reserved our table. We are now sold out! If you need to make an individual reservation or pay for a previously made reservation, please send an email below.. There are plenty of opportunities to donate to or sponsor (click on the link below) the Trivia event. Thanks for supporting a great cause, and we promise it will be worth every dime!

Join us at the Follow-Up Forum to the Building Search information presented at the March 3 Congregational Forum. You can expect to hear:

. Information on a temporary worship location

. updates on our purchase efforts

. feed-back from you and fellow congregants

We want to hear from you, so don't miss this important follow-up forum.

On the third Saturday of every month, MCCGSL will be holding a Monthly Prayer Vigil until our new church home is found. The first vigil was on February 16. Thanks for all who participated. The next vigil will be on Saturday, March 16. Signups will be for 15 minute increments beginning at 7am and ending at 7pm. There will be two openings for each time slot. We are asking everyone who signs up to pray from their home (or wherever they are) during the time that they selected. Suggested prayer ideas will be sent to those who sign up. Please follow the link below to pick your time.

If you have been visiting for a while and want to learn more about our church, this class is for you! All are welcome and there is no requirement to become a member.

In the class, we will explore what MCC believes, the work we feel called to do and the ways we are invested in your spiritual life. Lunch and breakfast are provided.