DISCIPLES OF CHRIST
News and Notes In The Life of Our Church
SUNDAY, JANUARY 20, we will gather for worship with friends and neighbors from WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN and PILGRIM CONGREGATIONAL UCC to celebrate the life and reconciling ministry of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Westminster will host this year's ecumenical service, which begins at 11 a.m.
Read MoreWhile our theologies are joyfully different, don't we all see Christ as a caring shepherd? Can you imagine sitting in the sanctuary of Union Avenue Christian Church and not seeing this magnificent depiction of JESUS AS THE GOOD SHEPHERD standing among his flock and looking out over our Chancel Choir? It's very difficult to imagine our chancel without the comforting words of Psalm 23 ever-present and the dappled shades of blue and red and green and gold spilling out to color our celebration of worship.
Read MoreEVER SINCE THE VOICES OF OUR EARLIEST ANCESTORS CALLED OUT to the Great Mystery, sacred music has been woven into the tapestry of the human experience. Combining sounds to communicate our deepest musings and accompany our search for meaning and communion have long been integral to our spiritual practice, and a great host of instruments found themselves companion to the human voice.
Read MoreThis SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7, we celebrate WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY with communities around the globe gathering at Christ's Table, seeking Christian unity, ecumenical cooperation, and a call to a life of generosity. Beginning with World Communion Sunday and the four weeks following, we turn our attention to a five-week stewardship focus – "WHAT SHALL WE BRING?" – as we seek to be the best stewards of God's love through all the many ways we give of ourselves.
Read MoreJust as nature has its yearly seasons, the Church also has its seasons that help move us through the liturgical year, seasons that focus our attention on a particular aspect of our relationship with God. During the month of September, the SEASON OF CREATION takes its place alongside those of Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, and other such celebrations.
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Union Avenue Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is an open and affirming St. Louis, MO, faith community growing in the treasures of justice, stewardship, artistic expression and hospitality.
