Hope United Church of Christ, St. Louis, MO

06/15/2026

Opportunities to support our STL Hills neighborhood.

06/12/2026

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Thanks for these sweet messages from our Sunday School kids. We’d love to see your entire family at 10:30 worship this week.

06/11/2026

Here are some photos from our last showcase.

Please check out details below for our upcoming June performances.

Our next performance is an evening of dance called “Take Two and call me in the morning” created by Erin Morris and Elinor Harrison.

And later in the month (June 26th and 27th), check out “In Tension” by Paige Van Nest.

It is an evening of musical theater exploring the intersection of activism with everyday life, choreographed by Paige Van Nest. It will be performed by Zoe DeYoung, Elyzah Gasmen, Sam Schenkein, and Paige Van Nest.
Here are Paige’s words about what she created:

“I hope to explore what activism in dance looks like in 2026 and study how people move during events such as protests, music concerts, political rallies, and parades. Why and how are people moving around in space at these events? Are there any similarities, differences, trends? How could all of these things translate to a choreographic process? What is the role of the artist in social justice? How do we create community? In particular, I am fascinated with the way movement of bodies drove the Armenian Revolution in 2018. Decentralized civil disobedience was used to pressure a rising authoritarian prime minister out of office. The Armenian people would use their bodies to block the streets and transportation. When police would arrive, instead of staying and fighting, they would simply scatter and go somewhere else. The people made their wishes known and were ultimately successful without the firing of a single gunshot. This simple but ingenious strategy worked entirely off the movement of human bodies, not the destruction of them. The sound score of this show would include rock and metal music that also deals with themes including social justice, freedom, genocide and the effects of war.”

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06/09/2026

If you’ve been thinking about joining a lunch group or wanting to meet new friends, this is the perfect month to join us. 🍽️

The Lunch Bunch will meet at J. J. Twig's (5600 Hampton Ave.) on Tuesday, June 16th, at 12:00 noon (*note the later start time). 🍕

Please send reservations to Joyce Edinger by Thursday, June 11th.

Are you looking for a unique and meaningful gift for Father’s Day? This Sunday is the 2026 Church World Service Blankets Offering.

Honor your loved one with a donation in their name and help people desperately in need of blankets in times of crisis.

A ten-dollar donation will provide a blanket for people who are suffering from hurricanes, floods, tornados, homelessness, and poverty.

In 2025, 17,317 blankets were distributed in the United States, Puerto Rico, Bahamas, and Mexico.

To donate, please make your check payable to Hope United Church of Christ and note CWS-Blankets on the memo line.

CSW envelopes will be available as well as Blanket Gift cards to send to your honoree.

06/05/2026

Please check out Hope’s family-friendly events, our worship schedule, and the ways we are building community in June.

✝️Find Hope
*Communion served at 10:30 worship on 6/7
-Contemplative Prayer on 6/7, 6/14, 6/21 and 6/28 from 8:30-9:00 am
-6/23 - Bible Study from 7 - 8 pm in Friendly Room

❣️Spread Hope
-6/11 - Hope Ministry Teams Meeting @ 7 pm
-6/18 - Church Council @ 7 pm

Activities
-6/7 - Book Club book discussion following the 10:30 a.m. service.
📖The June book is Situation Room by George Stephanopoulos.

-6/7 - 2026 Graduate Celebration and Recognition at 10:30 worship 🎓

-6/7 - Isaiah 58 Summer Drive kickoff ❤️
Requested items for June: Tuna, Canned Ravioli with Meat, Coffee, Tea, Diapers sizes 5, 6, 4T, 5T, Baby Wipes, and Multi/All Purpose Cleaner

-6/11, 6/13 and 6/26 and 6/27 - Dance events at Hope’s Chapel of the Arts at 7 pm 💃

-6/14 - 2026 Church World Service Blankets Offering Father’s Day
Honor Dad this Father's Day by donating to provide warm blankets for families in crisis. Just $10 sends a blanket to someone in urgent need. ❤️

-6/16- Lunch Bunch at J. J. Twig's (5600 Hampton Ave.) at 12:00 noon (*Note the time change from usual). Reservations to Joyce Edinger by Thursday, 6/11. 🍽️

-6/25 - Hope Zoom with friends 💻

-6/27, 6/28 - St. Louis PrideFest in Downtown St. Louis. 🏳️‍🌈❤️
Volunteer at Gateway ONA’s booth: https://bit.ly/4e6Grky

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06/04/2026

We've got two great reasons to attend Sunday worship this week.

This Sunday we will recognize and celebrate Hope's Class of 2026 graduates at 10:30 worship. We will extend love, encouragement, and prayers as they prepare for what's next.

It is also a Communion Sunday! In the United Church of Christ, Christ's table is open to everyone. No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here.

Come celebrate, connect, and share in worship together. We look forward to seeing you Sunday.

06/02/2026

As we head into the busy summer months, don’t forget that Hope can join you for your summer plans.

You can tune into Hope worship whenever it works for you and wherever you are.

Join our streamed worship or watch the recording on our Youtube channel: https://bit.ly/4hisgcz

Where are you heading this summer?

06/01/2026

05/30/2026

Do you have a child entering 6th-10th grade next fall? If so, they are ready for confirmation!

Our confirmation class is a time for youth to learn more about the Christian faith, the church, and their discipleship in Christ.

The Rite of Confirmation itself takes place on Palm Sunday (March 21, 2027!) when the youth are invited to confirm for themselves the baptismal vows their parents made on their behalf at their baptisms. This rite marks the beginning of full membership in the church, as well as a spiritual milestone in one’s faith journey.

If you are interested in our confirmation class, we will be having an information session on Sunday, May 31st following the 10:30 service for both parents and youth. The class itself will begin in late August. If interested, please contact Pastor Sarah.

05/27/2026

Great family event Sunday May 31st in Maplewood!

SUNDAY, MAY 31st, 2026 10am-2pm Hosted at Living Room Coffee & Kitchen in Maplewood 10:30am Celia’s Sing Along Dance Party We’ll kick the day off with a rip roaring good time with Celia’s Sing Along Dance Party! Fun for all ages, but especially for our littlest friends! Sponsored by Brick City...