The Commonplace Blog

Thursday
Sep302010

Adult Discussion Group, 9 am

Tim Townsend, religion reporter for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, will be the guest speaker.  Tim holds master's degrees from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and Yale Divinity School.  He will talk a bit about his job and also about a book he is writing - with a St. Louis angle - about forgiveness and evil and Nazis.  The class meets from 9:00-10:20 in the Adult Room.   

Thursday
Sep302010

Your Dollars!

Where did you put your dollar?  If you haven't yet responded, please do so!  You can find the comment section here.  Thank you!

Thursday
Sep302010

Get Your Flu Shot Here!

On Sunday, that is.  TIP HealthCare, a home health care provider, will give vaccinations on Sunday after church from 11:30-1:30 pm.  Flu shots (the 2010-2011 seasonal vaccine includes the H1N1 in one shot) cost $29; pneumonia shots cost $49.  Some types of insurance are accepted.  You may also pay by cash or check.  This clinic is open to the public.

Thursday
Sep302010

Ready . . .Set . . .Come to the Retreat

Feeling a little stressed?  The upcoming all-women retreat on October 29 – 30 may be just what you need to renew your spirit.  Sign up TODAY in the Gathering Space.  The cost is $119 for a single room, $62.50 for a double and $69 for a commuter.  For more information, see the brochure in the pews or contact Sharon Wyman.  Payment is due October 13.  Please make your check out to Faith Des Peres and write “retreat” in the memo space.  Financial assistance is available.

Sunday
Sep262010

What Did You Do With Your Dollar?

If you don't understand that question, you can find Sunday's sermon here and hopefully it will make sense.  So, what did you do with your dollar?  I'm eager to hear!  Please, post a comment and let everyone know how you spent your dollar.  It's easy to post a comment; just click on "comment" and type in your name and leave a comment.  Thank you!