First Congregational Church of St. Louis

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admin — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:59:13 +0000

Lynn Tiede Goes to Washington!

webpastor — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:59:49 +0000

Congratulations to Lynn Tiede, who marked two major accomplishments in our nation’s capital.

On Monday, May 6, she led a national policy campaign launch at the U.S. Capitol for the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative called Success Beyond 18. The campaign aims at increasing public understanding of the unique needs of young people transitioning from foster care, and promoting positive policies.

On Thursday, she testified before the Committee on Ways and Means of the U.S. House of Representatives at a hearing titled “Letting Kids Be Kids: Balancing Safety with Opportunity for Foster Youth.”

Way to go Lynn!

Jay Indovino Soars Past the Fundraising Finish Line

webpastor — Fri, 10 May 2013 20:50:14 +0000

Congratulations to Jay Indovino for his remarkable fundraising success in the upcoming 2013 Pedal the Cause event. Jay has already been named the second-biggest fundraiser, bringing in $2,885, which already puts him past his $2,500 goal.

Pedal the Cause takes place in St. Louis on October 5-6, 2013, and its mission is to provide funding for cancer research at Siteman Cancer Center and St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

To read Jay’s story, and donate to his ride, you may view his page HERE.

Heather Arcovitch is Called Senior Minister at FCC

webpastor — Fri, 03 May 2013 17:34:57 +0000

We are delighted to announce that on Sunday, April 28, Pastor Heather Arcovitch, by a vote of our congregation, was called as the Senior Pastor of FCC!

Heather will begin her ministry with us on August 1.

Originally from Milford, CT, Heather grew up in a large congregational UCC church, and tells us she feels right at home with our worship style. She majored in art at Connecticut College and had a successful career in the non-profit world, including work in the Peace Corps and CARE International. She also served as Executive Director of a YMCA with a large staff and budget. Social justice is in her DNA.

Heather earned her M.Div. at Eden Theological Seminary, where she led a number of student committees and was a teaching assistant in addition to serving a number of local churches. She is close to earning her Doctorate in Preaching from Aquinas Institute, and has studied at a number of other institutions, both Christian and interfaith. She is certified as a Reiki Master Healer, and is a trained labyrinth facilitator.

Her mentors include John Nourse and John Dorhauer, who know our congregation well and gave her enthusiastic endorsements.

Heather is an outstanding preacher. She is mature, caring, and creative. She is also just lots of fun – she has a great sense of humor and includes hiking, swimming, theatre, travel and brewing beer among her hobbies.

Most recently, Heather has been serving as Supply Pastor at Grace UCC, O’Fallon, MO.

We look forward to an exciting ministry as she joins us on the journey. Welcome Heather!