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Car Side Parking Changes During Construction | Details
Growth Groups Fall Kickoff | September
Pastor Thomas' Retirement Celebrations | Oct. 20
College Student Contact Info Needed
Meal-Packing Event | Oct. 12
175th Anniversary Photo Album
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weekly parking update
Sept. 21 & 22 Parking Brief | Construction fence gates are closed and demolition has begun. Mall shuttle busses are on hiatus due to minimal congregational interest, but may resume in colder months. A handicapped parking diagram has been added below; please remember that there is no parking at our west entrance (Ballas Road side) Monday through Friday because the zone is used as a heavy equipment throughway.
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growth groups fall kickoff: September
Learn more | If you’re seeking a space to discuss real-life challenges, grow in your faith in a friendly setting, and connect in our church and school community, then Growth Groups are for you! We’ll tackle practical, everyday issues and deepen our connections with one another and God’s Word. Childcare will be provided during the kickoff. Reach out to Pastor Wade or Laura Susic with questions. Scan QR code to learn more.
Since its launch this spring, Growth Groups has become a popular connection ministry, earning enthusiastic feedback! Don’t miss your chance to join this year.
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retirement celebration: Oct. 20
Sunday, October 20, 2024
Church Reception | Noon | Fellowship Hall
Banquet at Greenbriar | Limited space | 5:00 p.m.
circlerightarrow Banquet registration due by Oct. 3 | $50The St. Paul’s community will have two opportunities to celebrate with Pastor Thomas on October 20.
- The first will be a church reception following the 11:00 a.m. worship service. Please join with friends to enjoy a treat and wish Pastor Thomas well in his retirement.
- The second celebration will take place at Greenbriar Hills Country Club, including a social hour, dinner, and speaker presentations. Invitations have been mailed to each household. Because seating is limited, we recommend signing up early at the church office or online, with payment securing your reservation. Cost is $50 per person; checks may be submitted to the church office, or pay online, choosing “registration fee.”
- Freewill contributions to Pastor’s retirement gift fund may be made to the church office, online with your reservation, or placed in a basket at the celebration.
Read Pastor Thomas retirement announcement letter to the congregation.
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College Student Contact Info Needed
Our College Connection team reaches out to encourage our college students in their Christian faith, sends cards and care packages, and prays for students. Parents, we don't want your college student to miss out! Help us keep our mailing lists up-to-date here:
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Seed packing event: October 12
Save the date: Saturday, October 12 from 9:30 - 11:45 a.m.
Sign-Up | MobilePack at Gateway Christian Church: St. Paul's will have the opportunity to again serve as a group October 12, packing meals to benefit Feed My Starving Children in countries around the world. Last year we helped 3250 volunteers pack 1,280,232 meals feeding 3507 children for a year! This year the goal is to pack 1.3 million meals. Come be a part of this important outreach with our Board for Missions.
- We’re also gathering monetary donations to purchase much-needed food packs. Learn more and give at our team fundraising page.
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It's our 175th anniversary Year!
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MONTHLY small-setting communion
Next date: Monday, October 7 | Noon | Sanctuary
If mobility challenges or concerns about crowds have kept you from in-person church worship or Communion, you are warmly invited to a special small-setting worship opportunity on the first Monday of each month. Our pastors look forward to meeting you for orders of worship.
2024 construction
Parking Impacts
As we embark on the construction of our new ministry facilities, we will also be adapting to significant parking changes due to new construction zones, trucks, and building materials on campus.
- Parking limitations are temporary; when construction is complete, full parking capacity will be restored.
- Carpooling is highly encouraged.
- For worshipers with mobility challenges, we hope to prioritize use of the 72 remaining campus parking spaces (which include 11 handicap-access spaces) not affected by construction zones.
- Passenger drop-off is available at the west lobby entrance, with a new temporary exit created.
- Extra parking is available at Edward Jones, the Village Bar, and the mall; see details below.
Weekly Parking Brief
Sept. 21 & 22 Parking Brief | Construction fence gates are closed and demolition has begun. Mall shuttle busses are on hiatus due to minimal congregational interest, but may resume in colder months. A handicapped parking diagram has been added below; please remember that there is no parking at our west entrance (Ballas Road side) Monday through Friday because the zone is used as a heavy equipment throughway.
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2024 parking MAP
St. Paul’s is pleased to announce that we have secured arrangements with three neighboring businesses for overflow parking during construction.
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Handicapped Parking circledownarrow Diagram and details below
East-entrance spots | Daily
West-entrance spots | Weekends only
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Parking at Edward Jones Garage
Sundays | The Edward Jones garage across the street is available for parking on Sundays. You’re encouraged to take advantage of the crosswalk at the Ballas/Manchester stop light. -
Parking at the Village Bar < 11:00 a.m.
Daily | The Village Bar has offered parking in their lots prior to their restaurant hours. Access church via the Manchester Road sidewalk. Please remember to depart the Village Bar lots by 11:00 a.m. daily. - Parking at Mall/Copia + Shuttle | On hiatus
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No Parking at Des Peres Park
While City Hall is under renovation, Des Peres has restricted parking (marked with new signage) to only patrons using the park. -
Saturday Parking Unaffected
Ample parking is expected for Saturday worship, with possible overflow at Schnucks.
handicapped access
Daily: east-entrance spots | Eight east-entrance handicapped parking spots are available daily; please enter and exit via westbound Manchester Road.
Weekends only: west-entrance spots | For the protection of your vehicle, and to prevent work stoppages if construction equipment cannot enter through west-side (Ballas Road) construction gates, congregation members are asked to please not park in west-entrance spots Monday through Friday. On weekends, the three west-entrance handicapped spots are available for use.
Daily: School | Handicapped parking is also available near the north entrance to our school building.