lpumc news & views-may 2011

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Wilder View 3

Check It Out 8

Earth Care Column 8Good Sense 9

Calendar 11

May 22Spring Sing

May 22Breakfast

Served by UM Men

May 22Brockman/Jankowski

Bridal ShowerJune 1

Pre-SchoolGraduation

June 12Breakfast

Served by UM MenJune 19Stokes

Baby ShowerJune 25/26Pride FestJune 25

BreakfastServed by UM Men

In This Issue

A church without walls, creating a visible sign of Christs presence in our urban community and beyond

News & Views A monthly publication of Lafayette Park United Methodist Church May 2011

Lafayette Park United Methodist Church 2300 Lafayette Avenue St. Louis, MO 63104 314-771-9214

Happenings atLPUMC

Recently, we as a congregation have readand embraced the theological mandate ex-pressed in Mike Slaughter's book "Change theWorld - Recovering the Message and Missionof Jesus" which challenges the concept of spending resources on religious edifices of

glass & stone vs. offering those resources tothe needy in our local and international com-munities. Having done so, how can we em-bark on a campaign to rebuild our stainedglass windows, improve our parking lot andboiler systems when we have not quenchedthe thirst of God's children? The Trustee's and Administrative Board believewe can and must do both. We can be stewards of our physical assets and rigor-ously engage in outreach activities which positively affect the lives of others.Our church operates under the policy to allocate 10% of each Sunday's collec-tions to apportionments and external missions.

Our capital campaign objective is to maintain that commitment. Our capitalcampaign would include funds for improvement to our stained glass windows,parking lot, boiler system etc and 10% would also be spent on funding the con-struction of a new church and community center in Catembe, Mozambique.The first component of the capital campaign is the repair of the large eaststained glass window. The trustees have received four bids from experiencedstained glass window firms. The cost to replace the damaged wood framing, re-glaze the glass panels and install exterior glazing protection is budgeted at$60,000. The fiscal plan is to apply for grants from Methodist and Communityorganizations, conduct fund-raising activities, like the Spring Flower program,request donations from community friends, embark on a capital campaign re-questing commitments for designated donations for a period of years and finallysolicit loans for the unfunded shortfall.

Our objective is to receive commitments for the entire cost by mid-summerand begin construction this August or September, with a completion by Decem-ber. Your prayers and financial support will be needed for a successful comple-tion. Further details of the entire capital campaign will be presented in the nearfuture.

Steve Coffey,Trustee Chair

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From The Wilder View . . .In April we celebrated the completion of our goal to cover Catembe with Mosquito Nets. CarolKreamer met with our covenant partners on Good Friday. Please see her report below. I give thanks toGod for the generous heart of the people of Lafayette Park. I also give thanks for the blessings that wehave in here. It touches my heart to know that once a month our brothers and sisters spend a night pray-ing for us and the work of our church. Thank you for being a people that understands that we are all onein the body of Christ and as we care for out brothers and sisters in Catembe, we are caring for the bodyof Christ.~ Pastor Kathleen

The morning started early as we had to be ready to cross Maputo bay on the first ferry. It might be busy because of theholiday. Dirt roads with many forks lead the way to Catembe UMC. We kept looking for the big cashew nut tree and theunfinished block building, and saw them in the distance from the last fork. We were on the right road.

Their MI representative, Ezequiel Nhantumbo, my granddaughter Celia and I were greeted by members of the churchand pastor Francisco Rungo. In the little misty rain, he quickly took us to a table inside the unfinished chapel. There satMs. Sandra Francisco da Silva. She is the nurse in charge of preventive medicine at the health post on Catembe. Wewould meet to discuss net distributions on the Catembe peninsula. After that meeting she went on by shapa the 16 km towork at the health post. She was so helpful in understanding the demographics of Catembe.

We then discussed with Francisco the relationship with Lafayette Park UMC, their partner in St. Louis, Missouri. Fran-cisco shared that it is difficult to communicate as it is expensive to buy time at the local internet. He usually goes into theconference office in Maputo to use MI representative, Ezequiel Nhantumbos computer. It costs 50 MZN for 30 minutes of internet. He does not have $1.60 to spend on internet - its complicated. Ezequiel and I encouraged him to use his cellphone to dictate messages to Ezequiel to send to LPUMC. Francisco was happy to receive the recent letter from PastorKathleen and had affirmed that it had been translated and given to him by Ezequiel.

Catembe School Kits We talked briefly about the orphans of Catembe and the school kits. He said that the churchsecretary has a list of their names, ages and gender. He would get that to Ezequiel and have it sent. We spoke also of theneed for food for the children. It is not only food that can be grown in the garden that is needed, but other items such as

juice and water also. Again, it is complicated. There are items they would need to purchase such as bread and drink tosend with the children.

Community Garden The people of Catembe have gardens in the delta area which is very fertile. They also grow cas-sava on the church grounds. But even in the delta it is sometimes too dry and the gardens wither. They have been dream-ing of a community garden similar to the LPUMC garden. Carol committed to sending a photo of the Gondola TrainingCenter water system as a possible model until an electric water pump can be installed.

Water Projects for Community Garden and Sustainability The barrier to the community garden is access to suffi-cient water. They are talking about changing to an electric pump for the well and a tower and water cistern system thatwould allow them to irrigate the garden on the church grounds. The congregation can afford to pay for electric should thissystem be possible.

Planting and harvest times depend on the vegetable; in this climate it goes year round beginning April-July they plant

lettuce and cabbage monthly, different for beans and corn (Jan-March) MI representative, Ezequiel Nhantumbo, will pro-vide an application for a safe water project to pastor Francisco Rungo. The hope is to pipe water to nearby homes of peoplewho can pay for water charges.

We discussed the situation of the facilities on the Catembe property. Upon arrival pastor Francisco realized that the

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church had some difficulties. There was no parsonage per se, so he told them he would live in the building that hadpreviously been storage. Here is what we learned.

The Parsonage Francisco and his wife, Beatrice, live in the humble mud hut building as a parsonage. This hasbecome the priority for the congregation to replace. When it rains, the water comes in through the roof and they mustcover all of their belongings to protect them. Sometimes he feels embarrassed but it was his choice to live in that place,when prior pastors lived across the bay in the city of Maputo. Even in the middle of worship, at times pastor Franciscohas to stop preaching in order to run to the house to cover everything with plastic. They are not sure now much longerthe walls will last. The blocks were made when there was no water available and so they are beginning to deteriorate.The congregation has contributed 1,450 blocks for the new parsonage (all needed). They designate an offering to theparsonage building weekly. The cost to build will be about $5,000 USD so they do not know when it will start. Peoplegive little by little, about 1,300 ($40) per month. The next goal is 21 crates of stones. After that 30,000 MZN - $1,000USD for the builder. 80% of the members are unemployed agriculturalists and cannot afford to rent a house for thepastor, so they are working on improving the parsonage. Estimated total cost is $5,000 USD [150,000 MZN).

The Chapel Still has about of roof needed; the roof that is there is of good quality, having replaced the poororiginal roof. In 2010 bought tables, 3 benches and 30 chairs; constructed block toilet facilities. In 2011the goal is newparsonage. In the future is the chapel completion.Sometimes people are here [in worship] but they are not spiritually here because of the chapel conditions. When itis windy the sand [from the floor] blows on people (cpk-I remember the sand and grit in my teeth from my 2005 wor-ship at Catembe). When it rains and is windy, the water comes in through the portion of roof that is not complete.The sequence of need is: #1 Roof, #2 Floor, #3 Windows & Doors, #4 Office at back

MESSAGE TO LPUMC FROM PASTOR FRANCISCO Im glad I was able to communicate with my partner. I sent an introduction and told them I was married with three

children. I was glad to get feedback. I gave an account of priorities (parsonage & chapel).We hold monthly worship dedicated to prayers for our covenant partner. We divide in pairs to pray all night for our

church and LPUMC.All we have been addressing to our covenant partner is not about material things, but spiritual the relationship. We

are all one in the body of Christ. When we share our ministry experience, it does not mean they will help us financially,but we will pray for each other.

We encourage members to solve problems, do projects locally. I have been defending the concept that we be able todo our own work, with our own hands.

Compared to prior years we have realized spiritual growth and growth in service. There are many times when weare gathered in worship and we see an old woman who brings her tithe. I think as a pastor, we should let her go back with her money. She needs it and the church should be assisting her, not her giving to the church! This is the kind of members that we have. They give the little that they have. We are satisfied with what we receive because of the localconditions. If we had to ask them for more, maybe we would see Jesus coming to Jerusalem saying, this is not the wayto be and he would overturn the tables and kick out the money-changers. We are happy to see our members contributethrough faith, not because the pastor says to tithe or to give to this or that. When I realized that people brought the tithein their hands, I made a change and we now provide envelops so that their gift would be private. When we did that thetithes rose from 300 MTN (about $10) to 1,000 MTN ($30).

We have the following membership: 100 full members, 191 baptized, 59 beginners, 140 children, 195 women / 15men. One problem we used to loose a lot of youth; they came and there was no place to sit, only on mats on the floor;now with the chairs they are coming back.

We average 60-150 in worship; expecting 100 for Easter Sunday. For Good Friday they are worshiping at Imguidolocal church. 2 local churches, Cantral and John Wesley (Imguido); 5 class meetings.

I came from an ecumenical seminary. So I brought together different denominations; invited youth from other de-

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nominations; we take the opportunity to talk about Christianity and social issues like HIV/AIDS, domestic violence,etc. Nurses, Sandra and the others, do workshops for womens, mens, youth groups of other denominations also. Nor-mally we assign a committee to work on the ecumenical activities.

We are praying for LPUMC and seeking their prayers for us. Most of the time they ask, we tell what is happening,what we need in our church. We are not necessarily asking for help, but informing them of the issues and the reaL-ity. Genesis 4: We know the blood had to be spread among the congregation a lesson to show we are all children of Godand have to share ministry activities; through that unity we identify ourselves with God.

Finally, we want to make sure that you know everything that goes on, otherwise we appear to be hiding somethingfrom God. You probably do not want to hear that the parsonage is our priority, because you have been working on thechapel. But that is the reality and we do not want to betray our partners if we betray our partners we betray God. We donot want you to have extra questions of what Catembe is all about. So we share everything and hope that LPUMC will dothe same share the challenges that they face.

We are a growing church, seeking ways to grow. Projects are one way like the plan for malaria prevention. We hopethat with a net distribution, people will understand our church in another way lives saved from disease and death due tomalariaBEFORE building a building.

At this point I shared some of the challenges of LPUMC. Earlier I had told of the many adopting families at LPUMCand hence the recognition of the ministry to the orphans of Catembe. We encourage LPUMC to share their challenges forprayer support from their partner.

Pastor Francisco told about himself. He will be ordained in December 2012 and hopes to have a pastor robe for hisordination. He wears the blue clerical shirt donated from Missouri partners [looks really, really nice under his black suit CPK]. He has a district level task of serving on CCM, the Christian Council of Mozambique, heading the project commit-tee. Hence he encourages churches on Catembe to interact as one Church, one heart. Many small denominations havelittle problems. But they too are Christians.

At the close of our visit, we went into the parsonage and looked around the property. We then joined those gathered ina circle who would be attending the Good Friday service at 1:30. My granddaughter, Celia, presented a soccer ball to theyouth in the circle and they were so happy that would be another way to reach youth. I had not brought gifts, but Ireached into my backpack and presented my favorite capulana to Franciscos wife, Beatrice. Finally we reached into theMI vehicle and brought out a treated bed-net for Francisco. We had two others in our hotel room and would give thosealso before we departed Maputo. We were using one to cover Celias bed. We were so glad to help at least protect Fran-cisco, Beatrice and the three children from mosquitoes causing malaria. Before departing one old couple said, when thechapel is finished we will get married. Obviously they had a common-law marriage, but said they would make it officialupon completion. We made our goodbyes and the usual kisses and hugs and took our leave about 1:15.

Our day had begun at 7 am and now we were heading back to the dock hoping, but not expecting, to catch the 1:30ferry. It is always faster returning as there are no forks in the road all roads lead to the ferry. We made it just in timeand after boarding, actually fell asleep in the truck. From there we rushed to find Nets for Life but there was a GoodFriday service going on in that building, so we left that thought for Monday. We returned to our guest house and then off to a Good Friday drama service ourselves.

We knew that we were in the midst of the Easter transformation, dying to self and living for Christ both during HolyWeek and with Catembe UMC. I feel honored to be a part of that transformation as I see a congregation that had sadlydeteriorated come to new life again. Kristu I vukile. Jesus Christ lives indeed! Halleluiah! Amen.Photos to follow on CD upon return. C

Carol P. Kreamer - CoordinatorThe Mozambique InitiativeP O Box 754, Eureka, MO 63069 USA636-271-4455


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Hoppy Easter!

(Below) Riley the dog entertainsthe children with a littlehelp from his friend, Mrs.Spaulding.

(above) The Easter bunny leads everyone around Fellowship Hall doin the Bunny Hop.

(right) Elliot Ganning shakes hands with his friend EB while Dad & Mom (Brendan & Joanna)strike a pose.

(above left) TheWhiteaker family poseswith the Easter Bunny.(above right) Friends of

LPUMC meet EB and join in the festivities.

(above) Matt & KelseaFreestylin the Bunny Hop

(above) Benjamin Krawat and Mom (Kara) take a break fromthe activities.

Our Annual Easter Egg Hunt was a big hit with our church families and friends from the community.Despite the inclement weather (the first in recent memory) everyone had a great time. The Hunt went off without a hitch and the Easter Bunny made a stellar appearance again this year. The children also enjoyeda guest appearance by Riley (theDog) and his friend Carol Spaulding. Riley shared stories of his ownadventures and spoke of Jesus Love for all of Gods children which is the real meaning of Easter.


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Our Celebration of Life and Health for CatembeSunday, April 10 was the occasion for a truly unique worship service, the culmination of our fund raising effortsto provide effective malaria preventive mosquito nets for all of Catembe Mozambique. The liturgist and many of our members donned Mozambique-style costumes and processed to African style music while bringing offerings tothe communion rail. The choir sang a special African Anthem and Carol Kraemer taught an offertory song in thelanguage of Catembe. It was a joyous worship service and a festive fellowship!

(above) Carol Kraemer, coordinator of The Mo- zambique Initiative, joined the celebration and shared her experience in mission to our covenant

partners in Catembe.(right) Fellowship was a real feast with a num-ber of different soups and a variety of Mozam-bique-style foods.

(left) Bev ONeal, coordinator of the days events,guides the costumed children in placing their specialoffering baskets. (center) awaiting the Children s mo-ment. (below) Over 2100 ribbons hang from the ceil-ing of Fellowship Hall. Each ribbon represents a net sent to Catembe!


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Ministry Teams at Lafayette Park UMCAdministrativeChurch Council: Daron SmithBoard of Trustees: Steve CoffeyPublicity: Debra Crowe

FinanceChair: Bethany SpauldingTreasurer: Ross RotherhamFinan. Secretary: Maria LawrenceLay Leadership: Sharon DomkeParish Relations: Nancy Thuer

ProgramYouth Ministries: Daniel ShanksEducation: Cindy PillowOutreach: TBD

Missions: Nancy Thuer; Larry HeugatterWorship: Sue MeyersMembership: Bill ByrdStewardship: TBDMusic: Kourtney StradePreschool Liaison: Cindy Pillow

OtherConference Lay Member: TBDUnited Methodist Women: Jeris BeaneHistorian: Tom Keay

Wills and Memorials: Larry HeugatterWedding Coordinator: Lynne Keay



CHECK IT OUT!Breakfast served by the U.M.Men2nd and 4th SundaysBefore Worship Service Website UpdateContinue to look for updates on thewebsite. Checkout the Yahoo photopages. Comments? Contact ChrisFinley at [email protected]. Inkjet and Toner Cartridges and CellPhones for Recycling - Dont forget tobring these items to the church of-fice! This helps our environmentalfundraiser.

Aluminum cans for Recycling Look forcan collection bin in the parking lot.

Simple Fundraisers Schnucks eScrip Card 1. Pick up a Schnucks eScripCommunity Card at a Schnucks ServiceDesk or LPUMC office.2. Register the Card.3. Show the Card at Checkout.

Macys Fundraising Card Register your Macys card athttps://secure.escrip.com/jsp/supporter/ authentication/password.jspWhen you make a purchase, a percent-age will be donated to LPUMC.

Plant Selection - Start with In-digenous Species One of the best ways to enjoy agreen garden is by planting what areknown as indigenous species thosethat are natural to the area. Thesetypes of plants have learned to natu-rally deal with our climate, soil, andpests, so they thrive without toomuch help from us. Dont forget tomulch!

Lawns can be high consumers of water use and maintenance Consider reducing the lawn area of your yard and selecting grasses that

require less moisture. Raise yourmower height to ensure survival dur-ing drought or extreme heat and donot bag clippings to help retain mois-ture. Know when to water your lawn.The best time is 6:00 to 8:00 a.m.when evaporation is at a minimum.

Remember it is up to you to take ac-tions to protect God's Creation.

For more hints to reduce you summer

footprint, check out the Missouri Bo-tanical Gardens Kemper Center.

The warm weather is finally uponus and our thoughts have turned togardening. Here are some greatideas that will help you keep yourgarden green while keeping thelocal environment green, as well.

The decrease of Americas waterresources due to disappearing lakesand reservoirs, population growth,and drought has increased the needfor more efficient ways of usingwater. Outside water use accountsfor approximately 80% of waterused during the summer months.

Earth Care: Warm Weather Is Upon Us!


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Good Sense Financial Corner By Bethany Spaulding, C.P.A., C.M.A., C.C.S.A., C.R.P.Be Not Afraid

of our lives, from stepping out in faith to buy mosquito nets as a church to doing the same in areas of ourindividual lives. God is placing in each of our hearts the areas in which we need to step out in faith thisis a special time in our life as a church as we prayerfully listen for new directions of ministry and re-commit to living out God's Word. Let us be not afraid as God says to us multiple times.

As a church, we will continue to step out in faith in the area of financial giving. We have been tithingfaithfully on everything that comes in since the beginning of 2010, and have seen God work miracles inour finances. It seems ridiculous to the natural mind that we could give more and yet pay down debt anddo more good than we have in the past. But that is how God works the principles in the Bible are not theprinciples of the world system. In fact, they appear almost the opposite! Regardless of how it looks to theworld, when we are faithful to live by God's principles God will keep the promises made to us in the Bi-ble.

In the future, we want to increase our tithing and mission/outreach giving well above our 2010 levels,which were in total about 25% of our total expenses. What about going for a goal of 50% of all expenses a little wild and crazy but why not? Let's step out and put action behind our desire to change the worldso that all hear the good news of Jesus, all have a safe place to live and meaningful work.

To get to this goal as a church, we may need to step out in faith individually beyond where we are nowcomfortable. It could be that God is speaking to you about making tithing (10% of gross income) a consis-tent practice, or about giving special offerings above your tithe. I know you are already generous, so thisis not something new but something to be continued and increased. Just look at how quickly the $21,000for mosquito nets was raised! This is a testimony to how we can say yes to God and see miracles happenand lives saved. Let's go Change the World!

Our Lent study, Change the World, has been thought-provoking in many ways. The last chap-ter in particular challenges us to not let fear determine our actions. This applies to every area

Join us for aChurch-wide Bridal Shower Sunday,

May 22 , during Fellowship Cassie Coleman and the WCDANs are throwing a bridal shower for

Sarah Brockman and Brian Jankowski. Express you congratulations and help us send good wishes to Sarah and Brian as they begin their life together.For gift ideas, please visit

www.theknot.com/ourwedding/SarahBrockman&BrianJankowski


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Sorry, if we missed it...If you know of someone whose Birth-day or Anniversary missed the listPlease let us know so we dont missyou next year.

Happy & Congratsanyway!

Happy Birthday MAY

Jennifer Sorrow (3)

Kathleen Wilder (7)

George Grove (8)

Robert Schmidt

David Coffey (12)

Eric Gordon (13)

Chris Finley (14)

Bill Byrd (15)

Olivia Natwick (16)

Robin Merle (26)

Jan Gordon (28)

Judy Brockman (29)

Happy Anniversary Happy Anniversary Happy Anniversary Happy Anniversary Brenda & Eric Deartz

Chris Finley & Daron Smith

May 22 at 3 pmin the Anchor Room at Centenary UMC

The Lafayette Park UMC Choir will join the New Day Choirfor a couple of numbers.All are welcome to hear the gospel music being presented.A freewill offering will be presented to benefit the Bridge.

SPRING SING

June 13 thru June 29The City of St. Louis is proud to offer a wide array of free summerday camps. Long term day camps will operate from June 13 thruJune 29. These day camps are available for youths ages 7-12 and areprovided on weekdays from 9:30a.m. to 4p.m.

Please see the church bulletin boards or call the church office foradditional information; 771-9214

On Sat., May 14, there will be a National Mission Outreach. We

would like to celebrate this day by working in the McKinley Gar-den from 9 a.m. until Noon. Lots of planting needs to be done andtheres also a shed that needs to be constructed. Please bring yourwork gloves, wheelbarrows and any other tools you think youmight use. You may contact Bev ONeal for additional informa-tion at 314-773-6111.

Free Summer Day Camps

National Mission Outreach

Please feel free to join us on any Thursday at 6:30 p.m. inFellowship Hall for some time to gather, relax, work on acraft project, and visit. You can bring your dinner if you

like while we spend some fun time together.Thanks, Cindy Pillow

Lafayette Cafe

Presented byThe New Day Choir of the Bridge at Centenary


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Calendar

May 22Breakfast served by UM Men 8:159:15amMay 22

Brockman/Jankowski BRIDAL SHOWER10:30 in Fellowship Hall

May 22 SPRING SING

3 pm @ Centenary UMC June1

PreSchool GraduationJune 12

Breakfast served by UM Men 8:15-9:15amJune 19

BABY SHOWER for Bridget & Jason Stokes10:30 in Fellowship HallJune 25/26

Pridefest at Tower Grove Park

Scriptures forMAY

MAY COVENANT PARTNERS

May 1Asbury UMCPastor: TBS

Bellefontaine UMCRev. Nathan P. Wolff

May 8Beloved Community/Unity

Rev. Antonio M. SettlesBethel UMC

Rev. Leonard Krudop

May 15Clayton UMC

Rev. Linda GastreichConcord Trinity UMCRev. Keith M. Morgan

May 22Eureka UMC

Rev. Duane D. Larson Fenton UMC

Rev. Debra A. Peebles

May 29Ferguson UMC

Rev. Lisa M. Scott-JoinerFirst (Webster Groves) UMC

May 1Acts 2:14 a , 22-32Psalm 16 (UMH 748) 1 Peter 1:3-9John 20:19-31

May 8Acts 2:14 a , 36-41Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19(UMH 837) 1 Peter 1:17-23Luke 24:13-35

May 15Acts 2:42-47Psalm 23 (UMH 754 or 137)

1 Peter 2:19-25John 10:1-10

May 22Acts 7:55-60Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16(UMH 764) 1 Peter 2:2-10

John 14:1-14

May 29Acts 17:22-31Psalm 66:8-20 (UMH 790) 1 Peter 3:13-22John 14:15-21

WOMENS LUNCH May 18

McMurphys Grill

11:30 a.m -614 North 11th St., St. Louis

For information Contact:Bethany Spaulding at [email protected] Vicki Dimmich @ [email protected]


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Save these Dates

MAY 22 Breakfast by U.M. Men, 8:15 -9:00 am

May 22 Bridal Shower for Sarah Brockman & Brian Jankowski @ 10:30 am

May 22 Spring Sing, 3pm @ Centenary UMC

June 1 Pre-School Graduation

June 12 Breakfast by U.M. Men, 8:15 -9:00 am

June 19 Baby Shower for Bridget & Jason Stokes @ 10:30 am

June 2526 Pridefest @ Tower Grove Park

June 26 Breakfast by U.M. Men, 8:15 -9:00 am

If you are HIV+ or have AIDS,or are the friend or loved one

of a person who is HIV+ or has AIDS,you ARE welcome at LPUMC!

RMN MISSION STATEMENT:Reconciling Ministries Network is a national grassroots organization

that exists to enable full participation of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities in the life of the

United Methodist Church, both in policy and practice.

News & Views Lafayette Park United Methodist Church A VISIBLE SIGN OF CHRISTS PRESENCE IN OUR URBAN

COMMUNITY AND BEYOND.

As a people of faith, we recognize the diversity of people created in the image of God.

We welcome to this congregation, people of any age, gender, race,ethnicity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, health status

and any element of humanity created by God.

Join us each Sunday

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