PrideFest – June 28 & 29

Once again this year LPUMC will have a booth at the annual gay and lesbian PrideFest in Tower Grove Park. This is an outreach event for our congregation. We want the GLBT community to know:

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, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, health status and any element of humanity created by God.

As usual there will be representatives of other churches near the park spreading a different message. We hope to be a positive force at PrideFest. We will be sharing information about the ministries we have here at LPUMC and inviting anyone who is interested to stop by for a visit.

We will also be walking in the “Grand Parade” on Sunday at noon. We would like everyone who can take a few hours on Sunday to join us for the walk down South Grand. It is important that we a good representation of our congregation to make sure the community understands that we really are a welcoming congregation.

For more information contact Chris Finley or Pastor Katheleen.

VIM to Juarez Mexico - Oct 11-17

Volunteer's In Mission to Juarez, Mexico - Lafayette Park UMC will be returning to Juarez, Mexico to build a home for a family who presently is living in a shelter consisting of wood pallets covered with cardboard.

The team will be working the week of October 11-17. Although we are not leaving for 4 months, We need to secure airline tickets as soon as possible. Cost for friends and members of Lafayette Park is $450 which includes airfare and food/lodging. Please contact Nancy Thuer (or 314-965-9231, team leader) if you are interested in attending this year's mission event. No experience necessary!

This is a wonderful way to share Christ's love with our neighbors in other countries. You can learn more about Operation HOGAR by clicking on the following link:

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