Centennial Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) St. Louis welcomed the new school year with a party on Saturday, Aug. 13, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Families and their kids attended the event on the church's grounds.
Kirkwood United Church of Christ will hold another Black Lives Vigil on Aug. 19, Thursday. According to its Facebook post, the church recognizes the need for social justice for the black community.
First Baptist Church Maryville will host the "7th Grade Welcome Week" on Aug. 20, Saturday, for kids moving up to 7th grade. The event will begin at noon and is expected to end at 8 p.m.
St. John's Lutheran Church holds a support group for anger management for teens at Care Connections, 3579 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. The seminar runs on Wednesdays, which began on Aug. 10 and will be held until Sept. 14. Participants meet from 4:30 p.m. up to 5:30 p.m.
Faith Des Peres Presbyterian Church will have its worship service outside its sanctuary on Sunday, Aug. 14. The event aims to bring members together for worship and a special picnic lunch in the Lion’s Pavilion in Kirkwood Park.
Chesterfield Presbyterian Church partners with Crates for Ukraine to provide aid to the war-stricken areas of Ukraine. The church will collect donations of medical supplies at its address until Aug. 19, Friday.
O'Fallon First United Method Church will once again host the Running 4 God Charity 5K on Aug. 13, Saturday. The marathon will begin at 8 a.m. and will end at 9 a.m.
