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Reserve your seat - Restorative Justice Circle
Dani Phillips and Janika Grimlund will lead a facilitated dialogue around spiritual self-care. Join us for dinner (5:30 pm) and storytelling (6:30 pm) on July 23, 2025. Sign up with Dani P by Monday, July 21 at 9:00 am - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4UmvD7SVPr1pZg52BlVUsMdf2QN3ORzSfya-TnIO0_pDNdQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=100689061287600040591 More…
Third Updates: Youth Travel + Elevator Information
The elevator on ground floor near Johnson Hall is undergoing major repairs—planned long in advance. The elevator near youth department is operable—push 1—taking you to narthex in back of Sanctuary, and walkway to Sanctuary without encountering any stairs. July 6, 2025 begins two week camp season: Middle School this week and High School following. The experience of Camp can change lives. Many of you were influenced by the proclamation of the Gospel in a camp setting. Therefore, Let's keep leadership foremost in our prayers. May the Holy Spirit cultivate love, joy, peace, patience, goodness—encountering youth from several different churches at Lake Springfield Baptist Camp. Middle School Camp Leaders: Drew Phillips Natalie Thiems Counselors: Gabe Thiems Autumn Hidebrand High School Camp Leaders: Drew Philliips Natalie Thiems Counselors: Monica McDaniel-Collins Isaiah Collins More…
New podcast episode hosted by Tommy Simons : Aaron and Ashleigh At The Movies: SINNERS
New Podcast: Aaron and Ashleigh At The Movies: SINNERS More…
New podcast episode hosted by Tommy Simons : Good Day
Podcast episode Good Day! More…
Interested in attending CBF General Assembly but need a ride...
Make sure you are registered - https://cbf.net/engage-with-us/general-assembly/ Third will offer a shuttle; please see the ride schedule. More…
Update on Third's Relief Efforts
There are ways you can assist short term or long term. Let Tommy know how you can serve. More…
Guidance for Ministry Response to Friday's Tornado: 3 options
Action items to assist our congregation and community from the recent natural disaster. More…
St. Louis County Library - Tornado Relief Event
Tornado Relief Event Thursday, May 22, 11:00 a.m. Delmar DivINe, 5535 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63112 St. Louis County Library is partnering with Delmar DivINe, St. Louis Area Diaper Bank, Operation Food Search and Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief to provide free diapers, period supplies and food on Thursday, May 22 starting at 11:00 a.m. while supplies last, walk-ups are welcome. Distribution will take place at Delmar DivINe, located at 5501 Delmar Blvd. Families can pick up a supply of 25 diapers, 25 period supplies, a bag of shelf-stable food, and a hot meal. Information about Library resources such as social workers, wi-fi hotspots and other services will also be available. More…
Urban Ministries Board grants Des Peres Baptist Church Endowment Fund to Stomp the World
The Des Peres Baptist Church Endowment Fund provided funding twice a year for service and projects held within in St. Louis city. Stomp the World received funding during the fall cycle in November 2024. The funds provided empowered Stomp the World a Daddy and Me Movement class that was for children ages 3-5 and their dads that included movement and art projects. The series occurred January - May 2025. The spring Des Peres Endowment Fund cycle concluded in April, but the Urban Ministries Board is looking forward to review applications and also to see what service request will be requested in the October series. The Des Peres Baptist Church Endowment Fund provided funding twice a year for service and projects held within in St. Louis city. Stomp the World received funding during the fall cycle in November 2024. With the funds they lead a Daddy and Me Movement class that was for children ages 3-5 and their dads that included movement and art projects. This took place from January - May 2025. The spring cycle concluded in April, but the Urban Ministries Board is looking forward to reviewing the spring cycle applications and also to see what service request will be requested in the October series. More…
New: listen to the final of 4 chapters on The Lively Table Podcast
A couple Wednesday nights ago, we had a stand alone lesson— Where did Baptist come from…? It's important to know who you are and where you’re from. I believe you will enjoy at your leisure, it’s around 15 minutes…who would have thought we were a bunch of anarchists? Well, in the culture of the time. And our story does not exclude our other brothers and sisters in Christ and their grand story. In fact, it’s in Third by-laws (rightly so) that we accept members from other Christian denominations, Third is blessed with Catholics, Lutherans, Presbyterians, etc, even Cub fans. But it’s good to have enough knowledge for an elevator conversation. Baptist? Where did they come from….? Listen here - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1750498/episodes/17136548 Its the final of around 4 chapters on The Lively Table Podcast. Tommy Simons More…