Camp Moval Updates

On Sunday, September 14 we heard a mission moment from Kristin Paul about the transformational work taking place at Camp MoVal. Camp MoVal is located about an hour from St. Louis near Union, MO and features more than 150 acres of beautiful forests, native prairie, natural streams, and a lake.

Like many organizations, Camp MoVal has seen a decrease in participation in the years since the Covid Pandemic. In an effort to ensure that people of all ages continue to experience the transformative work of outdoor ministry, MoVal has leant on congregations like St. Lucas UCC for support.

Missouri Mid-South Conference staff and volunteers have been hard at work completing renovations at camp, staffing programs, and continuing the legacy of MoVal. By welcoming two new ecumenical partners, MoVal has been able to triple the number of children experiencing outdoor ministries.

Kirstin encouraged us to send our kids and grandkids to camp, visit MoVal as a family, and volunteer our time and talents in season and out. Mission Mondays are a time set aside to work on projects around camp and all are invited to pitch in.

Your giving to the St. Lucas UCC general fund helps us support Camp MoVal and our other mission partners.

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Council Corner: Updates from the Regular Church Council Meeting – August 24, 2026 Informational Items: Update from Financial Ministry Meals on Wheels opted not to renew their annual grant funding for our Backpack program. We are currently seeking alternative funding – we appreciate the continued support of the Sugarbaker Foundation, which helps supplement this mission. The 2026-2027 Backpack Program is still being planned, but it could look different than previous years. Update from Physical Facilities Ministry The new breaker boxes passed the county inspection and we’re still in the process of labeling each breaker. Social Hall air conditioning is still leaking – will continue refilling the freon until the new coil can be install (see Actions Taken). Miscellaneous Updates Following discussion regarding the next step in the Bequest process, Council will develop a perspective to bring to the congregation by the Annual Meeting. It was not voted on but it was the consensus - that we would be prioritizing and developing a vision. Personnel Ministry is continuing their work on updating staff job descriptions and preparing for goal-setting, while finalizing budget recommendations for the Finance Ministry. The Cemetery is surveying the remaining open ground on the eastern area of the Park Hills section, allowing for more two grave and single plots. Looking Ahead – Items Upcoming in Next 1-2 Months Approval of 2027 Budget Approval of delegates for the Conference Meeting in November ( we have two of the three needed for the Conference meeting; still need four delegates for the Association meeting – please reach out if you’re interested in serving ). Performance Reviews and Goal Setting Employee Manual Updates (2019 version) Approval of revised Disaster Preparedness Proposal Upcoming Events – In an effort to better prepare for the various events and events within events, Council members use a more detailed calendar . We hope this tool also helps you better plan for Church activities. Celebration Sunday is September 13 th – this special St. Lucas tradition is open to everyone and follows the conclusion of service; it also falls on Grandparents Days, another reason to celebrate together. Community Meal is October 4 th – this one-time event commemorates Good Neighbor Week and is sponsored by a grant from ServMO and America250. More info to come. Actions Taken: Approved a bid from IFS for $16,986 to repair and replay the fellowship hall chiller coil and install hail guards. While we wait for parts, installation may not happen for 6 weeks. Approved appointments to the nominating committee (Kirk Dalgaard, Jack Laudenslager, and Linda Taylor). One council term is ending in 2026.