Traditional Congregation of Creve Coeur sits on six acres on Ladue Road, part of the very active Jewish community in Saint Louis. Traditional Congregation was founded in 1962 and counts approximately 200 families as members. The congregation associates itself with the Union For Traditional Judaism and features a variety of outreach programs collecting goods and support for causes around the St. Louis area.
This church is part of the Archdiocese of St. Louis and offers daily mass. The church operates a pre-school and an elementary school. There are numerous organizations run through the church including an athletic commission, a prayer and worship commission and a Christian service commission.
All Saints Parish Center is part of the All Saints Roman Catholic Church. The center hosts a variety of organizations, such as sports teams, scouts, the parish's school of religion and parent teacher associations. As a support center for the church, the center also hosts various youth group activities. All Saints Parish Center is located near the intersection of McMenamy Road and South Gatty Drive, near Mid Rivers Mall Drive.
This nondenominational Christian church started out years ago as Victory Fellowship and combined with another group, Rivers of Life to form Southgate Church. It is housed in a former public school on East Watson Road. On one particular Sunday, teens and adult leaders were dispersing from a retreat, with everyone chatty and cheerful as parents picked up their kids in the huge parking lot out back. There is lots of play equipment on the grounds also. Participants recommended checking in with the church office and notifying the church ahead of time if you plan to attend a Sunday service.
Mid Rivers Christian Church asks its members to worship in spirit and truth, grow in grace and knowledge, serve God and others, impact the neighborhood and beyond and encourage with words and action. Sunday worship services are at 9am and 10:30am. Worship is held with a full band and contemporary Christian songs and timeless hymns.
Peace Lutheran Church and Preschool offers a wide variety of organizations and services. Its youth and missionary programs have gone to Alaska and Germany and have several volunteer opportunities. In the church, its choir includes all ages and instruments such as bells and brass. Peace Lutheran also hosts a variety of seasonal and community events. The Boar's Head Christmas festival features musical events and plays. It also hosts an Easter egg hunt, Last Supper recreation and pork sausage dinners.
The preschool opened in 1977 and served ages 3 to 5 from September to May. In 1997, it expanded to ages 2 to 12 and is open year round from 6am to 6pm. The school also provides a breakfast, lunch and an after-school snack.
The Fenton Church of Christ occupies a tidy white frame building on Main Street on the Old Town section of the city. The small, but active congregation features activities to which the public is invited--a weekly movie night and a chili cookoff. The church serves a variety of members who come from far and wide to attend services there.
Canaan Baptist Church offers Sunday worship services, bible study and several ministries at this location on Baumgartner Road. Dr. Bruce McCoy is the pastor of the congregation at Canaan and he is assisted by a staff that oversees the church's ministries. The Promise Land Preschool is associated with Canaan Baptist and offers child care and education.
Located just three blocks west of Shackelford, Grace Bible Church is a Christian church. The church's focus is to assist its congregation in finding and fulfilling God's will for their lives.
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and School was established in Oakville in 1926 and is overseen by Pastor Gary Gebelein. As part of the Archdiocese of Saint Louis, St. Francis shares a rich history of Catholic faith in the area. Mass is held daily at St. Francis of Assisi. The St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School began in 1930 and has since grown to offer preschool and K-8 education in the Franciscan tradition of service.
