Mary’s “Strengthen the Conference” Bike Ride Across Missouri to UCC Churches

8-day Schedule from St. Joseph to St. Louis

Saturday, June 3 — St. Joseph to Kansas City Area

7:30 to 8:30 a.m.

• Kickoff Party/Breakfast at Zion UCC, St. Joseph, MO

Noon (approximately)

• Lunch en route at Friendly Bean Coffee, Gladstone, MO

2 to 5 p.m.

• Arrival (2 p.m.) at Bethel UCC, Kansas City, MO
• Bike Decorating Contest and Parade (4 p.m.)
• Dinner (5 p.m.)

Sunday, June 4 — Kansas City Area to Levasy

8:30 a.m.

• Sendoff at Bethel UCC, Kansas City, MO

9:15 to 10:00 a.m.

• Breakfast at Peace Christian UCC, Kansas City, MO

10:45 to 11:15 a.m.

• Stop at Kansas City UCC, Kansas City, MO

12 to 1:00 p.m.

• Lunch at Southwood UCC, Raytown, MO

2:30 p.m.

• Stop at St. Luke’s UCC, Independence, MO

4 to 6 p.m.

• Arrival (4 p.m.) at Ebenezer UCC, Levasy, MO
• Dinner (6 p.m.)

Monday, June 5 — Levasy to Concordia

8 a.m.

• Depart from Ebenezer UCC, Levasy, MO

9 to 10 a.m.

• Breakfast at Trinity UCC, Lexington, MO

11 a.m.

• Stop at Zion UCC, Mayview, MO

12 to 1 p.m.

• Lunch at Salem UCC, Higginsville, MO

2 to 6 p.m.

• Arrival (2 p.m.) at Bethel UCC, Concordia, MO
• Dinner (6 p.m.) at Dempsey’s Barbecue

Tuesday, June 6 — Concordia to Boonville

8:30 a.m.

• Depart Bethel UCC, Concordia, MO for breakfast in town

Noon (Approximately)

• Lunch en route at No. 5 Bistro and Bar, Sedalia, MO

3 to 5 p.m.

• Arrive (3 p.m.) at Evangelical UCC, Boonville, MO
• Dinner (5 p.m.)

Wednesday, June 7 — Boonville to Jefferson City

7:30 a.m.

• Depart Evangelical UCC, Boonville, MO

8 to 9 a.m.

• Breakfast in New Franklin, MO

12 to 1 p.m.

• Lunch at Peace UCC, Hartsburg, MO

2:30 to 6 p.m.

• Arrival (2:30 p.m.) at The Oasis, Jefferson City, MO
• Dinner (6 p.m.)

Thursday, June 8 — Jefferson City to Marthasville

7:30 a.m.

• Depart from The Oasis UCC, Jefferson City, MO

8 to 9 a.m.

• Breakfast at Mokane Trailhead near Fulton UCC, Fulton, MO

12 to 1 p.m.

• Lunch at St. Paul UCC, Hermann, MO

2:30 p.m.

• Stop at Immanuels UCC, Holstein, MO

3:30 to 8 p.m.

• Arrival (3:30 p.m.) at St. Paul’s UCC, Marthasville, MO
• Dinner (5 to 8 p.m.) at Lake Creek Winery (thanks to the Eastern Association)

Friday, June 9 — Marthasville to Chesterfield

7:30 a.m.

• Depart from St. Paul’s UCC, Marthasville, MO

8 to 9 a.m.

• Breakfast at St. Peter’s UCC, Washington, MO
• Stop at Ebenezer UCC, Augusta, MO

10:30 a.m.

• Proceed to St. Paul’s UCC, Defiance, MO
• Proceed to Emmanuel UCC, Weldon Spring, MO
• Proceed to St. John’s UCC, Weldon Spring, MO

1:30 p.m.

• Stop at Friedens UCC, St. Charles, MO

3 to 5:30 p.m.

• Arrival (3 p.m.) at St John’s UCC, Chesterfield, MO
• Dinner (5:30 p.m.)

Saturday, June 10 — St. Louis Area

7:30 a.m.

• Depart from St. John’s UCC, Chesterfield, MO

8:30 to 9:30 a.m.

• Breakfast at Kirkwood UCC, Kirkwood, MO

9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Metro Loop

• St. Lucas UCC, St. Louis, MO (Sunset Hills)
• St. Phillip’s UCC, St. Louis, MO (Affton)
• Carondelet UCC, St. Louis, MO (South City)
• St. Paul UCC/Glory to Glory Christian Church UCC, St. Louis, MO (South City)
• St. Peter’s UCC, St. Louis, MO (Ferguson)
• Calvary UCC, St. Louis, MO (Overland)
• First Congregational Church UCC, St. Louis, MO (Clayton)
• Christ Church UCC, St. Louis, MO (Maplewood)

4 to 7 p.m.

• Victory Lap Celebration at Eden Seminary, St. Louis, MO (Sponsored by Deaconess Foundation)

All are welcome to join the party to celebrate how we’re Strengthening the Conference. Bring your bicycle (decorated if you want) and take a lap with Mary around the Quadrangle courtyard. Food and beverage compliments of Deaconess Foundation served inside the Commons.