Pastor's Corner
Pastor's Corner-Meet the Pastor
Blessings Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
On June 13 we voted to accept the Healthy Church Initiative
prescriptions. They included a day of prayer, fixing the
parking lot, getting better signage, and having
conversation with a younger growing congregation,
The Gathering. We have accomplished much.
On July 11, Rev. Sherry Habben lead us in the prayer
service. Her message was based on the faith of
Jairus and the faith of the woman who was healed by
touching Jesus cloak. Both of them received a blessing
by reaching out in trust and faith in what Jesus could do.
We were able to write those things which might
hold us back as individuals and as a congregation
from going into the future in faith. Then we came forward
to leave those things with God, to pray at the
railing, and to be anointed for a new beginning.
On July 13, work began and we now have a newly repaved
parking lot with stripes and bumpers. The trustees with
special help from Jan MacDonald made this possible. Thanks.
On July 14 a team went to First UMC in Sedalia to
look at inside signs. On July 15 our church council met
with our coach Rev. Londia Granger Wright. On August 7th
the futuring team will be visiting Broadway UMC in Kansas
City to talk with their pastors and members about their
experiences with two congregations using one facility.
When Jesus called the first disciples, "he said to them,
'Follow me, and I will make you fish for people.' Immediately
they left their nets and followed him." Matthew 4:19-20
I was struck that immediately they left, but they
had no idea where they were going, how they were going
to learn, and how long it would take to accomplish this
new task. We said yes much like the disciples. The future is still
unclear, but we are on the way. Continue to pray that
Christ lead us and that we receive the grace needed for this
transition time. (it was 3yrs for the disciples)
Grace and Peace, Pastor Dianne
Union United Methodist Church Love in Christ-Learn from Christ-Lead to Christ
This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Meet the Pastor
Reverend Dianne Cochran
A native of the Walnut Park neighborhood of the City and a graduate of McCluer High, in Florissant, Dianne has her bachelor's degree from Central Methodist College where she majored in speech and drama with minors in teaching and English. Her Master of Divinity degree is from Eden Theological Seminary here in St. Louis.
She and her husband Michael have been married for 40 years and have 3 grown children: sons Michael and Ben and daughter Heather. They have two grandchildren, Holly and Joshua.
Dianne served as co-chairman of the Conference Global Connections Team from 2000-2004. She now serves on the Conference Board of Ordained Ministry and the District Committee on Ministry. Dianne has traveled on both mission and ministry trips to the Holy Land, Mexico, and in Africa, Mozambiqwue, Zimbabwe, and Zambia.
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As a lay women she served on the Metroserv Auxillary and on the Board of MetroMinistry. She currently is on the advisory board for Woman's Place.
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Dianne describes herself as passionate about Bible study and spiritual growth. Toward this end she is working on a book of devotions and sending regular daily devotions to members of Union and others.
Her interests include reading, watching movies, being with her grandchildren and family. For Dianne every day is a gift from God, something to rejoice in and be thankful for, and no matter what we do, her belief is that, we should do it so that God is glorified.
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PASTOR/OFFICE CONTACT:
Telephone 314 647-1228
