Located near the intersection of Av De Paris and Old Halls Ferry, the Pallottine Renewal Center is sprawled across 83 acres of beautiful green pastures. It offers a faith-filled getaway to refresh and revive the spirit with the blessings of God. It also offers conference and meeting facilities, places to relax and reconnect with God and nature and places to come together and celebrate in life's blessings.
Sharing a building with Christ Community Church on Lindberg Boulevard, just West of Baptist Church Road, this small, Christian private school offers its students a "classical" education in Latin and the writings of the ancient Greeks and Romans. Math is taught in using an unusual Asian model. Its students have scored an average of 29 on their ACTs for the last five years, and the last five graduating classes have had an 100% college acceptance rate. Students take yearly trips to colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.
Celebrating its 45th year in 2010, St. Andrew United Methodist Church provides opportunities not only to connect with God but with the community at large. The church hosts a preschool for children, as well as a number of programs for developing the United Methodist faith and character.
St. John's Lutheran Church has been ministering to the people of Arnold for more than 150 years. The church offers a variety of ministries and organizations for children, youth, adults and senior adults. St. John's invites new and old members to grow as a congregation. Visitors are always welcome. For more information on programs or becoming a Lutheran, call the office at the number provided.
Goodwill is a nationally-recognized name that provides customers throughout the country with a variety of durable and secondhand goods, as well as community services. Visit the website or call the number provided to schedule an appointment.
Wildlife Center of Missouri, a non-profit organization mostly run by volunteers, is a rescue center for sick, injured and orphaned wild animals. Its goal is to rescue the animal, care for it and release it back into the wild if possible.
Spirit & Truth Church welcomes the community to worship with its congregation at services that incorporate contemporary live music and a sermon. Each newcomer receives a follow-up phone call from a church member to gauge engagement and extend a return invitation. The church sponsors robust ministry programs for children, youth, women, men, new members, the hearing impaired and those interested in music and drama.
The affiliated Spirit & Truth Pre-School & Daycare is a Christian-based learning center for children aged 2 to 12 years, open on weekdays from 6am to 6pm.
St. Mark's United Methodist Church hasn't changed greatly in its 55-year history. Previously located across the street, the church offers a great deal of tradition with a contemporary feel, and it also provides coffee and doughnuts for everyone.
Summit Church is a midsize nondenominational congregation that features a contemporary worship style. The church had its beginnings in 1994, with services at Rockwood Summit High School for four years until its facility was built in 1999. The congegation at Summit Church is very active and involved in a variety of ministries, including A Higher Standard for women, Mighty Men for men and Consuming Fire for youth. There are also a variety of programs and child care available for the children of the church.
Feed My People was started by John and Carol DeGuire in 1982. They wanted to help impoverished people in South County with a Christian theme. The largest St. Louis charity, Feed My People has an emergency help center, food and home needs pantry and provides several services to people in need. Helping over three million people last year alone, they arranged for heating units in apartments, help with food stamp applications, aid the elderly with taxes and offer free legal counseling. Several area churches serve on the board and offer constant donations.
The Thrift Store opened over 20 years ago and offers clothes, housewares, jewelry and toys at a cheap price. The store is staffed by volunteers and was named the best thrift store in St. Louis by the Riverfront Times.
HavenHouse of St. Louis provides affordable room and board, care and support to families with a member in a participating St. Louis hospital, and who have traveled to the city from elsewhere. This Hospital Hospitality House is situated on nineteen acres, with plenty of amenities including a gym, Internet access and a reading room, along with games and videos. It's also within walking distance of shopping centers and dining.
Because the guests of HavenHouse may be facing difficult times, counseling services are provided. For those staying long term, school enrollment is available, and HavenHouse's wide network of volunteers help newly transplanted families get a sense of community. Shuttle services are available to bring patients and guests to and from hospitals.
Twin Rivers Worship Center is a large congregation that offers a mix of traditional and contemporary services. Though the congregation is large, everyone is invited to meet in the lobby after the service to convene with the Pastor and get acquainted. Twin Rivers Worship Center offers ministries, life groups, family life night and elder ministries.