Who We Are

Our Staff

Rev. David Poe - Pastor
David Poe graduated from Eureka College, Eureka, Illinois with a B.A. in English, Religion & Philosophy. He obtained his Master’s of Divinity Degree from Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ and has served congregations in Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri. He joined St. Martin United Church of Christ, High Ridge, Missouri in December 2023.

Administrative Assistant & Church Office Manager - Grace Self
Grace is a lifelong resident of Jefferson County and grew up as a member of St. Martin. She leads the Women’s Fellowship group and has been providing support to Church staff and members for more than a decade in her role as Administrative Assistant and Office Manager.


Director of Music - Kelly Krener
Kelly Krener is a graduate of Eureka High School, Webster University and Maryville University. She holds Bachelor’s Degrees in Music Performance and Music Therapy, and a Master of Arts in Music. She is an adjunct professor at Saint Louis Community College, works at memory care communities as a music therapist, and plays in a guitar duo with her husband Grant. She has been with St. Martin United Church of Christ since 2018.

  • Our Beliefs
    No matter who you are, or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here. 

  • Our Vision Statement
    St. Martin Church is to be a place where all people are loved, valued and cared for; a place where we share regularly in celebrating God’s love for us and live out that love in responsible, inviting and welcoming ways.
     

  • Our Mission Statement
    Our Mission is to be responsible and caring in reaching out to all people so that everyone may experience the unconditional love and grace of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
     

  • Our History
    St. Martin United Church of Christ has been serving High Ridge and the surrounding communities since 1868. We worship in a beautiful Sanctuary lit by colorful stained glass windows and our membership includes multiple generations of local families. We have a long history of extending warm welcomes to everyone who visits.

Weekly Sunday Services

  • Fellowship Hour begins at 8:30 AM with coffee and doughnuts in the lower level fellowship hall. We'd love to get to know you! 

  • Worship Service begins at 9:30 AM.

  • A special children's message is featured every week and then children age Pre-K through 5th grade attend Sunday School.

  • Our only dress code is "dress comfortably." For some, that may mean dressing up, but for most it simply means wearing casual clothes. Our focus is on Christ – not what people wear. We want everyone to be comfortable and feel welcome.

  • Our Facility is Handicap accessible. You'll find an elevator inside the lower level entrance outside the fellowship hall.

How to Find Us

St. Martin UCC is located at 3229 High Ridge Blvd in High Ridge, MO.