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Mildred Slack

In Loving Memory

Slack, Rev. Mildred F.

August 8, 1941 - January 8, 2025

Entered into rest on Wed, Jan 8, 2025

Born in Hermann, Missouri to James Edgar and Augusta Julia (Rabenau) Slack, Millie attended Gasconade and Hermann schools. In 1963, she graduated The School of the Ozarks, cum laude studying social work, earning her B.A from Drury University in 1965.  In 1968 she earned her Masters of Divinity, with honors, from Lexington Theological Seminary, Lexington, Kentucky.

While in seminary Millie served as a volunteer in the inner city of Lexington, in Appalachia.  She also spent summers with the Indiana and Michigan Migrant Ministries. She served student ministries in Arkansas, Missouri, and Kentucky in the middle and late 60’s.

In June, 1968, she was ordained in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) at First Christian Church, Paris, Kentucky.  From 1968-72, Millie served as Associate Minister at First Christian Church, Madisonville, Kentucky.  Since 1974 she also held ministerial standing the United Church of Christ and the Presbyterian Church, U.S.A.

In 1972, Millie became Director (then Executive Director) of the Four Church Association, which quickly became the Five Church Association, an ecumenical urban ministry in St. Louis’ near South Side.  The Five Church Association eventually became Isaiah 58 Ministries.

In 1979, Millie was the first woman selected by her Denomination to attend a semester at the Ecumenical Institute of the World Council of Churches, through the University of Geneva, Switzerland, which carried Doctorate level credits in Ministry.

She was committed to continuing education and serving in the areas of ecumenism, dismantling racism, and urban ministry.  In 1999 she participated in the 8th Dismantling Racism Institute of the National Conference for Community and Justice.  She was often called upon to translate Spanish for those in crisis situations.

Millie served the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) at all levels, including membership on its General Board, representative to the Governing Board of the National Council of Churches, and representative to the Executive Committee of the Consultation on Church Union.  In 1992, she was a delegate to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.  She served on the Committee on the Ministry of the Southeast Gateway Area of the Christian Church, the Racial/Ethnic Concerns Committee of the Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy, was a Field Education Supervisor for Eden Theological Seminary,  and served a coalition of youth organizations in St. Louis.

Among her many areas of recognition; the National Association of Ecumenical Staff commended here for service in ecumenical ministry, was named a “Patron of Christian Unity” by the Council on Christian Unity of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), and in 1996, she received the “Shalom Award” from Eden Theological Seminary for her ministry in the inner city of St. Louis.  In 2001, she was selected to receive the Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Outreach Award by the Dismantling Racism Task Force of the St. Louis Association of the United Church of Christ.

In 2006, Millie retired as Executive Director of Isaiah 58, yet continued to serve her Church and Community.  She continued to push for fair treatment for farm workers, supported many Veteran’s causes, and kindness to animals.

Millie loved cats, loved to travel, and a St. Louis Cardinals all-weather fan In 2014 she was awarded Superfan of the Year by the St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame. She also sang in the Liederkranz German Club .  Millie served as The Scottish St. Andrew’s Society of Greater St. Louis’ Chaplain until her death.

Millie was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother, George W. Slack.  She leaves a nephew, James A. Slack (Karen), two nieces, Melody J Goller, and Robin Graham Jacobi (Don);  seven great nieces and nephews; Katie, Garett (Denver, CO), Adam (Kim), Elijah, Seth, Monica, and Imrie (Overland Park, KS), and 9 great, great nieces and nephews; Maja, Preston, Emillie, Georgia, Sadie, Kyle, Julian, Liam, and Kenzie; Dearest friend, Raymond Sutton and many close cousins and friends that she loved dearly.

SERVICES: Memorial service Saturday, Jan 18th at Compton Heights Christian Church (2149 S. Grand Blvd, 63104) at 11 AM.

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2 thoughts on “Slack, Rev. Mildred F.”

  1. Through the years, I attended nitrous events with Millie- fund raisers, concerts, The Muny, Cardinal games and the lists continue. She would also contact me since I was a nurse, with medical issues, blood sugar levels, help with programming a new blood glucose meter, etc. I also worked with Millie at Isaiah 58 Ministry doing blood pressure checks and blood sugar checks with the clients. Millie will truly be missed and what memories I will always cherish of our friendship.

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