Kampsville's Questions
Blog Post by Rev. Craig Howard
On Sunday I had the opportunity to preach at First Kampsville. I’m sure we’ve never held presbytery gathering on this Illinois peninsula. Kampsville is a town of 302. The drive to our furthest north congregation meant taking a ferry across the Mississippi river and another ferry across the Illinois river, then driving on winding roads through beautiful bluffs and woods. The drive alone was
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Our Presbytery - Our Work
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This week's prayer basket...
Please pray for the Office of the General Assembly and our presbytery as we prepare to welcome everyone to Big Tent.
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(all meetings are held at the presbytery office - unless noted)
9:30 a.m. - History
10 a.m. - Stewardship
1 p.m. - Social Witness Action
Mon., Jun. 26
2 p.m. Dismantling Racism & Privilege (Ladue Chapel)
Wed., Jun. 28
4 p.m. - Com. on Representation/Nomination
Please note, Mission & Outreach will recess this month.
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Keep our church family connected!
Please let us know when you have an event, a mission project, employment opportunity, or anything that might be of interest to our presbytery.
Simply email your information in to
[email protected]
by
6 p.m. on Monday
of the week you want your event published.
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Greetings from Jennifer Pitcher, your new Executive Coordinator of the Office of the General Assembly (OGA) Local Ministries/General Assembly (GA) Meeting Services! Enough with the title, as I’m so honored and excited to be on staff here in St. Louis for The Presbyterian Church, USA (PCUSA) and especially for GA223, Hands and Feet Initiative, and around the corner, Big Tent in just a few weeks!
If you’re going to be out of town during Big Tent, we’re sorry, I’ve heard it, and we’ll miss you. If you’ll be here July 6-7-8, we NEED your smiling face to help us out! This will be St. Louis’ time to
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Have you registered to yet?
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Click on the logo above and get registered today!
Don't forget that volunteers can get FREE access to events the day they help!
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Calendar's ....Calendar's......
We have your Presbyterian Planning Calendar!
This year's calendar is now available at the presbytery office for $8.50/each.
Please stop in Monday -Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and pick up your copy!
Call or
email office manager Leigh Porter to reserve your copy today! [email protected]
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UKirk Summer Session
UKirk feeds students, both physically as well as spiritually. If you like to cook, support our ministry by signing up here to bring a mea.
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Engaging in Faith, Love & Fellowship
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St. Louis Pride Parade - Presbyterian Pride
The members of First, Second and Trinity Presbyterian churches of St. Louis welcome all to join them on Sunday, June 25th in their annual participation in the St. Louis Pride Parade, which begins at noon.
While each congregation will make their own arrangements to get downtown and back home, they hope to unite in strength of numbers and be a greater presence of love at this event, all while carrying a big banner that states, Presbyterian Pride. The meeting local has not yet been set, but we will let you know as soon as one is decided upon, if you email your participation interest.
For more information, please contact Rev. Susan Andrews, Interim Pastor at Second Presbyterian Church at [email protected], or Shirlie Canup, Chair of 2PC Evangelism Mission Team at [email protected].
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Celebrating America's Music
A Patriotic Concert
This concert will be presented by the Chancel Choir and Instrumentalists of Dardenne Presbyterian Church along with guest musicians from our community, and is scheduled for Sunday, June 25 at 3:00 p.m. in the Christian Life Center of Dardenne Presbyterian Church, located at 7400 South Outer 364, Dardenne Prairie.
Please come and enjoy the 34 member concert band play patriotic favorites such as "Stars and Stripes Forever" and "American Salute" and hear the 43 voice choir sing selections including "God Bless America" and "Salute to the Armed Forces." Light refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the concert. This is a free event, so all are welcome to join us!
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Educational Opportunities Available
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The Presbyterian Association on Science, Technology, and the Christian Faith (PASTCF) seeks to challenge and assist the Presbyterian Church (USA), at all levels, to study, understand, discuss, and act on the implications of science and technology as they affect the theology, worship, practice.
In celebration of 25 years, there will be a celebration with special guest speakers and dinner to follow. The event is free to all, however there is a $20 dinner reservation, payable at the event. Learn more by
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Blessing the Waters of Life:
Justice and Healing for Our Watersheds
The national biennial conference, held September 26-29, 2017, of Presbyterians for Earth Care will focus on water issues at the nexus of faith, climate change and indigenous people. Caring for and celebrating the “waters of life” has always been central to Indigenous people of the world much as water rituals and images in scripture are central in the Christian tradition.
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Gift of Voice - Pastor Resource Day
Gift of Voice holds Pastor Resource Day - Wed., July 19th.
One of the greatest contributing factors to spiritual and physical death is a lack of knowledge, insight and open dialog about mental health recovery. Churches, including leadership, are not exempt from mental health challenges. This unique forum focuses on personal wellness, community collaboration and making an eternal difference. In addition to our phenomenal keynote speakers, topics include Healthy Leadership, Suicide Prevention, Integrated Healthcare, Trauma-Informed Ministry and Christ-Centered Advocacy. For more information and to register continue here.
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Continuing Education....
The Leadership Institute at Union Presbyterian Seminary announces several summer/fall leadership education opportunities that may be of interest to you or to someone in your congregation or organization. I hope you’ll look these over and consider attending, or pass them on to those you know who might benefit from
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Seeking Organist
Affton Presbyterian is looking for an organist. Worship is at 10 a.m. every Sunday. If you are interested, please contact Rev. John Harrison at 404-861-0848, or email your inquiry or interest to [email protected].
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Food Pantry Needs Volunteers
Winger Food Pantry is looking for volunteers to help on Wednesdays: one shift would run from 11:00am-1:00pm and involve processing Operation Food Search items; the other shift would involve helping clients carry bags from 1:00pm-3:00pm. Please contact Stacey Carman at
[email protected] for more information. Winger Food Pantry is located at Trinity Presbyterian Church, located at 6800 Washington Avenue, University City, MO 63130.
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Mound Ridge Retreat Center
Summer Residential Counselors & Kitchen Cook
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Contract Jobs)
Over Night/Residential Counselor needed one male and one female. If interested in being paid for a great summer, working outdoors and camping, kayaking, swimming, BEING AROUND CHILDREN and you are a young adult between 20-25 some college, please contact through the email posted. Contracted Salary will be discussed upon interview.
Kitchen Cook is needed someone that can read recipes and enjoys cooking for others and doesn't mind working in summer heat. contact the email posted. This is a summer contracted salary to be discussed upon the application and interview process.
Click here to learn more.
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The First Presbyterian Church of Ferguson is seeking a part-time Youth Coordinator. This position would also require participation in a summer High School Mission Trip. For more information continue here.
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Children’s Ministry Assistant
First Presbyterian, Kirkwood is seeking a
Children’s Ministry Assistant will work closely with the Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministries, the Director of Music Ministries, the Children and Family Committee of Session, volunteers, and staff to facilitate the faith formation of the children of the First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood, MO. The Children’s Ministry Assistant will be supervised by the Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministries. Continue to read more about the position. To apply contact, [email protected]
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Historical Highlight
Stephen Hempstead, known as “the father of the Presbyterian Church west of the Mississippi River,” came to the St. Louis area from New England in 1811. He settled near St. Louis and took up farming. Stressing the need for regular worship, Hempstead soon had his neighbors holding worship services in their homes, with the help of itinerant ministers. In order to bring ministers to Missouri, he wrote letters to eastern missionary and Bible societies.
Salmon Giddings arrived in St. Louis in 1816 and organized the First Presbyterian Church there in 1817. Hempstead was a charter member, elder and trustee of the church until his death. He was buried in the family plot on his farm, which later became part of St. Louis’ Bellefontaine Cemetery.
This Historical Highlight is brought to you by the History Team.
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