Blog Post by Rev. Dr. Craig M. Howard
Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy
Transitional Leader
"Preaching Political"
I sent a letter to the presbytery last week as a response to the Stockley trail in St. Louis. I received more responses to that letter than anything else I’ve written. Most responses were positive and affirming. A few responses took issue at my claims of injustice and racism. I really appreciate all responses as an opportunity for us to dialogue with one another. This is the way our faith and community are shaped and formed. We are a connected church that does our best work respectfully agreeing and disagreeing, and doing it all in love.
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Our Presbytery - Our Work
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This week's additions to our prayer basket
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Let us lift these prayers up to the one who hears all and who loves all.
- Please pray for those struggling from the outcome of the Stockley verdict.
- Please pray for Joy Myers and family, in the sudden loss of her nephew in law.
- Please pray for those in the path of Hurricane Maria, and those who continue to recover from Harvey and Irma.
- Please pray for those who are in Mexico City following today's earthquake and building collapse.
- Please pray in thanksgiving for the celebration of First Presbyterian Church, St. Louis (University City) of 200 years of mission and ministry.
Have a prayer you would like added to our basket
?
If so, click
here
to email us, and then please visit our
prayer page
often in unity and love of those who are listed there.
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Parish Paper
Now Available
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Upcoming Team Meetings
@
Wednesday to Tuesday
(All Teams meet at the Presbytery Center, unless noted)
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This Week....
Thurs., Sept. 21
9:30 a.m. - History Team
10 a.m. - Stewardship
1 p.m. - Social Witness
2 p.m. - Personnel
4 p.m. - Vision Team
6:30 p.m. - Prep/Ministry
Mon., Sept. 25
2 p.m. - Dismantling Racism/Privilege
(Ladue Chapel)
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Next Week....
Wed., Sept. 27
3 p.m. - Com Rep/Nomination
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Celebrating 200 Years!
Free Community Picnic
and Open House
First Presbyterian Church of St. Louis, in honor of turning 200 this November, will be hosting a FREE community picnic and open house. Join them, so we can all celebrate this momentous on Saturday, September 23 from 3-7 p.m. We have made plans for all ages.
See complete details here
.
To see the life and amazing gifts of this congregation, please visit their website
here
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Celebrating 60 Years
Southminster Presbyterian Church celebrated their 60th Anniversary in Crestwood in fellowship, and by honoring three of the charter members of South-minster during the worship service on Sunday, September 17
th
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A church picnic finished memorializing this anniversary, immediately followed this celebratory worship service. We rejoice with Southminster in 60 years of mission and ministry, in Crestwood.
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Halloween Trick or Trivia
This fun-tricked out event will take place on Friday, October 27th at Oak Hill Presbyterian Church.,
Join us and have a ghoulishly good time! Tickets are $25 individually or $160 for a table of 8. Doors open at 6, trivia begins at 7. To purchase tickets, email Jillian Embrey at
[email protected]
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Presbytery Wide - Middle School Retreat
Experience a weekend at Mound Ridge Center, through the eyes of a Super Hero, on October 27-28. You can view the flyer
here.
Email one of the organizers listed below to register.
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Religions of the World Tour
The History Team is presenting a tour of Religions of the World on Friday, November 10. The tour will begin at 8:30 a.m. Please see this
flyer
for more information.
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Presbyterians in Prison Ministry
Have you ever considered participating in Prison Ministry? Commitment these ministry teams is NOT financial--it is relational, and it can be as simple as treating someone like a person again, claimed and beloved by God. Our Presbytery has currently fielded six teams.
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2017 ST. LOUIS CROP WALK AND CONCERT
The 2017 St. Louis CROP Walk and Concert will be Sunday, October 1 at Eden Seminary, 475 E. Lockwood Ave. in Webster Groves, starting at 5:30 pm with registration/check-in/walking, followed by the CROP Concert at 7:00 pm.
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Maryland Heights Presbyterian Church
Arts & Crafts Fair
This holiday shopping event will be held on Saturday, October 7, from 9 a.m.- 2p.m., and more information can be found
here.
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Educational Opportunities
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Lutheran School of Theology
Continuing Education Fall Classes Offered
Lutheran School of Theology is a ministry of St. Louis ELCA congregations. Established in 1995; LST offers unique learning opportunities for lay people, professional church workers, and candidates for theological degrees.
Among the offerings at LST are courses in biblical studies, systematic theology, religious education, church history, ecumenism, and church leadership. To see what is being offered this fall,
click here
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Prepare the Way
An Advent Preparation Workshop
for Clergy & Musicians
This workshop, held at the Mercy center from October 2-4, will be led by Dr. Emanuel Cleaver III and Paul Vasile, and will be exploring the prophetic and poetic power of the Advent and Christmas seasons at this dynamic Worship Planning Retreat. Held at the Mercy Center, more information and to register, please click
here.
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Presbyterian Women Fall Gathering
Mark your calendars for the Presbyterian Women of Giddings-Lovejoy fall gathering. The theme is “Cloud of Witnesses” and will take place on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at New Hope Presbyterian Church in St. Charles, Missouri from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Rev. Joy Meyers will present the Fall bible study to all in attendance. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ann Schmidt at 636-699-2142.
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E4 Faith Formation Conference
Educate-Empower-Energize-Engage
The 2017 E4 Faith Formation Conference will be held
October 22-24, 2017
at the Embassy Suites in Kansas City, Mo. More information can be found
here
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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.
Continue here.
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Small Congregation Seeking Pastor
Small congregation seeking part-time pastor. This community is in the western area of the Presbytery, approximately a one hour drive west of St. Louis.
Interest parties, please read the position description, found
here
, and then email the Clerk of Session, Cindy Koppelmann, at
[email protected].
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Keep Connected
We love to hear about the work of the Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy Congregations. Help keep us connected by simply emailing your information in to
[email protected]
Have an event, fundraiser, or concert and want to get the word out? Simply email that information in by
6 p.m. on Monday
of the week you want your event published.
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