Blowing Leaves of Culture

Blog Post by Rev. Dr. Craig M. Howard

Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy Transitional Leader

This past weekend I took care of the leaves that had fallen in my yard. I did a wonderful job of raking and bagging. My yard was the cleanest on the block, at least for one day! The problem is my neighbor has a big tree that dumps leaves in his yard and into the street. He hasn’t raked anything so far. So, when the wind blows, all of his leaves end up in my yard! I have come to the conclusion that if I am to win the war on leaves, I must get in rhythm with my neighbor and the timing of his raking. Please continue...

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If you are finished with them, please return them to Presbytery office or bring them to the next gathering. Thank you!

Reminder....

If your congregation has read or is currently reading Waking Up White , we would love to hear from you. We would love for the entire presbytery to read this book, but would love to know who has either read it, is reading it, or plan to read it soon. 

If you are one of these congregations, please contact John Harrison, the Dismantling Racism and Privilege moderator at  [email protected] .  Sometime in the future, we would love to discuss ways to share your learnings with the entire presbytery. 

Have you already read Waking Up White?

We want to hear from you! Other presbytery members need to hear your thoughts on the book thus far. If you have read the book please share your thoughts with other presbytery members to encourage them to help keep the conversation going. Your contribution can be a journal entry of 400 words or less, a poem, or an artistic drawing depicting your learnings.

Follow this link, and we will share them with others.

Detroit - A Mission Trip in the Making

  The Hands-On Mission Work Group, of the Presbytery of Detroit, seeks to inspire individuals and congregations to engage in hands-on mission projects so they grow in faith and discipleship to our Lord Jesus Christ.     

We would like to welcome your group to Detroit on your next mission trip. Although we work in conjunction with Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA), our setup is unique. We house teams in several of our local churches and partner with several experienced project organizations; we want to match your team with the lodging and work that fits you best.

More information can be found here.

TONIGHT - The Doctrine Of Discovery,

Unmasking The Domination Code

   The Joining Hands Peru Partnership Team invites you to a viewing and discussion of the film The Doctrine Of Discovery, Unmasking The Domination Code , Tuesday, October 24, 6:30 p.m. 

    Come and bring a friend and snack to pass. The film will be shown at the Presbytery Center, 2236 Tower Grove Avenue; St. Louis, MO 63110. For more information, contact Ellie Stock at (314) 521-8418 or [email protected].

Quincentennial Reformation Celebration

This celebration will take place on Sunday, October 29, 3:00 pm at Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364, Dardenne Prairie, MO. Please come and join us as we gather to celebrate the goodness of the Lord, proclaim His great deeds, and joyfully sing of His righteousness! 

All are welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be served after the program.  Complete details for the event can be found here. For more information, please contact Stefanie Liesman at [email protected]

Smorgasbord for Scholarships

Trinity Chapel Presbyterian Church, locate at 1631 Highway 19, in Cuba, Missouri is holding its annual Smorgasbord on Saturday, November 11 from 4-7 p.m.

Proceeds will be used for our Scholarship Fund. Admission is $12 for adults; $5 for children 4-12 and under 4 free. Veterans are also free!

All Saints Concert

On Sunday, November 5 at 4 p.m., conductor Andrew Peters leads the Second Church Chorale and Orchestra in music for All Saints Day. The program consists of Tchaikowsky’s Elegy for Strings , Gary Cornell’s arrangement of “Wayfaring Stranger,”  Eternal Light: A Requiem by English composer Howard Goodall, and Amy Beach’s “Invocation” for violin and piano performed by violinist Susie Thierbach and pianist Andrew Peters.

The concert, part of the Couts Music Series, is free and open to all. For more information call 314-367-0367 or www.secondchurch.net.

Halloween Trick or Trivia- To Support AMEN St.Louis   This fun-tricked out event will take place on Friday, October 27th beginning at 7 p.m. at Oak Hill Presbyterian Church.  To purchase tickets, email Jillian Embrey at [email protected] [email protected]

Part-Time Music Director/Pianist Wanted

Woodlawn Chapel Presbyterian Church in Wildwood seeks a part-time music director/pianist to lead our congregation's music ministry. Primary duties include directing the chancel and bell choirs and providing piano accompaniment for Sunday worship. The music director works closely with the pastor and others to implement a comprehensive, theologically engaging music ministry that includes a diversity of musical styles and genres. Woodlawn Chapel (PCUSA) places value on traditional worship that is vital, fresh, and inclusive of the gifts of our congregation. For more information, please email [email protected] or contact the Rev. Christopher W. Keating, pastor, 16520 Clayton Road, Wildwood, MO 63011

Christian Education Coordinator

The Presbyterian Church of Washington is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic individual to coordinate Christian Education programs and activities. This is a year long, part-time position that involves Sunday mornings and some activities during the week. Resumes should be sent to [email protected] . A full job description is available at www.presbywashmo.org

    Administrative Assistant for Member Care

& Music Ministry

Ladue Chapel Presbyterian Church is looking for an Administrative Assistant to support our Member Care and Music Ministries. The ideal candidate will be experienced in using Microsoft Office Suite Skills and be proficient in using database oriented software packages; Successful candidates will be personable with excellent customer service skills; be committed to being a team player; possess highly developed organization skills with a strong attention to detail; and, be able to work independently while achieving desired results.

  The position is full-time. Interested candidates should send their resumes to 9450 Clayton Road, St. Louis, Mo, 63124, Attn: Administrative Assistant Search, or email their resume to [email protected] .

Youth Activity Coordinator

First Presbyterian Church of Edwardsville, IL, is seeking an enthusiastic, part-time Youth Activity Coordinator who will provide an engaging youth ministry program for Middle School and High School Youth. 

The main focus of the position would be to initiate, organize, and carry out faith based activities for our Middle School and High School youth. Hours are somewhat flexible, but would total approximately 10 hours per week for 45 weeks at approximately $23/ hour.

The applicant should be a team player with good organizational and interpersonal skills who is also able to work comfortably within the Christian theology and practices of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A).

Our church will be moving into a new building in January. If you are interested in this launch position, please submit your resume or letter of interest to [email protected] 

Interested persons, please read the position description found here.

    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].