Ruling Elders Rule

Blog post by the Rev. Dr. Craig M. Howard

Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy

Transitional Leader

I come from a family of bishops. My great-grandfather was a bishop of several Holiness churches along the east-Texas border with western Louisiana. My father became a bishop of the same Holiness organization. My brother became a bishop of Pentecostal churches in Michigan.

I wanted nothing to do with bishops. This is one reason I became Presbyterian! Please continue here. 

Seeking Synergy: Entrepreneurship Opportunities and Challenges in the STL Startup Ecosystem 

Workshop by Kristy Jackson

St. Louis has a thriving startup business community moving from #49 to the top 10 in the country. Within this swell, there is a gap of underrepresented groups in this job and entrepreneurship growth. This workshop will include personal stories of the role Social Synergy plays in connecting the entrepreneurship community, discussion around the equity gaps that exist in the StL startup ecosystem, and tips to access the opportunities and resources available.

Learn more about Kristy here.

As the presbytery staff prepares to move into a smaller space, we must look at locations willing to host and care for historical items that are treasures of our presbytery. These items vary from communion sets to bound books; statuettes to stoneware; pictures to photographs. Can your church be in care of these precious gems? If you are willing to host items, we need to hear from you soon! Please email [email protected] to discuss what you might be interested in preserving for our presbytery.

Has your study been planned yet? Let DRAP know here .

Church Participation

We are still gathering LCC information - Have you already sent in your church information? We need it as soon as possible.

Please email all questions, comments, or inquiries here.

We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration to be held Sunday, January 14 at 3 p.m. at the John Edson Anglin Performing Arts Center at East Central College, Union, Missouri. All are invited to the celebration, which will feature keynote speaker Amy Hunter, Manager of Diversity and Inclusion for St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Musical performances will also be featured. Refreshments will follow. The event is hosted by Neighbors United - Undoing Racism, along with the Civic Engagement Committee at East Central College. First Presbyterian - Union supports and promotes NUUR activities, and welcome all! Directions can be found here.

Union Presbyterian Seminary

Spring/Summer Courses

 

We have a number of interesting and helpful workshops coming up in the next several months. Take a look at these offerings, and then give yourself the gift of education, connections, and hospitality and go to our website to register. Continue here to see what is available.

Permanent Nursery Attendant Needed

Saint Charles Presbyterian Church, St. Charles, MO, 131 Gamble Street, is seeking a permanent Sunday morning Nursery attendant. Times will be from 9:15 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. each Sunday. Inquires may be directed to Mary Kay Lyon or Margaret Osborn at [email protected].

Children’s Music Director

 

If you have a music appreciation background, love to teach, and enjoy working with children of all ages, then we have the perfect position for you. The Music Ministry of St Mark Presbyterian Church, Ballwin, MO is looking for a Children’s Music Director to work part-time providing musical selection and instruction to support the worship services and special church events. 

Days/Hours are somewhat flexible, but could total two days per week meeting two hours each time for approximately 39 weeks (Sept – May). If you are interested, please submit your resume or letter of interest to St Mark Presbyterian Church, 601 Claymont Drive, Ballwin, MO 63011, Attn: Personnel Committee, or email your resume to [email protected]

FREE TREES

Second Presbyterian, St. Louis has (2) 12 foot Christmas trees they would love to gift to someone. These trees are about 10 years old, are pre-lit, and fold down in four sections. If you are interested in them, please email Second Presbyterian here.