Children

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. 

St. Patrick Center

Workshop by Laurie Phillips

The session content will include a history of our agency, an explanation of the Housing First philosophy and methodology, client profile (average age, gender and race, level of need, etc.), and description of what case management means in our organization. We also will talk about how we collaborate throughout the region, with both other agencies and the governmental bodies, to provide support services and end homelessness.

Learn more about St. Patrick Center 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!

UKirk Open House!

Help UKirk kick-off our semester by joining us at our Winter Open House on Sunday, January 28, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. We'll gather at Trinity Presbyterian Church (6800 Washington Ave) and through our evening of dinner and worship together, it's an opportunity for you to connect with our collegiate community and for UKirk students to learn more about the broader church in St. Louis. Please RSVP here and let us know what dietary needs you might have.

If you have any questions, contact Pastor Miriam at [email protected]

Save the Date for

Mound Ridge Dinner & Auction

 The Dinner/Auction will be held on Saturday, April 14, from 6-8 p.m. at Andre's South Banquet Center. Find out more about Mound Ridge Retreat and Mission Center here.  

Chasing Coral - Video Night

Presented by the Ferguson Ecology Team

 

   “It’s not too late for coral reefs…indeed, for many other ecosystems that are facing challenges from climate change. It’s still possible to reduce the rate at which the climate is changing, and that’s within our power today.” Dr. Ove Hoegh-Guldberg

   This free event is open to the public on Tuesday, January 23 at 7:00 p.m., at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall, located at 33 N. Clay (at Darst), in Ferguson, Missouri. D irections can be found here. For more information: (314) 521-8418, or by emailing [email protected]

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]