Courageous Space

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

Transitional Leader of the

Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy

      

Crossroads defines themselves as an organization that is committed to dismantling systemic racism. This weekend they shared many ideas with our presbytery. One particular concept stood out for me, the concept of Courageous Space. Continue here to read on. 

Reported But Not Real

 

Friends,

Last week I wrote a blog about Southminster Presbyterian Church based on an article from the Washington Post. I was unaware that the article had significant factual errors. Repeating errors do not make them true, and I unintendedly did so. Click here to read on.

Mound Ridge Retreat

& Mission Center

Summer Overnight Camp Scheduling has begun! Click here to find the perfect summer experience for your family. In case you missed it, Mound Ridge was also featured in last week's news from the Presbyterian Mission Agency.Find the complete article, From Death to Life, here.

Kaleidoscope Scholarships Available

The Stewardship Team approved ten $100 scholarships to the 2018 Kaleidoscope Conference.   Priority will be given to lay leaders. Names and contact information should be sent to Liz Rolf Kanerva [email protected] no later than July 1st. 

Kaleidoscope will be held in St. Louis this year, and full details of the conference can be found here.

History on the Move

The Presbytery History Team is pleased to announce that the archived Presbytery church histories have found a new home at Oak Hill Presbyterian Church History Room. Please contact History Team member, Jan at 314-638-0195 if you would like to look at any of them. 

Dismantling Racism & Privilege (DRAP)

DRAP is still searching for congregations, who haven't yet had the opportunity to participate in the book study of Waking Up White. Moderator, Rev. John Harrison, welcomes your questions and feedback from this study. Email him here.

Find more information about the book here.

PLEASE NOTE: The Oaks Conference Room (Oaks) is located at the new Presbytery office, located at 1001 Craig Rd., Suite 170, St. Louis, MO 63146.

Directions can be found here.

Hands and Feet Celebration

featuring Kirk Whalum

Be sure to purchase your tickets to be part of the Hands and Feet Celebration featuring Grammy Award winning artist Kirk Whalum for Thursday evening, June 21, at the 223 ^rd Meeting of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Tickets are $15 and can be purchased as a part of General Assembly Registration . For more information, continue here.

Want to Attend Some GA#223 Events?

Please see this Schedule of Events. Remember If you wish to only purchase tickets and do not need assistance with lodging, select the “Tickets Only” Roles and Components as you register to skip paying the $95 advance registration fee. What a savings!

Elders called to Commissioned Ruing Elder training your training opportunity is on the horizon!

 

Ruling elders desiring to explore a call to serve our smaller congregations as Commissioned Ruling Elders (CRE) are invited to attend an inquiry day on May 19, 2018 at Rock Presbyterian Church, 6439 US Highway 61/67 in Imperial, Missouri. Secure your reservation to attend by emailing [email protected] or mailing the $15 registration fee to

Debra Tracy, 689 Highland Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. Checks made payable to Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy. (Hurry, deadline is May 14)

Ladue Chapel’s Annual Blood Drive

Ladue Chapel hosts their Annual Blood Drive on

Thursday, May 17, from 3:00-7:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. If you can donate, please do! We need you!

The American Red Cross supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood supply and about 5 million Americans receive blood transfusions each year. There is no upper age limit to donate. Walk-ins are welcome. If you want to reserve your spot, go to redcrossblood.org to sign up. Thank you for your blood donations!

Community Gospel Choir To Perform

The choir, which performs on Saturday, May 12 at 6 p.m. in the Clayton High School Auditorium, was formed in the summer of 2007. Through spirited interpretation of the rich tradition of African-American Gospel music they are working to:

More information about the event can be found here.

Mom's Demand Action - Do You?

MOMS DEMAND ACTION for Gun Sense In America is a national, grassroots organization, part of a group founded by Michael Bloomberg, former Mayor of New York City after the Newtown shootings in 2012. If interested in more information, please contact Susan Andrews at [email protected], or by calling 914-815-6507.

Seeking Site Manager

We are a mission of Oak Hill Presbyterian Church, a small, urban church, located in South St. Louis, Missouri. We provide mission experiences and housing for church groups, youth groups, college groups, activists, and others seeking to serve in the city. Each summer, we hire a site manager to welcome, orient, and assist the visiting teams. We are looking for someone with energy and organizational skills, who loves working with people but isn’t afraid of a form or two, who can make sure visiting groups have what they need, and who can think ahead and notice new ways we can better welcome and serve others. Continue for more information

Part-Time Administrative Assistant

Pacific Presbyterian Church in Pacific, MO, is requesting applications for the part time position of Administrative Assistant. The purpose of the position is to provide administrative and secretarial services to the pastor and other church staff. Continue here for more information .