Presbytery Gathering - Thur., Aug. 22
Hosted by:
First United and Westminster Presbyterian Churches
of Belleville, Illinois

T his is a half-day meeting, so lunch will not be offered.
A list of local restaurants can be found here . Their location map found here.

Childcare is available upon request at pre-registration.
Pre-Registration will close at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20
Gathering Overview
Pre-Session
Community Exegesis
Gather at Westminster Presbyterian
Worship & Meeting
Gather at First United Presbyterian
12 p.m. - Fellowship/Sign In
1 p.m. - Gathering Begins

Gathering Papers Available for Download
Saturday, August 17
Featured Speaker - Rev. Dr. Kathryn Threadgill
Evangelism & Vital Congregations Featuring

Kathryn is the Coordinator for Vital Congregation for the Presbyterian Church (USA). She attended Montreat College, PC(USA). There she obtained her B.A. majoring in Bible and Religion with a concentration in Youth Ministry. Kathryn went on to study at Columbia Theological Seminary for both her Masters of Divinity and her Doctorate of Educational Ministries degrees. Her thesis explored why youth today are not experiencing the wonder of God in worship. As a minister of the Word and Sacrament, Kathryn has served churches in Greensboro, NC. and Mobile, AL. She is the beloved daughter of Ollie Rix and Dorothy Threadgill, and has twelve siblings from all over the world.
The Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy
A Community of Vibrant Congregations and Dynamic Leaders
Rev. Pat Gruber, Moderator - Elder Barbara Bowyer, Vice-Moderator         
Rev. Dr. Craig Howard, Presbytery Leader - Rev. Joy Myers, Stated Clerk
Rev. Vanessa Hawkins, Designated Associate Presbytery Leader