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Open Meeting Policy

The Work Of The Church Is Strengthened When It Is Done In A Spirit Of Openness And Trust. When the presbytery meets, its voting members include:

• all ministers of the Word and Sacrament who are members of the presbytery
• all elders commissioned by their sessions to attend that meeting
• any elder elected moderator of the presbytery for the duration of his or her term.

All are welcome to attend and have a voice, even if not commissioned to a voting role.

FEBRUARY EDUCATION EVENINGS

• February 8 - Collaborative Ministries with COM and Rev. Ryan Landino
• February 15 - Conversations with the Stated Clerk, with Rev. Dr. Brandan Eddy
• February 22 - Compassionate Ministries with Rev. Dr. Julie Allen Berger
• February 29 - Ruling Elders with Rev. Rob Dyer, Dynamic Leaders

Watch your email for more details about how you can participate in the Education Experiences of the Presbytery!

PC(USA) Office of Public Witness

Global Day of Action for Ceasefire in Gaza

Saturday, January 13

3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Lafayette Square, The White House

Virtual Option: We will live stream the prayer vigil to the Churches for Middle East Peace YouTube Page: @ChurchesforMEP 

Please register to be kept informed about updates related to this event. Click Here

The Ferguson Ecology Team Video Night Presents 

(VIA ZOOM)

The Doctrine of Discovery

Unmasking The Domination Code

Thursday, January 25 at 7:00 PM

A story of historical truth, spirituality, and resistance, told on behalf of the original nations and peoples of Great Turtle Island, and elsewhere on Mother Earth. We are still here, and still rightfully free.

This film, based on Steven Newcomb’s book PAGANS in The Promised Land, explores the religious, political, and legal systems that have, since the time of Christopher Columbus, been the foundation and precedent for dominating the peoples, lands, and resources of original nations and other citizens in the United States and on other continents. The environmental impact and degradation from the ensuing political oppression, economic exploitation, and religious legitimation of the Doctrine of Discovery continue to this day.

Conversation to follow the film, Register by clicking: https://bit.ly/FETJan2024

For more information: (314) 521-8418 or email carletonstock@aol.com

PC(USA) Book Study

Monday Evenings in February

6:30 pm to 7:45 pm

You're invited to participate in a PC(US) online book study on poverty. Join with other PC(USA) members across the country to discuss Matthew Desmond’s book “Poverty, by America.” This book study will take place over 4 sessions from 6:30-7:45 p.m. (CT) each Monday in February. Learn more and register here: https://hubs.ly/Q02fHCF10

Attendees have given us feedback that our boundaries training was a great experience AND caused them to re-evaluate some of their practices. This live online boundary training is 6 total hours split over 2 consecutive days (3 hours each day). For more information click here.

Tips For Caring For God's Creation: 

Buy energy-efficient appliances!

When shopping for appliances like freezers, dishwashers, washing machines, and dryers, compare the Energy Guide Labels on various models to determine their energy efficiency. Have a great new year doing earth-friendly things around your church, home, workplace, and school!

"TIPS" is brought to you by the Earth Care Work Group of the Presbytery which monitors the ten Earth Care Congregations in the Presbytery and advocates for low-income, people of color, and indigenous people who are often harmed most and worst by degraded environmental conditions. Contact: carletonstock@aol.com or 314-941-9378.

A Place of Grace is busy in January....

• January 10 - Mission Madness Retreat -- Community Hope Center, Cottage Hills, IL, 9 a.m. to noon. 
• January 18 - January Prayer Art Retreat -- Von Dell Gallery & Studios, 102 E Ferguson, Wood River, IL. 6 p.m. Each month, worship unfolds at Von Dell Gallery & Studios (102 E Ferguson, Wood River, IL) and art is created in response to scripture and prayer. The community that gathers comes prepared to listen for God to speak to them through meditation and through the art they and their fellow artists create. No previous art experience is required -- if you can form letters, you can tangle. People of a variety of denominational backgrounds participate. Communion is served at the end. Please RSVP via the web site: aplaceofgrace-juliegvillo.net/upcoming-events.html by noon the day before the events you plan to attend, so I can be adequately prepared. Space is limited.

Learn More by Clicking Here

Rev. Ryan Landino

Presbytery Leader

rlandino@glpby.org

314.409.9002

Rev. Liz Kanerva

Associate

Presbytery Leader

ekanerva@glpby.org

314.779.6809

Rev. Dr. Brandan Eddy

Stated Clerk

beddy@glpby.org

618.781.9615

Leigh Porter

Office Manager

lporter@glpby.org

314.225.9470

Janice McMillen

Communications Associate

jmcmillen@glpby.org

573.578.3960

Presbytery Moderator - Elder, Lorenzo Clayton

Presbytery Vice-Moderator - Rev. Dr. Dave Burgess

Vision Team Moderator - Rev. Mel Smith