"I asked the congregation why they worship at Rock Presbyterian Church and if they are grateful for anything about our small, though resilient, church. A common theme was the idea that this church has been an extended family for members and has showed up for them in difficult times...."

Blog Post Compiled by

Rev. Joseph Chapman

Rock Presbyterian Church &

Mercy Virtual Care Chaplain

If you need to set up a meeting for your team or would like information on a team you might be interested in joining, contact the presbytery office at 314.772.2395

SEEKING CO-EDITOR

The Search Committee for the Presbyterian Women of Giddings-Lovejoy is searching for a co-editor of their newsletter entitled, The Linkletter. The co-editor will be responsible for using technology to format articles and pictures related to Presbyterian Women’s activities into a publication that can be shared throughout the Presbytery. The Linkletter is sent by email, usually on a quarterly basis. The Linkletter co-editor will attend Co-ordinating Team meetings that are held by Zoom on the third Friday of each month from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Please contact the current co-editor, Ann Schmid, 636-699-2142, ann_schmid1@yahoo.com, with any questions.

Called by the Vision Team of the Presbytery of Giddings Lovejoy

for the Administrative Commission for Dardenne Presbyterian Church

New Advent resources from the PC(USA) are available now! Several Presbyterian ministries and partnerships have produced new devotionals for the Advent season to proclaim the constancy of God’s love and presence among us. Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q02Ynxc20

PCUSA Town Hall on Protecting Immigrant Rights Near and Far

Wednesday, December 11 at 4:30 pm

There are many questions have come rushing in the wake of the election. How are Presbyterians going to respond to these threats to our community? What resources are out there? What is the future of sanctuary? What is the future of refugee resettlement and other temporary protections? How are the Presbyterian Church denomination offices going to respond? (Hosted by PDA, Immigration Issues and OPW to prepare for new U.S. policies and actions against immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers.)

This Zoom gathering is designed to help concerned Presbyterians discern what we can do now to prepare for the new Administration's anti-immigrant policies. We will share how the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)Register 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