"The hospital was originally founded by leaders and members of the Episcopal Church in partnership with local physicians, and admitted their first patient on February 28, 1866, in a small 25-room infirmary near what is present-day Interstate 55 and Russell Boulevard. The hospital started with a medical staff of only eight physicians, with family and friends providing nursing care.."

Blog Post by: Rev. Dr. Brandan Eddy, Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy Stated Clerk

Pastor of John Calvin Presbyterian Church

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.

Innovation Grants for 2025

DEADLINE - OCTOBER 31, 2024



SoMA is offering up to $5,000 to each of our six presbyteries to support pastoral and/or congregational leaders in equipping and strengthening them for ministry with the goal of increasing congregational vitality. Apply ASAP by clicking here.

2025 Presbyterian Youth - TRIENNIUM

July 28-31

Get Ready! In July 2025, the Presbyterian Church (USA) will welcome thousands of its high school-age youth and their adult youth workers to Louisville, Kentucky for four days of worship, recreation, bible study, outreach, and faith formation all around the theme of “As If We Were Dreaming”. The Giddings-Lovejoy Presbytery will be sending a delegation from our churches. More information to come shortly.

Learn more details here.

Confused about ballot measures on the November 5 ballot? You are not alone.

Faith Des Peres Presbyterian welcomes

Metro St. Louis League of Women Voters Member

Sunday, October 20 at 11:45 am

The MVM member will share information about 5 proposed constitutional amendments and one proposition that will be on the November 5^th election ballot.

Proposition A: increase the state's minimum wage to $15.

Amendments to be discussed are:

·        Amendment 2: Legalize and regulate sports wagering

·        Amendment 3: Provide state constitutional right to reproductive freedom, defined to include abortion

·        Amendment 5: Permit additional gambling boat license on the Osage River

·        Amendment 6: Levy costs and fees to support law enforcement personnel salaries and benefits

·        Amendment 7: Prohibit ranked-choice voting and noncitizen voting

Faith Des Peres Gathering Space, 11155 Clayton Road, Frontenac

Bagels, pastries, fruit, and plenty of coffee are available.

No cost and no reservations are required.

The 2024 Florence L. Warren Lectureship at the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary, titled “Presbyterian Identity Today,” will be held on Monday, October 21, 2024.

 Free and open to the public, the lectureship will begin with a panel discussion from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Straatmeyer Rehearsal Room, Heritage Center, University of Dubuque. The discussion will also be livestreamed at www.facebook.com/DubuqueSeminary.

Learn more about this event by clicking here.

Washington University Norman R. Seay Lecture

'Brain Health and Aging Research with Black Men, Former NFL Athletes'

Tuesday, October 22 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

This Event is FREE

Lecturer Robert Turner II, PhD, Former Professional Football Player, Professor, George Washington

University, Washington D.C.

This event will be held in person at the Eric P. Newman Education Center and streamed live on our site’s homepage as well as our YouTube channel.

The Event Flyer Found Here

Hope in Turbulent Times

Join us for a faith discussion

Wed., Oct. 30 at 7:00 pm



Discussion in the Sanctuary with refreshments to follow in Fellowship Hall. Hosted by Webster Groves Presbyterian Church, located at 45 W. Lockwood, Webster Groves, MO 63119. Flyer to details found by clicking here.

Provident Behavioral Health is pleased to share tools and resources to help interfaith clergy respond to the mental health needs of their faith communities.

Thursday, October 31 from 8:30-11:30

First Presbyterian Church Kirkwood, 100 E. Adams Avenue Kirkwood, MO

Please RSVP to info@providentstl.org by October 25th

Brief remarks from Rev. Laurie Anzilotti begin at 9:00 am, followed by suicide prevention training* and small group discussion. *Participants will receive a QPR certificate of completion.  A light breakfast (and lots of coffee!) will be served.

 There is no cost to attend this event due to the generosity of the Steward Family Foundation.

Saturday, November 16

9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Snacks and lunch are provided and registration is required. Please register for this training by visiting www.flourishstl.org

Funded through a grant from St. Louis County Children’s Service Fund, this event is hosted by Third Presbyterian Church, located at 9990 Lewis and Clark, in St. Louis, Missouri. Click here for the information on the event.

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