Ministry & Mission Matters

Weekly News


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March 25, 2025

The cost per youth delegate is $400. We are grateful to the synod, presbytery, and generous members who have contributed to offsetting the cost of this incredible experience.

For churches sending two (2) or more youth as part of the presbytery delegation: please select one individual to represent your church. That individual will be responsible for registering your youth with the presbytery registrar (Matt Miller) using the link below and will be the person who receives communication regarding deadlines and important Triennium information (note: this person is not required to attend Triennium). We are asking churches to submit a $100 deposit per youth by April 18th (details included on the registration form). 

Registration will close on Friday, April 18th

If you are an individual attending Triennium as the only delegate for your church, please contact us at triennium@glpby.org.

We do not want finances to restrict any interested youth from experiencing this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity- grants and scholarships are available! For more details on applying for a Triennium grant, please contact us at triennium@glpby.org

CLICK HERE to register your church as part of the 2025 Giddings-Lovejoy Triennium delegation!

JOIN US IN PRAYER

  • Please pray for... the family of Elly Commings who will gather at John Knox (aka Florissant Valley) Presbyterian Church for her final services this Friday at 10:00 am


  • Please pray for... those who gathered last evening to learn more about how Project 2025 affects our faithful service in the world around us.
Submit a Prayer

MINISTRY TEAMS UPCOMING MEETINGS

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE

March 24 - March 30


Wed., Mar. 26

  • 4:00 pm COM in person at FPC-Kirkwood

Thur., Mar 27

COMING SOON

March 31 - April 6


Tues., April 1

  • 5:00 pm Called Presbytery Gathering (see below)
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TO ATTEND THE GATHERING
CLICK HERE FOR THE GATHERING PAPERS

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

FEATURED OPENING OF THE WEEK:



Full Time Installed Pastor

Trinity Chapel Presbyterian Church

Cuba, Missouri


We are seeking a pastor who would be responsible for organizing and leading Sunday worship, providing pastoral care to congregants in need, and participating in various congregation and community outreach activities. The full details found by clicking here

The PNC contact is Dr. Michelle Smith at 314-852-6031.

EXPERIENCES & EDUCATION IN THE NEWS

Webster Groves Presbyterian has some church pews available. There are 16 long pews. They are approximately 141" L x 21" D x 34" H. There are two others with the same length and height but slightly greater depth due to the detailing of the back pews. There are also four that were shorted for wheelchair access, so same depth and height but 113" in length. 

Anyone interested in the pews should contact Beth Kazlauskas at bok@wgpc.org

SUMMER GRANT APPLICATIONS DUE ON APRIL 16

Public Witness Team partners with others in our local communities to proclaim God’s love in the public square by encouraging all of God’s people to participate in fulfilling God’s call for justice and equity for all people within the laws of our nation, states, and municipalities. Presbyterian Women connects to the presbytery through the Public Witness Team.

John Calvin Presbyterian Church

Celebrates 65 Years

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
GREAT ARTICLES ON GUNS TO GARDENS 

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS

Retreat is April 29 – 30 

Deadline to Register is April 15

Complete Details Found by Clicking Here
REGISTER HERE

DRAWP & Public Witness Teams

Project 2025 Explained

Books and Events as Requested by Attendees


Project 2025 Explained Books 

(suggested purchase from a local retailer)

 

·        Project 2025 Explained Chapter by Chapter: Understanding the Conservative Promise. A Comprehensive Fully-Vetted Analysis of The Heritage Foundation’s Mandate for Leadership Paperback – August 20, 2024, by Bryan Woodward

 ·        Project 2025 Explained: The Right-Wing Agenda to Transform America – Impacts on Democracy, Rights, Jobs, and the Economy. Unbiased Analysis and Verified Insights for America’s Political Future. Paperback – February 26, 2025, by Jack Donovan

 

Protests happening in and around the area of interest:

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Grace Camp: Mission Madness

In May, we have Grace Camp: Mission Madness May 27-30, where we will work with all the agencies in one week! We work all day with varying schedules. Participants may begin registering NOW by responding to this email for details. It is a great opportunity for a family staycation or for youth to get their community service hours (minors must be accompanied by a supervising adult). For details, watch the newsletter or reach out to juliegvillo.aplaceofgrace@gmail.com 

Presbytery Staff Contact Information

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 - Rev. Dr. Dave Burgess

Presbytery Vice-Moderator - Elder, Barbara Abbett

Vision Team Moderator - Elder, Lorenzo Clayton