"Jesus lived with people who knew fear, of Rome, of loss of daily bread, of tax burdens, and of shortened lives. Jesus too knew how those in power use fear to manipulate the population. But the good news is that there are ways to counter our fears..."

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Rev. Dr. Mark Miller

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.

Helpful Non-Partisan Links in

Researching Voting and Faith

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1. https://www.bread.org/vote-to-end-hunger/
2. https://takebackchristianity.org/

Last week's Public Witness Education Hour, at left.

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.

Photos above include those involved in the Installation of Rev. Dr. Brandan Eddy, the gift of a stole from John Calvin, a refreshment buffet, and the final installation service participating as Commisison on Ministry Moderator, Rev. Ellen Gurnon.

First Presbyterian Church celebrated their 190th Anniversary with returning Pastors, many of their yoked-partner Pacific Presbyterian members as well as local community members. There was an amazing message, a look back at history, lunch shared and many memories made.

Faith, Democracy, and Justice:

Prayers for Our Nation on Election Night

Tues., Nov. 5th at 5:00 pm (CT)

Join the Office of Public Witness as polls begin to close for a time of prayer centered on peace, hope, and unity for our nation this election day. This service of prayer will offer an opportunity to come together as a denomination—regardless of hoped-for outcomes—to reflect upon our shared values of faith, democracy, and social justice.

Through scripture readings, prayer, song, and silent reflection, we aim to inspire peace, hope, and unity for our nation led by Christ's example. 6:00 pm -6:30 pm ET will be streamed live on Zoom (please register below) and a recording will be posted as soon as possible for viewing as polls continue to close across the United States. Register 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.

Couts Music Series Presents

The Mazzoni Duo

at Second Presbyterian Church

Sunday, November 3 at 4:00 pm

Partners in music and in life, Jennifer and Matthew Mazzoni have been performing together in venues nationally and internationally for nearly twenty years. Matt is from Pennsylvania (USA) and studied at the University of Michigan before meeting Jennifer, who is a Missouri (USA) native, at Indiana University. Combining Jennifer's "heavenly" (St. Louis Post-Dispatch) flute playing and Matthew's outstanding piano artistry, their duo was a recent prizewinner of the St. Louis Artist Presentation Society. www.mazzonimusic.com.

Second Presbyterian Church is located at

4501 Westminster Place | Saint Louis, Missouri 63108

Thursday, November 14

9:00 am- to 2:00 pm

This is hosted by Trinity Presbyterian Church, located at 6800 Washington Ave, St Louis, MO 63130. Information about this event can be found by clicking here

To register for this course, email Lawson (Cal) Calhoun at cal@theccstl.org

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