Ministry & Mission Matters

Weekly News


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January 14, 2025

Fires rage out of control in Southern California, affecting churches and presbyteries

Pacific Palisades Presbyterian Church is destroyed and five people have been killed in the wind-whipped blazes of the Los Angeles fires. The Presbytery of the Pacific has been deeply impacted by the devesation that surrounds them.

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance is standing by until fires are contained and the work of rebuilding begins.

Find out how the denomination is responding by clicking here.


JOIN US IN PRAYER

  • Please pray for ... for our elderly in care facilities and hospitals who are lonely and scared.
  • Please pray for ... all those who are in the fire zone of the Southern California fires. Please pray for the strength and resilience of emergency personnel as they continue to battle the fire and wind elements.
  •  Please pray for ... educators and students who have missed education days and are pressured to catch up on their studies.
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MINISTRY TEAMS UPCOMING MEETINGS

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE

January 13 to January 19


Wednesday, January 15


Thursday, January 16

NEXT WEEK'S SCHEDULE

January 20 to January 26


Tuesday, January 21


Thursday, January 23

COMING SOON

January 27 to February 2


Nothing is Scheduled


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

EXPERIENCES & EDUCATION IN THE NEWS

We will email the link, to those registered, 24 hours before REBT.

Challenging History:

January 17 - February 14


Join leading historians as they explore the complex and untold stories of St. Louis’ past, challenging prevailing narratives and fostering a deeper understanding of our diverse history. Adults. Registration required.

If you do not have the Zoom app and need the direct link to the Virtual Town Hall you may click this link on Thursday, January 23 any time after 6:45 pm to attend. All members of the presbytery are welcome.

Ordination & Installation Service

of Matt Miller


Matt will be Ordained and then Installed as the Associate Pastor of Webster Groves Presbyterian Church on Sunday, January 26, beginning at 3:00 pm

Webster Groves Presbyterian Church. The church is located at 45 W Lockwood Ave., in Webster Groves, Missouri

Directions may be found by clicking here.

Interested in Earth Care? The deadline is early 2025!


Is your church active in earth care or interested in becoming more involved in being stewards of God’s earth? To become certified as Earth Care Congregations churches take the “Earth Care Pledge” and complete activities and projects in the fields of worship, education, facilities and outreach. Applications can be submitted from Jan. 1st - Feb. 15th. Start your application TODAY! Click Here

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