Our July 24^th deadline has come and passed, and we currently have not received any applications for the position. Therefore, we will not be able to present a candidate to the August 24^th Presbytery Gathering. We are required by the denomination to fill this position upon the ending of Joy Myers’ term in November, but the longer it takes to present a candidate, the less time they’ll have to shadow and train! Therefore, we are extending our deadline to apply to Sunday, September 24^th. Candidates will be requested to fill out supplemental questions upon indication of their interest. Finalists will be notified by October 1^st, and interviews will be scheduled on Tuesday, October 17^th and Wednesday October 18^th. Please send your letter of interest and resume, Personal Information Form (PIF), or CV to Donna Schiro, pastordonnatcpc@gmail.com.

Be sure to check out our webpage for information on the search! https://glpby.org/services/clerk-search/

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The Presbyterian Foundation is pleased to bring you another Day of Learning for getting back to basics with stewardship.

This FREE online learning opportunity is set for August 23, 2023.

·        1:00 PM CT Building a Culture of Generosity with Robert Hay, Jr., Senior Ministry Relations Officer for the Presbyterian Foundation

·        4:00 PM CT Tactical Stewardship: Creating an Annual Plan with Maggie Harmon, Ministry Relations Officer for the Southwest

Depart and return to Faith Des Peres Presbyterian Church, 11155 Clayton Rd St Louis, MO 63131

Reservations Required. Contact Jan Stanford, 314-638-0195, 9511 Howerton Dr., St Louis MO 63123. Checks payable to: Presbytery of Giddings Lovejoy, Please note the History Tour on the memo line. $85 per person (Includes tour, lunch, and gratuities)

The Jesus & Justice Advocacy Conference will be Oct. 20-22 at the Presbyterian Center, near Waterfront Park, and will be replicated across the country over the next few years. The first one is mainly intended for people who live in the Louisville-Southern Indiana area or within a short drive, but there also will be ways to participate in some sessions remotely.

“A primary goal is to connect with young adults who are interested in justice advocacy, especially those who want to engage from a faith perspective,” said the Rev. Jimmie Hawkins, who leads the Presbyterian Office of Public Witness and the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations. “There are those who want to do more, to make a difference, but are unsure how to begin and the intricacies of networking and coalition building.”

To register, go here. To view videos about the conference, go here.

"TIPS" is made possible through the Earth Care Action Group of the presbytery, monitoring the ten Earth Care Congregations of the Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy and advocating for people of color, low-income, indigenous, and LGBTQIA+ community who are usually hurt first and most by environmental degradation. Contact: carletonstock@aol.com or 314-941-9378.

The Association of Partners in Christian Education (APCE) will hold its 2024 Annual Event in St. Louis from January 24th through January 27th at St. Louis Union Station. That's right! APCE AE is coming to ST. LOUIS, and we are SO EXCITED! The Local Committee has been working on this event for the past year, and now we are reaching out to you to ask for your help. We will need volunteers -- LOTS of them -- to provide hospitality to our colleagues in ministry during that week. Right now, we just need to know that you have marked your calendars and that you're willing to be of service. In the fall, we will ask about your availability during the week and your preferences regarding tasks. Please email Julie Gvillo (juliegvillo.aplaceofgrace@gmail.com) and Pat Cleeland (patricia.cleeland@gmail.com) together, so we can start compiling a list of resources. Pastors, please put this announcement in your bulletins. This international event is a huge undertaking, and we are counting on the presbytery to help us deliver! Thank you!

Funds are available for Presbyterians to use for higher education. Scholarships can be used for any accredited institution of higher learning (including trade schools and graduate study programs.)

Scholarships are awarded per school year and are renewable with application annually. Open to active Presbyterians within the Synod of Mid-America, and whose church membership qualifies as reported on December 31, 2022.

Kansas—total of 100 members or less Missouri—total of 50 members or less

Applicants will be judged on financial need, academic achievement, and involvement in the local church, school, and community. Scholarship recipients will be notified by August 31, 2023.

For more information visit http://synodma.org/college-scholarships

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WHAT IS A PLACE OF GRACE? Good question ... thanks for asking! A Place of Grace is a validated ministry of Giddings-Lovejoy Presbytery which provides a number of options for spiritual retreat planning for individuals, couples, families, small groups, businesses, organizations, and churches. The mission is to nurture delight, facilitate healing, and inspire prayer in people of all ages and from all walks of life through creative spiritual practices. A Place of Grace pastor, Julie Gvillo, would love the opportunity to talk with you, your church leaders, or any group within your church about ways in which A Place of Grace offerings might support your ministry. I am currently scheduling dates in August and September to visit with you and your people. Call 618-410-5060 to set up an appointment to have that conversation. I look forward to hearing from you!

The book launch event is on August 21, 2023, at 7:00 at The Novel Neighbor Book Store, 7905 Big Bend Boulevard, Webster Groves, Missouri. Directions are found here.  

The Path to Freedom in Missouri and Illinois…

People enslaved here experienced the same horrors as those held captive in other states, and their stories of courage and perseverance are amazing.

The book is available for pre-order by clicking here.

There are many ministry team positions available in the coming year, and we just know you would be a good fit for a committee or commission

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