Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy Weekly Newsletter

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October / 3 / 2023

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Please pray for ... those who are battling the most recent COVID resurgence. Particularly please pray for our brothers and sisters of Woodlawn Chapel Presbyterian Church

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Upcoming Ministry Team Meetings

This Week

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Mon., Oct. 9

7 pm DRAWP Click Here

Tues., Oct. 10

4 pm Admin Click Here

Thur., Oct. 12

9:30 am History at Soutminster

1 pm Gather Plan Click Here

6:30 pm COM Click Here

News & Updates

TIPS FOR CARING FOR GOD'S CREATION:

Install a flow control device in the showerhead

This do-it-yourself device limits the flow of water in your shower, which translates into energy and money savings. They can be found in hardware stores and any big box retail store.

"TIPS" is brought to you by the Earth Care Work Group of presbytery, monitoring Earth Care Congregations and advocating for low income, people of color, women, and GLBTQ communities often hurt first and worst by environmental degradation. Contact: carletonstock@aol.com or 314-941-9378.

Trivia Night

Sat. Oct. 7th • 6:00 pm

(Doors open at 5:30 pm)

Florissant Presbyterian Church at John Knox Presbyterian Church, located at 13200 New Halls Ferry Rd., Florissant, Missouri.

$20.00 per person/ 8 person limit per table

Popcorn and Soda provided - Basket Raffles and other games

Proceeds go toward our food ministry.

We will be collecting items for Crisis Nursery (diapers, wipes, children's games, paper towels, cleaning supplies, paper products, etc.) 1 Free mulligan per donation (up to 10 mulligans per table)

Directions can be found by clicking here.

Loving Our Neighbors and Race Relations in STL:

Apology to Action

Ladue Chapel Presbyterian Church

9:15 am – Sunday’s in the Fireside Room

October 8, 15, 22 & 29

October 8 “Truth and Reparation: How the PC(USA) Talks About Racism” with Rev. Ryan J. Landino, Giddings-Lovejoy Presbytery Leader
October 15 “Understanding the PCUSA’s Overture of Apology for the Sin of Slavery” with Diane McCullough, Dismantling Racism and White Privilege Team
October 22 “Lucky Zip Codes” with Amy Hunter, VP of DEI at Caleres, Inc.
October 29 “Restorative Justice and Alternatives to Incarceration” with Tracy Stanton & Sarah Nixon, Freedom Community Center

Learn more about these events by clicking here. Ladue Chapel Presbyterian Church is located at 9450 Clayton Rd., St. Louis, MO 63124. Directions found by clicking here.

Global Partnerships And

The Joining Hands Peruvian Partnership Announce

The Rev. Jed Koball From Peru Will Be Visiting Our Presbytery

October 14-20.

Jed is a Mission Co-Worker for the PC(USA) living and working in Peru. His focus is addressing the root causes of poverty, especially climate change and extractive industries. Find his schedule by clicking here. UPDATE: The information on the SouthNorth Dialogue Series on October 19 and how to attend by Zoom, click here.

Artful Expressions & Inktober

Throughout October – Are you ready?

A six-week Artful Expressions of Grief series will begin on Tuesday, October 3rd at Von Dell Gallery & Studios and run through November 7th from 5 to 7 p.m. (*October 10th will start 30 minutes early because I have a 7:00 meeting.) Registration fees for this event will be $10/person which only covers materials. As part of our weekly worship, the offering box will be present to support the work of A Place of Grace and Von Dell Gallery & Studios.

"Inktober" is also coming up! A daily YouTube video for Place of Grace followers with a different tangle each day.

Learn more about both of these series by clicking here.

Presbyterian Women of Giddings Lovejoy

Fall Gathering at Faith Des Peres Presbyterian Church

Saturday, October 21

Hear from Faithful Women Serving in our Midst: A Panel of Pastors on What Sustains Them in their Journey. Learn more and make reservations by clicking here.

Faith Des Peres Presbyterian Church is located at 11155 Clayton Road, St. Louis, Mo 63131. Directions found by clicking here.

First Presbyterian Church Of Columbia, Missouri Presents 2023 Haseman Lectures - "How To Be Good Neighbours: A Christian Theology For A Pluralistic World"

October 28, 2023

• 10 AM Lecture: “Models for Dealing with the Other”

• 2 PM Lecture: “Christian Participation in a Pluralistic World”

October 29, 2023

• 9:30 AM Adult Sunday School, Open Discussion of Lecture Topics & Book

• 10:30 AM Worship Sermon: “The Blessing of Babel”

For more information, please click here.

Mini-Youth Mission Trip

Will you help make a child’s Christmas brighter?

Sat., Dec. 9 • 10 am to 12 pm

Hosted by St. Charles Presbyterian Church

Children and Youth Workgroup (a Presbytery-wide coalition of Christian educators and supporters) under Dynamic Leaders (GLPBY) is sponsoring a Mini Youth Mission Trip in December.

We are help Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services (PCHAS) sort the Christmas gifts received for their children. The sorting will be held at St. Charles Presbyterian Church on Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 10 am – noon. Work will be followed by Pizza and drinks for all volunteers.

Flyer can be found by clicking here.

APCE Needs YOU

The Association of Partners in Christian Education is coming to St. Louis Union Station from January 24th through the 27th. Your Local Committee needs your help! We will need volunteers.

Please email Julie Gvillo (juliegvillo.aplaceofgrace@gmail.com) AND Pat Cleeland (together) (patricia.cleeland@gmail.com) to let us know you are willing to help and the places you feel most comfortable doing so.

We also need assistance with providing supplies for participants. The QR code previously shared no longer works. Please, use this link instead to access the Amazon Wish List and watch for additions to the list in the next few months. Orders should be sent in the care of Rev. Pat Cleeland at Second Presbyterian Church, 4501 Westminster Pl., St. Louis, MO 63108. Thank you, thank you, thank you for your help!