Turner was freed from enslavement at a young age, was educated despite Missouri's laws outlawing Black residents from earning an education and experienced combat firsthand in the Civil War. After the war, he served as a diplomat in President Grant's administration. This program is free and will be held in the park's theatre. Please call (314) 842-1867 ext. 230 for reservations.

Next, at 3:00 PM, St. Louis-based gospel choir The Legend Singers will perform. The Legend Singers have been performing and preserving African Americans' music and musical heritage for over 80 years. The concert will be held indoors, is free, and does not require reservations.

Please include your name in the subject line of your email and title all documents in the upper left corner with your first and last name. There will also be the opportunity to provide written responses to supplemental questions that will be extended to candidates upon application. Your letter of interest and documents must be received by July 24, 2023. Finalists will be notified by August 1, and interviews will be conducted on August 10 and 11, 2023.

Check out our new webpage for information on the search! https://glpby.org/services/clerk-search/

Our office is now ordering calendars. The cost will be $10/each.

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2024 Books of Order are also being ordered, but the cost is not known at this time.

We anticipate that these will arrive in early fall, if not earlier, but do not have an exact date. Reserve either or both by emailing, Office Manager, Leigh Porter at lporter@glpby.org.

This photo is of a desperate family of 5, living in a suburb of Kyiv, in immediate need of rescue. Victoria and Oleg, along with their children, have been preparing to seek refuge in St. Louis since April. Currently, they are experiencing heavy missile and drone attacks in their neighborhood and haven’t even been able to hide in their basement any longer due to flooding from heavy rains.

JCPC is looking for a group of individuals to comprise a Sponsorship Team responsible for the process of bringing this precious Ukrainian family to the St. Louis region for safety. The primary point of contact is Amy Brixey.

We can direct you to available resources for assistance. Please consider this opportunity. If interested in helping this family, please contact Amy, by email, click here, or call 636-220-8327. A shareable flyer can be found by clicking here.

(Regular Price: $30.00). Click Here for Details

If you are planning to be part of the group read this summer, order yours today and receive 35% off the list price! Sign up for this summer's book group by sending an email to Travis Winckler (travis.winckler@secondchurch.net) Diane McCullough (dmccspae@sbcglobal.net), or Julie Northrip (juliearkansas@yahoo.com).

Devote a Sunday every year to an Earth Care theme. Conduct worship outdoors. Preach a sermon on caring for God's awesome creation. Include earth care in prayers and children's messages. Plan for earth care awareness liturgical dramas or dances. Plant trees/shrubs for new members, baptisms, confirmations, etc.

"TIPS" is brought to you by the Earth Care Work Group of Presbytery, monitoring Earth Care Congregations in the Presbytery (10) and bringing awareness to ecological injustice, especially against low-income, people of color, indigenous, women, and the LGBTQ community. Contact: carletonstock@aol.com or 314-941-9378.

Are you looking for an intergenerational Christian Education opportunity for your family or elementary-aged children through adult members of your congregation this summer?

A Place of Grace is offering Grace Camp: Art from Tuesday, July 25th through Friday, July 28th with an art show on Saturday, July 29th at Von Dell Gallery & Studios in Wood River. Focusing on the Genesis 1 story of creation, APOG, Pastor, Julie Gvillo will guide participants through artistic interpretations of scripture and theological thinking in two-hour retreats beginning at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Light snacks will be provided. Registration is $12/person to

secure your spot in one-time slot or the other, and must be paid by Saturday, July 15th, 2023. Registration fees cover the cost of materials only. An offering box will be present at the retreats and the art show to support the ministry of A Place of Grace. All artistic creations will be held at the gallery for the Saturday reveal, which is open to the public. Artists will have an opportunity to speak to their work at the art show from 4 to 6 p.m. and take their pieces home after.

Direct your questions to Julie Gvillo at juliegvillo.aplaceofgrace@gmail.com or 618.410-5060. Register at aplaceofgrace-juliegvillo.net/upcoming-events.html. Registration fees may be paid through Venmo (@Julie_Gvillo)

or via PayPal.me/JulieGvillo. Space is limited! We hope you'll join us for this art and sabbath opportunity!

Public Historian and PHS Board Member Tim Hoogland will share the story of the Rev. David Sindt, who came out as an openly gay pastor in the early 1970s. He was a catalyst for the initial advocacy to fully include and ordain LGBTQ Presbyterians in the ministry of the church. After the presentation, PHS Executive Director Nancy Taylor will moderate a panel comprised of participants in this struggle who will reflect on their experiences and the connections of church policy to the larger Gay Rights Movement. Click this link to watch the live stream of this event on June 22 at 6 pm Central.

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

Climate change intersects with systemic poverty and structural racism, particularly being an acute threat for countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia — the regions where most of the global poor are concentrated.

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has long recognized our obligation to act as faithful stewards of God’s Creation to respond to climate change. Many General Assembly actions have acknowledged the realities of climate change, its effect on the “least of these” and the need to reduce energy consumption and reliance on fossil fuels.

We would like to hear your voice on important issues that affect our planning and focus around Climate Change. Please take this 5-minute survey to help us better understand your attitudes and awareness on various issues and our role as faith leaders: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PCUSA2023

Your individual answers are confidential, and we value your input!

The New Horizons Presbyterian Church will be hosting a Craft & Vendor Fair on Saturday, November 4th, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. We are looking for crafters and vendors to join us! For more information and/or to request an application, please call (314) 427-0841 or e-mail us at newhorizonspcusa@sbcglobal.net Applications will be accepted beginning on July 1st, 2023. Registration Deadline is September 15th, 2023. New Horizons Presbyterian Church is located at 9424 Everman Ave. in Overland, Missouri.

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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