Newsletter
December / 14 / 2021
Weekly Blog Post
Practice of Decompression
Blog Post by Rev. Shana Vernon
Chaplain - Barnes Jewish Hospital
"..I found myself watching explorers who trek across land and water in northeastern Canada and sail the northern seas between Canada and Europe."
Our Presbytery - Our Work
Weekly Prayer Basket

  • Please pray for... our blogger, Rev. Shana Vernon, and her work as a Chaplain at Barnes-Jewish Hospital
  • Please pray for... the family of Michelle Eggold in her sudden passing, and students/educators at Our Savior Lutheran School in Fenton, where she was a Principal.
  • Please pray for...for our neighbors who have lost loved ones, their homes, their livelihood, and are not in recovery from tornados.
  • Please pray for... for those who are struggling with anxiety and depression, during the holiday season, particularly our friends at Light for the Darkness.
  • Please pray for... our healthcare workers who have had a very rough two years.
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Members & Friends of the Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy
Join us For a Hybrid Christmas Open House
Thursday, December 16 | 3 pm to 6 pm
(Virtual Hour – Zoom In 4 to 5 pm)

From the Zoom App Enter, Meeting ID: 812 6197 5710

If joining us in person, this event will be held in the Oaks First Floor Meeting Room, next door to the Presbytery Office, located at 1001 Craig Rd., Ste. 170, St. Louis, MO
The Presbytery Office will be closed from Thursday, December 24 through Sunday, January 2. The office will be closed, but staff will still be available to you by email and by phone if needed. Your questions and concerns will be addressed in a timely manner.
Rev. Liz Kanerva
Associate Presbytery Leader
314.779.6809
Rev. Joy Myers
Stated Clerk
815.501.5522
Leigh Porter
Office Manager
314.225.9470
Janice McMillen
Communications Associate
573.578.3960
News & Updates
"Together at Christmas"
Sun., Dec. 19 at 4 pm
This Christmas Cabaret will support the work of Good Ground Pantry, the food pantry housed at Second Presbyterian Church. This event will be held in person at 4501 Westminster Place., St. Louis, MO. Directions can be found here.
If you’re out of town and/or prefer to watch the show from the comfort of your own home, here is the live stream link https://vimeo.com/652974460.
Interested in learning more about the Good Ground Pantry? Please check it out at https://secondchurch.net/ministries/good-ground-pantry/
Christmas Carols & Hymn with Amy Carnie, Harpist
Sunday, December 19 at 2 pm
First Presbyterian Church, Alton, IL
located at the Corner of 4th & Alby Ave. Directions can be found here.
Christmas Cantata Worship
Sun., Dec 19
First United Presbyterian Church Belleville, Illinois welcomes you to attend their Christmas Cantata either online, using Zoom at 10 am. (https://zoom.us/j/299269153)
Or attend in-person at 11 am. The church is located at 1303 Royal Heights Rd, Belleville, IL. Directions can be found here.
TIPS FOR CARING FOR GOD'S GOOD EARTH
DURING THE HOLIDAYS:
  1. Slow down and take time to contemplate/connect with the season and others. Reconnect with nature.
  2. Buy fewer gifts and more creation-centered gifts like donating trees or using environmentally friendly wrapping paper or educational gifts or meaningful gifts.
  3. Use electronic or hand-made cards.
  4. Reduce, reuse, recycle decorations and avoid plastic decorations.
  5. Use locally grown, vegetarian options, organic foods for meals and parties.
  6. Use natural non-toxic cleaners for laundry and house.
  7. Attend church and holiday events.
Presbyterian Women Note Cards
Available for Purchase
The PW of Giddings-Lovejoy Presbytery is selling packs of these beautiful note cards. These cards were to be sold at the National PW Churchwide Gathering that was to be in St. Louis, in August, but was moved to an online format because of the pandemic.
Please contact the Presbytery office for details at 314.772.2395.
Called to Serve? We Need You!
Have You Considered Presbytery Service?
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
Please fill out and return the form below.
GLPby App Form (Word) | GLPby App Form (fillable PDF)
Becoming Matthew 25
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How Do We Engage while Socially Distancing and still participate in Mission & Ministry?
Send us your stories of how your congregation is maintaining congregational vitality during this pandemic. Send stories to Office Manager, Leigh Porter at [email protected]
Current Support Ministry Position Openings
Director of Youth Ministry + Digital Media - First United, Belleville, IL

Audio and Video Tech (15 hours/week) - First United, Belleville

Music Director - Glendale Presbyterian Church, Glendale, MO

Head of Music - First United Presbyterian, Collinsville, IL

Associate Pastor - Dardenne Presbyterian, Dardenne Prarie, MO