At left: Pastor Kraus with her Commission Team; At right: Pastor Kraus presiding at the Communion table on Sunday, March 6. To God be the Glory! (communion photo credit to Rev. Ryan Landino)

Celebrating Women’s History Month gives us the opportunity to reflect on and acknowledge the contributions of women throughout U.S. history, which are often overlooked. This year’s theme, Providing Healing, Promoting Hope, is both a tribute to the efforts of caregivers and frontline workers during the pandemic and acknowledgment that women of all cultures have provided healing and hope throughout history.

To learn about Presbyterian Women’s History, click here.

Healthcare is getting more attention than ever these days. Technology is advancing, and health plans continue to change. More than ever, it’s important to take a proactive role in your own care. Register for this webinar to get tips on what to look for when choosing a doctor, learn the benefits of preventive healthcare, and more.

Join us for the Presbyterian Women Giddings-Lovejoy Midwest/South Metro Winter Gathering held on Zoom on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 from 10 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. The theme is : “Strength through Faith, Isaiah 40:31”. Guest speakers include Rev. Liz Kanerva, Associate Presbytery Leader, Rev. Karen Blanchard, Honorably Retired at the Presbytery and Becky Ruether from the St. Louis Crisis Nursery. Please join us for this stimulating event. Contact Ann Schmid, [email protected] with further questions. See the following Zoom contact information:

Zoom Meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84331019797

If calling in, dial 312.626.6799 and enter meeting ID: 843 3101 9797

TIPS is brought to you by the Earth Care Team of the presbytery. Contact: [email protected] or 314-941-9378.

April 1-2, 2022 (register by March 21)

First Presbyterian Church

Lee’s Summit, Missouri

(or Virtually)

All programs will be online through the Zoom platform; you will receive a link to join a few days before the program

The number of religious “nones” in the U.S.—adults who describe their religious identity as atheist, agnostic, or “nothing in particular” (Pew Research Center, 2018)—has tripled. Closer analysis reveals that many nones associate organized religion with intolerance and injustice while still thirsting after some form of spirituality. As a church theologian and a Minister of the Word and Sacrament active in the mission of the Presbyterian Church (USA), Dr. Ruben Rosario-Rodriquez has concluded that the church’s own actions have contributed to the church’s current crisis, which is why so many—including many Christians—no longer consider the church an institution worth defending. So instead of focusing on what the church can do to bring Millennials and Gen Z back into the fold (very little), the church ought to listen to what these Nones are saying to take spiritual inventory and get its own house in order.

Join Zoom Meeting:

If attending from the Zoom app, enter the meeting ID: 839 8239 6405, using the passcode: 676721

The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Grant Programs Directorate (GPD), in partnership with the DHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), invites faith-based, community, and nonprofit organizations to participate in upcoming webinars regarding the fiscal year (FY) 2022 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP).

The NSGP provides funding support through a competitive process for facility hardening and other security enhancements to nonprofit organizations at high risk of a terrorist attack and promotes emergency preparedness coordination and collaboration between public and private community representatives, as well as state, local, tribal, and territorial governments.

FEMA and its partners are committed to providing quality customer service to all our partners including socially vulnerable, underserved, and under-represented communities. As such, and building on last year’s efforts, GPD is offering the following informational NSGP webinars for all nonprofit organizations interested in learning more about the program, priorities, eligibility, and application process.

St. Stephen Presbyterian Youth, a small but hearty youth group, is looking in several places in the USA to offer our services for a Vacation Bible School and possibly a small construction project at a church or needy organization in your area. We are mostly a group of girls, with a few guys, looking to hold a VBS in a location this particular week of the summer: Their resume of past summer experiences can be found by clicking here.

Contact Beth Fultz, Director of Christian Education

St. Stephen Presbyterian Church of Fort Worth, Texas 76109

817.927.8411 office | 817.875.9704 cell

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)