Hope

Rev. Dr. Craig M. Howard

Transitional Leader of the

Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy

“There is a quality I feel in the room right now—a generosity of spirit—a drawing one another out— that gives me the feeling we can do things we didn’t know we could do and say things we didn’t know we knew.”

  We need churches that feel like this. Our future depends on it.

Continue to read here.

PLEASE NOTE: The Oaks Conference Room (Oaks) and St. Andrews Conference Room (St. Andrews) are both located at the new Presbytery office, 1001 Craig Rd., Suite 170, St. Louis, MO 63146,

(Oaks) is on the first floor (St. Andrews) is on the second floor. Directions can be found here.

(Ladue) refers to Ladue Chapel, 9450 Clayton Rd., St. Louis, MO 63124. Directions can be found here.

(WebGrov) refers to Webster Groves Presbyterian, 45 W Lockwood Ave, St. Louis, MO 63119 Directions can be found here.

Ministry Team Moderators Visioning Retreat

Ministry Team Leaders, please save the dates of Friday, October 26 and Saturday, October 27th for the Presbytery Visioning Retreat. The retreat will be held at First Presbyterian, Kirkwood, and we will study together "Canoeing the Mountains" You should have already received notice and a copy of the book, but if not please let us know and we will get one to you as quickly as possible. Please email Leigh Porter, if you have any questions at [email protected].

Stated Presbytery Gathering

Saturday, November 3

Second Presbyterian Church, St. Louis, Missouri

Directions found here --- Please Register Here

Details of the day can be found here.

Theme: Faith and Science - All are Welcome

NOTE: Wifi should not be expected at this location. Download all documents, prior to your arrival at the gathering. This meeting will include GA Overtures, found here. so please download, read this lengthy document and be prepared to vote at this gathering.

Online registration will close at 12 p.m. on Thursday, November 1.

Late registrations requested by email to [email protected] or

by calling 314-772-2395 .

What would it mean if we could see an end to hunger in our lifetime?

Heath Rada, Moderator of the PC(USA) 221st General Assembly, answers this and other questions .

Watch the video on the left.

Uprooting Hunger - Hunger Action Team

The next sixteen months the presbytery will work toward establishing Certified Hunger Action Congregations. This handout will be helpful to your congregation, as we journey together in the year + ahead. We look forward to the year + ahead. If you have any questions, please contact us via [email protected]

“HEALING JUSTICE”  THIS WEEKEND!

On Sunday, October 28, from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. This powerful documentary addresses the school-to-prison pipeline, the need for comprehensive criminal justice reform, and the importance of healing and restorative practices. Designed for dialogue, Healing Justice is meant to prompt questions and open conversations, exploring trauma, justice, and healing. The screening will take place at Webster Groves Presbyterian, located at 45 W Lockwood Ave., Webster Groves, Missouri 63119. Directions found here.

REGISTER TO ATTEND UKirk's OPEN HOUSE

The Fall Open House is scheduled for Sun., Nov. 4th, 7 - 9 p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church, located at 6800 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO 63130. Registration can be found here.

Fall Is Here

Are You Ready for Holiday Shopping?

There are many congregations within our presbytery that host fall art, craft and vendor shows to support their mission projects. Shop for holiday gifts, that also give back to mission! Check our Online Calendar Here before shopping this year!

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Is your church hosting an event? Please let us know so that we can share with the presbytery. Simply email: [email protected]

Trivia Night Fundraiser

Dardenne Presbyterian - DC Students is hosting a Trivia Night fundraiser on Saturday October 27th! Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., First Round begins at 6 p.m. The price per table (8 people) is $120. The fundraiser proceeds will benefit camp scholarships. If you would like to reserve a table, volunteer or donate items for the silent auction contact Mindy Earley at [email protected]. Round sponsorship are also available!!

Pastoral Leaders Retreat

Held on Monday, October 29 and Tuesday, October 30 at the St. Crispins Conference Center, in Wewoka, Oklahoma. Complete details can be found here.

YMIM National Conference

 All youth workers, including volunteers, staff, pastors, and youth ministers are invited to Montreat, North Carolina, for our fifth annual Youth Ministry Academy . The dates are January 24–26, 2019 , and the theme is "WHOLE." Come relax, learn, and share in fellowship with others in youth ministry as we seek wholeness together. More information can be found here.

Compassion Peace and Justice

Training Day ∙ April 5th

and Ecumenical Advocacy Days ∙ April 5th-8th

In 2019, we gather at a time in which people of faith and conscience are again called to stand in the prophetic stream of those who have come before us, those who were not afraid to stir up #GoodTrouble for the sake of God’s kingdom.  More information will follow soon from Presbyterian Mission Agency/ Justice & Compassion