Innovators and Laggards

To Be Continued on July 2 at 11 a.m. via Zoom

The blog post, Innovators and Laggards, published on June 11, had some comments that I felt needed to have further conversation. I heard - and want us to continue the dialogue.

In understanding summer schedules can get a bit tight, I have scheduled a Zoom Meeting that is open to any who choose to attend.

For those unfamiliar with Zoom, please email Janice McMillen at [email protected] and she will give you instructions on how to participate.

Join Zoom Meeting on July 2 at 11 a.m by clicking on this link:

https://zoom.us/j/611944600

NOTE: Meeting locations are as follows: Oaks - is the meeting room next door to the presbytery office; St.Andrew - refers to the Board Room of St. Andrews on the second floor, directly above the presbytery office; Pres - refers to the Presbytery Office Resource Center; Ladue - refers to Ladue Chapel; WG - refers to Webster Groves Presbyterian. Contact the office at 314-772-2395 if you are unsure where you will be meeting.

Some Ministry Teams will be in recess the month of July. If your team is not listed, or you are unsure of your meeting schedule, please reach out to the moderator of your team.

Addressing Extreme Poverty

When were you hungry?

Right now four countries are experiencing famine: Yemen, South Sudan, Nigeria, and Somalia.

The  Presbyterian Hunger Program  and  Presbyterian Disaster Assistance have partners that are working to address underlying causes of hunger in these countries and in other places where people are suffering from extreme hunger. But at this time, their communities are also in need of emergency assistance.

We are asking for your help, so that we can support this urgent work. Learn more and give to help at   www.pcusa.org/phpfamine .

Read the complete article here.

Uprooting Hunger - Hunger Action Team

In 2019 the presbytery will work toward establishing Certified Hunger Action Congregations. This  handout will be helpful to your congregation, as we journey together.

We welcome any questions you might have - email us at [email protected] or call 314-772-2395.

We celebrate, in thankgiving, our 11 Certified and 17 Covenanting Congregations for their dedication to eradicating hunger in their communities!

Troubling the Waters:

For the Healing of the World

A Look at the day can be seen and heard here.

Take the Survey - Let us know what you liked and what can be improved for future events.

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Church Service Locations Needed

2MIPeople Ministries is looking for some venues for a series of Sunday evening pop up church services we would like to host this fall. Please contact us if you are a progressive church with a parking lot and some free programming space/time from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Sundays. We will set up, clean up, lock up: [email protected] .

On the Road to Reconciliation

October 18 to 21

The Dismantling Racism and Privilege (DRAP) Team of the Presbytery welcome you to join them on the Road to Reconciliation, as they travel to the National Memorial for Peace and Justice ad Legacy in Montgomery, Alabama.

Registration is limited to 50, and 8 currently registered.

Hurry Registration with Deposit due by August 1.

Click here to learn more

You are Invited!

A going away party is being planned for

Rev. Miriam Foltz, UKirk Pastor

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Saturday, July 13

3 p.m. to 5 p.m

Trinity Presbyterian - University City

Please RSVP your attendance to: [email protected]

Kindercottage Ministry

Golden Gala

Saturday, June 29

Celebration of 50 years!

J une 29 is coming quickly. Please order your tickets now and make plans for a joyful celebration of Brenda Crisp’s and all our combined ministries at UniPres Kindercottage these last 50 years. 

Go to https://www.unipreskindercottage.org/gala-event/ to place your orders now. Invite friends to join you and purchase a whole table. It will be a wonderful and inspiring evening!

Full event flyer can be found here.

First Presbyterian Church - Sullivan

Celebrates 165 Years of Ministry

July 14 at 2 p.m.

The first records of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Sullivan, Missouri date back to November, 1892, but the first roll of members was received in the area as in 1854, and the first church building was completed in 1897. We have much to celebrate! All are welcome to join us in this celebration.

Event Flyer Found Here.

Whitewater Presbyterian Church

Annual Picnic

July 20 | 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

On a June day 175 years ago, 13 people gathered under a tree on the bank of Whitewater Creek on the old Farmington-Jackson road about a mile east of Heitman's Mill. That was the first official meeting of what is now Whitewater Presbyterian Church in Sedgewickville, Missouri.

This year marks 187 years of ministry and they would love for you to join them at their annual picnic.

Full details can be found here.

First Presbyterian - Ste. Genevieve

Vacation Bible School

July 21 to July 24th

Children aged 3 through Fifth Grade

Learn more here.

Mars and Beyond

Vacation Bible School

July 22 - 26, 2019

Your Voyager will discover an interactive, energizing, Bible-based program that will give them an opportunity to experience a mission of a lifetime with God. Join us in Learning Where God’s Power Can Take Us!

Same Week - Different Locations

Lifelong Learning Grants

Through the years, the Omaha Presbyterian Seminary Foundation has provided over a million dollars to support many educational events, workshops and/or seminars which cover a wide range of topics and serve anywhere from 10 to more than 200 people. Teaching Elders, Commissioned Ruling Elders (CREs) and Lay Leaders all greatly benefit from LifeLong Learning events that are located within their Presbytery or state.

Learn more about the grants and if you qualify here.

Pastoral Responses To Adolescent Depression & Anxiety: Preventing Crisis & Suicide in the Church’s Youth

Wed., July 31 | 9 a.m to Noon

 There is little more frightening for a youth minister than when a young person confides that they are having thoughts of harming or killing themselves. This workshop is intended for parish pastors, youth ministers, and directors of religion education to help prepare them to respond to youth in their fellowship who might be experiencing depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. Participants will be educated on the signs of adolescent depression, anxiety, and suicidality. They will learn basic pastoral intervention that can help keep a youth safe, and will be provided community mental health resources to support the youth and the family.

Event Details Found Here