Between a conference in Seattle and the last presbytery gathering, I have missed the opportunity to engage with you in weekly writing! It’s a spiritual exercise of mine that helps keep me grounded, and I enjoy sharing it with you as a gift. AND SO: Next week will be the SECOND edition of “Ryan Takes Your Questions!” Feel free to send any questions you would like me to address to [email protected] or [email protected] by end of day Thursday, and we will see if we can make it a part of the next newsletter! It can be anything from “how do we can change the world?” to “what are your favorite chips?”) Looking forward to engaging with you!

The DRAWP Leadership Team released a statement, regarding the recent violence in this nation. You can find that statement by clicking here.

Presbytery funds to conduct summer programs are available to member churches and social agencies in relationship with the Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy. The funds will be awarded through an application process directed by the Public Witness Ministry Team.

The purpose of the grant is to provide opportunities for summer Christian education and witness, personal growth, faith formation, and recreation (if sanctioned by the local government) to children and adults in communities of need.

Below are non-partisan guidelines for people of faith voting in this year's elections. Please click on to the site and read the document before the next election. This was one of the resources handed out at the Presbytery Gathering on May 14 during a presentation by Donna Cook from the Public Witness Team of presbytery. It gives guidelines for how Presbyterian people of faith can participate in the political process in our country without getting embroiled in senseless partisan squabbles. We vote as Christians first. Hope this is helpful.

Reformed Faith and Politics Adopted by 195th General Assembly (1983) Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) https://www.pcusa.org/site_media/media/uploads/oga/pdf/1983_reformed_faith_and_politics.pdf

With gratitude for their continued and generous participation,

we lift up the following congregations of Giddings-Lovejoy Presbytery,

who have participated in the Pentecost Offering for at least 20 years!

Greetings to you all in the name of Jesus Christ. This year Theology, Formation, and Evangelism, in partnership with Montreat Conference Center, will be hosting a hybrid evangelism experience like never before. We will explore the true harms of evangelism and the church that people have experienced in their lives. We will offer hope to a new way of looking at and doing evangelism in 21st century contexts and communities. We will have practical ways for people to get involved and practice this lifestyle of faith through radical welcome and justice from the 8 Habits of Evangelism resource.

Why Mental Health First Aid (for Adults and Youth)? Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders (in adults and youth). It gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care.

If you are looking for an creative reading of the Acts 2 text, please check out this innovative video that Light for the Darkness created:

January-Wabash Park Bandshell, Ferguson, Missouri. Presented in partnership with PROUD - Directions Found Here

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

Shaping the next generation of public service leaders: An increasingly globalized world needs young leaders who can bridge divides and help solve our biggest challenges together.

The Voyager Scholarship was created by the Obamas and Brian Chesky, Airbnb CEO, to help shape such leaders. Even though they come from different backgrounds, both the President and Brian believe that exposure to new places and experiences generates understanding, empathy, and cooperation which equips the next generation to create meaningful change.

This scholarship gives college students financial aid to alleviate the burden of college debt, meaningful travel experiences to expand their horizons, and a network of mentors and leaders to support them.

Jump to full eligibility requirements.| Apply Now

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)