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.

Session Records Review

is Coming Soon! Save the Date!

Session Records Review Resource may be found here.

If you have questions, please contact Rev. Joy Myers, Stated Clerk, at [email protected] or by calling 314-772-2395.

St. Charles, Missouri - Directions Here

Sullivan, Missouri - Directions Here

St. Louis, Missouri - Directions Here.

Beth-El Farmworker Ministry Board Member Shares Program’s Outreach During Triennium Workshop

In a variety of ways, Beth-El Farmworker Ministry near Tampa, Florida, feeds the minds, bodies and spirits of farmworkers and their neighbors in need. During Presbyterian Youth Triennium last week, the Rev. Johan Daza, coordinator for cross cultural ministries with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, used a workshop to explain a program that’s near and dear to his heart

Read 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 12 Certified and 17 Covenanting Congregations for their dedication to eradicating hunger in their communities!

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 - Currently 49 requests for participation.

Hurry - Applications due by August 1.

Click here to learn more

Annual Rummage Sale

Washington Presbyterian Church

Fri., July 26 | 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sat., July 27 | 8 a.m to Noon

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Directions to the church found here.

Maryland Heights Presbyterian Closing Sale

Fri., July 26 | 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sat., July 27 | 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Maryland Heights Presbyterian Church, located at 200 Harding Ave, Maryland Heights, will be closing soon and need to clear out the building of decor and more. Directions may be found here. Some items include Christmas décor, including trees, quilting and craft supplies, table and kitchenware, bedding, books, TV, air conditioner, folding chairs, and other furniture, toys and much more. A list of items is available here.

Boeuff Presbyterian Church

160th Anniversary Celebration

Sun., July 28 | 10:30 a.m.

The church is located at

407 S. Pine St., in Gerald, Missouri.

Directions may be found here.

Red Cross Blood Drive

Second Annual Blood Drive at First United Presbyterian Church, Belleville, on Sunday July 28, Noon-4 pm! Schedule your appointment to donate now! Go to   www.redcrossblood.org  and enter FPC into the "Find a Blood Drive" box. Directions to the church may be found here.

Family Fun Weekend

August 9th - 11th

First Presbyterian - Sullivan

Yee-Haw Family Adventure as they stampede through the wild frontier and celebrate God’s greatest gift of all—Jesus! Learn more here.

Be SMART for Kids

Webster Groves Presbyterian Church

Sun., Aug. 11 | 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Come early and enjoy brunch! 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

What is Be SMART? The Be SMART framework is designed to help parents and adults normalize conversations about gun safety and take responsible actions.

Find complete details here.

Maryland Heights Presbyterian Church

Celebration of Ministry & Final Service

Sun., Aug. 11 at 2 p.m.

The final service, in celebration of the many years of ministry and mission, for Maryland Heights Presbyterian Church will be held on Sunday, August 11 beginning at 2:00 pm. Everyone from across the Presbytery is invited to participate with the congregation as the Presbytery officially closes their ministry. Directions may be found here.

A Religious Perspective on Carbon Pricing

Webinar | Wed., July 31 at 11 a.m. (Central)

As the impacts of climate change continue to worsen, Congress is stepping up its consideration of policies that will address our contribution to climate change and support communities suffering its effects. This webinar will provide a faith-based perspective on one such proposal: carbon pricing. 

Join us for an overview of the goals of carbon pricing and how it works; how faith communities are engaging with carbon pricing; the specific questions that religious organizations are using to evaluate carbon pricing legislation; and an overview of the current bills in Congress. 

Register your attendance here

"Ending Violence in America"

Beloved Community UMC.

August 9th-10th

The purpose of the conference is to bring the faith community together, cross denominational, to join hands in an effort to reduce violence, particularly domestic violence and other forms of violence as "America's Peacemakers Against Violence". There will be training and workshops on how to implement faith based models of violence prevention and intervention, as an extension from your church into communities near your church. Models of faith based domestic violence and Prison Reentry Programs, as well as other training on faith based violence prevention program models. 

Learn more about the presenter here and registration information can be found here .

Stewardship Kaleidoscope Annual Conference

September 30 to October 2

San Diego, California

Stewardship Kaleidoscope is an annual conference offering excellent plenary speakers, informative workshop leaders, provocative worship experiences, and incredible networking opportunities for all who are passionate about stewardship and generosity. Drawing leaders from across the Lutheran Church (ELCA) and the Presbyterian Church (PCUSA) and beyond, Stewardship Kaleidoscope is designed to help participants explore stewardship, in its many colorful dimensions!

More information found here | Registration can be found here.

The Art of Transitional Ministry

Princeton Theological Seminary

October 7–11

Leading a congregation through transition is challenging and rewarding. Whether it is a change in leadership or a changing neighborhood, it takes knowledge, skill, and spiritual strength to navigate the waters of transition in a way that allows a congregation and its leaders to thrive. The Art of Transitional Ministry offers training in the skills and understanding necessary for leading a congregation in transition. There are two week-long courses of study. Both weeks are being offered concurrently.

Learn more here.

Co Inspire

Liberating Imagination, Eviscerating Racism

October 7–10, 2019 | Montreat

In the beginning, God breathed on humankind to animate our existence. Our breath is our life-force, but the air we breathe can restore our life or kill us. We are living in a world where the sins of racism infect the very air we breathe. What happens when we pay attention to how much breath we give to scarcity, competition, and fear? What happens when we choose to focus our breath on giving oxygen to liberate our imaginations for a world where the air is full of abundance, hope, and equity?

Learn more here