Homework

Rev. Dr. Craig M. Howard

Transitional Leader of the

Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy

This past weekend the presbytery had a visioning retreat with the team and sub-team leaders. It was a time of stimulating ideas, great conversation, and rich fellowship. As we met with one another, we realized what a blessing we have when we come together in fellowship. Saturday will be another opportunity for us to meet face to face and get to know one another a little better at our stated Presbytery Gathering.

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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.

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 12 p.m. on Thurs., Nov. 1. Late registrations requested by email to [email protected] or by calling 314-772-2395 .

Rural realities: Hunger in the heartland, Churches address food deserts and food insecurity

Fresh out of seminary, a pastor listens intently as the chair of the nominating committee drives around the countryside, narrating the history of a rural community that has seen better days. As she listens, she takes note of the sagging porches with faded and torn upholstered furniture. They pass sheep grazing behind a dilapidated barn, and the pastor silently reminds God that this was not what she had in mind when she said “yes” to tending the flock.  Continue to read here.

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]

VOTE             VOTE          VOTE         VOTE

     MAKE SURE YOUR VOICE IS HEARD

VOTE: November 6, 2018

The ballot is much longer than ever before - thus, lines will be longer - allow yourself extra time to vote.

If you have questions or concerns about the length of the ballot, polling locations, or to find out if you are registered to vote, you might place a call to whomever holds your state elections. In Missouri that is the Secretary of State, John R. Ashcroft at (573) 751-4936. In Illinois it would be the Board of Elections (217) 782-4141.

***Please NOTE that mail ballots can be submitted if you meet the criteria. In Illinois, please click here. In Missouri please click here.

·          If you live in the State of Missouri Sample Ballots are available HERE

·         If you live in St. Louis County, Sample Ballots are available HERE.

·         If you live in the City of St. Louis, Sample Ballots are available HERE.

·         If you live in the State of Illinois, Sample Ballots are available HERE.

·         A great resource is The League of Women Voters available at vote411.org.

  All registered voters should receive a white "Notice of Election" card in the mail and a sample ballot approximately one week before election day.  

Trivia Night

LoveJoy United Presbyterian Church invites you its annual Trivia Night Fundraiser at the VFW Hall In Wood River, IL on Friday, November 9 at 7 p.m. You can sign up individually and be assigned to a team for $25 or sponsor a whole table and invite friends for $200. Beverages are included in ticket price. Contact  [email protected]  (618-254-5880) for information or go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mission-trivia-night-registration-50550401612?aff=Presbytery  to register online. 

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]

Spiritual Care for Moral Injury:

Equipping Religious Leaders and Faith Communities on Shattuck Hall, Iliff School of Theology Campus, on Thursday and Friday, November 15 and 16, 2018. Full description of workshops can be found here. 

YMIM National Conference

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

Ecumenical Advocacy Days ∙ April 5th-8th, 2019

#GoodTrouble for the sake of God’s kingdom.  More information will follow soon from Presbyterian Mission Agency/ Justice & Compassion