Our entire Presbytery is under a Winter Storm Warning. The Planning Gathering Team, at this time, still plans to meet virtually on Thursday for our Stated Gathering. We will evaluate weather conditions, power, and telecommunications strength within the presbytery boundaries, Wednesday evening and send out final reminders or updates to all Commissioners, Clerks of Session, and Churches. Please watch your email accounts and text messages.

As a precaution we have closed the office for the week however, we will be working from home and welcome your emails, texts, or calls. The office number is 314.772.2395 or you can call us directly (located at the bottom of the newsletter) If you are unsure of whom you need to speak to about any particular question or concern, please email communication@glpby.org.

If you have already participated in boundary training within the last three years, you must submit a copy of the certificate of completion to the Stated Clerk, Rev. Joy Myers, at jmyers@glpby.org or by mailing it to 1001 Craig Rd., Suite 170, St. Louis, MO 63146. If you have any questions, please call her at 314.772.2395. We look forward to seeing you February 16!

Black History Month (February) is a good time to for your congregation to study the extent that minority and poor communities suffer from the current climate crisis. They are five times more likely to have a toxic waste site and pollution in their communities than are white suburban communities. Materials for study can be found on the Presbyterian Church (USA) website under "Gender, Racial, and Intercultural Justice".

("TIPS" is brought to you by the Earth Care Team of presbytery. Contact: carletonstock@aol.com or 314-941-9378.)

Since all ministry is transitional, please spread the word to all your pastors about the list of opportunities available on the website of the Transitional Ministry Education Consortium of the PC(USA).

Here’s more about two coming up soon, for which details are already posted:

Scott Lumsden and Eliana Maxim will lead a 4-day event spread out over four months, the first Monday of February (7th), March (7th), April (4th), and May (2nd). The workshops will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Pacific, with breaks along the way. They’ll cover the basics about leadership, congregational dynamics, and how to lead change (in other words, how to deal with conflict). Check it out here.

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is offering Part 1, The Art of Transitional Ministry: Reconciliation in God’s New World. Sessions will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Eastern February 24; March 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31; and April 7. Details here.

Join this webinar on February 24 at 3:00 p.m. EST with Traci Smith, who will talk about simple practices for at-home faith formation during Lent. We will also release six short videos for use by your households, highlighting our five faith practices of storytelling, hospitality, service, prayer, and retreat. Faith at Home Book: Are you looking for a Lenten resource for households with children? Have you seen author and pastor Traci Smith’s newest book, Faithful Families for Lent, Easter, and Resurrection? The Office of Christian Formation has partnered with Chalice Press and Traci Smith so that PC(USA) formation leaders can receive a discount of 50% off 5 or 10 copies of the book to share with those you serve.

There is a 20% discount for PC(USA) members: Enter PCUSAWPC23 at checkout. (Thanks to Molly Casteel) Register online here: https://web.cvent.com/event/06642380-b578-4064-8d79-20f44c17117e/summary 

St. Stephen Presbyterian Youth, a small but hearty youth group, is looking in several places in the USA to offer our services for a Vacation Bible School and possibly a small construction project at a church or needy organization in your area. We are mostly a group of girls, with a few guys, looking to hold a VBS in a location this particular week of the summer: Their resume of past summer experiences can be found by clicking here.

Contact Beth Fultz, Director of Christian Education

St. Stephen Presbyterian Church of Fort Worth, Texas 76109

817.927.8411 office | 817.875.9704 cell

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Pray on your own 20 minutes each day and meet one-on-one with a spiritual companion one hour each week for four consecutive weeks. Starts on February 6. All meetings will be virtual (Zoom or phone if you prefer). Weekly meeting times set around your schedule. This is an individually directed retreat tailored to your own deep desires. Committed couples also have the option to participate as a couple. All adults are welcome regardless of denomination or affiliation. For more information, visit www.momentsofgraceandprayer.org and to register contact Clarence Heller at clarenceheller@gmail.com.

God has called us to be together to SEE God’s people and to SEE and explore what it means to truly SEE each other. There is a place for you to be, to see, and to be seen…in July 2022. A place where young Presbyterians will gather together to activate their next steps in faith, exploring the intersection of justice, courage, connection, and vision. When we SEE each other at the Presbyterian Youth Triennium... We will SEE God | We will SEE Ourselves We will SEE OTHERS | We will SEE ALL We will understand what it means to truly SEE!

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

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