ATTENTION Teaching Elders and Commissioned Pastors

Boundary Training is set for Wednesday June 5 ^th

Details will be coming soon - Watch for an email this week!

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.

Celebration Time

The Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy now has 20 Hunger Action Congregations, with 14-Covenanting and 6-Certified. We are excited to see the following congregations have applied for this well deserved recognition from the denomination. If your church has not applied yet, please email [email protected] and we will help you get started.

(* )Denotes Certified Congrgations

Woodlawn Chapel Presbyterian

Presbyterian Church of Washington

*Oak Hill Presbyterian Church

Ladue Chapel Presbyterian Church

*Westminster Presbyterian Church

First Presbyterian - Park Hills

Second Presbyterian Church

Pacific Presbyterian Church

Dardenne Presbyterian Church

Whitewater Presbyterian Church

*Webster Groves Presbyterian

Steelville Presbyterian Church

First Presbyterian - Union

*Florissant Presbyterian Church

First Presbyterian - Ironton

Grace Presbyterian Church

*Rock Presbyterian Church -

*First Presbyterian -Edwardsville

First Presbyterian – Fredericktown

Trinity Chapel Presbyterian

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.

Pastors in Specialized Ministry

June 26 - 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Presbytery of Giddings Lovejoy appreciates the work of those laboring outside of congregations. Specialized ministries are essential to the work we are called to do as part of the Church. Join us for at time of fellowship, staff introductions, and reflection on ways we can better support each other and the work of the church. Event flyer, with registration, can be found here.

Mission & Outreach Announces

Matinee Performance of

Fire Shut Up in My Bones

Sat., June 29 | 1 p.m

Loretto-Hilton Theatre

GROUP TICKETS AVAILABLE AT A 25% DISCOUNT - Click Here for Details.

Nicaragua Community Partnership

Join Us this summer in Nicaragua! We're going to Plan Grande #2 in July! Our delegation to visit our partners there is scheduled for July 20-28, 2019. They are eager to welcome us and we are really looking forward to being there. JOIN US! -- Go and be a peacemaker!

Details for this trip and contact details can be found here.

Bach's Mass in B minor

Sunday, May 19 | 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Hosted by  Bach Society of St. Louis  and  First Presbyterian Church of First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood , located at 100 E Adams Ave, Kirkwood, Missouri 63122. Directions found here.

Red Cross Blood Drive

St. Mark Presbyterian Church

Sun., May 19 | 8:30 a.m to 1:30 p.m.

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The best time to give - in Worship and Praise of the one who sustains and loves us! Give if you are able.

Directions can be  found here.

Hunter Memorial 95th Anniversary

Sunday, May 19

The mission of Hunter Memorial First Presbyterian Church is to proclaim the good news of God's love in Jesus Christ, build a fellowship of Christian love, provide opportunities for spiritual growth, and serve the community and the world. 

They will celebrate their 95th Anniversary on May 19th, and welcome all to join them in celebration. Full details of the day can be  found here.

Movie Night: Crossroads – A Story of Forgiveness

First Presbyterian - Sullivan

Wed., May 22 | 6 p.m.

Free! Everyone Welcome! Just bring a snack and have great fellowship with us! Directions found here.

Fisk Presbyterian Church will have their annual VBS program week on June 4 to June 7 from 9 a.m. to Noon. If you are in that area, plan to attend! Find their Facebook page here.

New Hope Presbyterian will have their annual VBS program week from June 24 to June 28, 9 a.m. to Noon and their spots are filling quickly.

Registration ends June 1, 2019, so get those registration forms in as soon as possible. Visit their VBS page on Facebook found here.

Summer Overnight Camp

Let your children discover more about God and how He works in their lives through Mound Ridge Overnight Camp Programs.

Summer 2019 at Mound Ridge offers a transforming experience for children within the breathtaking quiet beauty of our Missouri Foothills and Meramec River.

Find the perfect experience for your child here.

Calling College Age Students

UKirk will be having a Summer Book Club for any student in the St. Louis area this summer, and kicks off on June 5th. The book chosen is: Shameless: A Sexual Reformation

If you are around St. Louis this summer and interested in Christian collegiate fellowship, UKirk will host dinners and discussion (and likely at least one pool party!) on the first three Wednesday evenings in June from around 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. (June 5,12, and 19.) Let Pastor Miriam know if you need a copy of the book or order here: Shameless: A Sexual Reformation  by Nadia Bolz-Weber.

Synod Grant & Scholarships

Now Available

Faithful Innovation Summit

July 24–26, 2019

Luther Seminary in Minneapolis

 “We live in a time of disruptive change—and many of us are unsure where to start or how to lead through uncertainty. The  Faithful Innovation Summit is designed to help you define and address the challenges you’re facing. Gather with fellow Christian leaders and consider what God is calling you to do.”

The Presbytery of the Inland Northwest has been invited to present a case study of their missional transformation this event. Sheryl Kinder Pyle is eager to have some other EPs join them there; contact her for more information, and plan to attend.

Stewardship Kaleidoscope Annual Conference

September 30 to October 2

The annual  Stewardship Kaleidoscope Conference is a great opportunity for congregations to take a deeper dive into stewardship. The program is for pastors and for stewardship committees. Whether you want to refresh your approach or overhaul it, there will be something for you at Stewardship Kaleidoscope. 

Download the promotional flyer  

Mid Council Financial Network Planning Team

2019 Conference 

November 20-22, 2019 

Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront

This event is a continuing education and training opportunity for synod, presbytery, and church financial persons. We are working with presenters and various others to bring you the most up to date information for this conference.

Save the date - More details will be released soon.