From the Presbytery Leader |
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"Here is our Presbytery Leader’s report shared at the November 6 Gathering! It includes helpful information on the approved budget for 2023 and per capita information that may be useful to your sessions!" |
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Our Presbytery - Our Work |
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Upcoming Ministry Team Meetings |
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Wed., Nov. 9
Thurs., Nov. 10
9:30 am - History Team (Southminster)
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Mon., Nov. 14
Thurs., Nov. 17
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We would love to have your feedback.
Save the date for the next Presbytery Gathering on Thursday, February 2
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Addressing Gun Violence in Your Community |
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Gun Violence Prevention:
How Might Congregations Respond?
Thursday Evening Education Event
Thur., Nov. 17 • 6:30 pm
Hear from Rev. Jan Orr-Harter, Moderator of the Gun Violence Prevention Working Group of the Presbyterian Peace Fellowship, who will share the General Assembly Gun Violence Prevention Policy. They will include specific actions congregations can take. Hear from Rev. Dr. Susan Andrews on gun violence as it affects us - both nationally and locally.
Zoom App Meeting ID: 848 6553 9851
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Care for the Earth.
Give thanks frequently.
Respect and support Indigenous sovereignty.
Learn about treaties.
Remember that treaties are
the Supreme Law of the United States.
(Article 6, US Constitution)
Demand that our nation honor its
treaty commitments.
Consider future generations in all your actions.
Question and resist stereotypes
including team names and mascots.
Learn about and reject the "Doctrine of Discovery".
Reach out to your Indigenous neighbors.
Slow down and listen more than you talk.
Notice where you are.
Live with gratitude.
Live lightly on the Earth.
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Work to end global warming.
Support renewable energy.
Stop hydrofracking, dirty coal and uranium mining.
Don't co-opt Native cultures or ceremonies.
Return sacred objects.
Read and promote the UN Declaration on the
Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Celebrate Idegenous Peoples' Day
every October 12.
Learn about the people indigenous to
wherever you are.
Read Native Authors. Support Native
craftspeople, businesses and events.
Remember that all beings (animals and plants)
are your relatives and not your resources.
Appreciate the diversity of nations,
cultures and people.
Two Row Wampum Renewal Campaign 2013
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TIPS FOR CARING FOR GOD'S AMAZING CREATION:
Turn Off Lights When Not In Use
If no one is in the room, the lights do not need to be on. Get in the habit of switching them off or post a reminder. Second Church of St. Louis placed a plate near each light switch in major rooms in the church with a note to please switch off the light.
"TIPS" is brought to you by the Earth Care Work Group of the presbytery. Contact: 314-941-9378 or [email protected].
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Celebrating Lovejoy
In Alton, Illinois this week, they will be celebrating Elijah P. Lovejoy Week. Lovejoy, Presbyterian Minister, pressman, and one of our namesakes, was an abolitionist, fiercely opposed to slavery, who published anti-slavery views in his newspaper, the Alton Observer. He became the first martyr to the Freedom of the Press and is considered by some to be the “first casualty of the Civil War.”
• Thursday, Nov. 3 – Lovejoy Music Festival: 3 p.m. at the Alton High School Gymnasium, 4200 Humbert Road, Alton.
• Wednesday, Nov. 9 – Lovejoy Day: Noon at the Lovejoy Monument at Alton City Cemetery, 1299 E. 5th St., Alton.
• Thursday, Nov. 10 – Lovejoy Memorial Annual Meeting: 6:30 p.m., Alton High School (James M.Bailey Library, 4200 Humbert Road, Alton.
• Saturday, Nov. 13 – Vesper Service: 4 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, E. 4th St. and Alby St., Alton.
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St. Mark Presbyterian Church
ChristmasBoutique & Angel Street Café
Tues., Nov. 8 | 10:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Wed., Nov. 9· | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Christmas Decorations and Ornaments, Handmade Holiday Items Children’s Items, Jewelry, Hand-Painted Folk Art Items, Floral Arrangements, Personalized Items, Jams & Jellies, Fresh-Baked Delicacies, Many More Unique Gift Ideas
Join us for lunch or dinner! It’s a great way to launch the holiday season with family and friends. Enjoy St. Mark’s Famous Chicken Salad, homemade soups, and heavenly desserts.
Located at 601 Claymont Dr, Ballwin, MO 63011.
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Celebrate with First Presbyterian - Perryville
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John Calvin Presbyterian Church moved into their new church home, this summer and will officially be dedicating the building on November 13. The church's new location is 12120 Bridgeton Sq Dr, Bridgeton, MO 63044. Directions may be found by clicking here.
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Webster Groves Presbyterian Social Justice Film Club
November 15th | 7:00 pm in the Parlor and Zoom
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All are welcome to join a discussion of the new three-part film, The U.S. and The Holocaust, a film by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick and Sarah Botstein. Ken Burns calls it the most important film he's ever made. "Inspired in part by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum's 'Americans and the Holocaust' exhibition and supported by its historical resources, the film examines the rise of Hitler and Nazism in Germany in the context of global antisemitism and racism, the eugenics movement in the United States and race laws in the American south."
The series premiered on PBS this September and is available to stream for free on all station-branded PBS platforms, including PBS.org and the PBS Video app. The first half of the series will be discussed on October 11th and the second half on November 15th.
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Steelville Presbyterian Church
Thursday, November 17
2 pm to 6 pm
If you have the heart to give and will be on the western side of our presbytery, please consider donating this renewable resource. Located at 211 N First St, Steelville, MO. Appointment times can be found by clicking here. Directions to the church can be found here.
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CRAFTERS WANTED
Florissant Presbyterian Church is having a Craft Fair on Saturday, November 19th from 9 am to 2 pm. We are still accepting applications for crafters/vendors. Please call the office for additional information.
Florissant Presbyterian Church is located at 660 Charbonier Rd, Florissant, MO 63031, and the phone number is (314) 837-8555
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Trinity Presbyterian Church is located at 6800 Washington Ave, St. Louis. Directions found by clicking here.
For more details about this event and Trinity's Troubling the Waters: Exploring Negro Spirituals project, please follow Click Here
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Pancakes & Prayers
Saturday, November 26th
9:00 a.m. to ?
New Horizons Presbyterian Church, sees a world in desperation! So much hurts and so we would like to invite the community to come together in the only hope we have and turn to God in Prayers. We will joyfully partake in pancakes and sausage followed by lifting our hearts together in prayer. If all goes well, we will then begin Pancakes and Prayers twice a month starting in January. Please come join us as we come together in prayer because we all stand in the need of prayer
New Horizons Presbyterian Church, located at 9424 Everman Ave. in Overland, Missouri. Directions are found here.
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Fraught & Flummoxed, a conference for those seeking courage and creativity as they elevate the Gospel. Join us January 30–February 2, 2023, as we engage mind, body, and spirit in the analysis of anti-racism.
Have you been trying to engage your congregation in conversations on anti-racism in light of the myriad of issues brought to light over the past two years? These are important - albeit hard - conversations to be having, and we want to do everything we can to help support ministers and lay people alike as their congregations tackle issues of social reform in an ever-polarized political landscape.
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January 25-28, 2023
Birmingham, Alabama
Come – join us for a few days as we gather (online and in person) to grieve the losses we have endured due to illness, fear, convenience, laziness, complacency, workaholism, and comparison. Jesus is calling us to rest – really rest. It is our hope that you will find rest and company during the Annual Event.
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New Commissioned Pastor Class Forming
A Commissioned Pastor is a ruling elder in the Presbytery who, once training is complete, is eligible for limited pastoral services. Commissioned Pastors may, for example, moderate the session of a congregation to which they are commissioned, administer sacraments, and officiate at marriages where permitted by law.
Many current Commissioned Pastors in the presbytery serve as sole pastors of smaller congregations. Others use their training to strengthen leadership roles in their home churches and throughout the presbytery generally.
Many candidates for the Commissioned Pastor Program complete their training while also employed full-time.
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Called to Serve? We Need You! |
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Have You Considered Presbytery Service?
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.
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Current Support Ministry Position Openings |
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Quarter Time Organist - Faith DesPeres Presbyterian, St. Louis, MO
Worship Musician/Coordinator -Westminster Presbyterian St. Louis, MO
Part-Time Pastor - Rock Presbyterian, Imperial, MO
(PT) Coordinator Christian Education - Southminster Presbyterian, Crestwood, MO
Organist/Accompanist - First Presbyterian - Cape Girardeau, MO
Music Director - Glendale Presbyterian Church, Glendale, MO
Head of Music - First United Presbyterian, Collinsville, IL
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Off Hours Help Needed? Contacts Found Below |
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Rev. Ryan Landino
Presbytery Leader
314-409-9002
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Rev. Liz Kanerva
Associate
Presbytery Leader
314.779.6809
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Rev. Joy Myers
Stated Clerk
815.501.5522
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Leigh Porter
Office Manager
314.225.9470
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Janice McMillen
Communications Associate
573.578.3960
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Keep Connected
We love to hear about the work of the Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy Congregations. Have an event, fundraiser, or concert and want to get the word out? Simply email that information in by 6 p.m. on Monday of the week you want your event published. Help keep us connected by simply emailing your information to [email protected]
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