Funds are available for Presbyterians to use for higher education. Scholarships can be used for any accredited institution of higher learning (including trade schools and graduate study programs.)

Scholarships are awarded per school year and are renewable with application annually. Open to active Presbyterians within the Synod of Mid-America, and whose church membership qualifies as reported on December 31, 2022.

Kansas—total of 100 members or less Missouri—total of 50 members or less

Applicants will be judged on financial need, academic achievement, and involvement in the local church, school, and community. Scholarship recipients will be notified by August 31, 2023.

For more information visit http://synodma.org/college-scholarships

Please include your name in the subject line of your email and title all documents in the upper left corner with your first and last name. There will also be the opportunity to provide written responses to supplemental questions that will be extended to candidates upon application. Your letter of interest and documents must be received by July 24, 2023. Finalists will be notified by August 1, and interviews will be conducted on August 10 and 11, 2023.

Check out our new webpage for information on the search! https://glpby.org/services/clerk-search/

The Association of Partners in Christian Education (APCE) will hold its 2024 Annual Event in St. Louis from January 24th through January 27th at St. Louis Union Station. That's right! APCE AE is coming to ST. LOUIS, and we are SO EXCITED! The Local Committee has been working on this event for the past year, and now we are reaching out to you to ask for your help. We will need volunteers -- LOTS of them -- to provide hospitality to our colleagues in ministry during that week. Right now, we just need to know that you have marked your calendars and that you're willing to be of service. In the fall, we will ask about your availability during the week and your preferences regarding tasks. Please email Julie Gvillo (juliegvillo.aplaceofgrace@gmail.com) and Pat Cleeland (patricia.cleeland@gmail.com) together, so we can start compiling a list of resources. Pastors, please put this announcement in your bulletins. This international event is a huge undertaking, and we are counting on the presbytery to help us deliver! Thank you!

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GRACE CAMP: ART! Supplies have been ordered for the 4 p.m. Grace Camp: Art! retreat Tuesday, July 25th through Friday, July 28th at Von Dell Gallery & Studios in Wood River. However, supplies needed to be ordered in a quantity that exceeded the number of registrations we currently have, so IT'S YOUR LUCKY DAY!!! You can still sign up for this intergenerational art and sabbath opportunity! Go to http://www.aplaceofgrace-juliegvillo.net/upcoming_events.html and fill out the RSVP form on the right side of the page. Minors should be accompanied by an adult. Registration is $12 per person to cover expenses, and an offering box will be made available to contribute to the ministry of A Place of Grace which is providing this opportunity. An art show will be held on Saturday, July 26th at the gallery from 4 to 6 p.m. where participants can speak to their work and share it with family and friends.

WHAT IS A PLACE OF GRACE? Good question ... thanks for asking! A Place of Grace is a validated ministry of Giddings-Lovejoy Presbytery which provides a number of options for spiritual retreat planning for individuals, couples, families, small groups, businesses, organizations, and churches. The mission is to nurture delight, facilitate healing, and inspire prayer in people of all ages and from all walks of life through creative spiritual practices. A Place of Grace pastor, Julie Gvillo, would love the opportunity to talk with you, your church leaders, or any group within your church about ways in which A Place of Grace offerings might support your ministry. I am currently scheduling dates in August and September to visit with you and your people. Call 618-410-5060 to set up an appointment to have that conversation. I look forward to hearing from you!

The book launch event is on August 21, 2023, at 7:00 at The Novel Neighbor Book Store, 7905 Big Bend Boulevard, Webster Groves, Missouri. Directions are found here.  

The Path to Freedom in Missouri and Illinois…

People enslaved here experienced the same horrors as those held captive in other states, and their stories of courage and perseverance are amazing.

The book is available for pre-order by clicking here.

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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