Rev. Dr. John Shear left this life on Thursday, February 23. He was the long-term past pastor of John Calvin Presbyterian Church, and member of this presbytery. Please join us in prayer for his family.

The visitation for family and friends was held on Monday at John Calvin Presbyterian Church and his memorial service was held Tuesday at his most recent church, Third Presbyterian Curch, of Springfield, Illinois. If you would like to leave a word of support or memory for Rev. Shear's family, please click here.

To leave words of support, for Rev. Cochran and his family please click here.

Here are the results reported to OGA as of February 23—by amendment and by presbytery. Find the latest reports on the Resources tab of PC-Biz. 

If interested in some or all these chairs, please contact Emma Holley at pastor@faithdesperes.org to coordinate a time for pickup. You must be able to move and haul the chairs; Faith Des Peres cannot provide delivery.

While these records of historic value might look different for every office or body, PHS staff are trained and available to help make decisions about what records should make their way to the archives. Click her to find out how the Presbyterian Historical Society serves as the record keepers of the PC(USA).

The Lenten journey is long and winding. Companionship on the road makes the journey through the wilderness, through the events of Holy Week, and to the empty tomb on Easter morning more meaningful. You are invited to join the pastor, founder, and creative executive director of A Place of Grace, Julie Gvillo, as she guides you through these days with scripture, art, coaching, wonder, and worship. Click Here to Learn More

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

Dr. Amy-Jill Levine, the Rabbi Stanley M. Kessler Distinguished Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies, at the Hartford International University for Religion and Peace, a leading scholar and a voice for interfaith dialogue and cooperation, will be giving a public lecture at 7 pm (flyer found here) and facilitating a workshop at 12 pm (flyer found here) on the importance of knowing and understanding Judaism for knowing and understanding the New Testament on Thursday, March 2, 2023.

To support their local schools they will be collecting school supplies to celebrate this special occasion. Florissant Presbyterian Church is located at 660 Charbonier, Florissant, Missouri. The directions can be found by clicking here.

Doors open at 6 pm and trivia starts at 7 pm. There will also be a silent auction, games, and prizes. Participants may bring their own beverage of choice –water and soda will be provided. Look for the registration forms on the Youth Table in the Narthex and on the St. Mark website, www.discoverstmark.org

Shaping the next generation of public service leaders - An increasingly globalized world needs young leaders who can bridge divides and help solve our biggest challenges together.

The Voyager Scholarship was created by the Obamas and Brian Chesky, Airbnb Co-founder, and CEO, to help shape such leaders. Even though they come from different backgrounds, both the President and Brian believe that exposure to new places and experiences generates understanding, empathy, and cooperation which equips the next generation to create meaningful change.

This scholarship gives college students financial aid to alleviate the burden of college debt, meaningful travel experiences to expand their horizons, and a network of mentors and leaders to support them.

To have students learn under-told stories about African Americans in St. Louis and Missouri, and work as teams to creatively share those stories with others. These stories include stories of slavery, resistance, and Reconstruction. Find more information 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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