Rev. Bass passed away August 10, and his funeral was held on August 14, at Ford and Sons Funeral Home on Mt. Auburn Rd. In Cape Girardeau. The obituary can be found by clicking here.

The address for his widow, Mary Lou Bass, is 197 Lake Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701, should you care to send a card.

Hi! Ryan here. Thank you so much for your prayers these last two weeks as I recovered from COVID! My atypical immune system was hit harder than I was ready for but still not as bad as I’d feared, and I was fortunately able to avoid hospitalization as experienced from illnesses in 2002 and 2019 (my wife Danielle is ok too!). A rough first seven days, then another week of severe chronic fatigue. At this time, I have now enjoyed two full working days, but I promise I will continue to take it steady. Will be ready to give my report at this week’s presbytery gathering. Even though I am now negative for COVID, I will continue to wear my mask, distance, and do the elbow bumps so a common cold doesn’t tip me back over. Thank you so much for your flexibility over changed plans and altered schedules. I do ask you to continue to be safe, and pray for safety for those at risk for this disease and its (sub)variants, for those suffering persisting long COVID symptoms, and for all of us still grieving the personal and communal impacts of the pandemic, even as we still process them. 

The University City High School Alumni Association (UCHSAA) in partnership with All Nations Church has established funds to help our many U. City flood victims. To date, 300 homes and apartment units have been condemned with many more families also suffering extensive flood damage. FEMA has declared St. Louis a disaster area and will be providing assistance, but it will be limited. Learn how you can help by clicking here.

Reception to follow

Dardenne Presbyterian Church

7400 S. Outer 364 Dardenne Prairie, MO

The attached flyer provides information on the ways you can help support this cause! Let's continue to show our community how Presbyterian Women show up and support a worthy cause! Click Here for Flyer

'TIPS' is brought to you by the Earth Care Work Group of the presbytery. Contact: [email protected] or 314-941-9378 with questions or comments.

St. Andrew’s Charitable Foundation will host their 18th Ageless Remarkable Saint Louisans Gala honoring 11 inspirational Ageless Saint Louisans. The October 1st gala is at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis Downtown at the Arch. All funds raised will provide low-income local seniors with vital programs and services so they can live safely, independently, and healthy in their homes.

Each year a new “class” of Ageless Remarkable Saint Louisans age 70 years or better, who are actively making a tremendous impact in St. Louis through philanthropy, volunteerism, and leadership are nominated. These inspiring individuals are proof that, at any age, anyone can make a difference in our community and in the lives of others.

Learn more at: https://StAndrewsGala.givesmart.com

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.

Ongoing Grant/Scholarship Opportunities for Church Leaders 

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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