On March 22, the Inter-American Human Rights Court found the State of Peru responsible for violating the rights of residents of the Andean town of La Oroya, who had been exposed to decades of toxic emissions from a metallurgical complex located in the heart of the town.

Click the button below to hear of this exciting news by reading more from Jed Koball of World Mission

Minister ID Cards

Minister ID Cards are now available for pick up at the Presbytery office. If you are unable to pick yours up and would like it mailed to you, please contact the Stated Clerk with the address you would like it mailed. 

If you need to set up a meeting for your team or would like information on a team you might be interested in joining, contact the presbytery office at 314.772.2395

21-Day Racial Equity &

Social Justice Challenge

Virtual Program

May 1 through May 21

Accept this challenge to expand your understanding of equity and social justice. This challenge asks participants to make daily time and space for 21 days to foster understanding and identify ways to dismantle racism and end discrimination. This is intended for adults.

Click here as registration is required.

Registrants will receive a daily list of activities and an opportunity to participate in facilitated discussions on Fridays at 11:00 a.m.

"How to Preserve PW History"

Presbyterian Women Zoom Webinar

When: Friday, May 3 • 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm (Central)

“Presbyterian Women historians preserve the record and write the story of how its participants and organizations serve God, the church, and the world”—PW Historian Brochure, 2018. 

Take your place in PW history! Join PW national leadership and David Staniunas, archivist for the Presbyterian Historical Society and PC(USA) assistant stated clerk, to discuss preserving PW history and what that looks like in the current PW and PC(USA) context.

David will provide information on what, how, and where to preserve your PW group’s materials. There will be time for ideas, hearing current practices, questions, and concerns. 

All are welcome! The role of PW historian looks different across our national network. Please join the conversation if this is or will become part of your leadership role or if you are otherwise interested in preserving PW history.

Click here to Register

Presbyterian Women Spring Gathering Registration

Join us on Saturday, May 4, 2024

at Glendale Presbyterian Church

500 N. Sappington, Glendale, MO 63122

Registration is $15, to be paid in person at the time of the gathering. Checks may be made out to Glendale Presbyterian Church. An online payment option will be available as well. Registration Link Found Here

Thursday, May 2 is National Day of Prayer

How will you observe it?

In periods of peace and prosperity and in times of struggle and strife, countless Americans turn to prayer to seek guidance, bolster our faith, and brace our spirits when we need it most. Prayer is both a personal and communal act — composed of our most intimate thoughts and a practice observed by multitudes across our diverse Nation in every language, culture, religion, and belief system. On this National Day of Prayer, we recognize the profound power of prayer, grounded in deep humility and hope.

Additional resources for the National Day of Prayer

• The nonprofit National Day of Prayer Task Force: nationaldayofprayer.org
• PC(USA) pamphlet “Interfaith, Celebration Prayer and Worship”: pcusa.org/icpw

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Missouri Right to

Reproductive Freedom Amendment

The Missouri Right to Reproductive Freedom Amendment Initiative Petition is collecting signatures now. If enough signatures are collected, this will appear on the ballot in November 2024.

The amendment will amend the Missouri Constitution to provide the right to reproductive freedom.

The Public Witness Team offers an opportunity for all Giddings-Lovejoy churches. One of our team will come to your church with Reproductive Freedom petition sheets to collect signatures. The most successful time to collect signatures is after Sunday services during the Fellowship Hour, but we can come whenever is best for you.

To learn more or if you are interested in participating, please click here for more information.

PRESBYTERY WOMEN FROM AROUND THE NATION

GATHER IN ST LOUIS IN AUGUST

Monthly Gathering Quest Emails

Stay informed about the Presbyterian Women Churchwide Gathering opportunities and news with the Gathering Quest emails! These emails—sent the 5th of each month leading up to the Gathering—include news, a reflection, a savings calculator, a fun download, and much more. To be added to the list, email patricia.longfellow@pcusa.org with “Gathering Quest” in the subject line.

Registration Now Open

Registration Options Gathering registration will be available at presbyterianwomen.org/gathering, March 1–July 7, 2024. Know that by registering early, you’ll have the fullest selection of workshops (which can fill up), the option to purchase a Gathering tote bag (which sold out in 2018) and if you register by May 1, you’ll receive the early registration incentives! After July 7, you may register on-site at the Marriott St. Louis Grand.

Rev. Ryan Landino

Presbytery Leader

rlandino@glpby.org

314.409.9002

Rev. Liz Kanerva

Associate

Presbytery Leader

ekanerva@glpby.org

314.779.6809

Rev. Dr. Brandan Eddy

Stated Clerk

beddy@glpby.org

618.781.9615

Leigh Porter

Office Manager

lporter@glpby.org

314.225.9470

Janice McMillen

Communications Associate

jmcmillen@glpby.org

573.578.3960

Presbytery Moderator - Elder, Lorenzo Clayton

Presbytery Vice-Moderator - Rev. Dr. Dave Burgess

Vision Team Moderator - Rev. Mel Smith