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Ministry & Mission Matters
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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.
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LOVING OUR NEIGHBORS AS OURSELVES | | |
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Please pray for...the continued prayers for those who will gather on May 5th for a memorial service for Emily Wigger at First Presbyterian Church of Alton.
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Please pray for... for Cheryl Rainey, Synod Commissioner, for her hip replacement surgery
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Please pray for... Presbyterian Women, as they search for Volunteers for the Churchwide Gathering
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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.
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MINISTRY TEAMS UPCOMING MEETINGS | |
Do you listen to podcasts? Consider these: | |
A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast
A Presby Podcast, the podcast where we respond to your questions and comments on issues of faith, social justice and church life. Don't be afraid to write in and ask your question because if it matters to you, it matters to us and it just might be a matter of faith. Whether it be faith in God, faith in others or faith in yourself. We are brought to you by the Office of Faith-Based Investing & Corporate Engagement, the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program, and Unbound: An Interactive Journal on Christian Social Justice for the Presbyterian Church (USA). Click Here to Learn More
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Along the Road...
Ministry in the church can be life-giving and life-changing and, in the midst of it, we all need faithful companions along the road. Welcome to Along the Road – a podcast on faith and leadership for ministry leaders of the PC(USA).
Be inspired, hear the stories of others, and practice the tools of faith and leadership through conversations that nourish, enrich, and aid in the formation of leaders in the church. Mid-Council leaders will integrate foundational values with the practice of faith and ministry. Congregational leaders, particularly ruling elders and deacons, will experience practices to connect faith to everyday life.
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Nourish: Short episodes for ruling elders and deacons.
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Encounter: Longer episodes for church and mid-council leaders.
Click Here to Learn More
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Synod of Mid-America Scholarships Available | |
EXPERIENCES & EDUCATION IN THE NEWS | |
21-Day Racial Equity & Social Justice Challenge
Virtual Program • May 1 through May 21
Presented by YWCA Metro St. Louis. 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.
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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
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May 5 is National Day of Prayer
How will you observe it?
A brief history of the National Day of Prayer
On April 17, 1952, a bill initiated by Mr. Conrad Hilton of Hilton Hotels and Senator Frank Carlson of Kansas was passed and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman (Public Law 82-324, Sec. 119) that: "The President shall set aside and proclaim a suitable day each year, other than a Sunday, as a National Day of Prayer, on which the people of the United States may turn to God in prayer and meditation."
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
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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.
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Presbytery Staff Contact Information | |
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Presbytery Moderator - Elder, Lorenzo Clayton
Presbytery Vice-Moderator - Rev. Dr. Dave Burgess
Vision Team Moderator - Rev. Mel Smith
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