Taken from Rev. Dr. Diane Moffett, President and Executive Director of the Presbyterian Mission Agency, ...

The 226th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) kicked off this morning with a livestream plenary from Salt Lake City! Echoing the prayer my friend, the Rev. Ruth F Santana-Grace shared this morning, I thank God for each and every person participating in GA 226 and serving our church.

Let us keep our commissioners and young adult advisory delegate in our prayers as they begin their work today for the 226^th PC(USA) General Assembly! May we pray for them by name: Rev. Melanie Smith, Ruling Elder Felica Ezell-Gillespie, Rev. Dr. David Burgess, Ruling Elder Matthew Miller, and Young Adult Advisory Delegate Amelia Burgess! May we pray for a spirit of discernment, good energy, and safe travels for deliberation of one week online followed by a week in person in Salt Lake City, Utah! Thank you for your service to the larger church, faithful commissioners!  

Eric Henson, former long-time music director of Woodlawn Chapel Presbyterian Church, passed away, on Sunday, June 16.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Chapel, 16520 Clayton Road, Ballwin, MO 63011.

If you would like to share memories or well wishes to the family, please email them to pastor@woodlawnchapel.com, or by sending letters and cards to the office. 

Taken from Rev. Dr. Chris Keating, "It is impossible to quantify the ways Eric's talents, faith, and love have shaped our church. Quite simply, his talents and faith filled our lives with joy. His contributions shaped our church in innumerable ways across two decades. He lead us in singing our laments following the September 11, 2001 attacks, and inspired songs of praise and delight for 17 years of Christmas and Easter services. He made weddings and funerals memorable for countless families, and coached our choirs to excellence. We truly were blessed by his friendship and gifts."

St Mark Presbyterian in the News

WOW - St. Mark Presbyterian Church and members of the local community came together to pack meals for the 2nd Annual Rise Against Hunger Event. They packed 15,126 meals!

Click the photo to see KMOV's article and video of the event.

LoveJoy United Presbyterian

Planted a Church Garden

We had a great interest meeting for our church garden! The first plants are in the ground. We're still looking for folks to give time, and expertise, or to donate tools (trowels, garden gloves, etc.). Click here to let us know you're interested!

Resource Links



• https://seasonofrebuilding.pensions.org/2025-plan-changes/dues-packages
• https://www.pensions.org/decision-guide/

Friends,

I apologize for causing confusion and inconvenience. The BOP Overview will be held on Tuesday, August 6^th at 6:30 p.m. The original date conflicts with the Public Witness Book Study and I do not want folks to have to choose between the two.

Peace,

Liz Rolf Kanerva

Saint Louis Metro CROP Hunger Walk Registration is Open

CROP WALK HELD - SEPTEMBER 29th

No one in this world should be hungry. That's why the Saint Louis Metro CROP Hunger Walk is more than just a gathering of people in a place. We're part of a movement, taking steps and raising funds to provide meals for those in our community who need them - and supporting programs that create greater food security in communities worldwide.

Please join us in the fight against hunger. The steps we take and the funds we raise will make a difference in the lives of others.

Learn How to Become Involved

Registration is open for the 2024 Evangelism Conference! Join us Oct. 3-5 at the Presbyterian Center in Louisville, Kentucky for a journey into a more expansive and authentic understanding and practice of evangelism. Learn more about the conference here: https://hubs.ly/Q02zRBhk0

In honor of Gun Violence Awareness Month, help your congregation, group or organization explore issues of gun violence and what we can do about it. Newly updated in 2024, the Gun Violence Prevention Congregational Toolkit from Presbyterian Peace Fellowship offers worship resources, case studies, action ideas and more. Access the toolkit here: https://hubs.ly/Q02xZhHc0

Real Tools for Real Ministry

September 23 - 25 | Portland, Oregon

Stewardship Kaleidoscope is an annual conference offering excellent plenary speakers, informative workshop leaders, provocative worship experiences, and incredible networking opportunities for all who are passionate about stewardship and generosity. Drawing leaders from across the Presbyterian Church (PCUSA), the Lutheran Church (ELCA), and other ecumenical partners, Stewardship Kaleidoscope is designed to help participants explore stewardship in its many colorful dimensions!

Our mission is to create an annual event that:

• Ignites Generosity
• It Gives Practical Tools for Cultivating Generosity in Congregations
• Expands the Leadership Capacity of Those Who Lead Stewardship Initiatives
• Cultivates Adaptive Approaches for Funding Christ’s Mission

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