"It does not feel that way to me today. We are united only in blaming and finding faults and pointing our fingers. We are reduced to they and them – to “othering.”..."

Blog Post by Rev. Liz Kanerva

Associate Presbytery Leader

WE NEED YOUR HELP! WE CANNOT DO THIS WITHOUT YOU!

Could you help us fill volunteer positions at the Presbyterian Churchwide Gathering? These positions will be based on your physical abilities, so there will be many opportunities for those with limited mobility, and stationary/sitting positions.

You do NOT have to be an active member of Presbyterian Women or even be a woman. We welcome the support of all people. This is the perfect opportunity to serve if you are an older youth or college student needing volunteer hours.

Please call, text or email Janice McMillen at

 jmcmillen@glpby.org or 573.578.3960

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

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

Thurs., July 18 | 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm

at FPC Jerseyville

Jerseyville First Presbyterian Church is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, July 18 from noon until 5:00 pm. There is an urgent need for blood. Please make an appointment to donate by going to redcross.org or calling the church office at 618-498-5423. There will be a St. Louis Cardinals t-shirt giveaway and a Fandango gift card for those who donate. Please consider giving the gift of life. FPC Jerseyville is located at 400 S State St, Jerseyville, IL. Directions found by clicking here

College and Young Adult Sunday Sunday, August 4

Check out these worship liturgies, commissioning, and other ideas to lift up and celebrate these young adults in your congregation.

https://hubs.ly/Q02FJmTn0

The New Horizons Presbyterian Church will be hosting a Craft & Vendor Fair on Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. We are looking for crafters and vendors to join us! For more information and/or to request an application, please call (314) 427-0841 or e-mail us at newhorizonspcusa@sbcglobal.net Applications will be accepted beginning on July 1st, 2024. Registration Deadline is September 13th, 2024. New Horizons Presbyterian Church is located at 9424 Everman Ave. in Overland, Missouri.

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

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