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

YOU'RE INVITED

Trivia Night to Support Uni-Pres Kindercottage

on Sat., May 18

Doors open at 6:00 pm ● Trivia starts at 7:00

Held at St. Paul United Church of Christ, 115 W. B St, Belleville, IL 62220

"Table Decorating Contest: Win Big with Your Creative Table Design!"

For table reservations call (618)874-6505. Details are found by clicking here.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Confronting Christian Zionism

Thurs., May 23 ● 11:00 AM 

Nationalism and Christian Zionism We are living in a time of heightened nationalism around the world, from North American white Christian nationalism to similar trends in Europe and even across Asia in forms entangled with Islam and Hinduism. If we are to control and roll back the racism that accompanies ideologies of supremacy, we must understand the history of our own nation’s white supremacy and how it has enabled the rise of racism both here and abroad.

Register by Clicking Here

Virtual Program on Zoom

Mondays from June 3 to August 5

(Skipping July 15)

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Do you feel overwhelmed by everything that’s happening in our world? This program guides groups in developing spiritual practices to ground their work of outreach and justice. You will be reading books about Christian spirituality, trying out new prayer and meditation practices, learning from spiritual teachers, and having honest conversations about the joys and struggles in your life and our world. 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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