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Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy
  • Home
  • Presbytery Ministries
    • Presbytery Gathering
    • Gathering Minutes
    • Presbyterian Women
    • Stated Clerk
      • Commission on Ministry
      • New Worshipping Communities Commission
      • Committee on Nomination
      • Commission on Preparation for Ministry
      • Permanent Judicial Commission
      • Committee on Representation
    • Vision Team
      • Administration Team
      • Dismantling Racism and White Privilege Team
      • Dynamic Leaders Team
      • Global Partnerships Team
      • Public Witness Team
  • For Congregations
  • For Pastors
  • Resources
    • Presbytery Statement
    • Blog
    • Calendar
    • Directory
    • Events Gallery
    • Helpful Documents
    • Pulpit Supply List
    • Newsletter
    • Parish Paper
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Good

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Blog Post by Rev. Zach Lysdahl  First United Presbyterian, Collinsville, Illinois The word “good” is of biblical importance. God, the creator of heaven and earth, uses the word good seven times in Genesis chapter one to describe…

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The Difference Between Soil and Dirt (spoiler alert: You are soil)

General April 26, 2022 by Ryan Landio 2Comments
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The grass is getting greener. Trees are filling out. Purples and reds are budding where things can grow, and we just celebrated Earth Day. More of my hours are being spent outside, reading, breathing, being. I think…

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That Relatably Weird Week the Disciples Had No Idea What They Were Doing

General April 19, 2022 by Ryan Landio 0Comments
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As a pastor for about ten years before becoming a mid-council leader, the Sunday after Easter never really found its way into my preaching rhythm. I started my career as one of those preachers who always took…

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Holy Week, Easter Hope, and also I Hate Roller Coasters

General April 12, 2022 by Office Communications 2Comments
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I hate roller coasters. I don’t hate that others love them, but they’re just not for me. My first roller coaster was THE VIPER at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey, which I could only describe…

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Finding the “Yes, Let’s!” in a Pandemic (A Top Ten list)

General April 5, 2022 by Office Communications 1Comment
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I have been thinking a lot about how the pandemic has unfolded through a number of different stages. Like Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’s five stages of grief, we similarly may have experienced Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance. Perhaps…

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Infrequently Asked Questions Part One

General March 29, 2022 by Office Communications 4Comments
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For time to time, I will take random questions from across the presbytery! This will be an experiment that we hope will be a monthly offering. As I lead best by asking questions, I appreciate the questions…

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An Embodied Faith

General February 15, 2022 by Office Communications 3Comments
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Guest blog post By Rev. Dr. Chris Keating Woodlawn Chapel Presbyterian Church Around midnight the other evening, I stood on a frozen driveway in an isolated section of St.  Louis County. Looking up the steep hillside, I…

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8 Etiquette Rules Everyone Should Follow

General February 8, 2022 by Office Communications 2Comments
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Video Blog By Rev. Rob Dyer Senior Pastor/Head of Staff First United Presbyterian Church, Belleville, Illinois Rev. Rob Dyer gave the Charge to the Presbytery at the Installation of the Presbytery Leader, Rev. Ryan Landino. We pray…

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Why Church Stuff Matters

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