Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy

Commission on Ministry
2021-03-10 13:30 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
Zoom meeting: Commission on Ministry
Every month on the Second Wednesday
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/751840652
Meeting ID: 751 840 652
Dial in: (312) 626-6799

The Great Divide: Race in Our Region
2021-03-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
The Great Divide: Race in Our Region
YWCA Metro St. Louis is partnering with the Jewish Community Relations Council of St. Louis and area Interfaith groups for four important conversations on how systemic racism permeates our city and our region.
These programs will provide background, share stories of how area residents are directly impacted, and explore what action you can take to create change. Each hour-long program will be followed by an opportunity for small group discussion and reflection.
Mark your calendars for these upcoming programs:
March 10th – Healthcare
April 14th – Environmental Justice
May 12th – Court Systems

Register Here

Administration Team
2021-03-09 16:00 - 17:00
Zoom meeting: Administration Team
Every month on the Second Tuesday
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If using the app, enter Meeting ID: 844 0597 3030
For those calling in, please Dial: (312) 626-6799 and enter the Meeting ID (above)

PLNC
2021-03-09 12:00 - 14:00
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88448774948

DRAWP Education Team
2021-03-08 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom
Zoom meeting: DRAWP Education Team
Every month on the Second Monday
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Meeting ID: 842 6547 4933
Dial in: (312) 626-6799

Mental Health First Aid Training
2021-03-06 09:00 - 16:00
Given generally growing mental health needs, especially due to stressors related to the pandemic, Light for the Darkness and the Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy will offer Mental Health First Aid training. We encourage pastors, deacons, elders, youth leaders, and anyone interested in mental health to attend. Please share this and spread the word.
What is Mental Health First Aid?
Mental Health First Aid is an early intervention public education program. It teaches adults how to recognize signs and symptoms that suggest a potential mental health challenge, how to listen nonjudgmentally and give reassurance to a person who may be experiencing a mental health challenge. Also, it includes how to refer a person to appropriate professional support and services.
The instructor will be our newest advisory board member, Lawson (Cal) Calhoun, M.A, MHFA, also the clerk of session at Westminster Presbyterian Church St. Louis.

Adult Mental Health First Aid Training (30 spaces available): March 6th from 9am-4pm (deadline to register is 2/20)
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training (30 spaces available): April 17th, 9-4pm; (deadline to register is 4/3) (this class is to help adults identify signs in youth, not a class for youth)

The course cost per person is normally $170, but we are receiving the reduced rate of $24 per person, per course. If you need assistance with this cost, please note this in your registration and your fee will be covered.
To register please complete this link, then mail your check to the presbytery with MHFA in the memo, $24 for one course, $48 for two.
Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy, memo: MHFA, 1001 Craig Rd Ste 170, St. Louis, MO 63146.

Black Tax
2021-03-04 18:30 | Zoom
The Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy invites you to two special events with author, Shawn Rochester to discuss his book, The Black Tax: The Cost of Being Black in America. Rochester, a former corporate development, and global strategy executive quantifies the fiscal impact of the detrimental tax Black Americans pay in the auto, housing, online, job, and lending markets.
The book examines the staggering financial cost from emancipation to the present day to answer the question of how, after 400 years, more than 40 million African Americans own only 2% of U.S. wealth. More than simply identifying the problem, Rochester lays out an empowerment plan to create much-needed jobs and businesses in the Black community.
The first online session will meet on Thursday, March 4 and the second session is on Thursday, April 8. Both meetings will begin at 6:30 PM CST. There is no cost to attend, but advance registration is required. Advance reading of the book is highly encouraged, but it is not required. Amazon Book Link found here

Specialized Ministries Zoom
2021-03-04 12:00 - 13:00
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83034031734

All Pastor Zoom
2021-03-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Please join us monthly, on the first Tuesday, at 12pm.
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86480139436

Finance Team Meeting
2021-01-12 04:00 - 05:30 | Held Virtually On Zoom
Zoom gathering for Finance Team
Zoom in by clicking this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89544286991 If you are calling in, please call 312-626-6799, when prompted enter meeting number 895-4428-6991, then the # sign.

Presbytery Office Closed
2021-01-11

Called Virtual Presbytery Gathering
2021-01-09 10:00 - 23:30 | Held Virtually On Zoom
Purpose of the Gathering:

To act on the resignation of The Rev. Dr. Craig Howard and to dissolve the relationship between Dr. Howard and the Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy.
To elect a Presbytery Leader Search Committee (PLSC) to begin working immediately.
To approve the call to the Rev Elizabeth Kanerva to serve as Associate Presbytery Leader.
No other business will be conducted at this time.
