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In years past we were able to enjoy visits, regionally, to meet with Session Members, Pastors, and Congregants as a way of getting to know one another, but then Covid hit! We are now comfortable with restarting this regional event and will be starting with a visit to our Illinois congregations. We will be in Edwardsville, Illinois, for this two-day…

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General policies and forms

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General policies and forms

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Open Meeting Policy The Work Of The Church Is Strengthened When It Is Done In A Spirit Of Openness And Trust Next Presbytery Gathering Thursday, August 25 3 pm Pre-Session | 4 pm Gathering Opens in Worship When the presbytery meets, its voting members include: -all ministers of the Word and Sacrament who are members of the presbytery -all elders…

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Zoom Education Support Ministry Education Opportunities The Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy has annually offered educational opportunities for church support ministries within our boundaries. This February, each Thursday at 6:30 pm, we welcome you to join us in learning about Stewardship of the Church: How to Ask | How to Manage | How to Fund  These education evenings are open to everyone. …

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Open Meeting Policy The Work Of The Church Is Strengthened When It Is Done In A Spirit Of Openness And Trust When the presbytery meets, its voting members include: -all ministers of the Word and Sacrament who are members of the presbytery-all elders commissioned by their sessions to attend that meeting-any elder elected moderator of the presbytery for the duration…

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Hunger Action Survey The Public Witness Team is in the process of revisiting the Presbytery’s Hunger Action Program. One of our last Presbytery wide initiatives was the awarding of grants and certificates for 2017-2018 to the Hunger Action Congregations in our Presbytery. These congregation covenants were to have been renewed in 2020. Some of you may have renewed your covenants…