Open Meeting Policy
The Work Of The Church Is Strengthened When It Is Done In A Spirit Of Openness And Trust
The Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy Holds
Four Stated Meetings Per Year
There are occasions that will require a
Called Presbytery Assembly,
but those are rare and for designated purposes.
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 of his or her term.
All are welcome to attend and have a voice,
even if not commissioned to a voting role.
Stated Presbytery Assembly (aka Gathering)
Hosted by: First United Presbyterian Church, 1303 Royal Heights Rd, Belleville, IL 62223
In Person Only On:
Saturday, February 28
Opens in Worship at 9:00 am
Upcoming Presbytery Gatherings
| YEAR | DAY | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Thur., May 14 | 3:00 pm | Stated Presbytery Gathering - Farmington Presbyterian Church (Hybrid) |
| 2026 | Sat., Aug. 8 | 9:00 am | In Person Only - TBA |
| 2026 | Sat., Nov. 7 | 9:00 am | Hybrid - TBA |
| 2026 | Thur., Feb. 26 | 3:00 pm | Hybrid |
| 2027 | Thurs., Feb. 25 | TBD |
| 2027 | Thur., May 20 | TBD |
| 2027 | Sat., Aug. 28 | TBD |
| 2027 | Sat., Nov. 6 | TBD |