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 Gathering,
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.
Wednesday, August 23rd Pre-Gathering Events
Community Conversations
9 am at Oak Hill Presbyterian Church – Amen House, Outreach, School Shootings
2 pm at Webster Groves Presbyterian Church – Voting Rights, Moms Demand Action
6:30 pm Third Presbyterian Church – Faith in Action, Advocacy and Activism
Click the flyer to share with your church!
Hybrid Stated Gathering Thurs., Aug. 24
Opening in Worship at 3:15 pm
The link to attend is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84491041607
If using a Zoom app, enter the Meeting ID: 844 9104 1607
Upcoming Presbytery Gatherings
| YEAR | DAY | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Thurs., Aug. 24 | Stated Presbytery Gathering - Hybrid hosted by LoveJoy United Presbyterian, Wood River, Illinois |
| 2023 | Sat., Nov. 4 | Stated Presbytery Gathering - Hybrid hosted by First United Presbyterian, Belleville, Illinois |
| 2024 | Thurs., Feb. 1 | Stated Presbytery Gathering - On Zoom |
| 2024 | Sat., Apr. 13 | Stated Presbytery Gathering - Location To Be Determined |
| 2024 | Thur., Aug. 22 | Stated Presbytery Gathering - Location To Be Determined |
| 2024 | Sat., Nov. 2 | Stated Presbytery Gathering - Location To Be Determined |