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.
Next Presbytery Gathering
Saturday, May 3 - First Presbyterian Church of Cape Girardeau
HYBRID
In Person at
235 Broadway St.
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
and on Zoom
(Link sent with registration)
Registration Opens April 3
February 2025 Gathering Papers Found Below
| Individual Gathering Elements |
|---|
| Nominations Form |
| Previous Meeting Minutes Found Here (Password Protected) Contact the office at communication@glpby.org or 314.772.2395 if you cannot remember the password. |
| Gathering Agenda |
| Worship Bulletin (corrected for 2.6.25) |
| Complete Binder (Table of Contents Interactive)Â *** Note that the GA Page within the Binder has been corrupted and is not working. Please find the document connection here. |
| Omnibus Motion |
| Treasurer Report |
| Commission on Preparation for Ministry Sandra Monroe |Â Samuel Kahuni |
| Committee on Nominations |
| Commission on Ministry |
| AC for Dardenne Presbyterian Report |
| GA#226 Commissioner Report |
| History Workgroup World Religion Tour (updated 2/3/25) |
| Isaiah Advent | Flyers |
| Isaiah Advent | Flyers |
| DRAWP Justice Journey Q & A |
| February Education Evenings |
| Presbyterian Women Spring Gathering |
| Project 2025 Explained Community Conversations |
Upcoming Presbytery Gatherings
| YEAR | DAY | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Sat., May 3 | Stated Presbytery Gathering - First Presbyterian Church, Cape Girardeau (Hybrid) |
| 2025 | Thur, Aug. 14 | Stated Presbytery Gathering - TBA (Hybrid) |
| 2025 | Sat., Nov. 8 | Stated Presbytery Gathering - Faith Des Peres Presbyterian Church (In Person Only) |