Events for June 2025

NWCC Dreaming

NWCC Dreaming and Discerning

Dreaming & Discerning Virtual Gathering Sponsored by Giddings-Lovejoy New Worshiping Communities Commission Tuesday, November 9th at 7 p.m. Has God given you dreams and visions for launching a new worshiping community? Let us partner with you by attending a Giddings-Lovejoy “Dreaming and Discerning” Gathering. For more information and to share your dreams and visions in a confidential space led by NWCC’s…

NWCC Dreaming

NWCC Dreaming and Discerning

Dreaming & Discerning Virtual Gathering Sponsored by Giddings-Lovejoy New Worshiping Communities Commission Tuesday, September 21 at 7 p.m. Has God given you dreams and visions for launching a new worshiping community? Let us partner with you by attending a Giddings-Lovejoy “Dreaming and Discerning” Gathering. For more information and to share your dreams and visions in a confidential space led by NWCC’s…

NWCC Dreaming

Aren’t We All New Worshiping Communities

Blog Post by Rev. Steve Matthews Pastor of First Presbyterian Church – Ste. Genevieve, Missouri Moderator of New Worshiping Communities Commission When I joined the Giddings-Lovejoy Presbytery as a newly installed pastor in 2016, one of my first experiences was being approached by Barbara Willock and being asked if I would be willing to serve on a presbytery committee or…

Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid Training

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…

NWCC Dreaming

NWCC Dreaming and Discerning

Dreaming & Discerning Virtual Gathering Sponsored by Giddings-Lovejoy New Worshiping Communities Commission Tuesday, June 29th at 7 pm WATCH INTRO VIDEO – CLICK HERE What visions and dreams do you have for future ministry? Is the Holy Spirit nudging you to take action concerning that idea that has been in the back of your mind for a while now? God’s Spirit…