Category Archives: Communications

General Assembly Report

THE 223RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY REPORT By Clarence G. Page, Mission Coordinator Thanks: Members of the Presbytery of Gid­dings-Lovejoy’s Committee on Local Arrangements (COLA) did an outstanding job planning the 223rd General Assembly in St. Louis that was held at the America’s Center Downtown, June 15-23, 2018.  Theme chosen for the Gathering was, “Kin-dom Building of … Continue reading General Assembly Report

Sacred Stories

Are only high budgets sacred? Are only high attendance congregations holy? What are  sacred stories in our Presbytery? Sacred Stories is an endeavor to share with each other what is sacred: the surprising moments and delightful outcomes where God is active in our congregations—regardless of their size! There are simply too many stories of exciting … Continue reading Sacred Stories

Holy Conversations on the Amendments

Presbytery Plans for Holy Conversations  Around Difficult Topics – the Amendments Pastors, churches, and our Presbytery all face important decisions about how to vote on the General Assembly’s actions regarding same-gender marriage. Before we debate and vote on the proposed amendments, our Presbytery wants to encourage a time of discernment through “holy conversations” – conversations … Continue reading Holy Conversations on the Amendments

Update your church’s Google Place

Here’s the #1 most important way for your church to be seen online: Update your church’s Google Places and Bing Page Make your church pop up on Google Maps and Google searches. DIFFICULTY: Easy TIME REQUIRED: 5-20 minutes for Google, same for Bing COST: Free RIGHT FOR MY CHURCH? YES, absolutely every church should do … Continue reading Update your church’s Google Place