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 Stated Presbytery Gathering
Saturday, November 8 - Faith DesPeres Presbyterian Church
Opening in Worship at 9:00 am
IN PERSON ONLY
In Person at
11155 Clayton Road St. Louis, MO 63131
Binder Information on Tuesday, October 28
| Individual Gathering Elements |
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| Previous Meeting Minutes Found Here (Password Protected) Contact the office at communication@glpby.org or 314.772.2395 if you cannot remember the password. |
| Faith DesPeres Presbyterian Church Parking and Access Information. Please carpool if you are able. If you need accessibility support, please let us know. |
| Gathering Worship Details |
| Gathering Agenda |
| Omnibus Motion (Added 11/3/25) |
| Budget Narrative |
| 2026 Budget Report |
| Per Capita Flyer |
| July & August Financial Report |
| Staff Terms of Call |
| Committee on Nominations (Added 11/7/25) |
| Installation Service |
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Upcoming Presbytery Gatherings
| YEAR | DAY | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Sat., Nov. 8 | 9:00 am | Stated Presbytery Gathering - Faith Des Peres Presbyterian Church (In Person Only) |
| 2026 | Thur., Feb. 26 | 3:00 pm | Zoom Only |
| 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 |