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 Assembly,
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.
Stated Presbytery Assembly (aka Gathering)
Hosted by: Farmington Presbyterian Church, 403 W Columbia St, Farmington, MO 63640
In Person Only On:
Thursday, May 14
Doors Open at 2:00 pm | Assembly Begins at 3:00 pm
| Individual Gathering Elements |
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| Previous Meeting Minutes Found Here (Password Protected). Contact the office at communication@glpby.org, 314.772.2395, or text 573.578.3960 if you need help with the password. |
| Overhead map of the church with Parking locations. --Directions to Farmington Presbyterian Church, 403 W. Broadway, Farmington, Missouri --Map of Parking Availability (cleared with property owners) ---------Church Parking Lot ---------Presbyterian Manor Parking Lot at the corner of Caycee and Potosi Streets ---------First Free Will Baptist Parking Lot at West Columbia and Clay Streets *******NOTE: those who will need wheelchair or mobility scooter access is marked. |
| Agenda of the Day |
| Worship Bulletin  | Online Giving QR |
| Synod of Mid-America (SOMA) Introduction --Administrative Commission |
| Commission on Preparation for Ministry (CPM) Report --Ryan Harris Statement of Faith |
| Vision Team Report --PneuMatrix Consultant Report |
| GA#227 Commissioning Service |
| Omnibus Motion |
| Commission on Ministry Report --Motion from COM --Small Church Taskforce Report |
Upcoming Presbytery Gatherings
| YEAR | DAY | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Thur., May 14 | 3:00 pm | Stated Presbytery Gathering - Farmington Presbyterian Church (In Person Only) |
| 2026 | Sat., Aug. 8 | 9:00 am | TBA - In Person Only |
| 2026 | Sat., Nov. 7 | 9:00 am | Webster Groves Presbyterian Church (In Person Only) |
| 2026 | Thur., Feb. 26 | 3:00 pm | TBD |
| 2027 | Thurs., Feb. 25 | TBD |
| 2027 | Thur., May 20 | TBD |
| 2027 | Sat., Aug. 28 | TBD |
| 2027 | Sat., Nov. 6 | TBD |