OPPORTUNITIES......

Vital Congregations Initiative 
​Informational Gatherings in September

When & Where
First Presbyterian – Parsons, Kansas
(Tuesday, September 28, 6pm)
Trinity PCUSA Presbyterian – Springfield, Missouri  (Tuesday, September 28, 6pm)
Livestream Broadcast / Online Only
(Tuesday, September 28, 6pm)
First Presbyterian - Joplin, Missouri 
(Wednesday, September 29, 6pm)
Willow Springs Presbyterian – Willow Springs, MO (Wednesday, September 29, 6pm)

To help make sure we have enough materials for each participant, please let us know which of the gatherings your congregation plans to attend and how many will be joining.  
Register online in less than 60 seconds by visiting https://bit.ly/jcpvci2021  Please register by Friday, September 24, 2021.

PRESBYTERY-WIDE BIBLE STUDIES...
The materials for each study will be emailed directly to each participant after registration, as well as the Zoom link. There is no charge to participate in either of these studies.

October 5 (Tuesday) at 7:00 pm via Zoom
Bridging the Generation Gap through Storytelling
     by Nancy Ferguson
Not much has changed since the time of Isaac, Esau, and Jacob. Families still experience conflict and confusion; younger generations don't always understand older generations. In this one-session study for adults we'll learn about different generational traits and explore how telling stories can help families bridge the generation gaps to form stronger units.

Mark your calendars!
Presbyterian Youth Triennium 
https://presbyterianyouthtriennium.org
July 24-27, Indianapolis, IN

EVENTS.....

Meetings with our Presbyterian Peacemaker have been canceled due to Covid issues.
We are attempting to set up a meeting with him via Zoom.
​Details forthcoming

Have You Ever Wondered, “How Welcoming Are We?"
Trinity Presbyterian in Springfield has been wondering the same thing!  We are hosting a weekend of explorations around this topic on September 25 and 26, starting with the keynote presentation: “How Welcoming Are We?  Living Into Celebrating All God’s People” which will take place Saturday, September 25 at 4:00pm, both in-person at Trinity and via Livestream Broadcast.  

Join Rev. Brian Ellison, Executive Director of the Covenant Network of Presbyterians, for this engaging presentation on how your church community can be intentionally welcoming of the LGBTQ+ community. There will be concrete examples of steps you can take, along with ample time for questions and discussion.  

This free presentation is hosted by Trinity Presbyterian Church and the Covenant Network of Presbyterians, and is open to all those who wish to grow in their welcome of all God’s people.  You are invited to attend in-person or via livestream broadcast.  You will find the broadcast on our YouTube Channel starting a few minutes before 4pm on September 25.

If you wish to attend the presentation in-person, please plan to arrive at Trinity a few minutes before 4:00pm.  Masking will be required of all those attending in-person.  Trinity is located at 1900 E Barataria, Springfield, MO 65804 in our shared facility with Brentwood Christian Church, one block east of Battlefield Mall.  The presentation will be in the Sanctuary; please use the East / Sanctuary Doors.

To learn more, please visit:
https://bit.ly/howwelcoming
 
We are also hosting a Sunday School Class on Sunday morning: "So Much Left to Do
: The Journey of Affirming LGBTQIA+ People in the Church which will take place 
Sun. 9/26 @ 9am via Zoom.  NOTE: If you wish to attend the Zoom class, please contact Trinity directly so we can send you the link, as this is not a publicly advertised event - although all our friends and colleagues from John Calvin Presbytery are most welcome!  Simply email Pastor Chris and we will send you the link.  (cmiller@trinityspringfieldpcusa.org)

Equipping the Saints will be virtual.
Saturday October 23, 2021 
Includes keynotes on the Book of Common Worship Daily Prayer
Workshops:
Vital Congregations Initiative
Racial Justice
Training Elder to do Pastoral Care
Registration will be available soon
Participants are encouraged to give toward Presbyterian Youth Triennium expenses for our next delegation.