June 26, 2024

Greetings Presbytery Family!

As we wrap up June, we're thrilled to highlight the upcoming Presbyterian Women's Summer Gathering & Bible Study Kick-Off. This edition of Staying Connected also shares upcoming events from around the presbytery.

Annual Summer Gathering & Bible Study Kick-Off

Registration

Save the date for the 2024 Annual Summer Gathering and 2024-2025 Bible Study Kick-Off! This year's Summer Gathering will take place on Saturday, August 24, at Montgomery Center. The event will feature updates from the Churchwide Gathering in St. Louis, worship, officer training, team building fun and an overview of the new study by Rev. Amy Camp (Memorial PC).

The cost, for the Gathering, is $30. The deadline for early registration is August 9. Registrations submitted or postmarked after August 9 will be $35. Click here to register online or download the flyer to mail in your registration. Don't forget to share this information with your PW members.

Bible Study

The 2024-2025 Bible Study is, Let Justice Roll Down: God's Call to Care for Neighbors and All Creation, by Patricia K. Tull.

This PW/Horizons Bible study is an invitation to explore and to act, with all hearts, in responding to an issue that impacts all life on God’s earth. Readers will learn about ecological systems, the challenges we face in this time of accelerated climate change and the possibilities available to address or counter the impact of human-made stress on our environment. Further, readers will explore theological questions that point them to act and engage, in large and small ways.

Churchwide Gathering of Presbyterian Women

Churchwide Gathering

The Churchwide Gathering of Presbyterian Women, will take place in St. Louis, Mo., August 8 through 11. This year's theme is, "Do everything in love."

Churchwide Gathering Gift Card Collection

Presbyterian Women will be receiving a gift card offering at the Gathering in St. Louis. If you would like to contribute to this offering, please mail Lowe's, Target, Walmart or Amazon gift cards, with at least $10 or more on each card, to Nancy Carlton, PW Moderator. The gift cards will be given to Bethel Hills and Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services.

Nancy Carlton

2511 Sam Rd.

Jacksonville, FL 32216

Justice and Peace Calendar

Click here to view the 2024 PW Justice and Peace Calendar.

Synod of South Atlantic

Sabbath by the Pool

The 2024 Sabbath by the Pool: A Continuing Education Event for Women will take place on August 5, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The event includes yoga, spiritual direction, good food and good conversations. Priority registration for women in the Synod of South Atlantic is now through June 30. Click here to learn more. Click here to register!

Prayer Corner

Please pray for the 226 General Assembly of the PC(USA) and for those who are attending. This year's theme is "Live into Hope."

Please pray for the Lord to guide the following church (its staff and session) this week:

Lakewood Presbyterian Church

Leadership

Joy Laughridge

Vickie Bossout

Frances Hallett

Key Events

• Now – Summer Camp at Montgomery Center
• June 25 through July 4 – PC(USA) General Assembly in Salt Lake City, Utah
• July 19-20 – Southeast Region National Black Presbyterian Caucus Conference, Jacksonville
• Aug. 5 – Synod of South Atlantic: Sabbath by the Pool in Jacksonville
• Aug. 8 – Churchwide Gathering of Presbyterian Women in St. Louis, Mo.
• Aug. 9-11 – Women's Connection Conference at Montreat
• Aug. 11-16 – Leading During Transition: The Art of Transitional Ministry at Montreat
• Aug. 12 – Clergy Gathering at 12:00 p.m. at Metro Diner (2130 SW 34th St.) in Gainesville
• Aug. 21 – Clergy Gathering at 1:00 p.m. at Metro Diner (1000 S. Ponce de Leon) in St. Augustine
• Aug. 22 – Clergy Gathering at 12:00 p.m. at Scramblers (1500 University Blvd.) in Jacksonville
• Aug.24 – POSA Presbyterian Women Summer Gathering & Bible Study Kick-Off at Montgomery Center
• Aug. 28 – Clergy Gathering at 11:30 a.m. at Cheddar's (4065 SW College Rd.) in Ocala

Positions Available In Our Presbytery

Check out the many ministry opportunities throughout our presbytery here.

Blessings,

Steve Crowley, Moderator of the Presbytery

Charlie Evans, Stated Clerk

David Rollins, Lead Presbyter