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From Our Pastor,
This Sunday is our All-Church Conference at 12:30 pm after worship. Everyone is welcome to attend. Only members have voice and vote in this formal meeting. Our District Superintendent, Rev. Emily Hotho, will be leading the meeting. We will vote on leadership, pastor’s compensation, the vision statement, a motion to begin civil engineering on the property for future building, and a motion to issue Requests for Proposals to find a team to begin drawing a new worship space.
During worship I will preach (presuming my voice does not betray me again!) on Stewardship, using the draft Vision language we are working with, Faith: Transforming Me; Faith: Transforming Community; Faith: Transforming the World. We will be asking everyone over the next several weeks to make a financial pledge to the church and a pledge towards transformation.
I am preaching from Micah 6:6-8. This is the familiar scripture of what the Lord requires, “to do justice, love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God.” The Gospel lesson for the day is from the Gospel of John 3:1-8 where Jesus reminds us of the need to be born again. God invites us on a journey of personal transformation.
See you Sunday!
Pastor Mark
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All Church Conference
This Sunday November 8, 12:30pm
The Annual Church Conference will be in the LEC Gym on November 8th at 12:30pm. All professing members of the church are encouraged to attend and participate in Annual Church Conference.
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Master Plan Recommendation
Pasadena Vision Statement
Faith: Transforming Me, Transforming Community, Transforming the World
Faith: This is where our Christian beliefs are rooted; it is how we live, make decisions, and treat other people.
Transform: We want a significant (even audacious) action word that speaks to our expectations for ourselves, our community, and our world. We want to be innovative in our transformation!
Transforming Me: Transformation begins with my own faith journey of allowing God to transform me through Jesus Christ. We focus on our faith walk so that we can help transform the community and the world. It is a reminder that we are in a lifelong journey of transformation.
Transforming Community: This is literally Pasadena’s middle name. It is central to who we are. Community means both transforming our relationships with one another inside the church AND transforming the church’s relationship to the broader community of St. Petersburg and Florida Methodists. We recognize that the community transforms us and we help transform the community.
- Welcoming everyone, multicultural, multi-generational
- Caring for our members and neighbors
- Sharing worship and meals
- Programs for sports, wellness, study, interest groups
- Letting everyone know they have a “home"
Transforming the World: This seems like the audacious part. Yet, we believe that by working on the transformation of ourselves and our church community, we really can change the world.
- Educating Children
- Direct Service, food pantry, street eats, pack-a-snack, etc.
- Supporting the Florida Conference initiatives
- Supporting our church in Cuba
- Constantly learning and caring about the world around us
Faith: Transforming Me, Transforming Community, Transforming the World
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This Sunday, 11/8, Rev. Dr. Mark Holland will be preaching his Stewardship Series with a sermon called "Faith: Transforming Me" from Micah 6:6-8. Stewardship this year will use our temporary logo, “Building Pasadena.” We will focus on the three parts of the new vision statement, beginning with “Transforming Me.” Part of our faith is always being open to on-going transformation. Once we stop growing, our spirits begin to die. How do we keep going deeper? | | | |
PCC Preschool Silent Auction! | This Saturday, November 7, from 10am to 1pm in the LEC Gym, the PCC Preschool is having a Silent Auction to raise money for smart boards and rollers for the new building. You can come out and bid on great items! For more information, click here! | | | |
The Church Office will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veteran's Day | | | |
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Thanksgiving Baskets!
In partnership with the preschool we are collecting items to put in baskets for the food pantry and Healthy Start Coalition for Thanksgiving. We are looking for 100 of each item to be brought to the LEC by November 15th to make a monetary donation please reach out to Anita Marshall at anitam@pccumc.org.
- Stuffing Mix
- Canned or Jarred Turkey Gravy
- Canned Cranberry Sauce
- Canned or Candied Yams/Sweet Potatos
- Instant Mash Potatoes
- Canned Green Beans
- Cornbread Muffin or Bread Mix
On Wednesday, November 18 at 5:30, join us for a meal, service opportunity, and fellowship! We will have a free meal of Chili, Cornbread, Dessert, and Beverages. We will be filling 100 baskets for the food pantry and Healthy Start Coalition to give out for Thanksgiving.
Please RSVP for dinner by calling the Church Office or email anitam@pccumc.org.
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Blood Drive!
Sunday, November 22, 2026
8:00 am - 1:30 pm
Please get ready for the blood drive and get prepared to donate!
How do you prepare?
- Make sure that you drink plenty of water.
- Eat well-balanced iron rich meals (especially the morning before donating),
- Bring and ID with you on to the bus!
- Make sure you limit your caffeine intake the morning before drive.
Sign up for an appointment!
*Appointments are not required, but are encouraged, however, they allow us plan for the drive to ensure that it runs as smoothly as possible.
WALK–INS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME
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United Women in Faith:
Count Your Blessings With Small Change Donation
Thursday, November 12, from 5:30-7pm
The United Women in Faith monthly meeting is in the North Conference Room.
Come for table fellowship (dinner), information, and planning. Our mission project for this month is the World Thank Offering! (Info at the meeting or at UWF World Thank Offering 2026). Bring your spare change and at least one gratitude to share (pictures are welcome)!
PLEASE RSVP to Ellen by email at ellenallaire@gmail.com or text at 402-917-5191 before Monday, November 9th.
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Advocates for Social Justice: "Compelling Conversations in a Safe Setting"
Sunday, November 8th: No Class
Sunday November 15th at 10am, "Jack & Leah's Holocaust Story" will be presented by their son, Michael Lederman. Michael is coming to us through the Florida Holocaust Museum.
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Surviving the Holidays
Sunday November 15, 1-3pm
Room 1A
For people who have lost a loved one, the Thanksgiving season can be bleak. This lay-led event offers coping tools and support for grieving congregation and community members.
You can register at GriefShare.org or contact Debby Lewis at 727-381-2499, ext. 225.
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Wednesday Morning Chapel Update
We had a great crowd as we gathered in the Goodwin Chapel for the last time yesterday morning (Nov. 4). Next Wednesday, November 11, the church campus will be closed for Veteran's Day.
Starting on Wednesday, November 18, at 8:00am, our Wednesday morning Chapel will move to the LEC, into what used to be the old office work room, which has now been renovated! We invite you to check it out...everyone is welcome!
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Pumpkin Patch - Thank You!
Thank you so much for supporting the Pasadena Pumpkin Patch this past month! We sold over 1,800 pumpkins! We raised over $5,000! Most importantly, we had over 1,000 people on campus who do not attend on a regular basis! They were able to connect with our church, our ministries and hopefully we will see some new faces in the holiday season! We look forward to next year's pumpkin patch! Click here for a fun video shared at church on Nov 1!
Please come pick up some pumpkins! We are cleaning up the patch this Sunday (11/8) after the 9am service, please come out and join us before or after church! We hate to throw away all the great left-over pumpkins!
Blessings,
Pumpkin Patch Committee
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Important Info for Children, Youth, and Young Adults! | |
PCC Kids Ministry meets every Sunday for Children's Church at 9am.
Midweek Mania meets weekly throughout the school year on Wednesday nights. There is also Friday night opportunities bi-monthly for the 5th graders!
To sign up or learn more information please contact Stephanie at stephanieg@pccumc.org 727-381-2499 ext. 207 for more details!
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Impact Youth will be meet for small group every Wednesday at Wednesday Night Live.
Youth group will be meet every Sunday from from 4-6pm in the Nelson. Open to all middle and high school youth!
Contact Ms. Julia at juliah@pccumc.org or (727) 251-1429 for more details!
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Impact Collective: Young Adults are a crucial part of the church! Did you know that a Young Adult is someone who’s between the age of 18 and 35? I have a special place in my heart for reengaging young adults and creating a home for our older youth who will soon be young adults! If you’re interested in joining a conversation about creating “space” for Young Adults at Pasadena please contact Julia Hurlock at juliah@pccumc.org
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Memorial Wall Update
The bronze plates are up and name plaques are available to order!
Anyone in our community is welcome to order a small plaque with a loved one’s name, birthdate, and date of passing, to be secured onto our memorial wall. The cost of the plaques are $315 total ($215, plus $100 for perpetual garden maintenance). You can click here to download the form. Bring the completed form, along with a check with "memorial plaque" in the memo line, to the Church Office during business hours. The ordering process takes 4-6 weeks. Plaques can also be pre-purchased as part of end-of-life planning. If you have any questions, please contact Amy in the Church Office (727-281-2499 or amym@pccumc.org).
The memorial wall is part of the Rev. Sidney Tompkins Prayer Path and was funded by Rev. David and Grace Lindsay.
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Hurricane Resources
Are you ready if a hurricane comes your way? Glance at our website where we have provided a few hurricane resources that will help you get started. Also, make sure you have shared an evacuation plan with family and friends in case you need to evacuate.
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Final services in Goodwin Chapel and the Hamilton Building
This Wednesday, we gathered to say our final goodbyes to the Hamilton Building and Goodwin Chapel.
We were blessed to share two meaningful worship services in this special space. Our final Chapel Service led by Rev. Lynn Dyke and our Wednesday Night Live service led by Rev. Dr. Mark Holland.
While we close the doors on this chapter of Pasadena's history, we carry with us the countless memories, prayers, and moments of faith shared within these walls.The building may be saying goodbye, but the ministry, love, and legacy that filled it will continue to live on.
These buildings are now closed. To learn more about the history of these buildings, click here.
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What’s Happening at PCC
This past Sunday, we remembered our brothers and sisters who we have lost. We honored those who we lost at Pasadena. Thank you for joining us.
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Food Pantry Donations
The food pantry provided 154 bags of emergency/supplemental food serving 378 household members during our two distributions in October.
All food donations are still greatly appreciated. Canned fruit are a priority this month. Even a few items can add up allowing us to include more in each bag we distribute.
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Stay Connected!
Sunday Services
Contemporary - 9:00 AM (LEC GYM)
Sunday Gatherings - 10:00 AM
Traditional - 11:00 AM (LEC GYM)
(Both services are streamed online)
Wednesday Service
8:00 AM in the LEC
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