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Greetings Presbytery Family!
As we journey together through this season, we give thanks for the many ways God is at work in our communities, churches, and hearts. This edition of Staying Connected shares updates from Montgomery Center, new learning opportunities and upcoming events to help you stay connected.
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Stained Glass Restoration Referral Needed
Palms PC is seeking a referral for a company that works with stained glass window restoration. Their sanctuary has a huge stained glass cross approximately 26 feet by 8 feet on the east wall within a wooden frame with repair issues. This is a delicate and big restoration project that requires special handing of the heavy but fragile stained glass which is very rare. If you have a person or company in mind that could help with a restoration such as this, please email the Facilities Manager, Alex Crawford.
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From the Stated Clerk
Twice a year, the presbytery offers the opportunity to apply for grants from Designated Funds. Click to view the information and application for these grants. This deadline is November 11. All applications must be submitted to Charlie Evans, Stated Clerk, by the deadline dates via email or mail.
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Presbyterian Planning Calendars
The 2024-2025 Presbyterian Planning Calendars are now available. The price is $15 per calendar. Click here to order.
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Prayer Corner
Please pray for the Lord to guide the following church (its staff and session) this week:
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church
Leadership
Ann Graham-Johnson
Larry Graham-Johnson
Summer Hackney
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Training Thursdays
Join us on October 31, at 2:00 p.m., for our Training Thursdays webinar! The Training Thursdays webinar for the month of October will be on How to Build a Church Community Library with Materials on Diversity and Inclusion, led by Randi Hamner (South Jacksonville PC). Click here to register on Zoom.
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PC(USA) Moderator's Conference
The 2024 Moderators’ Conference will be hosted by the Co-Moderators of the 226th General Assembly (2024), along with the Office of the General Assembly, November 14 through 16 at the Presbyterian Center in Louisville. Synods and presbyteries are encouraged to send their moderator, vice moderator and/or moderator-elect so that they can benefit from preparing for their term of service with peers from across the denomination. Registrants can expect worship, a variety of workshops, and an introduction to practical skills such as parliamentary procedure and other aspects of leading meetings.
For those who cannot travel, there is an online option. The in-person fee is $160 (includes the opening reception, Friday lunch, Friday dinner, and Saturday lunch, all provided at the Presbyterian Center), and online is $80. For more information and to register, click here. (The deadline to register was changed to October 23.)
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SOAP Regional Event
Registration for the regional SOAP event is now open! The event will take place on November 9. This event is for educators, youth leaders, paid staff, volunteers and pastors. Registration is $35, and lunch will be coordinated at each host site. Click here to learn more and to register.
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Opening to Grace Retreat Day
The Opening to Grace Retreat Day will take place on Friday, November 22, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Riverside Park United Methodist Church. This retreat will allow ou to experience a model of healing ministry that integrated Gestalt growth work with spiritual companioning and healing prayer. Gestalt Pastoral Care trusts that God desires to heal holistically in a way that is unique to each person.
The cost is $75 for a full participant and lunch is provided. for more information, contact Susan Silhan. Click here to register.
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First Wednesday Sack Lunch
The First Wednesday Sack Lunch for November will be on November 6, at noon. A monthly Zoom conversation will allow you to learn and share resources and best practices on a new topic each month. The topic for November is Mental Health Ministries.
Click here to register.
Upcoming Topics:
- December - Racial Justice/Social Witness
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Annual Gathering
Save the date for the 41 Annual Gathering of Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery of St. Augustine! The event will take place at Montgomery Center on January 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Click here to register.
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Justice and Peace Calendar
Click here to view the 2024 PW Justice and Peace Calendar.
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Christmas Under the Oaks
Enjoy an evening of decadence, at Montgomery Center, as they celebrate God's provision throughout the year and support the upcoming year's programming. They will reflect on all those who have brought life to the ministry throughout the years and discover ways to branch out and support this vital ministry.
Both childcare and lodging is available for the evening. Individual tickets are priced at $60 and a table for six is priced at $320. Click here to purchase tickets.
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Winter Camp
Camp Montgomery Winter Camp will take place January 3 through 5, 2025. Children ages 6 to 16 are welcome to attend at the cost of $220 per camper. There will also be an opportunity for youth ages 17 to 18 to participate as a Winter Counselor in Training (CIT). For more information, click here.
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Summer Camp 2025
Registration for Camp Montgomery Summer Camp 2025 is now live! Click here to view the schedule and learn more about the various camps. Register today with a special early bird discount.
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Upcoming Events at Montgomery Center
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Dec. 6, 2025 – 4th Annual Gala
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Jan. 3 through 5, 2025 – Winter Camp
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Jan 6 through 12, 2025 – Cruising with Montgomery
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Jan. 11, 2025 – Back Together Again (Again)
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Jan. 25, 2025 – PW Winter Gathering
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Feb. 28 through Mar. 2, 2025 – POSA Spring Youth Retreat
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Mar. 7, 2025 – Fish Fry Fridays Begin
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Positions Available In Our Presbytery
Check out the many ministry opportunities throughout our presbytery here.
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Blessings,
Steve Crowley, Moderator of the Presbytery
Charlie Evans, Stated Clerk
David Rollins, Lead Presbyter
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Previous Staying Connected emails are available on our website.
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