May 24, 2023
Dear Presbytery Family,

We greet you with joy and peace today. This edition of Staying Connected provides information for the Presbyterian Women Summer Gathering, as well as other updates from around the presbytery.
News From Around The Presbytery
At the River
Palms Presbyterian Church, Riverside Presbyterian Church and South Jacksonville Presbyterian Church recently partnered to bring two screenings of Carolyn Crowder’s At the River to Jacksonville. Pictured is the screening that took place at Palms PC.
Many Positions Available In Our Presbytery
Check out the many ministry opportunities throughout our presbytery here.
We'd love to see unique ministries, activities and events that your congregation does this summer. Send your photos to gabrielle@staugpres.org.
Presbyterian Women
Presbyterian Women Summer Gathering
Save the Date for the Annual Presbyterian Women Summer Gathering and 2023-2024 Bible Study Kick-Off. The event will be held on August 26, at Montgomery center from 9:15 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Bible Study will be lead by Rev. Dana Riley and Emily Heeg.

View the flyer here, and share it with your congregation.
Columbia Theological Seminary Offers PW Study Intro
Columbia Theological Seminary's Center for Lifelong Learning invites you to explore Sacred Encounter: The Power and Presence of Jesus Christ in Luke-Acts, the PW/Horizons 2023-2024 Bible Study, during its annual leader seminar August 7 through 9, on the seminary campus. This orientation to the new PW Bible study prepares leaders to facilitate its nine lessons. Register here.
News From Montgomery Center
Family Fun Day
Join Montgomery Center for their Family Fun Day on Saturday, June 3, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Meet the summer staff and shop at the Camp Store. Arts and crafts, swimming and canoeing activities will be open. Cabin tours are available from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
3rd Friday Work Day
Join us every 3rd Friday, at Montgomery, for a workday! Projects range from construction and plumbing to cleaning and organizing. Can't make it on a Friday? Call the Montgomery office to schedule your service day for any time, 352-473-4516.
Upcoming Summer Events at Montgomery Center
  • June 3 – Family Fun Day
  • June 16-18 – Family Camp
  • June 16 through July 28 – Summer Camp
Conferences and Learning Opportunities
Savannah Presbytery School of the Laity
The upcoming courses for the Savannah Presbytery School of the Laity are: Intro to Reformed Theology; Intro to the Bible; and Practical Ministries. This event will take place June 23 through 25, at Epworth By the Sea on St. Simons Island. Please register by June 2.

The School of the Laity courses are held hybrid with both online (via Zoom) and in-person participants. Participants can join a small cohort beginning each June and complete the full two-year program or can take a singular course as their schedule permits.
Key Events
  • June 3 – Family Fun Day at Montgomery Center
  • June 18 – Father's Day
  • June 23-25 – School of the Laity
  • July 4 – Independence Day
  • August 26 – Presbyterian Women Summer Gathering at Montgomery Center
  • October 3 – Fall Stated Presbytery Meeting at St. Giles Presbyterian Church
Share Your Events
We would be happy to publish your event in the coming weeks! Email Gabrielle@staugpres.org with the dates and details.
Blessings,
Susan Rose, Moderator of the Presbytery
Charlie Evans, Stated Clerk
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