October 14, 2026

In the Presbytery of St. Augustine Our mission is " to support our faith community, so that together we are a greater witness to the gospel of Jesus Christ!"

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It's the final week to register early for the upcoming presbytery meeting.


Join us at San Marco Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville, FL on Saturday October 24, 2026 for our Fall Stated Meeting.


Advance registration will close on Monday, October 19th. Please register by Monday to help us properly prepare for the meeting. 


Childcare will be provided- if needed. Make sure to note how many children on your registration form.

 *Send in a lunch with your child.


Click the link below for our presbytery meeting page with all the information-


Fall Stated Meeting Registration & Event Details



Another one of our own is a published author. 


Check out “The Babbling Brook” by Glen A. Busby. 


This book contains poems, prose, and prayer. If you are interested, you can find it on Amazon. News Release



Geneva Presbyterian has about

50 hymnals to give away to any church that could use them.

 

If interested please contact Karen Bhola, Clerk.

karenfb2015@gmail.com





Join us at The Resilient Soul: Rest, Recharge, Reconnect


Clergy Retreat | Nov. 1-3, 2026 | Epworth By the Sea


100 Arthur J Moore Dr., St. Simons Island, GA 31522

The Resilient Soul is the theme for the Presbytery of St. Augustine’s Clergy, CRE, and Certified Educator retreat. 


We are encouraging you to join us to take a deep breath, to take a step away from the strains and stress of the ministry and make plans to be with us at Epworth By the Sea. Our retreat will take place November 1-3. The cost is $268 per person for single occupancy, which includes lodging and most meals. Or, only $134 per person for double occupancy, which includes lodging and most meals.


Click the button below for full details, schedule and registration information. There is still time to join us- the registration deadline and payment has been extended through October 26th.

SAVE THE DATE


The next meeting of the Presbytery of St. Augustine will be October 24, 2026, at San Marco Presbyterian Church.  Registration information can be found at the top of the newsletter.

You're invited to Money Matters in Ministry, a practical workshop exploring the role of money in church life and ministry.


Does your church have a "theology of money"? What role should pastors play in church finances? Did your pastoral training prepare you for the financial aspects of ministry? Join the conversation with the Rev. Dr. Jonathan Swanson, pastor of Hodges Blvd Presbyterian Church, an economist and formerly of the Federal Reserve.


Saturday, November 7, 9 a.m.–noon

Hodges Blvd Presbyterian Church


Everyone is welcome, and there is no charge to attend. No meal will be provided.


Please register at emailjerie@gmail.com.


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2026 Cluster Gatherings


*Mark your calendar!



Tentative Dates for the remainder of 2026:


Nov. 16, St. Augustine    

Nov. 17, Jacksonville       

Nov. 18, Gainesville       

Nov. 19, Ocala



SAVE THE DATE:


The Winter PW Gathering will be January 23, 2027.




The Association for Partners in Christian Education (APCE) will convene in Portland Oregon, January 27-30 for their annual conference. Everyone involved in Christian Education or Faith Formation is invited. Details on the APCE website. https://www.apcenet.org/welcome-to-the-2027-apce-annual-event


Pray for the Lord to guide the following church this week:


Palms


Bryant Anderson, Pastor

Carolyn Ettlinger, Clerk

What’s Happening at Montgomery?

Winter Camp is set, registration is live, and we’re getting ready to ring in the New Year at the lake!


Winter Camp returns December 30–January 2 for campers in 1st through 8th grades. Campers will enjoy worship, time with friends, and plenty of their favorite camp activities—with the added bonus of enjoying Montgomery without the heat of summer! Rev. Adam Anderson will return as our Winter Camp chaplain, helping us welcome the new year together in faith and community.


And for our high school students, camp looks a little different. Rather than attending Winter Camp as campers, we invite them to put their faith and leadership into action through Montgomery’s Leadership Development Program, serving alongside our staff and helping create a meaningful camp experience for younger campers.

It may feel like we just wrapped up summer and are settling into fall, but next summer will be here before we know it! For those who like to plan ahead, now is a great time to take a look at our 2027 Summer Camp schedule.


Registration is already open, and families who register by November 1 will automatically receive our $100 Early Bird Discount.


We invite you to share these opportunities with the children, youth, and families in your congregation and community. Camp is more than a week away from home—it is an opportunity for young people to build friendships, try new things, grow in confidence, experience Christian community, and discover the ways God is already at work in their lives.


We can’t wait to welcome them to Montgomery!


Winter Camp & Summer Camp registration


October 10: Montgomery's Fall Festival

October 16-18: Presbytery Fall Youth Retreat

October 26-31: Volunteer Work Week

November 13-15: Choose FI Jacksonville Retreat

December 5-13: Flint Hill K9 Training

Dec 30-Jan 2: Winter Camp

January 23: PW of St. Augustine Winter Gathering

February 20: Equipped to Serve '27

April 16-18: Spring Youth Retreat: Power of Love

June 4-6: Lifeguard Training with Mermaid Aquatics

June 13-18, 20-25, July 4-9: Summer Camp 2027

https://www.montgomerycenter.org/summer-camp



Call to Serve


Are you called to serve God at the presbytery level? Several of our committees have positions that we need to fill to carry out our mission. We are looking for ruling elders and teaching elders that have time and energy to serve Christ beyond the local church.


For more information, please contact Beth Touchton, Volunteer Management Committee Chair,

or David Rollins, Lead Presbyter.




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Positions Available In Our Presbytery

Check out the many ministry opportunities throughout our presbytery here.




Blessings,



Barbara Darby, Moderator of the Presbytery

Charlie Evans, Stated Clerk

David Rollins, Lead Presbyter




Visit our website here: https://www.staugpres.org/


Call us: (904) 733 - 8277




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