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Greetings Presbytery Family!
In this Easter season, may the joy of Christ's resurrection continue to inspire us to spread love and hope in our communities. This edition of Staying Connected shares registration information for the Spring Stated Meeting, information about the Youth Participation Survey, updates from the Synod of South Atlantic and other upcoming events from around the presbytery.
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Register for the Spring Stated Meeting
The Spring Stated Presbytery Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., at Silver Springs Shores Presbyterian Church.
To register for the meeting, click here.
To purchase lunch, click here.
To register for childcare, click here.
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Mission Project
One of the mission efforts of Silver Springs Shores PC is its food pantry. Through their pantry, they try to provide the basic three meals each day. As part of our offering and a combined mission effort of the presbytery, we are going to help them stock their pantry. Here is a list of items they can use: Cereal, peanut butter and jelly, spaghetti sauce and pasta, macaroni and cheese, canned chicken or tuna, canned ravioli, canned vegetables, canned fruit and canned soup. It would be wonderful to see every person attending bring at least one item on the list.
We are a Matthew 25 presbytery. One of the foci of Matthew 25 is eradicating systemic poverty. Our mission project at Silver Springs Shores will help people who are struggling with food insecurity.
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Clergy Cluster Lunches
All clergy are invited to join the Lead Presbyter for a time of fellowship in April. Please see the dates, times and locations below. You are welcome to attend any of them that fit your schedule.
April 18 at noon -- True Food Kitchen | 5205 Big Island Dr. Jacksonville, FL
April 24 at 11:30 a.m. -- Cheddar's | 4065 SW College Rd. Ocala, FL
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Updates from the Stated Clerk
2024 Presbytery Grants
In 2024, the Presbytery will be accepting applications for funds from two grants.
The first grant is the Designated Funds Grant. The application deadlines are May 13, and November 11. Click here to view the available funds for the May 13, round of applications, as well as an application for those funds. Please note that the Peacemaking and Pentecost funds are available for Presbytery Committees, Commissions and Teams. The Williams fund is available for congregations under 200 members.
The second grant is the Sale of Church Property Grant. Applications for this grant will occur once in 2024. The deadline for this grant is October 7. Click here to view the information/application form for this grant. Please note that this grant is available for all congregations, committees/commissions, members of the presbytery and ministries of the presbytery.
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Youth Participation Survey
Last fall the Youth Ministry Team was able to gift $100,000 to six churches through the generosity of an anonymous donor. These gifts were made possible by participation in the annual youth ministry survey per the donor’s wishes. This year we will, again, be sharing the donor’s gifts with six churches. To be eligible, your church must complete the survey! If you have even one youth in your church, your congregation is eligible. We look forward to hearing about the participation of young people in your congregation.
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Blue Hymnals Available
St. Giles PC has an abundance of the old blue hymnals, in great condition, that could use a new home. If your church is in need or interested, please contact Susan Rose.
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Prayer Corner
Please pray for the Lord to guide the following church (its staff and session) this week:
First Presbyterian Church of High Springs
Leadership
Clint Cottrell
Jean Robinson
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Matthew 25 Continued Conversations: Eradicating Systemic Poverty
Join ministry leaders for support and share ideas, dreams, challenges and resources. These conversations will take place each Thursday during the month of April from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Register Here!
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LIT Program
A big part of building a quality summer staff team is leadership development. Leaders-in-Training Camp is a specialty 12-day camp from July 8 through 19, that engages young leaders to learn different leadership styles, develop a servant's hears and build community in the first week of camp. During the second week, campers put what they have learned into practice as they lead activities for our day camp and overnight camps. LIT Camp is for youth ages 14 to 16. Learn more and register by clicking here.
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Summer Camp
Registration is open now for Summer Camp 2024.
For information about 2024 Summer Camps or information about joining the summer staff, click here
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Family Fun Day
Save the date for Family Fun Day, at Montgomery Center, on June 1. Swimming and archery will be available from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. for guests, and camp tours will be available at 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. This is a FREE event.
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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
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Meeting Highlights
Click here to view the meeting highlights from the Synod Assembly.
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First Wednesday Sack Lunch
Join the Synod of South Atlantic for their First Wednesday Sack Lunch via Zoom on May 1, from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. The topic for May is Presbytery Leadership. Click here to register.
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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!
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Southeast Region National Black Presbyterian Caucus Conference
Save the date for the Southeast Region National Black Presbyterian Caucus Conference that will take place July 19 through 20, in Jacksonville.
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Pentecost Offering
Pentecost Sunday is May 19! The Pentecost Offering supports children at risk, ministries with children and youth, including the Youth Triennium, and the Young Adult Volunteer (YAV) program. Let’s join together to ensure that our younger siblings in Christ begin life with a solid foundation of faith. Click here for resources.
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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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