Dear minister members and clerks of sessions in the Presbytery of Tampa Bay,
Patrice and I have been getting increasing calls and emails from pastors and others regarding advice we or national leadership might have as an update from the letter she sent out on February 28 (available at
https://conta.cc/2Pyjyw2) and the links I included in last week's eNews (available at
https://conta.cc/3argB8I).
We finished
the attached letter this evening after a day that started with a Commission on Ministry meeting, included numerous emails with other presbytery leaders around the synod and country, and conversations Patrice had with national staff this evening. We offer it in hopes that it might be helpful to you as you consider your ministry setting in the days ahead.
Click here or on the image to download it.
The letter reflects our views as we completed the letter tonight. We recognize that we are in a rapidly changing situation locally, nationally, and globally, that things that seemed extreme a few days ago may make perfect sense today or in a few days, and that some recommendations may have to change in light of new information --- some of which may come out as soon as a few minutes after I press "send" on this email.
You, the people you serve with and care for, and all the settings in which you serve are in our prayers tonight and throughout this challenging time.
If you have a colleague in ministry or clerking who did not receive this email, please forward it to them and send me an email to let me know.
Blessings,
Bill
Rev. William A. Wildhack III
Stated Clerk and Manager of Communications
(813) 868-4800, opt. 2
My work is supported by per capita funds from congregations in the Presbytery of Tampa Bay, which also help unite all Presbyterians in sharing God’s love through mission and ministry. Thank you!
