Dear Presbytery Family,
Stay Connected by joining in prayer, highlighting resources, learning about upcoming events, and sharing updates from the Coordinating Council.
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Prayer:
Holy Spirit, come to us; kindle in us the fire of your love. Holy Spirit, come to us, Holy Spirit, come to us.
This week we join together in prayer for:
Church:
- Rebecca Putman as she begins her ministry there as pastor
- The session and congregation
Larger Church:
Mission Partners:
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Celebration:
Congratulations to Kevin Wright, who received his Master of Divinity Degree from The University of Dubuque Theological Seminary on May 1, 2021. Kevin is a candidate for ministry under our presbytery's care, and he is a member of Woodlawn Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville. Kevin and his family live in Shreveport, LA. Way to go Kevin!
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Presbytery of St. Augustine Employment Opportunities
Our Office Manager, Cindy Rigley, has accepted a new position, and her last day will be May 21. We wish Cyndi well in her new endeavors and are grateful for the gifts that she has shared with us. We are currently accepting resumes for Office Manager for the Presbytery of St. Augustine – a full-time administrative and bookkeeper position that provides support to presbytery staff, to the treasurer, and to various committees of the presbytery - to begin as soon as possible. Visit our classifieds page for the full position description and resume submission.
The presbytery also has an opening for a new presbytery staff position as an Area Relationship Coordinator to provide focused relational support for our presbytery's ministers who serve in a validated ministry or are in an at-large status. Visit our classifieds page for this and opportunities at our churches.
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Welcome to Jennifer Hallberg, Area Relationship Coordinator (Area 1)!
The presbytery welcomes Rev. Jennifer Hallberg as the Area Relationship Coordinator for the greater Gainesville area (Area 1). Jennifer is a cradle Presbyterian. She is currently serving as the installed pastor for First Presbyterian Church of Jasper, as well as the ARC for Area 1. Jennifer says, “I am excited to get to know everyone in the presbytery and bring new ways of imaging God's love to this area. I look forward to helping communities where I can, and listening to your stories.” In her leisure time Jennifer knits, plays Dungeons and Dragons, and gardens. Jennifer is also servant to a cat, Shakespeare, and loves her dog, Sarah Lee.
Ordination of Erin Horne
The Presbytery of St. Augustine will ordain Erin Horne on Sunday, May 30 at 4:00 p.m. at St. Johns Presbyterian Church. Following her ordination, Erin will serve as Area Relationship Coordinator for Area 3 (portions of the greater Jacksonville area). Click here for the announcement.
Presbytery Meeting
The Spring Stated Meeting was held on Tuesday, May 4. Click here to read the Spring Stated Meeting Highlights.
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Presbyterian Women
Our Presbyterian Women appreciate your support and participation! Learn more about the PW in this video where Jyung In (Jenny) Lee, Presbyterian Women, Inc. 2018-2021 National Moderator, spoke on HOPE prior to GA224. To learn more about the PW in our presbytery, visit our website or email PW Moderator, Daryl Mullee.
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Resources and Opportunities
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Scripture
Coordinating Council Chair Edd Norris invites the presbytery to share in the reading and study of a scripture passage. This week you are invited to read Acts 2:42-47.
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Follow Me: Biblical Practices for Faithful Living
Coming July 2021, this is a new curriculum for your whole congregation. Learn more at the upcoming webinar hosted by the Association of Presbyterian Church Educators on Thursday, May 13, 6:00 p.m. EST. Register here https://bit.ly/3a9R8CR. Follow Me: Biblical Practices for Faithful Living is a thirty-six-unit curriculum based on practices Jesus did and taught us to do as faithful followers. Written for people of all ages who wish to live out their faith, this new curriculum examines where these practices are found in the Bible and how they have been used in Christian faith then and now. Visit the PCUSA Store for details and to preorder. You can also download a sample session or watch an introductory video.
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Presbytery Book Reading - God, Improv and the Art of Living
Visit the PRC website for a variety of practical and ecumenical resources, webinars, and consultation support for churches of all sizes. Numerous upcoming webinars may be of interest.
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Blessings,
Edd Norris, Chair of Coordinating Council
Joe Albright, Moderator of the Presbytery
Holly Dillon Inglis, Ministry and Mission Coordinator
Sandra Hedrick, Stated Clerk
On Behalf of the Coordinating Council
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Previous Staying Connected emails are available on our website.
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