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:
God, Your word is still creating calling us to life made new.
Now reveal to us fresh vistas where there's work to dare and do.
Keep us clear of all distortion. Polish us with loving care.
Thus new creatures in Your image, we'll proclaim Christ everywhere.
Source: “God You Spin the Whirling Planets” – Glory to God #23, v. 3
Mission Partner: Pray for the Farm to Table program developed by Montgomery Center – Jared Lane, Culinary Director
Celebration: Congratulations to the Rev. Dr. Jeff Beebe who was installed as Pastor of Trinity Presbyterian Church, Palm Coast, on April 11.
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Presbytery Meeting
The Spring Stated Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 4, beginning at 9:30 a.m. We invite you to be a part of this meeting! Click here for more information and to register. Registration is required.
If this is your first presbytery meeting or the first one in a long time, or if you would benefit from a review of Zoom and how we use it, you are invited to attend one of these orientation meetings:
- Saturday, April 24 at 9:30 a.m.
- Monday, April 26 at 12:00 p.m.
- Thursday, April 29 at 6:30 p.m.
If you would like to attend, RSVP to Sandra Hedrick at sandra@staugpres.org. You will receive a Zoom link for access to the orientation meeting. The link may come from Sandra's alternate / personal email.
Coordinating Council Highlights
In its recent meetings, the Coordinating Council approved these actions, which will be shared more fully at the upcoming presbytery meeting:
- New grant process for use of designated funds by small congregations
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Book for presbytery-wide reading: God, Improv and the Art of Living by MaryAnn McKibben Dana
- An invitation for volunteers to participate in our presbytery's "Generosity Team"
- Plan to implement a new database program that will improve our online directory and internal workflow
- Appointment of a committee to prepare and communicate public statements on behalf of the presbytery
Employment Opportunities
Opportunities for pastoral positions at our churches are listed on our classifieds page, including 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.
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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 Matthew 25, the core scripture of the Matthew 25 initiative.
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Financial Resources for COVID related Funeral Expenses
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought hardship and grief to many families. FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID- 19-related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020.
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Presbyterian Women
Our Presbyterian Women need your support and participation! This video was created by the national office of Presbyterian Women to showcase the PW's mission and purpose.
To learn more about the PW in our presbytery, visit our website or email PW Moderator, Daryl Mullee.
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Tuesday, April 27 – 3:00-4:30 p.m. - Leading the Church into the Post COVID World, a Church Leaders’ Forum Zoom webinar sponsored by the Synod of South Atlantic, led by author and seminary professor, The Rev. Tod Bolsinger. Register today!
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Tuesday, May 4 – 9:30 a.m. - Presbytery Spring Stated Meeting via Zoom; click here for more information and to register
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Tuesday, October 5 – Presbytery Fall Stated Meeting (TBA)
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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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