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Glad Tidings 2024
The Monthly Newsletter of Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery of Tampa Bay
Calendar:
Thursdays in Black to raise awareness
of violence against women and children
through the World Council of Churches.
Fridays in Red
Remember Everyone Deployed
Churchwide Gathering Aug 8~11
Do Everything in Love
Who is planning to “Gather at the River” for the August 8-11 Churchwide Gathering? Let’s make some plans! Check out the information at presbyterianwomen.org and please let Susan know you are going.
Early registration ended April 30 but you may still download the form and mail it in. The motel room is running $185 (we figure 2 to a room is reasonable) and air fare seems to be around $300.
There is some financial assistance that will be divided after the gathering.
Please be aware there are long walks between your room, meetings, meals, and workshop spaces. Plan accordingly.
Robin is looking to travel with others – Which airline & flight # are you using, (I am booked on Southwest) how are you planning to get to the hotel – thinking the light rail looks interesting? Etc.
The Synod of the South Atlantic’s luncheon is at noon Saturday during the Churchwide Gathering at the Marriot Courtyard (where most of us are staying) and you can reserve your place at the table when you register.
It is time for serious planning so let us know your plans for Churchwide in St. Louis!
Books you may enjoy:
Infinite Country a novel by Patricia Engel
by Aaron Bobrow-Strain (a true account of one women's experience)
Solito - A Memoir by Zavier Zamora by Aaron Bobrow-Strain is a true account about a 9-year-old crossing the d
Glad Tidings February 2026
The Monthly Newsletter of Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery of Tampa Bay
Calendar:
Thursdays in Black to raise awareness of violence against women and children through the World Council of Churches.
RED Fridays Remember Everyone Deployed
March 14 - Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery of Tampa Bay’s Annual Gathering
ORANGE Days - November 25~December 10, 2026 Orange is a UNiTE (through the United Nations) initiative that calls for wearing orange and taking action to end violence against women and girls.
August 5-8, 2027 Churchwide Gathering Galt House, Louisville, KY. Start planning and saving now.
Finding Our Joy, our Annual Gathering, is March 14 at Temple Terrace Presbtyterian Church. Rev. Tamara Leonard-Lara, Mission Pastor at Beth-El, will be the minister leading worship, preaching, and serving communion.
Registrations are due to Margaret Shaw by March 7, or as close as possible so we know how many to plan for.
Beth-El Farmworker Ministries will be the Mission recipient of the offering this year. Bring new socks for all ages as a gift for the workers.
Pastor Tamara will do a Beth El presentation following lunch.
Bring your women and join us! Questions? Ask a coordinating team member.
In 2026, Celebrate the Gifts of Women Sunday falls on March 8, but can be celebrated on any date that you choose. How are your plans going for this special Sunday?
The 2026 Celebrate the Gifts of Women Sunday service theme, which can also be found in the November/December 2025 issue of Horizons magazine, is “Creating Home and Places of Possibilities: Women of Determination and Faith” by Rev. Ruth Faith Santana-Grace.
The order of worship can be downloaded and altered to your needs:
Celebrate the Gifts of Women liturgy in English.
Celebrate the Gifts of Women liturgy in Spanish.
How are you observing Lent this year? Have you added or given up something as you prepare for Easter?
Pray – God is listening.
Wait – God is working.
Trust - God has a plan.
March is Women’s History Month – How might we celebrate that?
Is your circle enjoying the Horizon Bible study this year?
Are you Rejoicing about something every day this month? (The February Bible study theme)
An Irish Blessing
May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of his hand.
Irish Soda Bread Yields 20 servings
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 pint sour cream
1 cup raisins
3 eggs
Directions
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F Grease two 8x4-inch loaf pans.
Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add sour cream, raisins, and eggs; mix until just combined. Distribute batter evenly between the prepared pans.
Bake loaves in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
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