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
February 6 –PWP Coordinating Team
March 7 - Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery of Tampa Bay’s Annual Gathering, Finding Our Joy at Temple Terrace Presbyterian Church. More information coming to your emails after the Feb. 6 Coordinating Team meeting - so look for it within the week.
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.
Every day this year take a moment to remember what Christmas felt like. . .
How are you coming along with your 2026 changes/improvements?
Evaluate regularly as you go forward and make alterations as useful.
The Presbytery PW Coordinating Team will meet Friday, February 6, 2026 - if you have ideas for us, please let us know.
Susan McNaught mcnaught2@msn.com
Margaret Shaw mpshaw46@gmail.com
Silvia Rubio silviar1021@gmail.com
Robin Powell rpowell@robrickoutdoors.com
African American History Month (aka Black History Month) has been observed each February in the United States since 1976. How will you or your group observe this celebration?
Have you checked it out? February—the month associated with love—is also PW’s “Do Everything in Love” (DEAL) month! (Yes, it’s true, the 2024 Churchwide Gathering theme happily continues to inspire!) During February’s sweet days of love and connection, Presbyterian women are encouraged to support “Do Everything in Love” with a gift of $35 or more. Gifts will benefit PW’s Annual Mission Fund which keeps PW connections and programs flourishing. Those who give may choose to send a symbolic rose to a friend, mentor, or future PW via downloadable card or insert. Check out presbyterianwomen.org/give
and check “Do Everything in Love”. Thank you and enjoy the rose!
Ash Wednesday is February 18. How will you acknowledge the 40 days of Lent this year?
Happy Birthday Mission Haven! Mission Haven's first building was completed in 1950, and in January, 1951, they were incorporated! 75 years young.
Things have changed a bit in the past couple of years with our Foreign missionaries all returning to the USA. Keep the mission in your prayers, things will change. The main question is how?
As part of their 75th Anniversary celebration they are putting together a cookbook so look forward to that.
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