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 October 2025
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.
ORANGE Days - November 25~December 10, 2025 Orange is a UNiTE (through the United Nations) initiative that calls for wearing orange and taking action to end violence against women and girls.
November 7 PWP Coordinating Team 10:00 AM Temple Terrace Presbyterian
August 5-8, 2027 Churchwide Gathering Galt House, Louisville, KY
REMEMBERING Ellen Horr Stoup Our past PW in the Presbytery Moderator
June 14, 1940 – October 19, 2025
A Celebration of Life Saturday, November 08, 2025 11:00 am
Northwood Presbyterian Church
2875 State Road 580
Clearwater Florida 33761
Have you started planning your 2025 Thank Offering – November is here so what is your great plan? What is your group going to do differently this year? Supplies and information can be found at presbyterianwomen.org.
The Synod of the South Atlantic Gathering, Finding our Joy, on St. Simon’s Island, GA October 17 ~ 19, 2025 was a great experience for those who attended. Meeting the Author, Rashel Hunter, Cecelia Armstrong, Co-Moderator of the General Assembly, and other leaders made it a “JOYFUL” weekend.
What kinds of different projects and activities are you planning for this year? Please share them for next month’s newsletter!
First Pres Dunedin held its annualBrown Bag Lunch on Sept 13 to kick off the new Bible study. Their Bible moderator prepared an introduction and gave the first lesson.
Everyone brought their own lunch. Their council provided drinks and dessert. They had about 20 ladies in attendance this year!
J&P Calendar for Nov. 2025
Native American Heritage Month; archives.gov/news/topics/native-american-heritage-month or nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov
03–09 Children’s Book Week 2;
everychildareader.net/cbw
08–16 National Hunger & Homeless Awareness Week;
presbyterianmission.org/ministries/compassion-peace-justice/hunger
13 World Kindness Day;
randomactsofkindness.org/world-kindness-day
20 Universal Children’s Day;
un.org/en/observances/world-childrens-day
20 Transgender Day of Remembrance;
glaad.org/tdor
25 International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women;
un.org/en/observances/ending-violence-against-women-day
25–D10 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence; unwomen.org/en/what-we-do/ending-violence-against-women/take-action/16-days-of-activism
27 Thanksgiving; americanindian.si.edu/sites/1/files/pdf/education/thanksgivingposter.pdf
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