2025 News

Click HERE to return to the Small & Mighty page . November 4, 2025 7:00 – 8:00 pm ET / 6:00 – 7:00 CT Topic: Tips & Tricks of Conflict Resolution Presented by: Britanny DiGiammarino Hosted by: The Association of Smaller Congregations   Conflict is inevitable in every congregation — but it doesn’t have to be destructive. In this session, we’ll explore practical tools for navigating disagreement with grace, understanding, and confidence. Drawing on resources from the Lombard Me

Robyn Mills, Scholarship Recipient It has been an honor to be a teacher at the MIPC ( Merrit Island Presbyterian Church, Merritt Island, FL ) for over 15 years now, I have grown over those years and continued to learn with these children. Starting as a teacher for 3-year-olds to now one of the preschool’s Co-Directors. Over the years, I have noticed that the children around me have changed, their behaviors, their needs. My eyes have been opened to see that our community needs

Today we are gathered to celebrate the wonderful people who have volunteered their time, talent,  and treasure to the larger church, through service to Flint River Presbytery, Synod of the South Atlantic,  and the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA).   Paul tells us that there are variety of gifts and varieties of activities,  but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone as a manifestation of the Holy Spirit for the common good. There is no insig

Take a moment this month to focus on what you appreciate most about your pastoral leaders and any other staff you may have.  Here are a few suggestions to share with your particular congregation.  At the very least , send a hand-written note to your clergy to share your appreciation.  Our words matter.  Make it personal and thoughtful rather than a quick “shout out” on Facebook. Other tangible acts of appreciation may include the following: Offer gift cards or a “coupon” for

Here’s where you might find our Synod Exec/Stated Clerk in the coming weeks:   Oct 13 - Cultivate Committee via Zoom Oct 15 - Synod Exec forum via Zoom Oct 16 - Synod Task Force on Insurance via Zoom Oct 17-19 - Synod PW Conference, St. Simon’s Island, GA Oct 20 - Stated Meeting of Synod of South Atlantic via Zoom Oct 22 - Stated Clerks Gathering via Zoom EP/GP Gathering via Zoom Oct 23 - PC(USA) Leader Formation Webinar – Polity "Back to Basics" via Zoom Oct 26 - Pr

What does it take to change a life? Is it a single event, a powerful sermon, or a charismatic leader? The truth is, it's something far more profound: it's the collective, faithful actions of people like you. When we say church changes lives, it’s not because of a grand master plan—it’s because of YOU. Every week, a new chapter is written in our story, and every commissioner, pastor, and volunteer in our synod is an author. For some, it's the chapter of a new beginning, a welc

On August 22–23, Westminster By The Sea Presbyterian Church in Daytona Beach Shores hosted FISH 2.0 Fresh Ideas Start Here, a...

I’m not talking about numbers. That’s too obvious. I’m talking about the development of a growth mindset. I f you’ve been paying...

Online Registration Form - https://forms.gle/uheYGumVMMJBohY99 Link to Reserve Lodging at Epworth by the Sea - www.epworthbythesea.org...

Registration is open for the PC(USA)'s Jesus and Justice Young Adult Advocacy conference, which will take place in Michigan this fall as...

Presbytery of Tampa Bay offers Practical Resources for Churches (PRCs). The FREE upcoming summer 2025 online events are listed below. All...

The 226th General Assembly approved the creation of a new Social Witness Policy on Artificial Intelligence and Faith. The Committee of...

Jesus said the greatest commandment was to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. The next greatest commandment was to...

Belle Terrace Presbyterian Church in Augusta, Georgia (Northeast Georgia Presbytery) recently hosted its first-ever Back-to School Bingo,...

I have the privilege of serving with awesome leaders! The synod is blessed with talented, dedicated servants that chair each of the...

Here’s where you might spot me: July 13 Preaching at Siesta Key Chapel July 14 Cultivate Committee via Zoom July 15 Embody Policy Task...

Flint River Presbytery has scheduled another trip to The Legacy Museum in Montgomery, Alabama for Saturday, July 26th. Many have taken...

We want to share an initiative that is very close to the hearts of those at the First Hispanic Presbyterian Church of Miami. Since 1959,...

Something revolutionary is taking root in LaGrange. Groundspring, an initiative of First Presbyterian Church (FPC) of LaGrange in the...

“And I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding” - Jeremiah 3:15 (NRSV).   My heart...