JEMM and the Cuba ministry are not funded by a presbytery line-item, but rather through your generous donations designated for Mutual Mission, and through the “Hearts and Hands” offerings. Support the mission projects highlighted here so they can continue their ministry! Read More →
For over 20 years, Gayle Bone, of Faith Presbyterian Church in Melrose, hosted summer art camps for community children at the church. After a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, art camp was busier than ever at Faith from June 13-24. Thirty-eight children (ranging in age from 6 to 16 years old) and one adult enjoyed working on art projects throughout the camp. Read More →
St. Giles Presbyterian Church and Preschool hosted a week-long Art Camp for children ages 2-7 as a fundraiser for their preschool. They wanted to give kids an opportunity to explore new forms of art as well as get as messy as they want!Read More →
The Cathedral Arts Project (CAP) is a Northeast Florida nonprofit whose mission is to empower every child’s creative spirit, elevate arts educators in their field, and advocate for access and equity in arts education. Rev. Kimberly Hyatt, a minister member of the presbytery, has served as the President and CEO of CAP since 2002. Read More →
Art Studios of Grace utilizes unused classrooms on the Grace Presbyterian Church campus for studio art space. This partnership is a win-win for the church and the artists. Read More →
Woodlawn Presbyterian Church graces their worship several times a year with liturgical dancers who interpret the scripture or theme of the day’s worship. The dance ministry uses their routines to share the gospel through a combination of sign language, costuming, interpretive step and mime. Read More →
Fort King Presbyterian Church in Ocala has had a long commitment to the arts. Their community-based Art 4 All ministry offers an opportunity for an intergenerational community to gather to create art together. They have also recently opened Hope House on the Fort King campus, which is a space designed to display art and gather year-round.Read More →
Our presbytery is pleased to introduce Lauren Scott as the new Associate Pastor for Youth and Families at Riverside Presbyterian Church (RPC) in Jacksonville. Her first Sunday at RPC was July 3, 2022, so she is just getting started! Lauren will be ordained later this summer by Florida Presbytery, where she was a candidate for ministry. After being ordained, she will transfer into our Presbytery. Welcome Lauren! Read More →
Churches in our presbytery are strong supporters of local food ministries. Through these ministries we are living out our Matthew 25 commitment to actively engage in ministry which addresses systemic poverty. We highlight three food ministries and offer brief descriptions of other programs. Thanks for your generosity!Read More →
First Presbyterian Church of Palatka is a vital church partner with the Bread of Life of Palatka organization as well as numerous other programs and partnerships which serve the Palatka area. All of these ministries are a way to live into their Matthew 25 commitment to the community.Read More →
