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South Atlantic and Puerto Rico Region

Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Puerto Rico

Upcoming Events

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Come Find Rest

What is the "Come Find Rest" event?

"Come Find Rest" is a weekend designed to nurture both spirit and vocation. Rooted in the themes of sabbath and renewal, this gathering weaves together collaborative singing, meaningful workshops, and intentional time for connection. Participants will explore how practices of rest can be thoughtfully integrated into the rhythm of ministry, leaving refreshed, encouraged, and equipped to lead with renewed purpose.

Why Attend?

  • Return to your ministry with practical, sustainable rhythms of sabbath you can immediately incorporate into your weekly work

  • Reconnect with your calling through space that nurtures both your spiritual life and your creative leadership

  • Experience the renewal that comes from stepping away from constant demands and into intentional rest

  • Gain fresh ideas and perspectives for leading worship that is grounded, thoughtful, and life-giving

  • Build meaningful relationships with fellow church musicians and worship leaders who understand the unique challenges you carry

  • Leave encouraged, supported, and re-energized for the work you are called to do

What to Expect

  • Restorative singing experiences that create space for renewal while reconnecting you to the joy of making music together

  • Meaningful opportunities to connect with fellow church musicians and worship leaders who share the rhythms and challenges of ministry

  • Thoughtful workshops centered on sabbath, offering practical ways to cultivate rest within your life and leadership

  • Fresh perspectives on shaping worship that is grounded, sustainable, and life-giving for both leaders and congregations

Rooted and Renewed
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Rooted and Renewed:
Intergenerational Worship through Liturgy and Music
January 22-23, 2027
First Presbyterian Church of Lakeland
Lakeland, Florida

 

Join the South Atlantic Region for "Rooted & Renewed: Intergenerational Worship through Liturgy and Music", a gathering centered on the depth and potential of intergenerational worship in all spaces. Together, we will explore how congregations can honor long-held traditions while creating meaningful space for every generation to participate, lead, and grow. Through practical resources, shared stories, and collaborative conversation, participants will gain fresh ideas for cultivating worship that is deeply grounded and joyfully inclusive.

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Check back in June for more details.​

Event Planning Team

Samuel Carlton

First Presbyterian Church Lakeland, Florida

Vicki Fey, CCM

First Presbyterian Church DeLand, Florida

Ronald Hatley

First Presbyterian Church Lakeland, Florida

Steve Fey, CCM

First Presbyterian Church DeLand, Florida

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