More about PCPC

A congregation of The Presbyterian Church In The United States of America (PCUSA)

A member of The Presbytery of Tampa Bay

Founded at this location in 1927 and a part of the growth of the neighborhood including a relationship with H.B. Plant High school across the street

An intergenerational congregation with people in every decade of life

Membership of over 2,000 adults and 300 children, plus many friends and community participants in our programs

An active children’s ministry program with Sunday School, seasonal special events, sports and summer camp ministries

An active youth program for middle school and high school students weekly plus fellowship and mission opportunities

Weekday Preschool with a 35-year history of excellence providing a fully inclusive Christian early education program

Adult and Children’s Christian education program with classes on Sunday morning and several options during the week

Young Adult and Family ministry organized into small groups with fellowship and bible study opportunities

Older adult ministry programs and fellowship opportunities

Opportunities to serve local missions and support mission partners abroad

Congregational Care programs, support groups and ministries to support our members and the community

Wednesday Dinner fellowship program September through May with a great prepared meal

Music programs: Chancel Choir, Handbell choir, Children’s Choirs, and Contemporary Praise Band

A steeple bell that plays hymns every day at 6:00 pm

Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church is a member of The Presbyterian Church, USA. Presbyterians trace their history to the 16th century and the Protestant Reformation. Our heritage and much of what we believe began with the French lawyer John Calvin (1509-1564), whose writings crystallized much of the Reformed thinking that came before him.

Presbyterians believe in the sovereignty of God, the authority of Scripture, justification by grace through faith and the priesthood of all believers. What these tenets mean is that God is the supreme authority throughout the universe. Our knowledge of God and God’s purpose for humanity comes from the Bible, particularly what is revealed in the New Testament through the life of Jesus Christ. Our salvation (justification) through Jesus is God’s generous gift to us and not the result of our own accomplishments. It is everyone’s job — ministers and lay people alike — to share this Good News with the whole world. That is also why the Presbyterian church is governed at all levels by a combination of clergy and laity, men and women alike.

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PCPC’s mission is to be a Christian community, to witness to God’s love by being a community of disciples of Jesus Christ, scripturally centered, joyfully and prayerfully in fellowship, with a heritage in the Reformed tradition, offering regular opportunities for worship with excellence in preaching and music, woven through education and nurture, marked by hospitality, humility, and compassion, expressed through friendship and service locally and globally. Out of our family history our mission is particularly to be a Christian community valuing children and youth, and to be a neighborhood church with friendships around the world.

We are called to be a community of disciples in Jesus Christ, who, seeking unity in the faith, are living our lives in joyful obedience to God’s Word. Worshipping Christ, learning in Christ, growing in Christ, caring in Christ, acting in Christ, reformed in Christ.

Hospitality Sessions are held monthly on Sunday mornings for anyone interested in learning more about our church and ministries. Contact Susan Frost for information on the next scheduled session.