A New Day Dawning for the Diaconate!

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We are now firmly in the third year of Bishop Brewer’s episcopate and what an exciting time it has been! One of the goals Bishop Brewer has challenged our Diocese with is to reexamine our ordination processes, both for the Priesthood and the Diaconate. Bishop Brewer, along with Canon Justin Holcomb, the Commission on Ministry, and myself have worked very hard to step back and examine our ordination processes from a objective, zero-based perspective. After careful examination new conclusions have been drawn. (From this point forward I will be speaking for the Diaconate preparation process only!)

According to the National Canons for the Episcopal Church, Title 3.6.5F states:

Before ordination each Candidate (for the Diaconate) shall be prepared in and demonstrate basic competence in five general areas:

(1) Academic studies including, The Holy Scriptures, theology,
and the tradition of the Church.
(2) Diakonia and the diaconate.
(3) Human awareness and understanding.
(4) Spiritual development and discipline.
(5) Practical training and experience.

Our Diocese has gone above and beyond the National Canons for required steps in the ordination process. The Canons require a time commitment of a minimum of 18 months for the ordination process. Our Diocese is going to require a minimum of 2 years.

Prior to now, the Diocese of Central Florida has required 4 years of academic preparation that consisted of taking classes 9 months of the year for 2 Saturdays per month. Given the sheer geographical size of our Diocese, this requirement alone has caused us to lose valuable human resources and leadership potential in the laity who feel called, but cannot commit to the academic requirements.

Research has suggested that the average preparation for the Diaconate is a 2 year process, including the academic preparation, with highly developed focus on Mission in the World, Leadership, and Evangelism.

Bishop Brewer has challenged us as a Diocese with his 5 Strategic Point Plan:
1) Strengthen Relationships; 2) Raise up Leaders, both Clergy and Lay; 3) See our Neighborhoods as mission fields; 4) Take our place in the Councils of the Church and 5) Revitalize Children’s and Youth Ministry.

In an effort to meet this call, reach potential clergy leaders and continue to focus the Diaconate as the front line ministers in the world for the church we are going to implement some changes in our ordination preparation for the Diaconate. These changes have been called for and approved by Bishop Brewer and enthusiastically approved by the Commission on Ministry.

First, the academic preparation will be reduced to 2 years. Those who are ordained will continue to return for further training for 6 months after their ordination, much like the Ministry, Leadership and Mission for the priests.

Secondly, ordinations will take place in September instead of December. The churches need their deacons out in the world and we want to get them there!

Third, we are developing a method for on-line learning that will alleviate some of the travel to Orlando for training and allow those in the far reaches of our Diocese to avail themselves of distance learning and be able to realistically enter the Diaconate preparation process.

The silver lining for the distance learning is that it will be available to all; lay people, Sunday school groups, and Bible study groups. The possibilities are limitless. We are abundantly blessed in Central Florida in our clergy and lay teaching resources. We will now be able to make them accessible to all.

All the remaining steps in the process for ordination will remain the same. Again, we have a more defined process than the National Canons call for and feel that these changes will continue to strengthen the Diocese through a strong, well prepared Diaconate.

‘This Turbulent Priest’ returns to St. Edward’s, Mount Dora

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“THIS TURBULENT PRIEST,” THE MUSICAL, TO RETURN TO SAINT EDWARD’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Richard Ryan will appear in his one-man show “This Turbulent Priest” on November 20 for one night only prior to taking the show out of town for performances under the auspices of Robert Gewald’s New York Management company.

The story of Thomas Becket, is a fascinating one. Having risen to become Henry II’s Chancellor of the Realm, Henry decided to have him appointed Archbishop of Canterbury. Henry pre-supposed that once in office, Thomas could be manipulated. To Henry’s surprise Thomas gave himself to God and defied his King. Henry by strong implication suggested that he would be pleased with the death of Thomas, thereby hangs our tale.

It has come to the last hour of Becket’s life. All five characters are portrayed by Richard including the alluring Eleanor of Aquitaine. Five new songs grace the score with a book written by Richard in iambic pentameter. All in all a wonderful presentation of joy and tragedy in a great show that brings audiences to their feet.

The performance will be held 7:00 pm on Thursday, Nov. 20th at Saint Edward’s Episcopal Church, 460 N. Grandview St. Mount Dora, FL 32757. The show is open to the public. All we ask is a faith offering. For more information call Marianne Ryan (352) 383-1801 email @gmail.com

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Bid now to benefit the Timothy Fund

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The Dean’s Cup, an annual fundraising golf tournament for the Timothy Fund, features a nationwide online auction this year.

https://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/auctionhome.action?documentId=223390568

The Auction is now open and will run from October 15, 2014 to October 22, 2014. The online auction then shifts to a silent auction at the Dean’s Cup on October 24, 2014 at Rio Pinar Golf Club.

Please share our auction with your friends and family. I hope you will include the link in any electronic communication with your congregation.

Auction items range in category and price so there is something for everyone.

Bid early, bid often and bid high to support the Timothy Fund!

WILFRED GRENFELL: Medical missionary

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PRAYER (traditional language)
Compassionate God, whose Son Jesus Christ taught that by ministering to the least of our brothers and sisters, we minister to him: Make us ever ready to respond to the needs of others, that, inspired by the ministry of Wilfred Grenfell to the sick and to seafarers in Labrador and northern Newfoundland, our actions may witness to the love of our Savior Jesus Christ; who with thee and the Holy Spirit livest and reignest, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.PRAYER (contemporary language)
Compassionate God, whose Son Jesus Christ taught that by ministering to the least of our brothers and sisters, we minister to him: Make us ever ready to respond to the needs of others, that, inspired by the ministry of Wilfred Grenfell to the sick and to seafarers in Labrador and northern Newfoundland, our actions may witness to the love of our Savior Jesus Christ; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

This commemoration was approved provisionally at General Convention 2009.

By: Satucket Lectionary Home Page

Webmaster: Charles Wohlers

 
Wilfred GrenfellSir Wilfred Thomason Grenfell, KCMG (February 28, 1865-October 9, 1940) was a medical missionary to Newfoundland and Labrador.

The Royal National Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen sent Grenfell to Newfoundland in 1892 to improve the plight of coastal inhabitants and fishermen. That mission began in earnest in 1893 when he recruited two nurses and two doctors for hospitals, at Indian Harbour, Newfoundland and later opened cottage hospitals along the coast of Labrador. The mission expanded greatly from its initial mandate to one of developing schools, an orphanage, cooperatives, industrial work projects, and social work. Although originally founded to serve the local fishermen the mission developed to include the aboriginal peoples and settlers along the coasts of Labrador and the eastern side of the Great Northern Peninsula of northern Newfoundland. For his years of service on behalf of the people of these communities he was later knighted by King George V. He had two sons and a daughter. Grenfell died of a coronary thrombosis at Kinloch House on 9 October 1940, and his ashes were brought to St Anthony, where they were placed inside a rock face overlooking the harbour.

By 1914 the mission had gained international status. In order to manage its property and affairs, the International Grenfell Association, a non-profit mission society, was founded to support Grenfell’s work. The Association operated, until 1981, as an NGO. It had responsibility for delivery of healthcare and social services in northern Newfoundland and Labrador.

(more at Wikipedia)

postage stamp homring Wilfred Grenfell

Readings:

Psalm 107:23-32
2 Kings 2:19-22
1 Corinthians 12:1-11
Mark 6:45-56Preface of a Saint (1)

 

Around the Diocese Oct. 7, 2014

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Missionary Retreat coming October 30

Anglican Frontier Missions is thrilled to have our 2014 Missionary Retreat in the Diocese of Central Florida, at Canterbury Retreat & Conference Center, Oviedo. You are invited to come and see the story behind the story, the power of God making miracles in muddy vessels of clay. This is a wonderful opportunity to get fresh ideas for invigorating your parishes. You are encouraged to send or bring key laity from your congregations who help you implement the vision for your parish.

When: Thursday, October 30
Where: Canterbury Retreat & Conference Center
1601 Alafaya Trail, Oviedo, Florida

Schedule:
1:00-2:00 p.m.: Bp. Brewer, “Following the Holy Spirit in Mission, Part I”
2:30-4:00 p.m.: Testimonies about what God is Doing
in the Middle East, East Asia, India and Africa
4:30-6:00 p.m.: Panel Discussion: “Energizing the Parish through Missions”
6:00-7:00 p.m.: Dinner
7:00-8:00 p.m.: Worship and Bp. Brewer:
“Following the Holy Spirit in Mission, Part II”
8:00-9:30 p.m.: Dynamic Prayer for the Nations

Attendees are welcome dine with us at Canterbury, or to go out for dinner on your own and return for the evening sessions. Cost to dine at Canterbury is $17 per person. Reservations must be placed by email to treva@afm-us.org no later than Friday, October 10.

AFM:
P.O. Box 18038, Richmond, VA 23226 / info@afm-us.org /
(804) 355-8468 / www.anglicanfrontiers.com

October 2014 Leadership News

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From the Bishop’s Office

The Northwest Deanery Clericus will meet Thursday, October 9th from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, 9870 West Fort Island Trail, Crystal River, 34429.

Please call the church at (352) 795-2176 to reserve lunch. For clergy only.

New Ministry Celebrations:

There will be a Celebration of New Ministry and Institution of
The Reverend John Kelly as Rector at St. George Episcopal Church
1250 Paige Place, The Villages, Florida 32159 on Sunday, October 12th at 10:00 a.m.

Ordination:

AND
There will be a Celebration of New Ministry and Institution of
The Reverend Woodford (“Deke”) Miller as Director at Camp Wingmann
3404 Wingmann Road, Avon Park, 33825 on Sunday, October 19th at 4:00 p.m.
The Right Reverend Gregory Orrin Brewer, Bishop, will ordain
The Reverend Susan Lynn Blake to the Sacred Order of Priests
in Christ’s One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at
Waterman Village, 255 Waterman Avenue,| Mount Dora, FL 32757
Your prayers and presence are requested for these Celebrations
Clergy: Red stoles
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Bishop’ October Visitation Schedule:

Sunday, October 5 at Church of the Holy Spirit, Apopka – Bishop Brewer
Sunday, October 12 at Church of the Redeemer, Avon Park – Bishop Howe
Sunday, October 19 at Church of the Good Shepherd, Lake Wales – Bishop Brewer
Sunday, October 26 at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Orlando – Bishop Brewer

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Camp Wingmann and

Canterbury Retreat & Conference Center Sunday, October 12

Sunday, October 12th has been designated Camp Wingmann and Canterbury Retreat & Conference Center Sunday. Congregations are invited to lend their support to our Camp and Conference Center through a designated ingathering on the second Sunday in October, 2014.
A Collect for Canterbury and Camp Wingmann and Information for bulletin inserts is included in this issue.
For information about the Camp and Conference Center Events, visit the websites:

http://www.campwingmann.org/ and http://www.canterburyretreat.org/

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AND –“Tee it up for Timothy” on Friday, October 24th for all golf enthusiasts –at the 5th Annual Dean’s Cup Golf Tournament in Orlando to benefit the Timothy Fund for seminarian support. FLYER & Registration Information included in this issue

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Annual Clergy Conference – October 7 -8 at Canterbury Conference Center

The Annual Clergy Conference, at Canterbury Retreat & Conference Center, 1601 N. Alafaya Trail, Oviedo, 32765, begins with Check-in at 9 a.m. Tuesday, October 7 and ends before lunch on Wednesday, October 8th. Attendance at this Conference is mandatory – all parochial

priests are expected to attend. If you are unable to be in attendance you are asked to contact the bishop’s office directly. Deacons are welcome to attend as your circumstances permit.

The Reverend Christopher A. Beeley, PhD, will be the Keynote speaker. Conference Eucharist (Tuesday at 5:00 p.m.) will include Renewal of Ordination Vows & Consecration of Oils REGISTER with Sue Grosso at Canterbury: sue@canterburyretreat.org or call 407-365-5571
Registration information CLERGY CONFERENCE FLYER included

Optional Clergy Conference Activities – Monday, October 6th:

Golf Outing at the Country Club at Deer Run

To register, contact The Rev. Tom Seitz: tcseitzjr@gmail.com

Pre-Clergy Conference Dinner – 6 p.m.

Cuban Cuisine:
Appetizers & Drinks: Empanadas & Seafood Plantain Cups/Pina Coladas & Mojitos Dinner: Ropa Vieja, Yellow Rice, Black Beans, Sweet Plantains, Cuban Bread & Flan After dinner: Dominos Tournament with prizes.
Cost: $18 per person for dinner – at individual’s expense. If you would like to stay
Monday night at Canterbury, the lodging cost is $56.
For Monday dinner and/or overnight lodging, please call 407-365-5571 or email

Sue@canterburyretreat.org FLYER included

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October Classes at the Institute for Christian Studies
Saturday, October 4

Old Testament Survey, Part 1 The Reverend Charlie Holt
Deacon 101 Practical The Reverend Molly Bosscher
Mrs. Cindy Muldoon

Saturday, October 18

Old Testament Survey, Part 2 The Reverend Charlie Holt
Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence The Reverend Canon Justin Holcomb
Classes are held at All Saints Episcopal Church, 338 East Lyman Avenue, Winter Park, Florida
To register or for information contact: The Ven. Kristi Alday, Dean at kalday@cfdiocese.org or visit the ICS website at: www.cfdiocese.org/ics/

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St. Barnabas Invitational Golf Tournament – October 4th

St. Barnabas Episcopal School invites you to participate in the St. Barnabas Invitational Golf Tournament, Saturday, October 4th. Proceeds from this event go to the Annual Fund for the school. Cost: $150/person; $500/team FLYER/Registration Form included in this issue

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World Food Day at Canterbury – Thursday, October 16th

Canterbury Retreat & Conference Center invites you to join them in partnering with “Change the World” to pack 50,000 meals on Thursday, October 16th at Canterbury Center, 1601
Alafaya Trail, Oviedo, 32765 This project is for people of all ages
There will be two packing sessions: 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
To get involved visit: http://www.canterburyretreat.org/world-hunger-day—oct-16-2014.html

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Parenting in the Pew Workshop in Ocala, October 24-25

Grace Episcopal Church is bringing a 2-day workshop on parenting to Ocala, Friday & Saturday, October 24 & 25. The sessions will be held at the Southeastern Livestock Complex,
2232 NE Jacksonville Road, Ocala, 34471 FLYER included in this issue
A discounted registration fee of $20 per person is available through October 3rd; after October
3rd the registration fee will be $25 per person/$50 per couple
Call Grace Episcopal Church at: 352-622-7881 to register or for further information

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Cranmer Forum Seminar January 5-7, 2015 in Dallas

The inaugural Cranmer Forum Seminar “Christ in the Old Testament” for clergy, seminarians and lay leaders will be held at the Cranmer Institute, 3308 Daniel Avenue, Dallas Texas 75205, Sunday – Tuesday, January 5 – 7, 2015. Seminar leaders are The Reverend Canon Dr. Christopher Seitz, Senior Research Professor of Biblical Interpretation at Wycliffe College and Executive Director of the Cranmer Institute, and The Reverend Dr. Michael Cover, Assistant Professor of New Testament at Marquette University.
Application deadline is NOVEMBER 1, 2014.

http://www.cranmerinstitute.org/events/event-registration/?ee=21

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46th Annual Diocesan Convention – January 23 & 24, 2015

The First Mailing for the 46th Annual Diocesan Convention, to be held at the Cathedral Church of St. Luke, 130 N. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, was sent via email on September 14th to Clergy/Senior Wardens in charge of congregations and to all other clergy and members of the Diocesan Board and Standing Committee. Included in the mailing: Official Notification, Nomination & Election Information, Certificate of Election for Lay Delegates (Parishes/Missions), a Form for submitting Resolutions, Schedule of Pre-Convention Deanery Meetings and a Draft Agenda. This information is also posted on the Diocesan website at: www.cfdiocese.org Click on About/Diocesan Convention

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Upcoming Events for your Calendar

Monday, October 6th: Pre-Clergy Conference Fellowship Dinner 6:00 p.m. — Canterbury Retreat & Conference Center, 1601 N. Alafaya Trail, Oviedo, 32765, FLYER — Tuesday, October 7th & Wednesday October 8th 9:00 a.m. Tues – 12:00 Weds.
Clergy Conference: at Canterbury Retreat & Conference Center, FLYER
Thursday, October 9th 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Northwest Deanery Clericus at St. Anne’s, Crystal River
Friday, October 17th – Sunday, October 19th New Beginnings at Camp Wingman — Information & Registration at: http://www.campwingmann.org/
Friday, October 24th — 5th Annual Dean’s Cup Golf Tournament, Orlando to benefit the Timothy Fund for Seminarian support FLYER and Registration form
Saturday, November 1st — Holiday Bazaar & Luncheon Buffet 9 a.m. until ? FLYER — St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 317 S. Mary Street, Eustis 32726
Saturday, November 1st 10:00 a.m. — Celebration of New Ministry and Installation of The Reverend Robin Morical as Rector — All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 155 Clark Street, Enterprise, 32725
Thursday, November 6th — Central Deanery Clericus for Clergy of the Central Deanery, 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at All Saints Episcopal Church, 338 E. Lyman Avenue, Winter Park 32789 — Call the church to Reserve a Lunch: 407-647-3413
Monday November 10th & Tuesday, November 11th — Healing Mission with Nigel Mumford at All Saints, Winter Park — Contact Kirsten Aufhammer (407) 647-8925 or kirstena@allsaintswp.com
Thursday, November 13th — Meeting of Diocesan Youth Leaders, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., at the Diocesan Office, 1017 E. Robinson Street, Orlando, 32801 FREE LUNCH!! — Email Beverly Jennings at: bjennings@cfdiocese.org to reserve a lunch
Friday, November 14th – Sunday, November 16th — Men’s Retreat at Camp Wingmann Information at: http://www.campwingmann.org/
Saturday, November 15th 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m — ECW Annual Meeting — Canterbury Retreat & Conference Center, 1601 N. Alafaya Trail, Oviedo, 32765
Friday January 23rd & Saturday, January 24th, 2015 — 46th Annual Diocesan Convention, Cathedral Church of St. Luke, Orlando http://www.cfdiocese.org/convention/46th-annual-diocesan-convention
Wednesday, January 28th – Saturday 31st, 2015 — Youth Ministry Academy at First United Methodist Church — 142 E. Jackson Street, Orlando, 32801 — FLYER & REGISTRATION FORM
Saturday, February 28th — Annual Diocesan Altar Guild Meeting, hosted by the Northeast Deanery. Location – the Cathedral Church of St. Luke, Orlando
Calendar of Events on Diocesan Website

To have an event listed, please submit event description, date, address, contact info to:
dioceseofcentralflorida@gmail.com
To access the Event Calendar go to Central Florida website (www.cfdiocese.org ) and click on
News/Calendar OR click HERE