June 30, 2015, Salt Lake City
Holy Trinity Headmaster Christopher Hayes recovered and restored this altar — traced back to Bishop Samuel Seabury — before presenting it to Holy Trinity in May. It was given in honor and thanksgiving for the Rev. Joy Williford’s ministry at HTEA.
At the 78th General Convention of The Episcopal Church, meeting in June, United Thank Offering granted $46,000 to a group from St. Richard’s Episcopal Church, Winter Park, to support the digging of two wells in the arid region of Kondoa, Tanzania.
“The effort is to find water on property owned by the Episcopal Diocese of Konda, to bring the population of surrounding villages to the church for both well water and the living water of love and community,” said the Rev. Allison Harrity, rector of St. Richard’s. Continue reading
The 78th General Convention of the Episcopal Church, meeting in Salt Lake City, has elected the Rev. Jabriel Simmonds Ballentine, rector of St. John the Baptist 
Episcopal Church, Orlando, one of two clergy members to the Executive Council.
“Please pray for me…pray for the Church!” Fr. Ballentine posted to his Facebook page after the election on Monday, June 29.
The Executive Council carries out the programs and policies adopted by the General Convention. It has 38 members, 20 of whom (four bishops, four priests or deacons and 12 lay people) are elected by General Convention and 18 — one clergy and one layperson from each of the nine provincial synods — for six-year terms, plus the presiding bishop and the president of the House of Deputies. Continue reading
June 29, 2015, Salt Lake City
- The Episcopal Church’s changes to the marriage canons
- Evangelism proposals move forward
| Thursday, July 2, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. | Diocesan Youth leaders meeting at All Saints, Winter Park |
| Wednesday, July 8, 7 p.m. |
Ordinations to the Priesthood, All Saints, Winter Park – The Reverends Cameron Nations and Jonathan Linebaugh |
| Wednesday, July 15, 9 a.m. – 12:30 pm; 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Anti-Racism Training Title IV training Diocesan Office, 1017 E. Robinson Street, Orlando 32801 |
| Friday, July 17 & Saturday, July 18 | Amazing Love Healing Conference Church of the Holy Presence, 355 Kepler Rd, DeLand 32824 |
| Saturday, July 18 10 a.m. – 12 noon |
Post-General Convention Report from Central Florida Deputation at Church of St. Luke & St. Peter, St. Cloud |
| Saturday, August 29, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
Conference on Ministry, Church of the Messiah, Winter Garden |
| Thursday, September 2, 10 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | SOUTHEAST DEANERY Clericus |
| Saturday, September 12, 11 a.m. | Ordinations to the Vocational Diaconate Cathedral Church of St. Luke, Orlando |
| Sunday, September 13, 4 p.m. | Ordination to the Priesthood and Celebration of New Ministry of The Rev. John Gullett as Rector, St. Alban’s, Auburndale |
| Monday, Oct. 26 Dinner through Wednesday, Oct. 28 Lunch |
Annual Clergy Conference at Canterbury Center The Reverend Dr. Canon Ashley Null, Keynoter |
| Friday-Saturday, Jan. 22 – 23, 2016 |
47th Annual Diocesan Convention at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Melbourne, Florida |
| Tuesday, February 11, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Clergy Day with Ed Stetzer at Canterbury Conf. Center |
The Commission on Ministry is hosting the Annual Conference on Ministry at Church of the Messiah, 241 N. Main Street in Winter Garden on Saturday, August 29th 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Who in your congregation has demonstrated leadership gifts and has a passion for leading and equipping God’s people? Who has the heart of a deacon? Who is struggling with a call to ministry and still unsure what form that ministry might take? Who is already clear about a call to ordination and who are you prepared to support in continuing discernment? The Conference on Ministry is for them! AND it is required for all aspirants to ordained ministry. Register by contacting Marilyn Lang at mlang@cfciocese.org or call (407)206-4426.
See: Flyer
Icon Writing Workshop – July 26-31, 2015
Teresa Harrison will be teaching iconography, called icon writing, which is actually a painting process. Iconography introduces ancient Greek and Russian artistic styles. This year’s workshop will be held July 26-31, 2015.
This five-day retreat includes the Eucharist, Gregorian chant, praying with icons, readings, silence as well as lively group conversation, free time and social hours. Register for this event HERE
Discipleship Summit | July 31 – August 1, 2015
With Dave Beuhring
Dave has spoken for three -and-a-half decades now throughout the various expressions of the Body of Christ about obeying the command of Jesus to make disciple-makers. Click to Register now for this event!
The Episcopal Church of the Holy Presence and Amazing Love Healing Ministry, invite you to “Restoring the Soul” an Introduction to Healing on Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18 at Church of the Holy Presence, 355 North Kepler Road, DeLand, 32724.
The Conference is preceded with dinner on Friday at 5:00 p.m., followed by Check-in at 6:00 p.m. and Worship at 7: 00 p.m. The Conference, featuring The Rev. Dr. Sharon Lewis as speaker, resumes on Saturday at 9:00 a.m and runs until 4:00 p.m. Lunch is included. Admission is free.
Register at http://Amazinglovehealing.com to give us an idea as to how many to expect. For further information contact: Maureen Whitcomb at: lady_luck_50@hotmail.com
Anti-Racism Training & Title IV and The Episcopal Church Canons Training are being offered at the diocesan office, 1017 East Robinson Street, Orlando, on Wednesday, July 15th.
These classes are open to all. They are required for all people in the discernment process toward ordination. The Risk Management policies of the diocese also recommend the training for Supervisors and Decision-Makers, e.g. Standing Committee members, Diocesan Board members, Vestry members, and Boards of Directors for Schools.
The classes run “back to back”:
9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Anti-Racism Training
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Title IV Training
There is NO cost Bring a lunch & Drinks will be provided SPACE IS LIMITED So that we may make adequate preparations for each class, please REGISTER/Confirm your attendance by emailing Marilyn Lang at mlang@cfdiocese.org