Dear Friends in Christ, Like many of you, I am shocked and deeply grieved over the murder of nine people at the historic Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina. Given the profound nature of this tragedy, I would urge Episcopal congregations in our Diocese to include these approaches as you publicly and privately respond:…

A special service at the Cathedral Church, with visitors from the annual Anglican Musicians Conference. With all of these esteemed musicians and choir directors and organists in our midst, it is an honor to be a part of this service. I want to say to all of you who are here, both locally and from…

After getting back from Kanuga and the Province IV deputies meeting, I’m preaching and receiving new members at Corpus Christi in Okahumpka: “Even if the step in faith is small, take it!” Then off to visit dear friends Monty & Greer McBride at their ranch. Purple shirt for the people at Corpus Christi, then jeans…

Tom Shaffer, parish administrator at Holy Faith Episcopal Church, Dunnellon, showcased two church features when Bishop Greg and Laura Lee Brewer visited the Rev. J. James Gerhart, Priest-in-Charge, and his flock earlier this year: Food-4-Kids and the remodeled church sanctuary. The food program started in 2006. Church volunteers fill backpacks for families in need, providing…

St. Alban’s, Auburndale, with the Rev. Tim Shaw and Deacon John Gullet.