Archbishop Josiah Idowu-Fearon

One of the most powerful leaders of the Anglican Communion, Archbishop Josiah Idowu-Fearon, will make a rare visit to Central Florida, May 20-22, and will address a wide range of topics, including human sexuality, discipleship, and inter-church cooperation. Archbishop Fearon, the General Secretary of the Anglican Communion, will speak with Episcopal Church leadership of Central Florida on Friday and then in two open-to-the-public sessions on Saturday and Sunday.

The Anglican Communion represents approximately 165 countries and an estimated 85 million members worldwide.  Here in the United States, the Anglican Church is most widely known as The Episcopal Church (TEC), headed by Bishop Michael B. Curry. Recent meetings of the Anglican Communion’s international leadership have addressed the issue of human sexuality, as well as discipleship, evangelism, inter-church cooperation and the impact of rising sea levels on our coastal churches, especially in Polynesia.

The Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida is recognized for its international vision and retains strong ties to the global Anglican Communion through a shared commitment to mission, outreach and biblical orthodoxy. Archbishop Fearon’s visit is an attempt to support and encourage church leadership and answer questions from the Central Florida community.

The Rt. Rev. Gregory Brewer, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida says, “There is no better representative on the topic of the Anglican Communion and its future than Archbishop Fearon as he is the second in command and right hand to the Archbishop of Canterbury, the head of the worldwide Anglican Communion.”

The Friday event is open only to clergy and will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at:
Canterbury Retreat and Conference Center
1601 Alafaya Blvd.
Oviedo FL 32765
Clergy interested in lunch, register with Canterbury Guest Services.
Lunch fee is $25.

Saturday, the Archbishop will speak from 10:00 a.m. to noon at:
St. Luke & St. Peter Episcopal Church
2745 Canoe Creek Rd.
St. Cloud, FL 34772

Sunday, Archbishop Fearon will teach at 9:00 a.m. (Dean’s Hour Teaching) and preach at 10:15 a.m. at:
Episcopal Cathedral Church of St. Luke
130 N. Magnolia Ave.
Orlando, FL 32801

Saturday and Sunday events are open and free to the public.

For more information contact: The Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida office: 1017 E. Robinson St. Orlando, FL 32801 – (407) 423-3567