The 2019 Diocesan Convention will be held Friday, Feb. 1, at First Baptist Church, 3000 S. John Young Parkway, Orlando, Florida 32805; and Saturday, Feb. 2, at Trinity Prep, 5700 Trinity Prep Lane, Winter Park, Florida 32792.
Highlights from the proposed agenda:
Friday, Feb. 1
- Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Diocese of Central Florida begins with a Revival service featuring The Most Reverend Michael Curry, Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church, at 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Orlando. Doors open at 5 p.m.
All are welcome, but organizers request that you please reserve a ticket for general admission as space is limited. Registration can be done online at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/keep-saying-yes-to-jesus-50th-anniversary-revival-tickets-50675585039
Interested persons are asked to bring their friends to a worship service that will include:
- Music that reflects our cultural diversity.
- Heartfelt testimonials from people of faith.
- Enthusiastic, interesting, often funny preaching that brings people in and calls them to a deeper relationship with Jesus.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Childcare: Due to our location, we cannot offer childcare.
- Cost: Free, but please register at the aforementioned link, so we know you are coming!
- Security: We will have uniformed security and an EMT on the premises.
- Tickets: This is a free event, but we are asking that you register for your ticket for the evening at the aforementioned link. This way, we will know how much space is needed for Feb. 1.
- Transportation: To arrange group bus transportation, please contact Ortancis Gaines at ogaines@mears.com or access the website: www.mearstransportation.com
Revival Schedule
- 3 p.m. Volunteer arrival and training
- 5 p.m. Doors open
- 5-7 p.m. First Baptist Orlando-operated Café open for food service
- 6:15 p.m. Worship music begins
- 7 p.m. Revival Service with Guest Preacher The Most Rev. Michael Curry begins
- 9 p.m. Revival Service concludes/Prayer Teams remain available
Saturday, Feb. 2
7-8:45 a.m. Registration with coffee/Displays open
Holy Eucharist
9 a.m. Opening Worship/Morning Prayer
First Plenary Session of Convention
Call to Order
Welcome to Trinity Prep
Organization of Convention
Credentials Committee Report
Dispatch of Business
Report of Nominations/Elections Committee & First Ballot
9:40 a.m. Bishop Greg Brewer’s Address
Special 50th Anniversary Presentations
10:45 a.m. Election Report & Second Ballot
11 a.m. BREAK
11:15 a.m. Introductions (Visitors, New Clergy, New Positions)
11:30 a.m. Election Report/possible Third Ballot
11:45 a.m. Treasurer’s Report/Presentation & Adoption of the Budget
Canonical and Other Resolutions
Appointments and Ratification
Invitation to the 51st Annual Diocesan Convention
Presentation of Awards, Commissioning and Installations
Memorials to Deceased Clergy Resolution
12:45 p.m. Worship
1 p.m. Adjourn
50th Anniversary Celebration LUNCH
Friday night revival service information can be found on: www.cfdiocese.org/revival
Details about Saturday’s Diocesan Convention are posted on: