After Hurricane Helene flooded St. Anne’s Episcopal Church in Crystal River in September 2024, destroying much of its sanctuary and facilities, the parish worshipped...
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Post-Helene Renovations at St. Anne’s, Crystal River, Enhance Easter Celebration
6/6/26 •
Diocesan Family
After Hurricane Helene flooded St. Anne’s Episcopal Church in Crystal River in September 2024, destroying much of its sanctuary and facilities, the parish worshipped in its hall for nearly 18 months while completing a largely self-funded restoration supported by generous parishioners and diocesan donations. The congregation returned to its...
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Central Florida Team Trains Honduran Clergy in Evangelism
5/21/26 •
Diocesan Family
A team from the Jesus Film Project joined members of Cathedral Church of St. Luke and St. Mary of the Angels for a mission in...
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Pentecost: The Gift Christ Pours Out
5/19/26 •
Bishop's Blog
In this reflection, Bishop Holcomb explains that Pentecost is not the beginning of the Holy Spirit’s work, but the moment the ascended Christ pours...
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Post-Helene Renovations at St. Anne’s, Crystal River, Enhance Easter Celebration
6/6/26 • Diocesan Family
Central Florida Team Trains Honduran Clergy in Evangelism
5/21/26 • Diocesan FamilyA team from the Jesus Film Project joined members of Cathedral Church of St. Luke and St. Mary of the Angels for a mission in...
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Pentecost: The Gift Christ Pours Out
5/19/26 • Bishop's BlogIn this reflection, Bishop Holcomb explains that Pentecost is not the beginning of the Holy Spirit’s work, but the moment the ascended Christ pours...
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6 New Priests Ordained in May 16 Ceremony at All Saints, Winter Park
5/18/26 • Diocesan FamilyThe Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida celebrated the ordination of six new priests on May 16 at All Saints, Winter Park, in a joyful service...
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UN-Related Forum Helps Connect Safe Church, Justice Initiatives, Says DeLand Rector
5/12/26 • Episcopal & Anglican NewsThe Very Rev. Audrey Sutton attended the NGO Commission on the Status of Women Forum 70 in New York to advocate for gender justice, safe...
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‘It Is Well’: Dying Man’s Request for Baptism Extends to Family
5/6/26 • Diocesan FamilyAs John Lashley Sr. faced his final weeks with ALS, he asked Rev. Kay Mueller to baptize him and encouraged his family to do the...
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Lift Up Your Eyes
4/27/26 • Diocesan FamilyIn this reflection on Psalm 121, the Rev. Dr. Rob Strenth explains how, in times of uncertainty, people naturally look for help in many places,...
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Leadership and Legacy: Dean Reggie Kidd to Retire From Cathedral May 31
4/23/26 • Diocesan FamilyAs the 14th dean of the Cathedral Church of St. Luke, the Very Rev. Dr. Reggie Kidd has built on the cathedral’s legacy by deepening...
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‘For Everything There Is a Season’: Christ Church, Fort Meade, Closes
4/21/26 • Diocesan FamilyAfter much prayer and reflection, Christ Church in Fort Meade, a 139-year-old parish, lovingly held its final service on March 29, as its small congregation...
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Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist to Celebrate 130th Anniversary
4/7/26 • Diocesan FamilyFor 130 years, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist in Orlando has remained a steady, faith-filled presence, sustained by devoted leadership and a...
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2026 Easter Sermon
4/5/26 • Sermon Videos“The risen Christ forgives sinners, heals the wounded, and refuses to let sin — yours or anyone else’s — have the final word.” Join the...
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Easter Promise: Everything Sad Is Coming Untrue
4/2/26 • Liturgical SeasonsBishop Holcomb presents the resurrection of Jesus as the decisive victory over sin, suffering and death, grounding the Christian hope that even the deepest sorrows...
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