Join Bishop Gregory O. Brewer at the 52nd Diocesan Convention as he reviews the highlights and challenges of an unprecedented year in the life of the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida. Bishop Brewer delivers a stirring address as he expounds on his convention theme of Weaker, Deeper, Stronger.

Throughout Scripture, we witness a pattern of personal and congregational growth that is divinely counter-intuitive and redemptive. The profound weakness and brokenness we experience in a fallen world are inescapable. However, in our effort to avoid the unavoidable, we find ourselves bereft of the maturity for which the Spirit within us groans.

In the kingdom of God, the way up is down. Painful circumstances make us weaker, wooing us into deeper dependence on God and each other. In the communion of our suffering, we encounter the miracle of redemption.

We rise from our knees to find that in our newfound intimacy, we are stronger; empowered by God’s Spirit to love and serve in new and unexpected ways.