2023
New Book Celebrates Florida’s Carpenter Gothic Churches
October 24, 2023
By: Marti Pieper Catagory:
New Book Celebrates Florida’s Carpenter Gothic Churches
Native Floridians. Cradle Episcopalians. A longtime friendship. Shared passions for architectural preservation and Florida history. A “chance” meeting in the post office. Multiple visits to churches. Years of research and writing. Thousands of photographs. All these factors combined to yield the publication, expected to occur on or around Nov. 14, of a legacy book that…
2023
The Comfortable Words: Diagnosing Our Problem
October 17, 2023
By: The Rt. Rev. Dr. Justin S. Holcomb Catagory:
The Comfortable Words: Diagnosing Our Problem
This month, we continue in our study of the Comfortable Words, a key part of our Anglican liturgy, by examining the one that comes third according to the order in which Archbishop of Canterbury Thomas Cranmer placed them in the Book of Common Prayer. As we have said, he placed them in a specific order…
2023
‘Blessing of the Bikes’ Benefits Okeechobee Bikers, Church, Community
October 10, 2023
By: Marti Pieper Catagory:
‘Blessing of the Bikes’ Benefits Okeechobee Bikers, Church, Community
Few church events begin with a rumble, especially not one that becomes a roar. But the Rev. Kay Mueller, rector of Church of Our Saviour, Okeechobee, was delighted to hear such a rumble on the morning of Saturday, Sept. 16, because it signaled the arrival of some special guests. About 50 bikers in all, including…
2023
The Rev. Tom Phillips Called as New Rector of Holy Trinity, Melbourne
October 6, 2023
By: Nina Keck Catagory:
The Rev. Tom Phillips Called as New Rector of Holy Trinity, Melbourne
The Rev. Tom Phillips has been called as the new rector of Holy Trinity, Melbourne. He will begin at the church on Oct. 16 and preach his first sermon the following weekend. His celebration of a new ministry will take place on Nov. 19. He comes to Holy Trinity from the Church of the Incarnation,…
2023
The Rev. Angela Lopez Follows Her Calling to Become Diocese’s Newest Deacon
October 4, 2023
By: Nina Keck Catagory:
The Rev. Angela Lopez Follows Her Calling to Become Diocese’s Newest Deacon
In a ceremony combining her ordination to the vocational diaconate and the celebration of her new ministry, the Rev. Angela Lopez became the newest deacon for the Diocese of Central Florida and Church of the Messiah, Winter Garden, where the Sept. 27 event was held. The Rt. Rev. Dr. Justin S. Holcomb, bishop, officiated, and…
2023
The Comfortable Words: God’s Divine Disposition
September 25, 2023
By: The Rt. Rev. Dr. Justin S. Holcomb Catagory:
The Comfortable Words: God’s Divine Disposition
We are continuing our study of the Comfortable Words, a vital part of our Anglican liturgy. These are four scripture passages arranged in a specific order and meant to be read by the priest after the confession of sin. Last month, we studied the first Comfortable Word: “Come to me, all who labor and are…
2023
Blue Mass Offers Sensitive Spiritual Support for First Responders
September 14, 2023
By: Nina Keck Catagory:
Blue Mass Offers Sensitive Spiritual Support for First Responders
St. Thomas, Eustis, will host its second Blue Mass to support local first responders on Sunday, Oct. 1, at 10:00 a.m., followed by a luncheon in the parish hall, free to first responders and their families. The church encourages its sister congregations to consider holding similar services. In Romans 13, Paul instructs us to…
2023
Daughters of the King Gather for Fall Assembly
September 13, 2023
By: Christin Ditchfield Lazo Catagory:
Daughters of the King Gather for Fall Assembly
On Saturday, Sept. 9, nearly 140 Daughters of the King from all over the Diocese of Central Florida gathered for Fall Assembly — a meaningful day of worship, prayer and fellowship — at Canterbury Conference Center in Oviedo. The Rt. Rev. Dr. Justin S. Holcomb celebrated the Eucharist and commended the Daughters for their love…
2023
The Rev. Dr. Robin Reed Appointed to New Role in Helping Keep Churches Safe
September 12, 2023
By: Marti Pieper Catagory:
The Rev. Dr. Robin Reed Appointed to New Role in Helping Keep Churches Safe
Clergy misconduct: No church wants it to happen, yet it does. Every church wants to prevent it, yet can’t do so alone. The Rt. Rev. Dr. Justin S. Holcomb’s decision to appoint the Rev. Dr. Robin Reed, rector of St. Francis of Assisi, Lake Placid, as an additional Title IV intake officer for the Diocese of…
2023
The Rev. Dr. José Rodríguez Is Petitioned Bishop Nominee, Diocese of Southern Ohio
September 7, 2023
By: Marti Pieper Catagory:
The Rev. Dr. José Rodríguez Is Petitioned Bishop Nominee, Diocese of Southern Ohio
The other candidates had months to prepare their nomination documents. He had two weeks. The other candidates went through a protracted selection process similar to that of the Diocese of Central Florida in its recent bishop search and election. He was a petitioned nominee whose candidacy became official only after review at the end of…