2023
Rvdo. Dr. José Rodríguez solicitado como obispo nominado, Diócesis del sur de Ohio
September 7, 2023
By: Marti Pieper (Lydia Morales Translation) Catagory:
Rvdo. Dr. José Rodríguez solicitado como obispo nominado, Diócesis del sur de Ohio
Los demás candidatos tuvieron meses para preparar sus documentos de nominación. Él tenía dos semanas. Los otros candidatos pasaron por un proceso de selección prolongado similar al de la Diócesis de la Florida Central en su reciente búsqueda y elección de obispos. Él era un candidato solicitado cuya candidatura se hizo oficial solo después de…
2023
‘The Great Dechurching Event’ Presents the Amplified Voice of the Dechurched
September 7, 2023
By: Rebecca Taylor Catagory:
‘The Great Dechurching Event’ Presents the Amplified Voice of the Dechurched
On Saturday, Aug. 19, several hundred people from within and outside of the Diocese of Central Florida gathered at the Cathedral Church of St. Luke, Orlando, for “The Great Dechurching Event.” Per the Rt. Rev. Dr. Justin S. Holcomb, diocesan bishop and the evening’s host, the diocese designed this event to allow attendees to “listen…
2023
The Rev. Colleen Rutherford Ordained to the Diaconate in Home Parish
September 1, 2023
By: Nina Keck Catagory:
The Rev. Colleen Rutherford Ordained to the Diaconate in Home Parish
At a service attended by the parishioners she will serve and others with whom she has close relationships, the Rev. Colleen Rutherford was ordained to the vocational diaconate on Aug. 9 at her home parish, St. George, The Villages. The Rt. Rev. Dr. Justin S. Holcomb delivered the charge, and the Rev. Dr. James Taylor,…
2023
Finding a Sacred Space at Camp Wingmann
August 28, 2023
By: Dan King Catagory:
Finding a Sacred Space at Camp Wingmann
Sacred space – a place in our lives that we set apart as holy – is essential to spiritual growth. This may be particularly so when it comes to children and youth. For many of them in the Diocese of Central Florida, Camp Wingmann is one of those places. A sacred space for many years,…
2023
The Comfortable Words: An Invitation to Rest
August 25, 2023
By: The Rt. Rev. Dr. Justin S. Holcomb Catagory:
The Comfortable Words: An Invitation to Rest
For the next few months, we are going to examine a key portion of our Anglican liturgy: the Comfortable Words. These are four scripture passages arranged in a specific order and meant to be read by the priest right after the confession of sin. Archbishop of Canterbury Thomas Cranmer, who compiled the Book of Common…
2023
Living Out ‘Life Together’
August 24, 2023
By: The Rev. Dr. Kathy Hulin Catagory:
Living Out ‘Life Together’
“The physical presence of other Christians is a source of incomparable joy and strength to the believer.” – Dietrich Bonhoeffer Almost 90 years ago during the struggles that led to World War II, Dietrich Bonhoeffer was actively sharing his thoughts on living as a Christian. He wrote the book Gemeinsames Leben (“Life Together”) during that…
2023
Grace, Ocala, Partners With Episco Gators for Physical, Spiritual Nourishment
August 23, 2023
By: Rebecca Taylor Catagory:
Grace, Ocala, Partners With Episco Gators for Physical, Spiritual Nourishment
A quick (as in 0.54 seconds) Google search for “home cooked meal in college” returns 97 million results. Ranging from quick dorm-friendly microwave recipes to forums where college moms seek tips on shipping home-cooked meals across the states, the results make clear that college students are thinking a lot about food. In a 2021 survey…
2023
Soul in the City Brings Community and Personal Transformation
August 22, 2023
By: Dan King Catagory:
Soul in the City Brings Community and Personal Transformation
Soul in the City, the summer youth mission/service trip for the Diocese of Central Florida, continues to transform local communities as well as the lives of the 50-plus youth and youth leaders who show up for a weeklong community service experience. The youth groups from All Saints’, Lakeland; the Cathedral Church of St. Luke, Orlando;…
2023
Estudiantes adquieren habilidades profesionales en campamentos patrocinados por Cristo Rey y Jesús de Nazaret
August 21, 2023
By: DeWayne Hamby (Lydia Morales Translation) Catagory:
Estudiantes adquieren habilidades profesionales en campamentos patrocinados por Cristo Rey y Jesús de Nazaret
Treinta y seis estudiantes de secundaria participaron recientemente en tres campamentos patrocinados por Cristo Rey y Jesús de Nazaret, ambas de Orlando, y se enfocaron en prepararlos para carreras después de graduarse. El programa, realizado en tres lugares de tres condados diferentes, se realizó en conjunto con la Renacer Foundation (Renacer en Vida Nueva) y…
2023
Students Gain Career Skills at Camps Sponsored by Christ the King and Jesús de Nazaret
August 21, 2023
By: DeWayne Hamby Catagory:
Students Gain Career Skills at Camps Sponsored by Christ the King and Jesús de Nazaret
Thirty-six high school students recently participated in three camps sponsored by Christ the King, Orlando, and Jesús de Nazaret, Orlando, and focused on preparing them for careers after graduation. The program, conducted in three locations in three different counties, was done in partnership with the Renacer Foundation and made possible through a $150,000 grant from…