2025
What Does Jesus’ Resurrection Have to Do With Me?
April 16, 2025
By: The Rt. Rev. Dr. Justin S. Holcomb Catagory:
What Does Jesus’ Resurrection Have to Do With Me?
The cross is God’s gracious response to our own sinful and willful irresponsibility, choices and actions. We sin. We are perpetrators of evil – and this alienates us from the holy God who made us for fellowship with him. It is this aspect of sin that has been dealt with by the vicarious sacrifice of…
2025
ICS Christian Education Courses Offer Gospel-Based Instruction for All
April 15, 2025
By: Shawn A. Akers Catagory:
ICS Christian Education Courses Offer Gospel-Based Instruction for All
It’s no secret that the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida embraces a desire to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. Diocesan leaders want to ensure that both clergy and laity are adequately equipped with the tools to do so. To that end, the diocese is offering a series of four Christian Education…
2025
‘Invite Welcome Connect’ Set to Transform Church Culture
April 9, 2025
By: Rebecca Taylor Catagory:
‘Invite Welcome Connect’ Set to Transform Church Culture
At the 2025 Diocesan Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida, the Rev. Cynthia Brust, rector of Christ Episcopal Church, Suntree-Viera, delivered a compelling general session presentation titled “Cultivating a Culture of Belonging.” She opened her presentation with these words: “Every societal entity has a culture. Businesses, retail stores, corporations, the armed services, athletic…
2025
2025 Vestry Training: ‘Bigger and Better’
April 7, 2025
By: Marti Pieper Catagory:
2025 Vestry Training: ‘Bigger and Better’
Compared to last year’s successful event, this one was “bigger and better.” That’s how the Rev. Canon Dr. Dan Smith described the 2025 Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida Vestry Training, “Equipping Vestries: For the Churches, for the Gospel,” held on Saturday, March 8, from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at Church of the Messiah, Winter…
2025
Baptismal Blessings at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy, Melbourne
April 3, 2025
By: Nina Keck Catagory:
Baptismal Blessings at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy, Melbourne
Left Photo: (L-R) Emilynn, Micalynn, Natalie and Donovan Layne were baptized during chapel on April 29, 2024. Photo – REBECCA ALLISON | Right Photo: Chaplain Barnswell-Schmidt baptizes Penelope Hatcher, Feb. 7, 2025. – Photo courtesy of HTEA Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy, Melbourne, began hosting baptisms at the school in the 2023-2024 school year. The Rev.…
2025
Companion Dioceses Rejoice in Relationship, Embrace Future
March 25, 2025
By: CFE Staff Catagory:
Companion Dioceses Rejoice in Relationship, Embrace Future
Bishops Justin Holcomb (L), Megan Traquair (C) and Lloyd Allen (R) | Photo: BISHOP JUSTIN HOLCOMB Since 1974, the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida and the Episcopal Diocese of Honduras have enjoyed a strong Companion Diocese relationship that has only grown stronger in recent months. The Rt. Rev. Dr. Justin S. Holcomb of Central Florida…
2025
‘Grounded’ Youth Event Surpasses Expectations
March 21, 2025
By: Nina Keck Catagory:
‘Grounded’ Youth Event Surpasses Expectations
All Saints, Winter Park, hosted the third annual “Grounded” youth event for the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida on March 7- 8. Youth groups from throughout the diocese took part in the conference-style youth retreat event designed for youth leaders and youth to hear, engage, connect and experience the gospel of Christ. “Our goal was…
2025
Ordination at Duke Highlights Value of Relationships
March 20, 2025
By: Marti Pieper Catagory:
Ordination at Duke Highlights Value of Relationships
Dean Timothy Kimbrough (L) reads as Bishop Greg Brewer (C) and the Rev. Dr. David Decosimo (R) pray during Decosimo’s ordination service. | Photo: MOLLY HERMAN-GALLOW Relationships – with family and friends, with three bishops, with present and future clergy and above all, with the Lord – tell the story of the Rev. Dr.…
2025
Holcomb Appoints New Quarter-Time Canon for Clergy in Transition
March 18, 2025
By: Marti Pieper Catagory:
Holcomb Appoints New Quarter-Time Canon for Clergy in Transition
During the 56th annual Diocesan Convention, held Jan. 24-25 at Trinity, Vero Beach, the Rt. Rev. Dr. Justin S. Holcomb made more than one important announcement. One of several that are already having an impact on the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida is the appointment of the Rev. Canon Ellis Brust to a new position…
2025
Canterbury Update: Contract Signed, Next Steps Underway
March 17, 2025
By: Marti Pieper Catagory:
Canterbury Update: Contract Signed, Next Steps Underway
After many months of hard work and difficult decisions, all undergirded by prayer, leaders from the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida are grateful to have a significant update: An executed contract has been signed and an initial escrowed deposit paid for the potential sale of 47-plus acres, which represents the bulk of the property belonging…