2023
Holcomb Appoints 3 New Diocesan Youth Ministry Coordinators
November 14, 2023
By: Rebecca Taylor Catagory:
Holcomb Appoints 3 New Diocesan Youth Ministry Coordinators
The Rt. Rev. Dr. Justin S. Holcomb, bishop of the Diocese of Central Florida, has appointed three priests to serve as diocesan youth ministry coordinators. In addition to their current roles, the Rev. Garcia Barnswell-Schmidt (Lower School chaplain of Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy, Melbourne), the Rev. Kevin Bartle (rector of St. Mary of the Angels,…
2023
Holy Cross, Sanford, Calls New Rector
November 13, 2023
By: Nina Keck Catagory:
Holy Cross, Sanford, Calls New Rector
The Rev. Jared L. Jones, associate rector for pastoral care at All Saints, Winter Park, has accepted God’s call to be the next rector of Holy Cross, Sanford, and will begin on Dec. 1. “My goal at Holy Cross is solving the problem of people not coming to church,” he explained. “Being tied up in…
2023
Diocese’s 2 New Archdeacons Embrace Roles with Passion and Purpose
November 8, 2023
By: Marti Pieper Catagory:
Diocese’s 2 New Archdeacons Embrace Roles with Passion and Purpose
The Vens. Julie Altenbach and John Motis, new archdeacons for the Diocese of Central Florida, have different gifts, backgrounds and experiences. But their similar passion and purpose for service to present and future deacons, the diocese, and the Lord Jesus Christ unite them in this shared ministry in ways only God could have ordained. Appointed…
2023
Spanish-Language Service at St. Mary’s, Belleview, Celebrates First Anniversary
November 7, 2023
By: Nina Keck Catagory:
Spanish-Language Service at St. Mary’s, Belleview, Celebrates First Anniversary
St. Mary’s, Belleview, celebrated the first anniversary of its Spanish-language worship service on Sunday, Oct. 15. The Rt. Rev. Dr. Justin S. Holcomb, bishop of the Diocese of Central Florida, presided over the Eucharistic celebration, with assistance from the Very Rev. Lisa Wimmer, rector, and the Rev. Canon Luis De la Cruz, the diocese’s canon…
2023
Servicio en español en la St. Mary’s, Belleview, celebra su primer aniversario
November 7, 2023
By: Nina Keck (Lydia Morales Translation) Catagory:
Servicio en español en la St. Mary’s, Belleview, celebra su primer aniversario
La iglesia St. Mary’s, Belleview, celebró el primer aniversario de su servicio de adoración en español el domingo, 15 de octubre. El Rvmo. Dr. Justin S. Holcomb, obispo de la Diócesis de la Florida Central, presidió la celebración eucarística, con la asistencia de la reverendísimo Lisa Wimmer, rectora, y el Rvdo. Canónigo Luis De la…
2023
‘Little Church With Big Heart’ Celebrates Its ELCA Partnership
November 3, 2023
By: Marti Pieper Catagory:
‘Little Church With Big Heart’ Celebrates Its ELCA Partnership
“A little church with a big heart.” That’s how St. Francis, Bushnell, sees itself, according to the Rev. Becky Chapman, who, despite living in Orlando, has served the church as a deacon since late 2016. St. Francis displayed that heart in a unique celebration on the evening of Wednesday, Oct. 4, combining the feast day…
2023
Bishop Holcomb Installs New Canon to the Ordinary
November 1, 2023
By: Marti Pieper Catagory:
Bishop Holcomb Installs New Canon to the Ordinary
At the Cathedral Church of St. Luke, Orlando, on Oct. 22. 2023, the Rt. Rev. Dr. Justin S. Holcomb installed the Rev. Canon Dr. Dan Smith as canon to the ordinary for the Diocese of Central Florida in a service threaded with one common theme: our enduring hope in Christ. Numerous clergy attended and processed,…
2023
Poised for Growth: Central Florida’s Companion Diocese Relationship With Honduras
October 25, 2023
By: Marti Pieper Catagory:
Poised for Growth: Central Florida’s Companion Diocese Relationship With Honduras
The Diocese of Central Florida‘s nearly 50-year Companion Diocese relationship with the Diocese of Honduras is just that: a relationship, with giving and receiving on both sides. In fact, the Rt. Rev. Lloyd Allen, bishop of the Diocese of Honduras, put it this way: “We are who we are because of who you are.” But…
2023
2023 Honduras Thanksgiving Offering: Blessing a Hard-Hit Church
October 25, 2023
By: Marti Pieper Catagory:
2023 Honduras Thanksgiving Offering: Blessing a Hard-Hit Church
The Rt. Rev. Lloyd Allen, bishop of the Diocese of Honduras, knows the 144 churches of his diocese well. That knowledge, combined with spiritual discernment, has led him to the choice of one church, San Patricio (Saint Patrick’s) in the city of El Progreso as the recipient of this year’s annual Thanksgiving offering from the…
2023
Ofrenda de Acción de Gracias 2023 para Honduras: Ser de bendición a una iglesia azotada por las inclemencias
October 25, 2023
By: Marti Pieper (Lydia Morales Translation) Catagory:
Ofrenda de Acción de Gracias 2023 para Honduras: Ser de bendición a una iglesia azotada por las inclemencias
El Rvmo. Lloyd Allen, obispo de la Diócesis de Honduras, conoce bien las 144 iglesias de su diócesis. Ese conocimiento, combinado con el discernimiento espiritual, lo llevó a elegir una de esas iglesias, la de San Patricio en la ciudad de El Progreso, la cual será receptora de la ofrenda anual de Acción de Gracias…