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Always at God’s Mercy: Psalm 88
3/11/26 •
Gospel
The Rt. Rev. Dr. Justin S. Holcomb explains that Psalm 88 is a deeply honest psalm of lament that expresses overwhelming grief and a sense of abandonment, yet quietly points to trust in God’s steadfast love. It encourages believers to bring their rawest emotions to God in prayer, showing that...
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New Year Assembly Inspires Diocesan Daughters of the King
3/9/26 •
Diocesan Family
More than 120 women gathered Jan. 31 at the Cathedral Church of St. Luke in Orlando for the New Year Assembly of The Order of...
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Central Florida Partnership Helps Bring StoryMakers Curriculum to Honduras
2/19/26 •
Children & Youth
Bishop Lloyd Allen announced that StoryMakers’ Christ-centered curriculum has arrived in Honduras – marking the culmination of a two-year effort. Through partnerships, discounts, and Spanish-language...
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Always at God’s Mercy: Psalm 88
3/11/26 • Gospel
New Year Assembly Inspires Diocesan Daughters of the King
3/9/26 • Diocesan FamilyMore than 120 women gathered Jan. 31 at the Cathedral Church of St. Luke in Orlando for the New Year Assembly of The Order of...
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Bold Witness Follows Barriers, Bishop Holcomb Says on Atlanta Bishop’s Podcast
3/4/26 • Diocesan FamilyOn Bishop Rob Wright’s “For People” podcast, the Rt. Rev. Dr. Justin S. Holcomb compared today’s cultural and political divisions to the turmoil faced by...
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Virtual Vestry Training Event to Equip, Empower Vestries
3/3/26 • Diocesan FamilyThe Rev. Canon Dr. Dan Smith and diocesan CFO Roman Franklin will host a Zoom Vestry Training webinar to strengthen collaboration between clergy and vestry...
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Central Florida Partnership Helps Bring StoryMakers Curriculum to Honduras
2/19/26 • Children & YouthBishop Lloyd Allen announced that StoryMakers’ Christ-centered curriculum has arrived in Honduras – marking the culmination of a two-year effort. Through partnerships, discounts, and Spanish-language...
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Seasons of Suffering: Will God Be Faithful?
2/17/26 • ChurchIn his reflection on Psalm 22, Bishop Holcomb presents Lent as a journey through honest lament toward confident hope. David’s cry of abandonment – later...
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Diocese’s 57th Annual Convention Extends Gospel Focus With ‘Mission’ Emphasis
2/12/26 • Children & YouthThe Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida held its 57th annual Convention on Jan. 23-24, 2026, gathering nearly 480 delegates and guests to focus on...
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2026 Diocesan Convention Address
2/7/26 • Other Videos“Mission, then, is not strong people doing big things for God. It is weak people who have been broken open by grace—fully known and fully...
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2026 Diocesan Convention Sermon
2/7/26 • Sermon Videos“Diocese of Central Florida, this is who you are: rooted and grounded in love—beloved children of the Father, secured by the Son, strengthened by the...
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Annual UBE Absalom Jones Celebration Set as ‘Call for Justice, Healing and Hope’
2/5/26 • Diocesan FamilyThe Canon Nelson W. Pinder UBE Chapter will host its annual Absalom Jones Celebration on Feb. 28, 2026, at St. Richard’s in Winter Park, featuring...
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Winter Camp at Wingmann Helps Students Discover the Power of Exchange
1/28/26 • Children & YouthOver 60 students from across our diocese recently gathered for Winter Camp 2026! Centered on Philippians 3:7, the “Exchange” theme challenged campers to trade worldly...
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President Paul Kennedy Spends First Year Visiting All Churches in Central Deanery
1/22/26 • Diocesan FamilyPaul Kennedy, president of the Central Deanery, spent his first year in office visiting all 24 churches in his region to personally support and connect...
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