Holy Trinity, Melbourne, has celebrated its own “year of baptisms,” with 22 people – including 15 minors and seven adults, 12 of whom have joined...
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Holy Trinity, Melbourne, Baptizes 22 in 2025
12/12/25 •
Children & Youth
Holy Trinity, Melbourne, has celebrated its own “year of baptisms,” with 22 people – including 15 minors and seven adults, 12 of whom have joined since September 2023 – receiving the sacrament. The Rev. Tom Phillips, rector, emphasizes that preparation includes discussing the fundamental story of salvation, sometimes using resources...
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January 2026 Diocesan Convention: Looking Ahead
12/4/25 •
Diocesan Family
The 57th annual Diocesan Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida will be held on Jan. 23-24, 2026, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando...
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Advent: God Is Keeping His Promises
11/19/25 •
Bishop Holcomb
The Advent season celebrates God’s faithfulness in fulfilling Old Testament promises of a coming deliverer, culminating in the birth of Jesus Christ, the promised Savior....
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Holy Trinity, Melbourne, Baptizes 22 in 2025
12/12/25 • Children & Youth
Annual Parish Fish Fry Becomes Setting for 7 Baptisms
12/11/25 • Children & YouthSt. Barnabas, DeLand, joyously embodied Bishop Holcomb’s “year of baptisms” by celebrating the baptism of seven people during their 27th annual Parish Fish Fry at...
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January 2026 Diocesan Convention: Looking Ahead
12/4/25 • Diocesan FamilyThe 57th annual Diocesan Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida will be held on Jan. 23-24, 2026, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando...
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Daughters of the King Fall Assembly Celebrates God’s Power
12/2/25 • Diocesan FamilyOver 170 members of the Order of the Daughters of the King gathered for their annual Fall Assembly at Holy Trinity, Melbourne, celebrating their Rededication...
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Advent: God Is Keeping His Promises
11/19/25 • Bishop HolcombThe Advent season celebrates God’s faithfulness in fulfilling Old Testament promises of a coming deliverer, culminating in the birth of Jesus Christ, the promised Savior....
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‘From Strength to Strength’: Nativity, Port St. Lucie, Celebrates New Rector
11/18/25 • Diocesan FamilyThe Rev. Brian Stankich, a graduate of the Diocesan Residency Program, was celebrated as the new rector of Church of the Nativity, Port St. Lucie,...
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For Honduran Bishop, Relationships Drive Thanksgiving Offering, More
11/14/25 • Diocesan FamilyThe Rt. Rev. Lloyd Allen, bishop of Honduras, deeply values the Companion Diocese relationship with the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida, seeing it as vital...
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Collegiality in Action: Diocesan Chancellor Appointed to Title IV Advisors Group
11/11/25 • Diocesan FamilyEpiscopal Diocese of Central Florida Chancellor Todd Pittenger was recently appointed to a select national Title IV Advisors Group, a sign of collegiality aimed at...
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Diocesan Board Member Transitions From Law to Residency Role
11/6/25 • Diocesan FamilyMr. Carlos Cabrera is transitioning from a career in law to ordained ministry and will be ordained as a transitional deacon on Nov. 15, beginning...
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A Call Fulfilled: The Rev. Kim Spear Ordained as Priest
11/4/25 • Diocesan FamilyThe Rev. Kim Spear was joyfully ordained to the Sacred Order of Priests on Oct. 12, 2025, at St. Edward’s, Mount Dora, with Bishop Justin...
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James: Portrait of the Resurrected Life
10/28/25 • Bishop HolcombBishop Holcomb shares his hope for the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida, drawing inspiration from the transformation of the Apostle James, who moved from skepticism...
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New Chapter Begins for Priest, People at All Saints, Enterprise
10/20/25 • Diocesan FamilyThe Rev. Stephen Feibelman has returned to his roots in Central Florida as the new rector of All Saints, Enterprise, where he is leading the...
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