New Beginnings began in the Diocese of Central Florida more than 30 years ago. It was originally crafted by a team of folks headed up by Pete and Joy Lockwood. The weekend ran successfully but shut down after many years. A team of dedicated young people and adults have restarted the weekend and are working hard…
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Happening is a Christian weekend experience presented by teenagers for teenagers with the help of clergy and lay adult leadership. It is designed for youth in grades 10-12 and sponsored by The Episcopal Church. These weekends are meant to bring students to a fuller personal knowledge of and relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ and to a…
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Camp Wingmann’s summer camp program is designed to encourage campers to exercise, eat right, get proper sleep and grow in their faith. Having fun is a priority, and campers enjoy many activities such as all kinds of sports, silly games, arts and crafts, and swimming or kayaking in beautiful Trout Lake. A ropes course challenges middle schoolers…
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Winterlight’s 2016/17 theme was Here I Am, from the story of Moses and the burning bush. The main focus was on who we are and the difficult question of who God is. That may sound like an impossible question for young people in ninth through twelfth grade to answer, but it is surprising how open the…
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Camp Wingmann’s Winter Camp Weekend this year was simply awesome! We had 50 campers and about 20 counselors come together for a special time of games, activities, and great worship. Winter Camp is a wonderful opportunity for youth to enjoy a minisummer camp experience. Although we were not able to swing on the ropes course due to weather, we did enjoy competitive games,…
[ Read More]¡Bienvenidos a la Iglesia del Mesías! Advent this year was about more than just awaiting the birth of Jesus. This season also witnessed the birth of Church of the Messiah’s Spanish service, which we hope will serve as a light in the darkness for many years to come. We have been diligently praying, preparing, and…
[ Read More]Couple family with faith and you usually can count on some kind of fun. Throw in a little hockey and you have all the makings of a great night. Or three, if you want to attend each of the Faith and Family nights hosted by the Orlando Solar Bears, Feb. 16, 17 and 19. The…
[ Read More]Some time ago, Grace Episcopal made an important decision: to invest in programs that assist their community. One such program is called Resources for Women, a crisis pregnancy program. Resources for Women offers a mentoring program as well as support for mothers experiencing the challenge of an inconvenient pregnancy. For women in this situation, the…
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Join other middle school and high school youth on February 24-25 at Camp Wingmann for a day with Bishop Greg Brewer. Interact and learn from one who humbly leads the Central Florida Diocese. To register, make checks payable to Diocese of Central Florida for $45 per person. Send to Steve Schneeberger, 142 E. Jackson St….
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Good Shepherd in Maitland Now Houses Celandine Life Preparatory Academy The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Maitland sits on a beautiful piece of property with green space, shade trees, a chapel (built in 1883), church, parish hall, and a campus with four other buildings. Nearly seven years ago, during my interview with the…
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