‘Huge numbers’ of girls are suffering from a constant expectation to look good, Anglican charity reports. A UK-based children’s charity with links to the Church of England reports that more than a quarter million girls in Britain are unhappy with their lives and appearance. The study, by the Children’s Society, reports that “huge numbers [of…
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October 21–23, Camp Wingmann, Avon Park, Florida What: New Beginnings is a weekend especially designed to respond to the issues, concerns, and needs of teenagers in middle school (ages approximately 12-15). It was created to help young people grow in their love of themselves, of others, and of the Lord Jesus Christ. Participants do not…
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Maybe you have noticed herds of people wandering around neighborhoods, staring at their phones, and searching for something. Those somethings were Pokémon, and those people were trying to catch them in the mobile game Pokémon Go. You can see the way Pokémon Go, barely a month old, is affecting the real world. Players are searching…
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YouthWorks teenage volunteers share morning prayer at Grace Church, Port Orange, before heading out to serve community organizations.
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Florida, a longtime a leader in virtual education, exports K-12 classes all over the globe. Now, it’s also home to a newcomer targeting a faith-based niche. This spring, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Academy quietly launched Episcopal Virtual and a sister operation, Anglican Virtual, with backing from its parent church and the Diocese of Central Florida. The…
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It’s that time of year again! Here’s a look at this year’s Vacation Bible School themes. ARTS CAMP: ECOJUSTICE June 13–17 | St. James Episcopal Church, Ormond Beach | 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Rising K through rising fifth grade. Volunteer opportunities available for rising sixth grade through adult. Cost: $20 per person, $10 each additional child….
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Episcopal Church of the Resurrection Is Offering Sweetwater Day Camp This Summer! For ages 2 through ninth grade, a fun day every day at Resurrection in Longwood. Middle schoolers can join us for a fun-filled summer with daily off-site road trips that are action-packed! Please request our Middle School Road Trip brochure for more details….
[ Read More]The answer came to me a decade ago. I was sitting in a circle of very young Episcopalians, listening to them explore a dark patch of felt in the parable of the Good Shepherd. They were so interested in the “places of danger” on the story-telling fabric. They kept looking at it, some carefully, out…
[ Read More]Consider a trip with Solar Light for Africa this Summer. Solar Light for Africa is currently recruiting a high school and college-age youth team and an adult team for short-term mission trips scheduled for this summer. The dates are June 20-July 4 for Youth Missions and July 6-18 for Adult Missions. Participants will travel to…
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The Orlando Deanery Boychoir and Girls Choir are looking for new members! This outreach program of the Cathedral Church of St. Luke is known internationally for its high quality. Affiliated with the Royal School of Church Music in England, the choirs offer great opportunities to develop vocal skills and musicianship as well as to grow…
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