The Diocese of Central Florida on Monday issued a reminder that a youth leader meeting with lunch will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, Nov. 8, at the diocese office, 1017 E. Robinson St., Orlando. Individuals interested in attending are asked to contact Beverly Jennings at the diocese office at bjennings@cfdiocese.org or 407-206-4424….
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Youths can learn all about “Pura Vida” in November when Camp Wingmann holds a unique retreat for high schoolers. More than six months after “Happening” had to be canceled because of low registration numbers, Camp Wingmann leaders are excited about “Pura Vida,” a completely retooled event for high school kids (grades nine through 12) that…
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Unmasking her beliefs on certain topics helped Pheona Novas become stronger in her convictions and move closer to the Lord, something so powerful that she took time to write about it. An active member of the youth group at St. James Episcopal Church in Ormond Beach, Pheona attended the latest “New Beginnings” youth spiritual retreat…
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Bishop Greg Brewer will preach during the upcoming installation service of Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy president Dr. Kathy Cobb, according to the Diocese of Central Florida. Cobb will be installed at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 15, at the Scott Center, Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy Upper School campus, 5625 Holy Trinity Drive, Melbourne, FL, 32940. A…
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To say that campers in this summer’s Soul in the City mission week were a shining light for others to follow is an understatement. Staying true to the camp’s theme “Be the Light” from Matthew 5:14-16, a total of 63 teens from seven churches served at more than a dozen work sites from July 24-28,…
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Every so often, a testimonial arrives that grabs everyone’s attention, as well as tugs on heart strings. Such was the case recently when Mia Flores wrote a letter of praise to Episcopal Church leaders after her recent participation in a Camp Wingmann summer camp session. Flores, a middle-schooler, received a financial scholarship to attend one…
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With the sun beaming down on Camp Wingmann, spiritual leaders this summer appropriately talked about Jesus’ teachings of dark versus light, and how He is the light of the world. A total of 306 children in third through 12th grades participated in six one-week sessions at the youth outpost in Avon Park, learning about how…
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St. Richard’s Episcopal Church in Winter Park this weekend is offering families an opportunity to get away from their busy lives and have fun for a day. The church announced it will hold Parish Game Day beginning at 4 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 19. It is the second family day in a month following St. Richard’s…
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After hosting highly successful summer camps, Camp Wingmann leaders are hoping their next event will keep things running smoothly at their scenic outpost. Camp Wingmann director, the Rev. Deke Miller, announced that the Inaugural 5K Run for Camp Wingmann will be held Saturday, Oct. 14, on property at 3404 Wingmann Road in Avon Park. The…
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Kids went on a “Deep Sea Discovery” this summer at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, learning about Jonah, Noah, Peter and other Bible figures. Sixteen elementary to middle school youths made St. Mark’s VBS (Vacation Bible School) a big success July 24-28. The five-day session drew youths from several area churches. “The Vacation Bible School was…
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