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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With 60 years under its belt, the second-oldest private school in Brevard County is looking ahead to an even stronger 60 years to come. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, located in crowded downtown Cocoa, is seeking a significant expansion to its K-12 school, the similarly named St. Mark’s Episcopal Academy. “I think it’s going to be…
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Making the trek to Camp Wingmann has become a summertime tradition for many youths in the Diocese of Central Florida, and this year proved especially rewarding. Three youths from St. Richard’s Episcopal Church in Winter Park won scholarships related to their participation in the 2017 Camp Wingmann summer camps, according to St. Richard’s rector, the…
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A small potential turnout may have derailed the latest “Happening” event at Camp WIngmann, but leaders are hoping for bigger things for the next go-around. The Rev. Becky Toalster, rector at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Bartow, said the “Happening” scheduled for April 28-30 was canceled because of low registration numbers. “Happening” is a Christian…
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With the 2018 Winter Olympics just around the corner, leaders at St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church in Sebastian decided to get into the spirit of things for this year’s Vacation Bible School (VBS) camp. “Our theme was Olympic-centered with ‘Go for the Gold!’” said St. Elizabeth’s rector, the Rev. Dave Newhart. “Vacation Bible School 2017 was…
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