The times have changed and so has ministry funding. What can you do to adapt to the new philanthropic landscape, grow your people spiritually, and fully fund your mission? The Central Deanery invites you to The Generosity Conference, Thursday, May 6, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm at All Saints Episcopal Church in Winter Park. If…

He had a job! The homeless man camping somewhere in the woods just had to share his good news with someone. So he stopped by a familiar place, the food pantry where he has been a regular for a long time. The volunteers celebrated with him, giving him a large bag of food. Without it,…

It began as a simple observation: The church needs a new paint job. But over time, that simple observation in the fall of 2018 by The Rev. Michelle Roach, priest-in-charge at Christ Church, Longwood, grew into so much more. On Feb. 28, 2021, the church held a special rededication service at which The Rt. Rev….

If you attended 2020 vestry training, this is not a rehash of the same material! If you are going to serve, do so effectively, collaboratively, and compassionately! The PowerPoint slides, handouts, and videos of the sessions held on February 27 and March 13 are available below. Part 1: Held on February 27th Everything They Didn’t…

Over the past four years, The Rev. José Rodríguez and the Iglesia Episcopal Jesús de Nazaret in the Azalea Park neighborhood of Orlanod have stepped up to lead the community with voter drives and natural disaster relief. Now, the church is on the front lines of the effort to combat COVID-19, conducting a series of…

One priest married to another brings change and challenge, delight and demands. “The biggest challenge for me is the calendar maintenance, making sure we know when the other is called to be at their parish for an event and knowing if the other’s presence is needed,” said The Rev. Phyllis Bartle, rector of St. Jude’s,…

If you attended 2020 vestry training, this is not a rehash of the same material! If you are going to serve, do so effectively, collaboratively, and compassionately! Part 2: March 13th from 10:00 AM-Noon Becoming a Team: Working With Your Rector – Even in this season of COVID-19, the work of the church continues. Learn ways to…

Originally from Kenya, The Rev. Samuel Nsengiyumva was called to be the new rector at Holy Trinity, Fruitland Park. He previously served congregations in Maryland, Wisconsin and Indiana after arriving in the United States in 1998. He holds a bachelor’s degree in biblical studies with minors in Christian ministries and community development from Daystar University…

The 52nd Annual Diocesan Convention was literally a virtual success! This first-ever virtual Convention streamed live on Zoom and YouTube from Canterbury Retreat and Conference Center on Feb. 6, 2021, and was well-received by diocesan staff, delegates and the viewing public. The four-hour event kicked off with Bishop Brewer gaveling the meeting to order followed…

Priests who are married to a fellow priest encounter both ups and downs. At least that’s what the three diocesan couples who spoke with the Central Florida Episcopalian say about the unique rewards and challenges of their dually ordained status. For The Rev. Canon Ellis Brust, rector at St. Andrew’s, Ft. Pierce, and The Rev….