Third Sunday after the Epiphany January 27, 2019 Lectionary Year C Nehemiah 8:1-10; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a; Luke 4:14-21 Jesus Christ came in order to put the world right. He did not come to help us escape to an ethereal realm by way of secret knowledge (e.g. naked souls sitting on clouds playing harps),…
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The Diocese of Central Florida is sad to announce that its longtime friend and colleague, Tali Anderson, died in Orlando on Sunday, Jan. 13. Anderson was a former executive assistant for Bishop John Howe, who served from 1990-2012. Howe was the third Bishop for the Diocese of Central Florida. Having served Howe for more than…
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Central Florida residents can take a step back in time on Saturday, Feb. 9, when St. Luke’s Episcopal Church on Merritt Island hosts its eight annual Pioneer Day. This year’s annual event, which is a partnership between Sams House at Pine Island on Merritt Island and St. Luke’s, will be held from 10 a.m. to…
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Diocesan clergy can learn about missional church, how to be disciples of Christ and what business leaders wish spiritual leaders knew when a pair of workshops are held in the next three months. The Diocese of Central Florida will co-sponsor the “Fostering Missional Communities” workshop on Tuesday, Feb. 19, and the “What Business Leaders Wish…
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The weekend of the Second Sunday after Epiphany will be a joyous one in the Diocese of Central Florida. The Diocese of Central Florida announced that a new ministry and four ordinations to the diaconate will be celebrated on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 19-20. The back-to-back events kickstart a very busy winter season for the…
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Editor’s note: Father Chris Brathwaite served as interim rector for St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Lake Mary for 14 months. With the Diocese of Central Florida set to celebrate the new ministry and installation of Rev. Jeremy Bergstrom as rector at St. Peter’s on Saturday, Jan. 19, Brathwaite will ease back into retirement. Brathwaite took…
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Second Sunday after the Epiphany January 20, 2019 Lectionary Year C John 2:1-11 From the baptismal waters of the Jordan River last Sunday to the water in the stone jars at the wedding in Cana this week, we experience a watershed of God’s love. We experience the insightful last words of Mary from four different…
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Thousands of folks from all over have registered to hear the praising voice of Presiding Bishop Michael Curry on Friday, Feb. 1. And there’s plenty more spots available to listen to one of the most dynamic Episcopalian speakers. The Diocese of Central Florida announced Monday, Jan. 14, that more 2,000 people already have registered online…
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Music lovers can learn all about the power of voice and then some when GIA Publications holds its “Sing to the Rafters” event from 9:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Saturday, March 9, at the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist in Orlando. Hosted by Dr. Carl MaultsBy, the special event will feature Dr. James…
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To say that “the third time is the charm” for leading music for a Diocesan event is an understatement for Josh Head. For this time, he is overseeing the music for an event featuring one of the world’s most celebrated preachers: Presiding Bishop Michael Curry. Head, the worship coordinator at Grace Episcopal Church in Ocala…
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