Three of the highest-ranking individuals in the Episcopal Church made sure the 79th General Convention got off with a bang on the Fourth of July. Speaking for approximately 40 minutes at the opening press conference from Austin, Texas, the Most Rev. Michael Curry, Presiding Bishop; the Rev. Gay Clark Jennings, the House of Deputies president;…
[ Read More]Some spiritual leaders describe it as one of the biggest legislative bodies in the world in which thousands of Episcopalians converge on one city for the glory of God. The 2018 General Convention of The Episcopal Church is expected to be just as enthusiastically attended as previous years when the 79th annual event is held…
[ Read More]Local parishioners for the next 10 days will have multiple ways to follow the 79th annual General Convention of the Episcopal Church. The Episcopal Church announced it has created a media hub for Episcopalians anywhere in the world to follow live legislative sessions as the General Convention officially gets underway Thursday, July 5, and runs…
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Major crowds will not be the only thing the Diocese of Central Florida contingent will be battling this week at the 79th annual General Convention of the Episcopal Church. The summer’s first heat wave formed last weekend and has stretched into this week and affected people nearly nationwide. The Rev. Canon Tim Nunez, who is…
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Are you afraid of rejection? What is your utmost fear? One of my greatest fears was falling; it was very difficult for me to be on elevated surfaces, near a cliff, or flying. I have even dreamt countless times of falling. This fear of heights had its origin in my childhood. I remember one occasion…
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Eleven members of the Diocese of Central Florida will be on hand this week for one of the biggest legislative events in the Worldwide Anglican Communion: the General Convention of The Episcopal Church. The 79th General Convention on July 2-13 in Austin, Texas, is expected to draw 10,000 people from around the U.S. and from…
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Local Episcopalians in July will have a chance to stay abreast of discussions and late-breaking news and changes at one of the biggest legislative bodies in the world: the General Convention. The 79th Annual General Convention of the Episcopal Church is expected to draw a whopping 10,000 people to Austin, Texas, on July 2-13. However,…
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When Camp Wingmann lost its director last fall, Diocese of Central Florida officials turned to a familiar face to run its popular retreat. The Rev. Bill Yates, who, along with his wife, Joanie, helped revive the camp in 1998, has returned as camp director, albeit in a different fashion. He will serve as interim camp…
[ Read More]VERO BEACH – Bill and Margaret Squire’s adventurous life has included homes in 14 states and three countries as well as 31 moves. Earlier this year at the Clergy Spouse Luncheon at the 2018 Diocesan Convention, hosted by Laura Lee Brewer, wife of Bishop Greg Brewer, gave Margaret the opportunity to share not only her…
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A ski boat, tubing activities and a summer camp director will not be the only new things this summer at Camp Wingmann. Youths also will get the chance to pray and reflect before a new altar. Former Camp Wingmann director Deke Miller announced last year that the Brotherhood of St. Andrew presented a new altar…
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