The pressure on an Episcopalian rector can be enormous – from running a church, conducting services, visiting the sick, and much more. But relief in the way of a sabbatical can allow a priest to reenergize, study, reflect, and take holiday to aid in a renewed spirit and return to ministry. According to the Episcopal…
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Editor’s note: This is the second of many scheduled lectionary weekly living columns to be written by clergy in the Diocese of Central Florida. This column is about the Day of Pentecost. Pentecost (Greek for 50 days) commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles, 50 days after the resurrection of Christ. The Day…
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When dozens of people meet annually for the BACAM (Bishop’s Advisory Committee for Aspirants to Ministry) Conference, there is no weeding out of potential candidates for the diaconate or priesthood. Instead, committee members reaffirm what’s best for the people who have questions about their calling. This positive-style approach is exactly what has made the BACAM…
[ Read More]The weather is heating up, and so is registration for the Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy’s wide variety of summer camps. Serving children at two Melbourne locations – 50 West Strawbridge Ave. (Lower School, Parish Campus); and 5626 Holy Trinity Drive (Upper School, Pineda Campus) – HTEA is offering an exciting assortment of different activities for…
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Editor’s note: This is the first of many scheduled lectionary weekly living columns to be written by clergy in the Diocese of Central Florida. The first column is about the Feast of the Ascension. The occasion on which the risen Christ is taken into heaven after appearing to his followers for forty days (Acts 1:1-11,…
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Fresh Expressions had that pioneer spirit, literally, last month when dozens of people turned out for the latest event at the Canterbury Retreat & Conference Center. A total of 34 participants and four trainers turned out for the two-day event titled: Fresh Expressions Pioneer Learning Community. According to a Fresh Expressions news release, pioneers are…
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The thrill and drama of horse racing will electrify guests in June when they attend the Canterbury Retreat & Conference Center’s 6th Annual Celebration Dinner & Silent Auction. Canterbury will celebrate 36 years of ministry on Sunday, June 3, when it holds “A Triple Crown Affair”-themed annual dinner. Big hats and bow ties will be…
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“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the greatest and first commandment. 39 And a second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’” – Matthew 22:37-39 (NRSV) Perhaps no two verses in the Bible are more powerful than Christ’s…
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MERRITT ISLAND – St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Merritt Island is a small church that tries to serve not only its parishioners, but also neighboring communities. For 33 years and counting it has held a Holiday Fair and Quilt Raffle, with all proceeds benefitting the Sharing Center of Central Brevard. But preparing for the Holiday…
[ Read More]The Episcopal Church of the Blessed Redeemer in Palm Bay is a Mission of the Diocese of Central Florida, and is on a mission for Christians. “We’re not your traditional church,” says Rev. Brian Tuner, vicar. “The building is pre-fab and looks like a warehouse. The front is cross-shaped.” The church was formed in 2003…
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