Bringing middle schoolers to Christ is a fun thing for staff members at Camp Wingmann. It’s all about “New Beginnings” through an array of activities, food, prayer, laughter and more. A weekend retreat established by the Diocese of Central Florida more than 30 years ago, New Beginnings is one of the more popular events at…
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When Joslyn Williams was growing up in Antigua, she learned how to play a makeshift piano made from cardboard and clothes pins. It was an unorthodox start to music but one that struck a chord deep inside her heart. “My parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Davis, now deceased, saw my gift,” Williams said. “This was…
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Poetry and literature lovers can learn about the connection of famous writings to religion when St. Richard’s Episcopal Church in Winter Park next week holds its next Summoning the Divine sessions. Led by session designer-facilitator Pamela Menke, the Summoning the Divine: “Walking the Path with Jesus and Kahlil Gibran” readings will be held from 6:30…
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The Absalom Jones legacy continues when the Central Florida Chapter Union of Black Episcopalians (UBE) presents its annual Absalom Jones Celebration on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, at The Episcopal Church of the Messiah in Winter Garden. The theme, “The Church & UBE Saving Children & Youth Today for a Better Tomorrow” is an extension of…
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Serious and impactful social issues such as human trafficking, feeding the homeless and aiding Puerto Rico in the wake of last summer’s hurricane damage will be among the topics this weekend at the Canterbury Retreat & Conference Center in Oviedo. Approximately 50 brothers from chapters in Miami, Jacksonville and Central Florida will gather at Canterbury…
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The Rev. Bill Yates used to love to hunt and fish while growing up in Lakeland, but he never favored the use of an AR-15 – the weapon that has been used in countless mass shootings in America, including the one this week at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. Yates, who is the…
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For 60 years, Holy Trinity has focused on educating and nourishing the whole child – mind, body and spirit – in the Episcopal tradition. Dr. Katherine Cobb, the first president of Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in Melbourne, plans to continue that practice. A former provost and associate vice president for Eastern Florida State College (formerly…
[ Read More]Episcopal churches across Central Florida will stay busy from Lent through Easter, holding a number of services as Christians reflect on Jesus’ sojourn in the wilderness and His crucifixion and resurrection. The 2018 Lent season begins Wednesday, Feb. 14, with Ash Wednesday, and ends Saturday, March 31, with Holy Saturday. Holy Week runs Sunday, March…
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The Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida would like to thank all of its churches and ministries for their financial support as we work in God’s good graces. The Diocese’s continuing commitment to strong ministry would not be possible without the giving from its churches. With the new year upon us, the Diocese has released a…
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Flower lovers can learn all about new designs for sanctuary, home and garden when the 10th annual Flower Seminar is held Friday, Feb. 2, at Saint Peter the Fisherman Church, 4220 Saxon Drive, New Smyrna Beach. A benefit for Saint Peter’s Flower Guild and outreach programs, the Flower Seminar begins with a brunch at 9…
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