The Diocese of Central Florida on Monday issued a reminder that a youth leader meeting with lunch will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, Nov. 8, at the diocese office, 1017 E. Robinson St., Orlando. Individuals interested in attending are asked to contact Beverly Jennings at the diocese office at bjennings@cfdiocese.org or 407-206-4424….
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In the wake of the passing of Christine “Chris” Folwell, the wife of former Diocese of Central Florida bishop William Folwell, the family announced Monday, Nov. 6, how people can send gifts or notes of condolence. In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of Chris Folwell may be directed to the following: Children & Family…
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The wife of a former Diocese of Central Florida bishop died on Wednesday, Nov. 2, according to an announcement from current bishop Greg Brewer and the diocese. Christine “Chris” Folwell, who was the beloved wife of Bishop William Folwell, passed away in Hendersonville, N.C., surrounded by her family. William Folwell served as bishop for Central…
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Youths can learn all about “Pura Vida” in November when Camp Wingmann holds a unique retreat for high schoolers. More than six months after “Happening” had to be canceled because of low registration numbers, Camp Wingmann leaders are excited about “Pura Vida,” a completely retooled event for high school kids (grades nine through 12) that…
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Unmasking her beliefs on certain topics helped Pheona Novas become stronger in her convictions and move closer to the Lord, something so powerful that she took time to write about it. An active member of the youth group at St. James Episcopal Church in Ormond Beach, Pheona attended the latest “New Beginnings” youth spiritual retreat…
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Bishop Greg Brewer will preach during the upcoming installation service of Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy president Dr. Kathy Cobb, according to the Diocese of Central Florida. Cobb will be installed at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 15, at the Scott Center, Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy Upper School campus, 5625 Holy Trinity Drive, Melbourne, FL, 32940. A…
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It has been a few months since Hurricane Irma roared through Camp Wingmann, but the popular retreat and youth camp still has plans to tee off its fundraising efforts. Father Deke Miller, the director at Camp Wingmann, announced on Monday, Oct. 30, that the fundraising golf tournament scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 4 at Sebastian Municipal…
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A huge crowd of 157 people from the St. Richard’s Episcopal and St. John Lutheran congregations and beyond came together Saturday, October 21, to enjoy the finest an Oktoberfest celebration has to offer. Oktoberfest 2017 proved to be a smash hit for the scores of people who attended the event at St. Richard’s in Winter Park….
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To say that campers in this summer’s Soul in the City mission week were a shining light for others to follow is an understatement. Staying true to the camp’s theme “Be the Light” from Matthew 5:14-16, a total of 63 teens from seven churches served at more than a dozen work sites from July 24-28,…
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Folks can get a taste of Germany this Saturday when St. Richard’s Episcopal Church, 5151 Lake Howell Road, Winter Park, hosts Oktoberfest 2017. Planned in conjunction with St. John’s Lutheran of Winter Park as part of celebrating the 500th Protestant Reformation, Oktoberfest will feature German food and beer, music, and more at St. Richard’s parish…
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