Folks may notice a little bit of England, and definitely a lot of color, when they visit the Bishop’s Oratory. Following up on a “wish list” for 2017, the Diocesan Altar Guild (DAG) of the Diocese of Central Florida recently presented four new stoles to Bishop Greg Brewer for use in services in the Oratory…
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Hurricane Irma may have knocked things down at Camp Wingmann, but the popular retreat is preparing to get back up – thanks to a golf tournament in Sebastian. St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church in Sebastian is hosting a fundraising golf tournament for Camp Wingman at 8 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 4, at Sebastian Municipal Golf Course. The…
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Dozens of pets were brought forward by their owners last Sunday at St. Richard’s, making the blessing of the animals on the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi one of the best ever at the Winter Park church. St. Richard’s rector, the Rev. Alison Harrity, said 150 people sat in the breezeway at the…
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The Diocese of Central Florida invites all for a celebration of Holy Eucharist and the commissioning of Loren and Linda Fox for their work with TEAM in Southeast Asia on at 6 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 15, at The Cathedral Church of Saint Luke, 130 N. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. The Right Rev. Greg Brewer, Bishop of…
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For centuries, historians and religious scholars have debated the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin. Now, locals can judge for themselves when a replica is presented right here in Central Florida. The Diocese of Central Florida on Friday, Oct. 6, announced that the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, 251 E. Lake Brantley Drive, Longwood, will…
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Even in the most trying of times, the perseverance of the human spirit shows up. Such was the case last month when scores of volunteers, laborers, and businesses showed up to help the recovery effort at Camp Wingmann, which sustained thousands of dollars in damage from Hurricane Irma when it passed over Central Florida Sept….
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St. Richard’s Episcopal Church, 5151 Lake Howell Road, Winter Park, will hold a blessing of the animals at 10:30 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 8. The church annually celebrates St. Francis Day with a blessing of the animals. Pet owners are asked to bring their animals to the breezeway and memorial garden at the church. St. Richard’s…
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Kathryn (Katie) Gillett’s article “Blessed Repetition” recently appeared in Anglican Episcopal House of Studies Perspectives for Duke Divinity School, and now the parishioner from St. Mary of the Angels Episcopal Church in Orlando is a Candidate for Holy Orders. Here is her article: O Lord, open thou our lips. And our mouth shall show forth thy praise….
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Participants of this year’s Clergy Conference will bond in many ways, including with the Holy Spirit. The Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida’s annual Clergy Conference will be held Oct. 23-25 at the Canterbury Retreat & Conference Center, 1601 N. Alafaya Trail, in Oviedo. Registration starts at 3 p.m., Monday, Oct. 23. The event ends with…
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Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! After weeks of being in a constant state of alert as we followed every twist and turn of the destructive paths of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, I begin today by expressing my ongoing concern for and commitment to each and every one of…
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