Central Florida Episcopalian Online

Opportunity will be golden for the next Director of Youth and Family Ministry at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, where attendance is on the rise in one of Central Florida’s fastest-growing areas. St. Alban’s rector, the Rev. John Gullett, announced that the Auburndale church has an immediate opening for a Director of Youth and Family Ministry….

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The Church of the Holy Spirit in Apopka has an opening for an experienced bookkeeper. Candidate must have proven bookkeeping experience and mastery of the Automated Church Systems (ACS) or an equivalent church financial software, as well as a desire to implement the vision of the church as good stewards of God’s gifts. According to…

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Two years ago, Dylann Roof shot and killed nine people at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina. He was convicted of 33 federal hate crime charges in federal court in 2016 and now is on death row. Roof’s mass shooting, however, is not the only tragedy that has occurred in a U.S….

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St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church in Sebastian has an immediate opening for a part-time music minister. The position entails working approximately eight to 10 hours per week. The music director, who operates in the ministry division, serves as choir leader and supports the choir through musical accompaniment, direction and leadership. Father Dave Newhart, rector at St….

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Having a good laugh at Christianity can be a good thing for some folks, especially for those who are spiritually lost. Taking its cue from a successful venture in South Florida, Holy Faith Episcopal Church will hold its Christian Comedy Show on Saturday, Sept. 23, at the church: 6990 S. Federal Highway 1 in Port…

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When it comes to reaching out, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Haines City is taking that extra step to calling people back to the Lord’s house. St. Mark’s will hold its inaugural Homecoming Service at 10 a.m., Sunday, July 30, at the church: 102 N. Ninth St., Haines City. The vestry, rector, rector emeritus and…

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Worshipping together took on a whole new meaning this month at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, where Father Chris Brathwaite called for a midsummer ecumenical service. Brathwaite said the Haines City church’s ecumenical service on Sunday, July 2, far exceeded the expectations of many as the rector called on people of all faiths to come together…

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A memorial mass for The Rev. Aquilino Viñas will be held Saturday, July 8, at ​6 p.m.​ at​ Iglesia Jesus de Nazaret at Christ the King Episcopal Church, 26 Willow Drive, Orlando​, 32807. All clergy are invited to vest in white and be a part of the procession. Clergy who formerly served with Father Vinas will preach, preside and serve at the table, according to…

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“Hearts Alive: A Gospel-Based Children’s Lectionary Curriculum” is now available for Sunday School ministries, according to the Rev. Charlie Holt, rector of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Lake Mary. Published June 26 by Bible Study Media Inc., “Hearts Alive” provides a highly anticipated children’s curriculum that combines engaging content, lectionary alignment and gospel focus for…

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A little familiarity went a long way for Father Reid Hensarling when the opportunity arose to lead a congregation. Having served as an associate to the rector and as priest-in-charge during a 14-year tenure at All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Lakeland, the Rev. Dr. Hensarling reinforced his calling to the west Polk County church when…

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