Nearly 100 people recently journeyed to Camp Wingmann to learn about the power of prayer from one of the best sources in Central Florida: Bishop Greg Brewer. Youth Ministry Institute (YMI) Executive Director Steve Schneeberger said 97 youths and adults attended the bishop’s Earth to God annual event Feb. 24-25 at the beautiful 42-acre site…
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Engaging youth in Christ-centered activities is a powerful thing, which is why the Youth Ministry Institute does everything it can to empower its leaders. The Youth Ministry Institute (YMI) recently held its bimonthly meeting for youth leaders in the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida. The meetings are held during the odd-numbered months of the year…
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“The Church on the Hill” is inspiring members of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Lake Mary to build up the body of Christ. The catchy building-campaign slogan has helped the church raise close to $2 million toward the construction of a new sanctuary on the peaceful-looking property, located just minutes from Seminole Towne Center on…
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Guests will sway to the music and smell the aromatic foods of the Caribbean in June when the Canterbury Retreat and Conference Center in Oviedo holds its 35th anniversary dinner. The Rev. Dr. Jon Davis, executive director of Canterbury Retreat and Conference Center, said preregistration is being taken for the event, which will run from…
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The homeless come from all over Central Florida to accept the kindness and generosity of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew. For church leaders like the Rev. Ed Bartle, associate rector of St. George’s Episcopal Church in The Villages, making the weekly 40-mile trip to St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church in Ocala to feed the homeless satisfies…
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The Institute for Christian Studies is pleased to announce that the first Spanish course will be available as an online-class offering soon. The first class to be offered will be Introduction to the Bible. Here is a brief description of the four-part course. Introduction to the Bible – Spanish Language Instruction Part 1 – The…
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The 2016 Province IV Annual Retreat was held June 6-8, 2016, at the Kanuga Conference, Retreat, and Camp Center in Hendersonville, North Carolina. The Diocese of Central Florida had the largest delegation present with nine (seven of whom were board members) out of a total of 70 registrants. The theme for the 2015-2018 ECW Triennial…
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Camp Wingmann hosted its first golf tournament in February 2012. Since the camp is right next to River Greens Golf Course, this seemed like the perfect fundraiser. And thanks to the kindness and generosity of hole-sponsors and participating golfers, the tournaments have raised several thousand dollars for camp programs and expenses through the years. These annual…
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The sixth-grade students from All Saints Academy recently participated in a day of service, learning, and leadership at Camp Wingmann. Student teams completed service projects that included cleaning up camp grounds, repairs, and beautification by weeding out the gardens at the lodge and trimming the bushes around Serenity House and All Angels’ Chapel. Father Deke (The…
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In 1999 and 2000, the Synod of ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) and The Episcopal Church USA agreed and ratified a Call to Common Mission. This agreement enabled our two faith-traditions to be in communion with one another. I rejoice that I have been able to live out this common vision on many levels….
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