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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Seven years ago, Becky Riley’s love of photography led her to join a photo club that has professional judges and professional photographers who give lessons. One day, Becky received a call that a world-class photographer was coming to the next photo club session. This sounded interesting, so she made sure to attend. When she arrived,…
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Dear Friends of Camp Wingmann, There has been a lot of work done at our camp over the years. In fact, the pace of the work has not slowed down since my arrival. Over the last two and a half years, we have completed our cabin renovations with Trail’s End Cabin. We have also completed several…
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Happening is a Christian weekend experience presented by teenagers for teenagers with the help of clergy and lay adult leadership. It is designed for youth in grades 10-12 and sponsored by The Episcopal Church. These weekends are meant to bring students to a fuller personal knowledge of and relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ and to a…
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Bishop Gregory Brewer ordained the following nine candidates as transitional deacons on the evening of January 30 at the Cathedral Church of St. Luke in Orlando: Karl Nicholas Braunschneider, John Garry Edwards, Joshua Michael Gritter, Lauren Renee Ellis Larkin, Zachary David Neubauer, Gladys Rodriguez, Frank Wayne Samuelson, Louise Bernhardt Samuelson, and Ashton Knight Williston. Ordination as a transitional deacon is the final step before becoming…
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Although Deacon Becky Chapman is the newest member of the diocesan staff, she has been volunteering in the offices for the last year and a half. Deacon Becky’s broad background in finance, nonprofit development, training, hospitality, and large event management have helped her become the staff utility player. In addition to coordinating catering and hospitality for the last two convention lunches and this year’s convention dinner, she assists in…
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