“It is clear that not only is the world coming to our door, but we are being invited to go out into the world,” said Rt. Rev. Bishop Gregory O. Brewer during his State of the Diocese address on Saturday at the Forty-Eighth Annual Convention of The Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida at Trinity Preparatory…

The Rt. Rev. Gregory O. Brewer stressed two key points—missions and youth ministry—during his State of the Diocese address at the Forty-Eighth Annual Convention of The Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida. For a complete transcript of his 32-minute speech, click here. “The landscape has changed since 2015, Brewer said. “A new presiding bishop [Michael Curry]…

Watch full address here. Download pdf of full transcript here. It is now come that time in our diocesan convention for the bishop’s annual address. Before I get into my address proper, I would like to formally welcome some people who are here. First of all, Bishop Lloyd Allen, whom you saw last night, the…

The Rt. Rev. Graham Kings perfectly played the role of setup man during Friday night’s Eucharist at the Forty-Eighth Annual Convention of The Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida. Kings, much like a point guard in basketball or middle reliever in baseball, set the stage for what was to come. He regaled attendees with a touch…

At the Forty-Eighth Annual Convention of The Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida, January 27-28, the Rt. Rev. Bishop Gregory O. Brewer challenged clergy, the lay order, and visitors to get more involved in missions and youth ministry. “We have to get out there where they are,” said Brewer during his State of the Diocese address…

In an otherwise calm and orderly convention, the heat rose during the discussion period R-1 Episcopal Church Assessment, the mandatory 15 percent assessment scheduled to begin Jan. 1, 2019. After years of using an “asking formula,” the National Church changed the canons to a “mandatory assessment” with Resolution D013 at the 78th General Convention in…

Deanery Elections Results The Reverend Rick Burhans      Dean, Northeast Deanery                        3-year term The Reverend David Peoples     Dean, Southwest Deanery                      3-year term Mr. Randy Wiseman            …

In December, hundreds enjoyed the first-ever St. Matthias’ Episcopal Church live nativity, held in conjunction with Light Up Clermont. “We wanted to inject a little Christ into the season,” said co-director Karen Freiberg. A parishioner built the stable backdrop, and younger congregants served as shepherds and wise men. Barbie and Riley Gidden took the roles…

On Sunday, November 20, at 4 p.m., the good people of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Haines City gathered for a wonderful celebration: the 50th anniversary of independence for Barbados. The Coalition for the Barbados Association of Central Florida joined forces with St. Mark’s to provide a celebratory service followed by a Caribbean feast. The…

Get to know your Diocesan Staff. Meet Caroline Miller. Caroline, what is your position with the diocese? I am the assistant to the Canon for Vocations. I do a lot of administrative work—emailing, scheduling, and so on—but I also do research and maintain the library. A big part of my job is helping people in…