The ladies of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd invite you to an unforgettable morning: brunch, inspiration, and shopping with Leah Richardson, A.S.I.D., interior designer, and author. Tuesday, February 21, 2017, from 10 a.m. –  Noon Church of the Good Shepherd, 331 Lake Ave., Maitland, FL 32751 To make your reservation, send check and…

On February 18, 2017, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Maitland will have a day of presentations, conversations, and music honoring the legacy of Absalom Jones, the first black Episcopal priest, an abolitionist, and a community servant. Continental breakfast and lunch will be served. To register, please…

As temperatures in Central Florida begin to cool and leaves begin to change color, I think back to the day I left Southern California (my home in the United States for more than 30 years) to begin my new life, alone, in Davenport, Florida. I had no family or friends in Central Florida, but I…

A new resource from members of our diocese Based on Walking the Mourner’s Path, an eight-week support program designed to accompany people in their grief, 30 Days Toward Healing Your Grief differs from other support resources by using a proven methodology that does not leave people in their pain but gently leads them forward from…

During a recent phone interview, the Rev. Don Lyon expressed his love for his church. “I was so blessed to become priest-in-charge of Christ Church in Longwood this past October. I love the ministry and am glad to still be in it,” he said. “We are off to a wonderful start; this is a wonderful…

I recently interviewed the Rev. Gary Jackson about his new position as rector at St. Mark’s in Cocoa. Since he is well-known throughout the diocese, I wanted to find out some things people may not already know about him or his position. Here’s what I learned: Although many people already know you, please tell us…

Please join us to learn to worship in safety. You will learn how to be aware, prepared and how to respond to situations as needed.  Leaders of this practical workshop include: Dr. Sharon Jones, LHMC, NCC and LT Cheryl Trainer, Special Operations Division, Melbourne Police Department. Monday, November 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Episcopal…

The Rt. Rev. Kings is the first-ever mission theologian in the Anglican Communion Graham Kings is an evangelical Anglican of the centrist variety—in favor of women in ministry, against blessing same-sex relationships, but unwilling to let a split in the church be forced upon him over that point. And above all, Kings is passionate for…

Why we must gain a true understanding of the issue Racism can be defined as sin. What is sin? In the Christian context, sin is anything that exists outside the design, purpose, and person of God. Sin is also what defines the world we live in and its political, cultural, environmental, scientific, and human development….

November 9, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Come join us for the fun. Lunch will be available for purchase. St. James’ is located at 204 Lee St., Leesburg, FL 34748. Office number is (352) 787-1981.