On behalf of Bishop Brewer, we are saddened to report the death of the Reverend Canon Andrew Robert (“Bob”) Rizner on Sunday, July 17 in Sevierville, Tenn. Father Rizner served the Diocese of Central Florida between 1967 and 1995 as Canon at the Cathedral Church of St. Luke (1967 – 1973) and as Rector of…
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On behalf of Bishop Brewer, we are sad to share news of the death of Karisse Joy Schilling, daughter of the Rev. Wally Schilling. She was 37. Karisse was a melanoma survivor for about 10 years until the disease returned and took her life. She was an active missioner with YWAM and other ministries and…
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It is with great sorrow that Bishop Brewer shares the sad news that Dorothy Adams, president of the Northeast Deanery, passed away unexpectedly over the weekend while visiting family in North Carolina. In addition to her faithful tenure on the Diocesan Board, Dorothy was a devoted member of Holy Presence in DeLand and served the…
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All Saints’ Church Presents A Christian Worldview and Apologetics Event An Evening with Dr. Douglas Groothuis Know What You Believe and Why You Believe It Saturday August 20, 6:00 p.m. All Saints’ Episcopal Church 202 Massachusetts Ave. Lakeland FL 33801 COST: Nothing but your time! What is a “Christian Worldview” and why does it matter? Come…
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Church of Our Saviour Okeechobee is hosting an ecumenical service with the local Ministerial Association on July 31, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. This liturgy will focus on community-wide prayer for peace. We will honor the lives of the 49 victims of the Pulse shootings by reading their names, while lighting a candle on the altar…
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On behalf of Bishop Brewer, we are delighted to announce that St. Anne’s, Crystal River has called the Reverend Richard Chandler to be their rector. Fr. Rich is currently serving Zion Episcopal Church in Hudson Falls, NY. He is a native of that area and was ordained in the Diocese of Albany. He and his…
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On behalf of Bishop Brewer, we report with great sadness the death of Mrs. Sherry Recla on Sunday, May 1. Sherry was the wife of the Rev. Larry Recla, priest-in-charge at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Bushnell. Larry and Sherry were married for 30 years. “Grant her, O Lord, eternal rest, and may light…
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PREVIEW PHOTO: John Motis On April 16, Laura Lee and Bishop Brewer invited the deacons to their home for their annual deacon luncheon. As usual, the event was wonderful. Bishop Brewer wore his grilling apron, and he and Laura Lee put on a delicious spread. “I have been an ordained deacon for 30 years and have…
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On Monday, May 9, Evelyn and I (Daniel Smith) attended one of Bishop Brewer’s regular dinners for clergy and spouses. For us, the good food was a bonus. Of greater importance were the connections and reconnections that took place during the evening. As a priest coming back to the Central Florida Diocese after 27 years…
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Holy Faith Episcopal Church in Dunnellon, Florida has a Sneaker Tree, which looks like a Christmas tree, erected in its narthex. The tree is decorated with sneaker tags, each labeled with a boy or girl’s name as well as their age and shoe size. The sneakers will be given to children who attend one of…
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