In the garden, Jesus prayed “that they may all be one” (John 17:21a). Since that time, the Christian world has experienced many moments of division and unity. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, however, churches and leaders from diverse backgrounds are fulfilling Christ’s call to unity while offering the gift of life beyond the virus….
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On Sunday, April 25, 2021, The Rt. Rev. Gregory Brewer ordained The Rev. Ángel Jesus López to the priesthood at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Kissimmee. The entire service can be viewed on YouTube. Join in the celebration! Just click the play button above.
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The times have changed and so has ministry funding. What can you do to adapt to the new philanthropic landscape, grow your people spiritually, and fully fund your mission? The Central Deanery invites you to The Generosity Conference, Thursday, May 6, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm at All Saints Episcopal Church in Winter Park. If…
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If you attended 2020 vestry training, this is not a rehash of the same material! If you are going to serve, do so effectively, collaboratively, and compassionately! The PowerPoint slides, handouts, and videos of the sessions held on February 27 and March 13 are available below. Part 1: Held on February 27th Everything They Didn’t…
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Over the past four years, The Rev. José Rodríguez and the Iglesia Episcopal Jesús de Nazaret in the Azalea Park neighborhood of Orlanod have stepped up to lead the community with voter drives and natural disaster relief. Now, the church is on the front lines of the effort to combat COVID-19, conducting a series of…
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If you attended 2020 vestry training, this is not a rehash of the same material! If you are going to serve, do so effectively, collaboratively, and compassionately! Part 2: March 13th from 10:00 AM-Noon Becoming a Team: Working With Your Rector – Even in this season of COVID-19, the work of the church continues. Learn ways to…
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Originally from Kenya, The Rev. Samuel Nsengiyumva was called to be the new rector at Holy Trinity, Fruitland Park. He previously served congregations in Maryland, Wisconsin and Indiana after arriving in the United States in 1998. He holds a bachelor’s degree in biblical studies with minors in Christian ministries and community development from Daystar University…
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The 52nd Annual Diocesan Convention was literally a virtual success! This first-ever virtual Convention streamed live on Zoom and YouTube from Canterbury Retreat and Conference Center on Feb. 6, 2021, and was well-received by diocesan staff, delegates and the viewing public. The four-hour event kicked off with Bishop Brewer gaveling the meeting to order followed…
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On Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, The Rt. Rev. Gregory O. Brewer, bishop of the Diocese of Central Florida, conducted a service at the Cathedral Church of St. Luke in downtown Orlando ordaining four candidates to the Transitional Diaconate. The diaconate is one of the three clerical orders in the Episcopal Church: deacons, priests and bishops….
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“Weaker, Deeper, Stronger.” Those words not only form Bishop Brewer’s theme for the Feb. 6, 2021, annual Diocesan Convention but provide both context and clarity for the event. “The theme is profound,” says diocesan Director of Communications Erik Guzman. “I think the annual convention, and what we’re doing in putting on an all-virtual convention, is…
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