The Diocese of Central Florida continues its extraordinary growth for clergy when the Rt. Rev. Gregory O. Brewer, Bishop, receives the Rev. Charles Thomas Myers into the priesthood of the Episcopal Church at 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 9, at St. John the Baptist Church, 1000 Bethune Drive, Orlando. Brewer, who has served the Diocese since…
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They came by the busloads and by car to be a part of the energy of an event that not only commemorated a golden anniversary, but reinvigorated people’s commitment to Jesus Christ. On an historic evening that brought a record-setting crowd (4,000-plus) to First Baptist Church of Orlando, the Presiding Bishop Michael Curry on Friday,…
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The Diocesan 50th Annual Convention will lead off with quite a celebration on Friday, Feb. 1 – thanks to what is believed will be a record-setting turnout. The “Keep Saying Yes to Revival,” which kicks off the two-day convention, has surpassed 4,000 registrations and will now place additional attendees into the overflow section of The…
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More than five dozen youth started the new year in record-setting style at Camp Wingmann, establishing a new attendance record while learning about the Lord at Winter Camp 2019. Sixty-four youth of various ages turned for the annual event Jan. 4-6 at the spacious retreat in Avon Park, located about 1 ½ hours south of…
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The yard sale at St. David’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church in Cocoa Beach is so popular that people get up before dawn for a spot in line. The long line for entry into the yard sale at St. David’s -by-the-Sea will form a few hours before the doors open at 8 a.m. on the first day,…
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The Diocese of Central Florida will celebration a new ministry and installation for two priests this weekend, including a former Canon to the Ordinary. On Friday, Jan. 25, at 7 p.m., the Rev. Trey Garland will be officially installed as rector at the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, 251 E. Lake Brantley Drive, Longwood. On…
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The Diocese of Central Florida is sad to announce that its longtime friend and colleague, Tali Anderson, died in Orlando on Sunday, Jan. 13. Anderson was a former executive assistant for Bishop John Howe, who served from 1990-2012. Howe was the third Bishop for the Diocese of Central Florida. Having served Howe for more than…
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Central Florida residents can take a step back in time on Saturday, Feb. 9, when St. Luke’s Episcopal Church on Merritt Island hosts its eight annual Pioneer Day. This year’s annual event, which is a partnership between Sams House at Pine Island on Merritt Island and St. Luke’s, will be held from 10 a.m. to…
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Diocesan clergy can learn about missional church, how to be disciples of Christ and what business leaders wish spiritual leaders knew when a pair of workshops are held in the next three months. The Diocese of Central Florida will co-sponsor the “Fostering Missional Communities” workshop on Tuesday, Feb. 19, and the “What Business Leaders Wish…
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The weekend of the Second Sunday after Epiphany will be a joyous one in the Diocese of Central Florida. The Diocese of Central Florida announced that a new ministry and four ordinations to the diaconate will be celebrated on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 19-20. The back-to-back events kickstart a very busy winter season for the…
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