Thousands of folks from all over have registered to hear the praising voice of Presiding Bishop Michael Curry on Friday, Feb. 1. And there’s plenty more spots available to listen to one of the most dynamic Episcopalian speakers. The Diocese of Central Florida announced Monday, Jan. 14, that more 2,000 people already have registered online…
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Music lovers can learn all about the power of voice and then some when GIA Publications holds its “Sing to the Rafters” event from 9:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Saturday, March 9, at the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist in Orlando. Hosted by Dr. Carl MaultsBy, the special event will feature Dr. James…
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To say that “the third time is the charm” for leading music for a Diocesan event is an understatement for Josh Head. For this time, he is overseeing the music for an event featuring one of the world’s most celebrated preachers: Presiding Bishop Michael Curry. Head, the worship coordinator at Grace Episcopal Church in Ocala…
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When Deacon Kay Mueller discovered that some families at Church of Our Saviour were reluctant to send their children to Camp Wingmann’s popular youth camps, she decided to bring some camp fun to Okeechobee. On Sunday, Nov. 11, Our Saviour hosted the management and staff from Camp Wingmann for its 10:30 a.m. Rite II service,…
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For centuries, there have been famous scientists who also were publicly identified Christians. Scientists such as Galileo Galilei, Isaac Newton and Louis Pasteur, to name a few, combined their expertise with faith. But as populations, technology and exploration have exploded in the 21st century, there is more of a gap between science and God than…
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If you’re Irish or lucky, you might have a shot at the proverbial golden pot at the end of the rainbow on St. Patrick’s Day weekend at Church of the Messiah. Ministry member Angela Lopez announced that the Winter Garden church will hold a second BINGO event from 3 to 7 p.m., Saturday, March 16….
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The holidays may be over, but there’s still fun to be had at Camp Wingmann. The spacious retreat located at 3404 Wingmann Road in Avon Park is readying for a big turnout this weekend for its annual winter camp. Held every January, the winter camp is open to middle school and high school youths in…
[ Read More]SOUTHEAST DEANERY Saturday, Jan. 5, 10 a.m. Hosted at St. Mark’s Church, 4 Church Street, Cocoa, 32922 Election: DEAN (clerical order) to serve 3-year term on Diocesan Board NORTHEAST DEANERY Sunday, Jan. 6, 4 p.m. Hosted at Grace Episcopal Church, 4110 S. Ridgewood Ave, Port Orange, 32127 CENTRAL DEANERY Thursday, Jan. 10, 7 p.m. Hosted at Church…
[ Read More]STANDING COMMITTEE The Standing Committee is a Council of Advice to the Bishop. When there is no Bishop, the Standing Committee is the Ecclesiastical Authority for all proper purposes. The Standing Committee consists of four clerical members (who shall be elected for 4-year terms) and three lay members (who shall be elected for 3-year terms)….
[ Read More]The 2019 Diocesan Convention will be held Friday, Feb. 1, at First Baptist Church, 3000 S. John Young Parkway, Orlando, Florida 32805; and Saturday, Feb. 2, at Trinity Prep, 5700 Trinity Prep Lane, Winter Park, Florida 32792. Highlights from the proposed agenda: Friday, Feb. 1 Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Diocese of Central…
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