Things will get spooky early this fall at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church but all for a good cause. LiftUp Young Lives-Empowering Future Generations, a new ministry at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Melbourne, will host a Ravenwood Murder Mystery Dinner fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 29. This is the second murder mystery dinner that the church…
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The need to do unto others propelled the Rev. Katie Gillett into ministry, and that calling now has led her to the Florida Panhandle. A former member of St. Mary of the Angels Episcopal Church in Orlando, Gillett accepted a call as the associate rector for Outreach and Spirituality at Christ Church Parish, Pensacola, in…
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OVIEDO – The theme for this year’s Canterbury Annual Celebration Dinner was a “A Triple Crown Affair: Run Your Race, Make A Difference, Finish Strong.” But board members will tell you that Canterbury, itself, will never stop running the race. After all, the spacious, picturesque retreat and conference center is 36 years young and counting….
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Sean David Duncan had the party of a lifetime in March when he was ordained to the priesthood, especially after learning that Bishop Greg Brewer would travel 900 miles to preach and celebrate the occasion. Duncan was of three people to recently be ordained into the priesthood by Bishop Brewer, joining Gregory Emanuel Favazza on…
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The General Convention of the Episcopal Church is regarded as one of the biggest legislative events in the world, with an estimated 10,000 people expected to attend this year. Among the attendees at the 79th annual event on July 2-13 in Austin, Texas, will be Bishop Greg Brewer and 10 clergy and lay deputies from…
[ Read More]St. Richard’s Episcopal Church in Winter Park will wrap up its discussion of “The Evolution of Judaism” on Sunday, May 27, when its adult education class examines the Book of Daniel and other writings. All classes begin at 9:30 a.m. in the church’s Parish Hall. The Book of Daniel discussion is the fourth of four…
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The thrill and drama of horse racing will electrify guests in June when they attend the Canterbury Retreat & Conference Center’s 6th Annual Celebration Dinner & Silent Auction. Canterbury will celebrate 36 years of ministry on Sunday, June 3, when it holds “A Triple Crown Affair”-themed annual dinner. Big hats and bow ties will be…
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“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the greatest and first commandment. 39 And a second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’” – Matthew 22:37-39 (NRSV) Perhaps no two verses in the Bible are more powerful than Christ’s…
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MERRITT ISLAND – St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Merritt Island is a small church that tries to serve not only its parishioners, but also neighboring communities. For 33 years and counting it has held a Holiday Fair and Quilt Raffle, with all proceeds benefitting the Sharing Center of Central Brevard. But preparing for the Holiday…
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One of the nation’s top up-and-coming Christian book authors and speakers will visit Orlando this month – thanks to the Diocese of Central Florida. The diocese will co-sponsor a lunch with Katelyn Beaty at noon, Wednesday, April 25, at The Citrus Club, 255 S. Orange Ave. Suite 1800, in downtown Orlando. The Collaborative of Orlando,…
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