The Episcopal Church Women group of the Diocese of Central Florida announced that it will hold a spiritual renewal from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 30, at the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, 1000 Bethune Drive, Orlando, FL 32805. The Rev. Robert Anderson and Mrs. Rebecca Anderson will serve as facilitators…
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As a human-rights lawyer whose mission is to advance the status of indigenous women, Dr. Lupe Allyon Ruiz felt an entirely new level of empowerment recently in New York. There, the Shepherd of the Hills Church parishioner got the chance to meet and share her views with Presiding Bishop Michael Curry of the Episcopal Church…
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On Oct. 31, 1517, Martin Luther, a German priest and professor of theology, posted 95 theses on the chapel door of All Saints’ Church in Wittenberg, Germany, and unknowingly set in motion the Protestant Reformation. Joining in the worldwide 500th anniversary of this event, local congregations from two Winter Park churches – St. John Lutheran…
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On behalf of Bishop Greg Brewer, the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida announced that St. James’ Episcopal Church in Ormond Beach has called the Rev. Roy Allison to be its next rector. Father Roy will begin his duties at the church, located at 38 South Halifax Drive, on Oct. 15. Father Roy previously served at…
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Having a good laugh at Christianity can be a good thing for some folks, especially for those who are spiritually lost. Taking its cue from a successful venture in South Florida, Holy Faith Episcopal Church will hold its Christian Comedy Show on Saturday, Sept. 23, at the church: 6990 S. Federal Highway 1 in Port…
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Pulse Memorial Service on Sunday, June 11 at 5 p.m. at Cathedral Please plan to attend this special service on Sunday evening, June 11, at 5 p.m. at the Cathedral Church of St. Luke, 130 N. Magnolia Ave., Orlando 32801, remembering our community’s tragic loss in the attack at the Pulse nightclub one year ago….
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The Rev. Robin Morical still remembers the painful bonds of depression and the hopelessness and despair that resulted. She longed for healing and ultimately found it through Jesus Christ. More than 20 years later, Morical continues to use her knowledge of her own healing and the power of transformation through Christ in special healing schools….
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The Episcopal Network for Stewardship’s (TENS) annual conference may last only two days, but participants can now enjoy the benefits of attending year-round. TENS Executive Director Richard Felton announced that registrants for the May 19-20 Journey to Generosity conference can download the webcast free after the event, which will be held at Saint Mark’s Episcopal…
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When the next hurricane blows through or flooding leaves people stranded, many Central Florida church leaders will know how to respond—thanks to Episcopal Relief & Development’s U.S. Disaster Program. Representatives from all of Florida’s Episcopal dioceses, including the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida, attended a special disaster preparedness and response training event March 29-31 at…
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The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) Central Deanery annual meeting will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, May 20, at The Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, 1000 Bethune Drive in Orlando. Plans for the meeting include support and empowerment of women in their mission and ministry at church, home and in…
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