Editor’s note: This is the fourth of many scheduled Lectionary Living columns to be written by clergy in the Diocese of Central Florida. Lectionary Reflection for the Third Sunday after Pentecost (Year B, Track 1) “Appoint for us, then, a king to govern us, like other nations.” – I Samuel 8:5 Israel’s sin was not that…

Editor’s note: This is the third of many scheduled Lectionary Living columns to be written by clergy in the Diocese of Central Florida. Lectionary Musings: Second Sunday after Pentecost (Year B) 1 Samuel 3:1-20; Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17; 2 Corinthians 4:5-12; Mark 2:23-3:6 “The word of the Lord was rare in those days; visions were not widespread.” …

Aging out of a foster system can be brutal. Some teens end their stay with nothing but a black plastic bag in which to pack their belongings. They are left to the streets, open to the devastating possibilities of homelessness and addiction. But there is hope now for some teens, thanks to Excellerate, an outreach…

Outreach extends to many people, but many helping hands are required to reach those in need. “’Grassroots initiative and community partnership are key to outreach at Holy Trinity,” said co-rectors, the Rev. Steve Easterday and the Rev. Pam Easterday. This combination of grassroots initiative and community partnership produced the Holy Trinity outreach Community of Hope (COH), an…

The motto at Holy Trinity Episcopal in Melbourne is, “To know Christ and to make Him known.” This maxim has led the church into local, regional and outreach ministries. “We love to see parishioners put their faith to work, not only by serving those in need, but also by using their leadership skills to create partnerships…

Attendees of the latest TENS conference felt a powerful energy like none before, listening to electrifying speeches about the importance of acknowledging God for his awesome generosity. Stories included a grandmother helping a mentally challenged neighbor, worldwide effects of generosity, and a challenge for people to invite others to be of generous spirit. The Episcopal…

There is a sign on the door of Sanderson Hall at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Haines City reminding people when food will be distributed for the hungry. People from all over the city flock to the church, partaking of the pantry’s ample gifts. It’s all part of what Jesus talked about so long ago…

Dozens of people from around the world are expected to converge upon Kenyon College this summer to learn how to put their faith into words. Sarah Kahrl, director of Kenyon Institute, announced that registration is going strong for “Beyond Walls: Spiritual Writing at Kenyon,” which will be held July 9-15 at the picturesque Kenyon College…

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….

COCOA BEACH – Jeanne Weaver has traveled the world. She has seen her artwork published. But her biggest adventure may have come only after she returned to the church she frequented as far back as 1955 and that hosted her wedding in 1970. Now many of the walls in St. David’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church bear…