“Strengthen, O Lord, the bishops of your Church in their special calling to be teachers and ministers of the Sacraments, so that they, like your servant Cyril of Jerusalem, may effectively instruct your people in Christian faith and practice; and that we, taught by them, may enter more fully into the celebration of the Paschal…

Over the past four years, The Rev. José Rodríguez and the Iglesia Episcopal Jesús de Nazaret in the Azalea Park neighborhood of Orlanod have stepped up to lead the community with voter drives and natural disaster relief. Now, the church is on the front lines of the effort to combat COVID-19, conducting a series of…

Almighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ…

One priest married to another brings change and challenge, delight and demands. “The biggest challenge for me is the calendar maintenance, making sure we know when the other is called to be at their parish for an event and knowing if the other’s presence is needed,” said The Rev. Phyllis Bartle, rector of St. Jude’s,…

  “Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations; and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and…

“O God, our refuge and our strength: You raised up your servant Martin Luther to reform and renew your Church in the light of your word. Defend and purify the Church in our own day and grant that, through faith, we may boldly proclaim the riches of your grace which you have made known in…

In a society overflowing with negative messages about physical appearance and personal worth, children’s body image is an urgent issue. Children need to know God made their bodies and made them special. Parents and caregivers have the privilege and opportunity to help children understand that God crafted them with care and intentionality. This is foundational…

Originally from Kenya, The Rev. Samuel Nsengiyumva was called to be the new rector at Holy Trinity, Fruitland Park. He previously served congregations in Maryland, Wisconsin and Indiana after arriving in the United States in 1998. He holds a bachelor’s degree in biblical studies with minors in Christian ministries and community development from Daystar University…

The 52nd Annual Diocesan Convention was literally a virtual success! This first-ever virtual Convention streamed live on Zoom and YouTube from Canterbury Retreat and Conference Center on Feb. 6, 2021, and was well-received by diocesan staff, delegates and the viewing public. The four-hour event kicked off with Bishop Brewer gaveling the meeting to order followed…

Priests who are married to a fellow priest encounter both ups and downs. At least that’s what the three diocesan couples who spoke with the Central Florida Episcopalian say about the unique rewards and challenges of their dually ordained status. For The Rev. Canon Ellis Brust, rector at St. Andrew’s, Ft. Pierce, and The Rev….