OVIEDO – The Rev. Dr. Jon Davis loves talking history and how the Episcopal Church relates to important moments, even great American pioneering events such as the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Davis likens the decline in traditional church membership – a 20 percent drop from the late 1930s to 2016, according to a recent Gallup…
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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.” …
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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…
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The Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle wasn’t the only historical event this spring in England. Davenport’s Joslyn Williams can testify to that. The director of music, organist and parish administrator at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Haines City on April 28 was inducted into The Guild of Musicians and Singers at the level of…
[ Read More]Thursday, May 3, 2018 marked an important day in the history of Holy Trinity Episcopal School in Fruitland Park, especially for youth. Located on the grounds of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, the school and church celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony of their new addition: four new classrooms, and much-needed office and storage space housed in two modular structures….
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A Winter Haven resident and member of Holy Cross Episcopal Church, Zachary formed a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation called Silly Sock Saturdays after receiving a school assignment last school year at Bok Academy in Lake Wales. Under Zachary’s guidance, Silly Sock Saturdays gives silly socks and other items, as well as comfort, to kids in local…
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Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, who will serve as guest preacher at the 50th Annual Diocesan Convention in Winter Park next February, will make royal history of sorts this weekend. Curry on Saturday, May 19, will preach at the wedding of Prince Henry of Wales – more commonly known as Prince Harry – and…
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The pressure on an Episcopalian rector can be enormous – from running a church, conducting services, visiting the sick, and much more. But relief in the way of a sabbatical can allow a priest to reenergize, study, reflect, and take holiday to aid in a renewed spirit and return to ministry. According to the Episcopal…
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Editor’s note: This is the second of many scheduled lectionary weekly living columns to be written by clergy in the Diocese of Central Florida. This column is about the Day of Pentecost. Pentecost (Greek for 50 days) commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles, 50 days after the resurrection of Christ. The Day…
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When dozens of people meet annually for the BACAM (Bishop’s Advisory Committee for Aspirants to Ministry) Conference, there is no weeding out of potential candidates for the diaconate or priesthood. Instead, committee members reaffirm what’s best for the people who have questions about their calling. This positive-style approach is exactly what has made the BACAM…
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