Central Florida Episcopalian Online

St. Richard’s parishioners can take part in one of the busiest days of the year this Sunday: Advent 4 and Christmas Eve. The church, located at 5151 Lake Howell Road, Winter Park, announced that it will hold worship for Dec. 24, Advent 4, with a Holy Eucharist Rite I at 8 a.m., and Holy Eucharist…

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Literature lovers can learn all about one of the most beloved children’s book writers – Dr. Seuss – during the holidays right here in Central Florida. St. Richard’s Episcopal Church, 5151 Lake Howell Road, in Winter Park will host the “Summoning the Divine through Literature” Festival of Light series this month and again in January…

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When a newly ordained deacon and a couple of outreach committees formed a partnership, they embraced a neighborhood with open arms and helping hands. The coordinated effort was so successful that All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Lakeland will soon adopt a nearby community with plenty of momentum and enthusiasm. On Sept. 30 from 9 a.m….

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It will be a blue December for members of Corpus Christi Episcopal Church, and they wouldn’t have it any other way. Inspired by a retired priest’s visit to a church in Michigan, Corpus Christi in Okahumpka will be changing its Advent liturgical colors from purple to blue in honor of the church’s 10th anniversary. The…

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Youth camps were a hot item this past summer at Camp Wingmann, and leaders are hoping for more cool things in January when the 2018 Winter Camp is held. With the recent cancelation of “Pura Vida,” a thematic camp for high school kids, Camp Wingmann is now bracing for a huge turnout for its 2018…

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In the wake of the passing of Christine “Chris” Folwell, the wife of former Diocese of Central Florida bishop William Folwell, the family announced Monday, Nov. 6, how people can send gifts or notes of condolence. In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of Chris Folwell may be directed to the following: Children & Family…

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Unmasking her beliefs on certain topics helped Pheona Novas become stronger in her convictions and move closer to the Lord, something so powerful that she took time to write about it. An active member of the youth group at St. James Episcopal Church in Ormond Beach, Pheona attended the latest “New Beginnings” youth spiritual retreat…

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Bishop Greg Brewer will preach during the upcoming installation service of Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy president Dr. Kathy Cobb, according to the Diocese of Central Florida. Cobb will be installed at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 15, at the Scott Center, Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy Upper School campus, 5625 Holy Trinity Drive, Melbourne, FL, 32940. A…

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It has been a few months since Hurricane Irma roared through Camp Wingmann, but the popular retreat and youth camp still has plans to tee off its fundraising efforts. Father Deke Miller, the director at Camp Wingmann, announced on Monday, Oct. 30, that the fundraising golf tournament scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 4 at Sebastian Municipal…

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A huge crowd of 157 people from the St. Richard’s Episcopal and St. John Lutheran congregations and beyond came together Saturday, October 21, to enjoy the finest an Oktoberfest celebration has to offer. Oktoberfest 2017 proved to be a smash hit for the scores of people who attended the event at St. Richard’s in Winter Park….

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