The ladies of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd invite you to an unforgettable morning: brunch, inspiration, and shopping with Leah Richardson, A.S.I.D., interior designer, and author. Tuesday, February 21, 2017, from 10 a.m. – Noon Church of the Good Shepherd, 331 Lake Ave., Maitland, FL 32751 To make your reservation, send check and…
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Several people have requested information on how to write to the children we minister to. We have created a list of children and teens with whom we have daily contact. There are many others who are not included in this list because we don’t see and meet with them on a regular basis. We hope…
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On February 18, 2017, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Maitland will have a day of presentations, conversations, and music honoring the legacy of Absalom Jones, the first black Episcopal priest, an abolitionist, and a community servant. Continental breakfast and lunch will be served. To register, please…
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A huge thanks to everyone in the impacted dioceses who worked steadfastly to care for those in need, especially (as in the case of East Carolina) when their own diocesan office was affected. Episcopal Relief & Development is supporting disaster-response efforts in Haiti and several Episcopal dioceses in the United States following Hurricane Matthew, which…
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As temperatures in Central Florida begin to cool and leaves begin to change color, I think back to the day I left Southern California (my home in the United States for more than 30 years) to begin my new life, alone, in Davenport, Florida. I had no family or friends in Central Florida, but I…
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Walking the Mourner’s Path is a Christ-centered, non-denominational grief support program We believe grieving is not evidence of a lack of faith but a natural part of living. The ministry of Walking the Mourner’s Path is eight spiritually directed small group workshops led by trained facilitators and a member of the clergy based in a…
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Every 30 Seconds Another Person Becomes a Victim (FBI statistics) Human trafficking is modern-day slavery with millions of victims worldwide. But it is not just a problem that is oceans away. You can learn what you can do to help globally and locally. YOU CAN HELP Please contact…
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Earlier this year, 26 teens from our diocese came together to participate in the second annual Soul in the City mission-immersion experience. This was the second year of relaunching the effort to have a diocesan-based, youth-mission experience. It was held in Lakeland in July, and the teens volunteered throughout the week in a variety of…
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If only simple living were actually simple. I recently found my way to a website dedicated to this topic. The author suggested those interested in this lifestyle could hire a style consultant to simplify their wardrobes. Then they could sign up for an extensive eight-week course on how to live a simple life. Oh, and…
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A new resource from members of our diocese Based on Walking the Mourner’s Path, an eight-week support program designed to accompany people in their grief, 30 Days Toward Healing Your Grief differs from other support resources by using a proven methodology that does not leave people in their pain but gently leads them forward from…
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