Central Florida Episcopalian Online

During a recent phone interview, the Rev. Don Lyon expressed his love for his church. “I was so blessed to become priest-in-charge of Christ Church in Longwood this past October. I love the ministry and am glad to still be in it,” he said. “We are off to a wonderful start; this is a wonderful…

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I recently interviewed the Rev. Gary Jackson about his new position as rector at St. Mark’s in Cocoa. Since he is well-known throughout the diocese, I wanted to find out some things people may not already know about him or his position. Here’s what I learned: Although many people already know you, please tell us…

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You are invited on a Live Nativity journey through nine scenes depicting events surrounding the birth of Jesus. December 11 between 6:30pm and 7:30pm. Church of the Good Shepherd, 331 Lake Ave., Maitland, FL 32751 407-644-5350, www.GoodShepherdMaitland.com Admission is free

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Join us every Friday from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. for a delicious meal of fried fish and chips, coleslaw, and cornbread. Only $5 per meal. You may dine in or carry out. St.  Mark’s Episcopal Church, 102 N. Ninth St., Haines City, FL 33844 (863) 422-1416, office@stmarkshc.com    

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GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH 4110 South Ridgewood Avenue Port Orange, FL  32127 THE ORDER OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE KING St. Monica Chapter CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TO OUR ADVENT RETREAT “Light from Light” Saturday, December 3, 2016 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM Breakfast provided   $5.00 Donation R.S.V.P. by Monday, November 28, 2016 386-767-3583 See Rev….

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Good Shepherd in Maitland Now Houses Celandine Life Preparatory Academy The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Maitland sits on a beautiful piece of property with green space, shade trees, a chapel (built in 1883), church, parish hall, and a campus with four other buildings. Nearly seven years ago, during my interview with the…

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Please join us to learn to worship in safety. You will learn how to be aware, prepared and how to respond to situations as needed.  Leaders of this practical workshop include: Dr. Sharon Jones, LHMC, NCC and LT Cheryl Trainer, Special Operations Division, Melbourne Police Department. Monday, November 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Episcopal…

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Why we must gain a true understanding of the issue Racism can be defined as sin. What is sin? In the Christian context, sin is anything that exists outside the design, purpose, and person of God. Sin is also what defines the world we live in and its political, cultural, environmental, scientific, and human development….

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Thinking Outside the Box On June 26, Church of the Resurrection in Longwood announced to the congregation the start of a Home Furnishings and Personal Care event to benefit Loaves & Fishes of Apopka. Ministry members Donna Hilyard and Tom Nooft wanted to do something different, something out of the box. “My family had dropped…

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Christ in us gives us the ability to help those who grieve Imagine the pain of a friend who attended funerals with his brother, mourning the loss of close friends: 10 victims of the Pulse massacre. Imagine a colleague’s shock as he explained he would miss work to attend a funeral for a family member…

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