In the garden, Jesus prayed “that they may all be one” (John 17:21a). Since that time, the Christian world has experienced many moments of division and unity. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, however, churches and leaders from diverse backgrounds are fulfilling Christ’s call to unity while offering the gift of life beyond the virus….
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“Every person in the pews on a Sunday morning is a theologian, whether they realize it or not,” said The Rev. Porter Taylor, rector, St. David’s by-the-Sea, Cocoa Beach. With this philosophy in mind, the church has launched The St. David’s Institute (SDI) to provide accessible theological training for members of St. David’s and beyond….
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On Sunday, April 25, 2021, The Rt. Rev. Gregory Brewer ordained The Rev. Ángel Jesus López to the priesthood at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Kissimmee. The entire service can be viewed on YouTube. Join in the celebration! Just click the play button above.
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When The Rev. Dr. Robin Reed receives her anticipated ordination to the priesthood and installation as rector of St. Francis of Assisi Anglican Episcopal Church, Lake Placid, in August 2021, she will end one journey and begin another. But for this Navy veteran, wife, mother, clinical psychologist, soon-to-be-seminary graduate and more, this new journey marks…
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When Hurricane Maria first hit the island of Puerto Rico in September 2017, no one knew its impact would continue even today. When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit the U.S. in February of 2020, no one knew its impact would last not a few weeks or a few months but well into 2021. Only the…
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The times have changed and so has ministry funding. What can you do to adapt to the new philanthropic landscape, grow your people spiritually, and fully fund your mission? The Central Deanery invites you to The Generosity Conference, Thursday, May 6, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm at All Saints Episcopal Church in Winter Park. If…
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He had a job! The homeless man camping somewhere in the woods just had to share his good news with someone. So he stopped by a familiar place, the food pantry where he has been a regular for a long time. The volunteers celebrated with him, giving him a large bag of food. Without it,…
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If you attended 2020 vestry training, this is not a rehash of the same material! If you are going to serve, do so effectively, collaboratively, and compassionately! The PowerPoint slides, handouts, and videos of the sessions held on February 27 and March 13 are available below. Part 1: Held on February 27th Everything They Didn’t…
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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…
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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,…
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