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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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! Part 2: March 13th from 10:00 AM-Noon Becoming a Team: Working With Your Rector – Even in this season of COVID-19, the work of the church continues. Learn ways to…
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Originally from Kenya, The Rev. Samuel Nsengiyumva was called to be the new rector at Holy Trinity, Fruitland Park. He previously served congregations in Maryland, Wisconsin and Indiana after arriving in the United States in 1998. He holds a bachelor’s degree in biblical studies with minors in Christian ministries and community development from Daystar University…
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Priests who are married to a fellow priest encounter both ups and downs. At least that’s what the three diocesan couples who spoke with the Central Florida Episcopalian say about the unique rewards and challenges of their dually ordained status. For The Rev. Canon Ellis Brust, rector at St. Andrew’s, Ft. Pierce, and The Rev….
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