From Nov. 30-Dec. 1, The Rt. Rev. Gregory O. Brewer, diocesan bishop; The Rev. Canon Dr. Justin S. Holcomb, canon for vocations; Mr. Orman Kimbrough, chair of the Commission on Ministry; The Rev. Dr. José Rodríguez and The Rev. Dr. Rich Gonzalez attended the first-ever Province IV Conference on Bivocational Ordained Ministry, held at Christ…
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Nearly 50 of the active Scouts at St. Gabriel’s, Titusville, spent Saturday, Nov. 13, scouting for food by going house to house in Titusville neighborhoods with members of other area Scout troops. The Scouts collected bags of food, which they brought to a central location to be sorted for equal distribution to local food banks…
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The Rt. Rev. Gregory O. Brewer, bishop of the Diocese of Central Florida, had the opportunity to impact the lives and the preaching of present and future priests through a recent homiletics course he taught at Nashotah House in Nashotah, Wisconsin, with additional diocesan help from The Rev. Cynthia Brust. Titled “Principles of Preaching,” the…
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Grace Episcopal Church in Port Orange has a new historic marker for its 1893 chapel, thanks to the fundraising efforts of the Sugar Mill Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Built in 1893 in the Florida Gothic style using native cypress and heart pine, the chapel contains two historic stained-glass windows crafted by…
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The headlines and accompanying images sent shock and sadness across the globe. On Aug. 14 of this year, Haiti suffered another devastating earthquake. This natural disaster came on the heels of the assassination of the struggling nation’s president, Jovenel Moise. Many in the Diocese of Central Florida have a strong connection with Haiti and offered…
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As the COVID-19 pandemic forced churches around the world to cease in-person services, many congregations increased their digital footprint. All Saints’ in Lakeland not only launched services online but continues to develop a variety of multimedia programs for all ages. Tony Comegys, director of communications, brought his background in radio and television to the church…
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The Diocese of Central Florida held its annual Clergy Conference, featuring guest speaker Dr. Diane Langberg addressing the topic of “Redeeming Power,” on Oct. 18-20. As with last year’s event, the conference, mandatory for all parochial priests, was hybrid (virtual via Hopin and live at Canterbury Retreat and Conference Center in Oviedo) to accommodate social…
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The Rev. Cynthia Brust, rector of Christ Church, Suntree-Viera, is helping highlight Episcopal church tradition with a study aimed at new and longtime church members. “A Taste of Anglicanism,” which has spread to additional churches, offers an overview of the church in a fresh, fun way. “I think many people don’t fully appreciate the richness…
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Editor’s Note: The following is an edited excerpt from The Rev. Canon Dr. Justin S. Holcomb’s new book, God With Us: 365 Devotions on the Person and Work of Christ (Baker Books, 2021). The study of Christ (Christology) expands upon a simple yet elegant line from George Herbert that captures two essential features of the…
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“There’s a fair bit of grief out there.” These words from The Rev. Matthew Perreault, newly appointed rector at St. Thomas, Eustis, identify the need that prompted the planning of an All Souls service co-hosted by three Lake County parishes. The service, scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 2, at 6 p.m. at St. Thomas, is the…
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