The Order of the Daughters of the King is an order for girls and women who are communicants in the Anglican, Episcopal, Lutheran (ELCA) and Roman Catholic churches. DOK are to offer at all times loyal aid to our clergy, parish, diocese and beyond to spread Christ’s kingdom. We adhere to the Episcopal oversight, and…
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On Oct. 26-28, 2021, Canterbury Retreat & Conference Center in Oviedo will host the inaugural U.S. and Central Florida Christian Chamber of Commerce Business Expo. Per the chamber website, the event will further the chamber’s mission “to build Kingdom, business, and community through workshops and seminars with a faith-based speaker lineup and exhibit hall,” and…
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St. Augustine of Canterbury, Vero Beach, has called The Rev. John Wesley “Wes” Shields as its new rector, welcoming him and his family in a reception held Sunday, Aug. 15. “I think I was called here to love these people and share the gifts God has given me,” Shields said. “The venue and the scale…
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After much prayer and research, St. John’s, Melbourne, launched a Hispanic worship and outreach service on Saturday, July 17, at 6 p.m. The Rev. Canon Luis de la Cruz directs the ministry and conducts services on the first and third Saturday of each month in the parish hall. De la Cruz, originally from the…
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St. Paul’s, New Smyrna Beach, announces the appointment of its new rector, The Rev. Matthew Dallman, who began his ministry there Sept. 1. The Rt. Rev. Gregory Brewer, diocesan bishop, presided over a Celebration of New Ministry at the church on Sept. 8. Dallman grew up in the Lutheran church but lost interest in the…
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“Grant, O merciful God, that your Church, being gathered together in unity by your Holy Spirit, may show your power among all the peoples, to the glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.” The Rt. Rev….
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“Almighty and most merciful God, grant that by the indwelling of your Holy Spirit we may be enlightened and strengthened for your service; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.” BOC p. 251 The Rt. Rev. Gregory…
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St. Thomas, Eustis, announces the appointment of its new rector, The Rev. Matthew Perreault, with an invitation to his celebration of new ministry on Wednesday, Sept. 29, at 6:00 p.m. at the church. Perreault was born and reared in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He grew up in the Pentecostal tradition, but as an adult, felt drawn…
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Photos Credit: Marcia Lambert St. Luke’s, Merritt Island, is partnering with I Love My Island Inc. to support A Run Through Paradise 5K on Saturday, Sept. 25. This is the third year St. Luke’s has been involved with the fundraiser for the local charity. I Love My Island Inc. provides and promotes resources for seniors…
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Two longtime best friends, Grace Peters, 17, and Kate Crawley, 18, of Holy Trinity, Melbourne, have now been appointed as the two youngest vergers in the Diocese of Central Florida. “That fact is pretty amazing!” Peters said. “And it feels good to know that I can help my church.” “I think it is such a…
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