Sixth Sunday of Easter Sunday, May 26, 2019 Lectionary C John 14:23-29 As I was going through my purse the other day, I found something that reminded me of my true identity. It is a name tag from a conference I went to a few years ago. The name tag says, “Hello my name is…
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Summertime is about taking a break from school for most kids. Going to the beach or lake, fishing, playing video games or sports, and taking vacations with family. But it’s also a time when youth can learn about Jesus in a fun-filled atmosphere. And that’s where VBS (Vacation Bible School) camps come in. From one…
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Fifth Sunday of Easter Sunday, May 19, 2019 Lectionary C John 13:31-35 Our lectionary readings for the fifth Sunday of Easter reflect on the Church reaching out beyond its boundaries. The psalmist and John, the revelator, give us a picture of the peoples of the world coming together, manifesting the glory of God where all…
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In November of 2018, Church of Our Saviour sponsored a Camp Wingmann Family Fun Day on campus in Okeechobee. Camp Wingmann staff was on site to worship, meet, and interact with parish families to familiarize them with the various youth programs offered at Camp Wingmann. It was a day filled with music, worship, a bounce…
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Fourth Sunday of Easter Sunday, May 12, 2019 Lectionary C John 10:22-30 In this week’s Gospel, John 10:22-30, which takes place during the Festival of Dedication (Hanukkah), the Jewish leaders gather around Jesus and say, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly.” In reply, Jesus launches…
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The sweet taste of glazed lemon-blueberry scones, the aromas of smoked salmon, omelets and applewood smoked bacon, and the creamy flavor of strawberry cheesecake will be among the special treats on a special day this weekend at the Canterbury Retreat & Conference Center. Canterbury will hold a Mother Day’s Brunch from 10 a.m. to 2…
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A major renovation at the Cathedral Church of St. Luke in Orlando unveiled a new light on the sanctuary on the holiest of days—Easter Sunday. The April morning sun painted a soft kaleidoscope of red and blue brilliance on the white columns after the stained-glass windows were recently cleaned and refurbished. “We felt like it…
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Former Diocese of Central Florida Assistant to Canon for Vocations Caroline Miller was recently ordained to the priesthood at Grace Episcopal Church in Ocala. CFE contacted Rev. Miller to ask her about the ordination, her background and her goals at Grace. Here is what she had to say: What city do you currently reside in?…
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Third Sunday of Easter Sunday, May 5, 2019 Lectionary C John 21:1-19 As a child, do you remember picking a daisy and removing one petal at a time and saying, “He (she) loves me, loves me not, loves me, loves me not …” and you hope the final petal is “loves me”? Or your young…
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There will be no “lazy days of summer” at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church when school lets out in late May – thanks to MaxLife Summer Camps and KidsGames. The parish at 700 Rinehart Road in Lake Mary announced that registration is underway for the 2019 MaxLife Summer Camps, to be held June 3-21. The summer…
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