Central Florida Episcopalian Online

The Rev. Bill Yates used to love to hunt and fish while growing up in Lakeland, but he never favored the use of an AR-15 – the weapon that has been used in countless mass shootings in America, including the one this week at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. Yates, who is the…

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February 16, 2018 The Honorable Marco Rubio United States Senate 201 South Orange Avenue Suite 350 Orlando, FL 32801 Dear Senator Rubio, I follow you on Twitter and I am grateful that you trust in Christ.  On February 15, 2018 you quoted the Gospel of John, “in the world you will have trouble, but take…

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For 60 years, Holy Trinity has focused on educating and nourishing the whole child – mind, body and spirit – in the Episcopal tradition. Dr. Katherine Cobb, the first president of Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in Melbourne, plans to continue that practice. A former provost and associate vice president for Eastern Florida State College (formerly…

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Episcopal churches across Central Florida will stay busy from Lent through Easter, holding a number of services as Christians reflect on Jesus’ sojourn in the wilderness and His crucifixion and resurrection. The 2018 Lent season begins Wednesday, Feb. 14, with Ash Wednesday, and ends Saturday, March 31, with Holy Saturday. Holy Week runs Sunday, March…

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Bishop Brewer’s convention address stresses service, unity.   From start to finish, the Rt. Rev. Gregory O. Brewer’s annual address underscored and extended this year’s 2018 Diocesan Convention theme, “Evangelism—Embracing Our Neighborhoods.”   Uniting for Relief This past year, diocesan outreach efforts have included food distribution (including 250,000 pounds of emergency FEMA relief channeled through…

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The Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida would like to thank all of its churches and ministries for their financial support as we work in God’s good graces. The Diocese’s continuing commitment to strong ministry would not be possible without the giving from its churches. With the new year upon us, the Diocese has released a…

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Flower lovers can learn all about new designs for sanctuary, home and garden when the 10th annual Flower Seminar is held Friday, Feb. 2, at Saint Peter the Fisherman Church, 4220 Saxon Drive, New Smyrna Beach. A benefit for Saint Peter’s Flower Guild and outreach programs, the Flower Seminar begins with a brunch at 9…

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Oviedo area churches, ministries and retreats will be springing into action this March when they come together to learn how to better serve the community. Canterbury Retreat & Conference Center executive director, the Rev. Dr. Jon Davis, announced that “Oviedo Gathering” for Unity in our Community will be held Sunday, March 24, on the grounds…

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St. Jude’s Episcopal Church in Orange City has announced its Lent and Easter service schedule for the 2018 season. Located at 815 E. Graves Ave., St. Jude’s will hold Stations of the Cross at 10 a.m., Wednesdays, throughout Lent. The 2018 Lent season runs Wednesday, Feb. 14, through Thursday, March 29. At 6 p.m., Wednesday,…

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Motown lovers in the Diocese of Central Florida can check out some good music at 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 18, when Greta Pope and the Spaniels Forever put on a concert at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church in Orlando. A Cincinnati native, Pope is an American jazz singer who has traveled around the world….

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