Central Florida Episcopalian Online

It has been a few months since Hurricane Irma roared through Camp Wingmann, but the popular retreat and youth camp still has plans to tee off its fundraising efforts. Father Deke Miller, the director at Camp Wingmann, announced on Monday, Oct. 30, that the fundraising golf tournament scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 4 at Sebastian Municipal…

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A huge crowd of 157 people from the St. Richard’s Episcopal and St. John Lutheran congregations and beyond came together Saturday, October 21, to enjoy the finest an Oktoberfest celebration has to offer. Oktoberfest 2017 proved to be a smash hit for the scores of people who attended the event at St. Richard’s in Winter Park….

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To say that campers in this summer’s Soul in the City mission week were a shining light for others to follow is an understatement. Staying true to the camp’s theme “Be the Light” from Matthew 5:14-16, a total of 63 teens from seven churches served at more than a dozen work sites from July 24-28,…

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Folks can get a taste of Germany this Saturday when St. Richard’s Episcopal Church, 5151 Lake Howell Road, Winter Park, hosts Oktoberfest 2017. Planned in conjunction with St. John’s Lutheran of Winter Park as part of celebrating the 500th Protestant Reformation, Oktoberfest will feature German food and beer, music, and more at St. Richard’s parish…

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Folks may notice a little bit of England, and definitely a lot of color, when they visit the Bishop’s Oratory. Following up on a “wish list” for 2017, the Diocesan Altar Guild (DAG) of the Diocese of Central Florida recently presented four new stoles to Bishop Greg Brewer for use in services in the Oratory…

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Hurricane Irma may have knocked things down at Camp Wingmann, but the popular retreat is preparing to get back up – thanks to a golf tournament in Sebastian. St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church in Sebastian is hosting a fundraising golf tournament for Camp Wingman at 8 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 4, at Sebastian Municipal Golf Course. The…

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Dozens of pets were brought forward by their owners last Sunday at St. Richard’s, making the blessing of the animals on the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi one of the best ever at the Winter Park church. St. Richard’s rector, the Rev. Alison Harrity, said 150 people sat in the breezeway at the…

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The Diocese of Central Florida invites all for a celebration of Holy Eucharist and the commissioning of Loren and Linda Fox for their work with TEAM in Southeast Asia on at 6 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 15, at The Cathedral Church of Saint Luke, 130 N. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. The Right Rev. Greg Brewer, Bishop of…

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For centuries, historians and religious scholars have debated the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin. Now, locals can judge for themselves when a replica is presented right here in Central Florida. The Diocese of Central Florida on Friday, Oct. 6, announced that the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, 251 E. Lake Brantley Drive, Longwood, will…

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Even in the most trying of times, the perseverance of the human spirit shows up. Such was the case last month when scores of volunteers, laborers, and businesses showed up to help the recovery effort at Camp Wingmann, which sustained thousands of dollars in damage from Hurricane Irma when it passed over Central Florida Sept….

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