Church of the Incarnation in Oviedo is getting into the holiday spirit on Saturday, Nov. 18, when it hosts a Cookie Walk & Holiday Market at the Canterbury Retreat & Conference Center, 1601 Alafaya Trail, Oviedo. Open to the entire family, this year’s event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and include…
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When a couple from the Florida Keys escaped the wrath of Hurricane Irma in early September, little did they know that their evacuation would lead to a heartfelt outreach for the church they loved. Dan and Jane Ferguson, who are parishioners at St. James the Fisherman in Islamorada, fled to Vero Beach when Irma roared…
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It will be a blue December for members of Corpus Christi Episcopal Church, and they wouldn’t have it any other way. Inspired by a retired priest’s visit to a church in Michigan, Corpus Christi in Okahumpka will be changing its Advent liturgical colors from purple to blue in honor of the church’s 10th anniversary. The…
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Youth camps were a hot item this past summer at Camp Wingmann, and leaders are hoping for more cool things in January when the 2018 Winter Camp is held. With the recent cancelation of “Pura Vida,” a thematic camp for high school kids, Camp Wingmann is now bracing for a huge turnout for its 2018…
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Folks interested in checking out some neat handmade items, plants, and sweet baked goods – all for a good cause – can visit St. Thomas Episcopal in Eustis this weekend for its Fall Craft Faire. The Fall Craft Faire, which will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday, Nov. 10, and Saturday, Nov….
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The Diocese of Central Florida on Monday issued a reminder that a youth leader meeting with lunch will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, Nov. 8, at the diocese office, 1017 E. Robinson St., Orlando. Individuals interested in attending are asked to contact Beverly Jennings at the diocese office at bjennings@cfdiocese.org or 407-206-4424….
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In the wake of the passing of Christine “Chris” Folwell, the wife of former Diocese of Central Florida bishop William Folwell, the family announced Monday, Nov. 6, how people can send gifts or notes of condolence. In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of Chris Folwell may be directed to the following: Children & Family…
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The wife of a former Diocese of Central Florida bishop died on Wednesday, Nov. 2, according to an announcement from current bishop Greg Brewer and the diocese. Christine “Chris” Folwell, who was the beloved wife of Bishop William Folwell, passed away in Hendersonville, N.C., surrounded by her family. William Folwell served as bishop for Central…
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Youths can learn all about “Pura Vida” in November when Camp Wingmann holds a unique retreat for high schoolers. More than six months after “Happening” had to be canceled because of low registration numbers, Camp Wingmann leaders are excited about “Pura Vida,” a completely retooled event for high school kids (grades nine through 12) that…
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Unmasking her beliefs on certain topics helped Pheona Novas become stronger in her convictions and move closer to the Lord, something so powerful that she took time to write about it. An active member of the youth group at St. James Episcopal Church in Ormond Beach, Pheona attended the latest “New Beginnings” youth spiritual retreat…
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