The Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida announced that the Rt. Rev. Greg Brewer, fourth Bishop of the Diocese of Central Florida, will ordain Gladys Rodriguez to the Sacred Order of Priests in Christ’s One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church at noon, Saturday, Sept. 2, at Christ the King Episcopal Church, 26 Willow Drive, Orlando, FL,…
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Aging out of a foster system can be brutal. Some teens end their stay with nothing but a black plastic bag in which to pack their belongings. They are left to the streets, open to the devastating possibilities of homelessness and addiction. But there is hope now for some teens, thanks to Excellerate, an outreach…
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On behalf of Bishop Greg Brewer, the Diocese of Central Florida announced that the Rev. Michael Rowell, a former interim minister at Holy Trinity Episcopal in Fruitland Park, died on Wednesday, Aug 23. According to the Rev. Canon Tim Nunez, Canon to the Ordinary, for the Diocese of Central Florida, Rowell’s burial office will be…
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With the sun beaming down on Camp Wingmann, spiritual leaders this summer appropriately talked about Jesus’ teachings of dark versus light, and how He is the light of the world. A total of 306 children in third through 12th grades participated in six one-week sessions at the youth outpost in Avon Park, learning about how…
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Outreach extends to many people, but many helping hands are required to reach those in need. “’Grassroots initiative and community partnership are key to outreach at Holy Trinity,” said co-rectors, the Rev. Steve Easterday and the Rev. Pam Easterday. This combination of grassroots initiative and community partnership produced the Holy Trinity outreach Community of Hope (COH), an…
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On behalf of Bishop Greg Brewer, the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida announced that St. James’ Episcopal Church in Ormond Beach has called the Rev. Roy Allison to be its next rector. Father Roy will begin his duties at the church, located at 38 South Halifax Drive, on Oct. 15. Father Roy previously served at…
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The motto at Holy Trinity Episcopal in Melbourne is, “To know Christ and to make Him known.” This maxim has led the church into local, regional and outreach ministries. “We love to see parishioners put their faith to work, not only by serving those in need, but also by using their leadership skills to create partnerships…
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St. Richard’s Episcopal Church in Winter Park this weekend is offering families an opportunity to get away from their busy lives and have fun for a day. The church announced it will hold Parish Game Day beginning at 4 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 19. It is the second family day in a month following St. Richard’s…
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After hosting highly successful summer camps, Camp Wingmann leaders are hoping their next event will keep things running smoothly at their scenic outpost. Camp Wingmann director, the Rev. Deke Miller, announced that the Inaugural 5K Run for Camp Wingmann will be held Saturday, Oct. 14, on property at 3404 Wingmann Road in Avon Park. The…
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Nancy Waits is still a relative newcomer to Central Florida, but it’s safe to say she has found a new home in St. Richard’s Episcopal Church in Winter Park. Formerly a resident of the Florida Panhandle before relocating here five years ago, Waits has been on the mend from a broken leg sustained when she…
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