Several years ago, I had organized a Good Friday service that was a combination of music and meditations. And my music director brought in a young viola player for an obligato part in a choral piece. I went up before the service to introduce myself, and we chatted for a little bit. As might be…
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In the wake of the Pulse shootings, the people of the Diocese of Central Florida rallied in support of the victims and their families. The benefits were immeasurable. Lives were embraced; souls were touched. One extraordinary offering was Archdeacon Kristi Alday’s July 16 training on “Walking the Mourner’s Path.” The class was open to everyone…
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October 21–23, Camp Wingmann, Avon Park, Florida What: New Beginnings is a weekend especially designed to respond to the issues, concerns, and needs of teenagers in middle school (ages approximately 12-15). It was created to help young people grow in their love of themselves, of others, and of the Lord Jesus Christ. Participants do not…
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Saturday, November 5, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. New Covenant United Methodist Church The Villages $20 Registration Fee, Open to Clergy and Laity Fresh Expressions is an exciting movement that is cultivating new forms of church alongside existing congregations in order to reach a changing world. The Diocese of Central Florida, in…
[ Read More]The Cathedral Church of St. Luke 130 N. Magnolia Ave., Orlando 32801 (407) 849-0680 Free admission; free parking www.ccslorlando.org ___________________________________ SUNDAY MATINÉE CONCERTS All on Sunday afternoons at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 30 – Imani Milele On tour from Uganda, this outstanding chorus of young orphan students will entertain and…
[ Read More]Church of the Good Shepherd, November 5, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Nachos and salsa served during judging from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Adults, $8; under 12, $4; under 4, free. Our First Responders eat free. 50/50 raffle tickets are $2 each. COMPETITION RULES Competition limited to 12 contestants. Each contestant will make one full…
[ Read More]In this election season, isn’t it tempting to get caught up in the frenzy. Everyone we encounter seems to want to polarize and divide us. “Whose side are you on?” “If you vote for him/her you are voting to dismantle our democracy!” “If you don’t vote at all, you’re just giving a vote to him/her.”…
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Grace Episcopal Church in Ocala celebrated the reopening of a Parish Hall Sunday, August 21. Read more.
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A curious thing happened to me this week. I was examining the scriptures, reading about Paul on trial before the Jewish court in Jerusalem. At one point, the tribune in charge of him took him back to his jail cell for his own protection, “fearing that they would pull Paul to pieces” (Acts 23:10b)….
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God has an extraordinary ability to defy our expectations. Especially if he really wants to get our attention. Beyond Expectations When I was a college student, I went to try a large Episcopal church not too far from where my family attended. It was an 8:00 a.m. service held in a small chapel, and the…
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