Central Florida Episcopalian Online

Florida, a longtime a leader in virtual education, exports K-12 classes all over the globe. Now, it’s also home to a newcomer targeting a faith-based niche. This spring, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Academy quietly launched Episcopal Virtual and a sister operation, Anglican Virtual, with backing from its parent church and the Diocese of Central Florida. The…

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Christ’s journey to the cross is one of isolation. Though surrounded by crowds, he is entirely alone. The only thing he has is the determination God placed within him to walk out what he clearly acknowledges is a predetermined path. And on this path, he exhibits two key qualities that encapsulate both his mission and…

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It’s that time of year again! Here’s a look at this year’s Vacation Bible School themes. ARTS CAMP: ECOJUSTICE June 13–17 | St. James Episcopal Church, Ormond Beach | 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Rising K through rising fifth grade. Volunteer opportunities available for rising sixth grade through adult. Cost: $20 per person, $10 each additional child….

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Episcopal Church of the Resurrection Is Offering Sweetwater Day Camp This Summer! For ages 2 through ninth grade, a fun day every day at Resurrection in Longwood. Middle schoolers can join us for a fun-filled summer with daily off-site road trips that are action-packed! Please request our Middle School Road Trip brochure for more details….

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One of the most powerful leaders of the Anglican Communion, Archbishop Josiah Idowu-Fearon, will make a rare visit to Central Florida, May 20-22, and will address a wide range of topics, including human sexuality, discipleship, and inter-church cooperation. Archbishop Fearon, the General Secretary of the Anglican Communion, will speak with Episcopal Church leadership of Central…

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One of the most powerful leaders of the Anglican Communion, Archbishop Josiah Idowu-Fearon, will make a rare visit to Central Florida, May 20-22, and will address a wide range of topics, including human sexuality, discipleship, and inter-church cooperation. Archbishop Fearon, the General Secretary of the Anglican Communion, will speak with Episcopal Church leadership of Central…

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Recently I was blessed with a new vehicle: a black, four-door, hardtop Jeep Wrangler. It’s fun to drive and pretty stylish, at least to me. It came with an owner’s manual and even a DVD for helping me learn all about my Jeep. The resources included maintenance schedules for oil changes, tire rotations, tune-ups, and…

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Because of Jesus’ resurrection, all threats against you are tamed. Jesus conquered death, so death and evil are not the end of the story, and we can have hope. To the One Who Conquers, I Will… One of the key themes of the book of Revelation is conquering through suffering. The number of occurrences of…

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Saturday, May 21, St. John’s will be holding a Family Festival. The event will take place from 10:00am to 4:00pm. The festival includes fun, games, food and drink for kids. We will also provide free vision, dental and audio screenings. Informational sessions on mental health and printed information on health insurance will be available. Fun…

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“I have come that they may have life and life more abundantly” John 10:10 My husband, the Rev. Pedro N. Lopez, my two sons, and I currently serve in the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, at St. Peter’s-San Pedro in Pasadena, which has a large Mexican population. Today our church is a bilingual-bicultural congregation with two…

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