Central Florida Episcopalian Online

Reenactments of famous battles are common throughout America, but restaging a religious event is rather unique, especially if it’s right here in Central Florida. St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church in Titusville is set to celebrate its 150th anniversary in a special way on Good Friday when it reenacts the first Episcopal service in North Brevard. The…

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Fifth Sunday in Lent Sunday, April 7, 2019 Lectionary C John 12:1-8 As we transition from the reception and celebration of the return of the prodigal son to attend a dinner prepared in Jesus’s honor, let’s evaluate the venue and the dinner guests. Jesus and the 12 (disciples) are on their way to Jerusalem to celebrate…

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Children who live in foster homes, homeless shelters or children’s homes don’t always have a feeling of ownership. Many times, they are pulled out of their homes with nothing and often receive nothing at their new homes. To help rectify that issue, St. David’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church will participate in the 25th anniversary of Quilts…

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More than 1,200 people learned a little bit about history and enjoyed an array of soups and baked goods last month during the 2019 Merritt Island Pioneer Day. Pioneer Day, held on Feb. 9, is a joint partnership between St. Luke’s and Sams House on Merritt Island – the Management and Education Center for the…

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The long line for entry into the yard sale at St. David’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church in Cocoa Beach formed a few hours before the doors opened at 8 a.m., both Friday, Feb. 8 and Saturday, Feb. 9. “The turnout was tremendous,” says yard sale chair Ellie Yelle. “We can only guess at how many people…

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The Cathedral Concerts Downtown has featured a number of mesmerizing, joyful events through the years, and this year figures to be no exception. On Sunday, March 31, at 6 p.m., the Cathedral Church of St. Luke in downtown Orlando presents a special program featuring the Egyptian oud, a short-neck lute-type, pear-shaped stringed instrument that is…

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                    Second Sunday in Lent Sunday, March 17, 2019 Lectionary C Luke 13:31-35 Are You Staying on Track? Getting off track is easy to do, and it may happen for the best of reasons, but we still get off track. We do it all the time…

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There will be joyful singing and clapping to the tunes of a live musical band, and smiles will be all around as middle-schoolers enjoy the latest highly anticipated spiritual retreat at Camp Wingmann. An estimated 75 to 80 youth ages 12 to 15, sponsors and team members are expected to descend upon Camp Wingmann on…

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Last Sunday after the Epiphany Sunday, March 3, 2019 Lectionary C Luke 9:28-36 Mountains and Valleys Do you remember the first time that you saw mountains? When we were young, we camped during the summer as a family.  Our favorite destination was Deep Creek in Bryson City, North Carolina. Every summer, we would find our…

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Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany Sunday, February 24, 2019 Lectionary C In the gospel for this seventh Sunday of Epiphany, Jesus is speaking about love. If we are keen Bible readers, we know that love is Jesus’s favorite topic. Whether we frame some of His actions into humility, unselfishness, compassion or pure friendship, we know…

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