When Joslyn Williams was growing up in Antigua, she learned how to play a makeshift piano made from cardboard and clothes pins. It was an unorthodox start to music but one that struck a chord deep inside her heart. “My parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Davis, now deceased, saw my gift,” Williams said. “This was…
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Serious and impactful social issues such as human trafficking, feeding the homeless and aiding Puerto Rico in the wake of last summer’s hurricane damage will be among the topics this weekend at the Canterbury Retreat & Conference Center in Oviedo. Approximately 50 brothers from chapters in Miami, Jacksonville and Central Florida will gather at Canterbury…
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Bishop Brewer’s convention address stresses service, unity. From start to finish, the Rt. Rev. Gregory O. Brewer’s annual address underscored and extended this year’s 2018 Diocesan Convention theme, “Evangelism—Embracing Our Neighborhoods.” Uniting for Relief This past year, diocesan outreach efforts have included food distribution (including 250,000 pounds of emergency FEMA relief channeled through…
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The Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida would like to thank all of its churches and ministries for their financial support as we work in God’s good graces. The Diocese’s continuing commitment to strong ministry would not be possible without the giving from its churches. With the new year upon us, the Diocese has released a…
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Flower lovers can learn all about new designs for sanctuary, home and garden when the 10th annual Flower Seminar is held Friday, Feb. 2, at Saint Peter the Fisherman Church, 4220 Saxon Drive, New Smyrna Beach. A benefit for Saint Peter’s Flower Guild and outreach programs, the Flower Seminar begins with a brunch at 9…
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Oviedo area churches, ministries and retreats will be springing into action this March when they come together to learn how to better serve the community. Canterbury Retreat & Conference Center executive director, the Rev. Dr. Jon Davis, announced that “Oviedo Gathering” for Unity in our Community will be held Sunday, March 24, on the grounds…
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Motown lovers in the Diocese of Central Florida can check out some good music at 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 18, when Greta Pope and the Spaniels Forever put on a concert at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church in Orlando. A Cincinnati native, Pope is an American jazz singer who has traveled around the world….
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Parishioners at St. Richard’s Episcopal Church in Winter Park are invited to join Divine Diners for lunch at 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 21, following services at Anna’s Polish Restaurant, 3586 Aloma Ave., Winter Park. Following lunch, parishioners are welcome to join the Divine Diners group for the movie “The Shack” at the sanctuary of Aloma…
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Golfers can hit the course for some great prizes and, more importantly, for a good cause when the Camp Wingmann Sixth Annual Golf Tournament is held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 17, at River Greens Golf Course, located next door to Camp Wingmann in Avon Park. A fundraiser for Camp Wingmann, a popular retreat for…
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Early risers this Sunday can look forward to something special at St. Richard’s Episcopal Church in Winter Park: breakfast. St. Richard’s rector, the Rev. Alison Harrity, announced Thursday, Jan. 11, that the church will serve breakfast following the 8 a.m. service. Harrity will be the celebrant of the Holy Eucharist and the preacher at both…
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