With the eyes of the nation on Texas in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, the Diocese of Central Florida announced Tuesday that there are people and businesses everywhere in the Lone Star State that need our help. Flooding has been the biggest concern. Flood waters rise without respect to persons or property. They ruin everything,…
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On Oct. 31, 1517, Martin Luther, a German priest and professor of theology, posted 95 theses on the chapel door of All Saints’ Church in Wittenberg, Germany, and unknowingly set in motion the Protestant Reformation. Joining in the worldwide 500th anniversary of this event, local congregations from two Winter Park churches – St. John Lutheran…
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A post-service breakfast, ordination, and Sunday School bonfire and pool party will kick off a busy September event season at St. Richard’s Episcopal Church in Winter Park. The fun begins on Friday, Sept. 8, when St. Richard’s kicks off its Sunday School events. A youth group/Sunday School bonfire for middle and high school students will…
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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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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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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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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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Kids went on a “Deep Sea Discovery” this summer at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, learning about Jonah, Noah, Peter and other Bible figures. Sixteen elementary to middle school youths made St. Mark’s VBS (Vacation Bible School) a big success July 24-28. The five-day session drew youths from several area churches. “The Vacation Bible School was…
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