Literature readings at St. Richard’s elicited some red-hot discussions this summer, some so vociferous that the atmosphere was “electric.” A total of 105 people participated in four lively “Summoning the Divine: Literature Through the Lens of Faith” sessions at the Winter Park church. Attendees explored insights on organized religion, life, death, immortality, heaven and the…
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The Episcopal Church Women group of the Diocese of Central Florida announced that it will hold a spiritual renewal from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 30, at the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, 1000 Bethune Drive, Orlando, FL 32805. The Rev. Robert Anderson and Mrs. Rebecca Anderson will serve as facilitators…
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Laughing around a campfire, making music and playing sports may be a family vacation for some, but they also will be some of the fun things participants do at the 2017 Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida men’s retreat. The ninth annual retreat, scheduled for Nov. 17-19 at Camp Wingmann in Avon Park, is open to…
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Famous novelist/poet Wendell Berry once wrote to “practice resurrection!” It is the final line in his famous poem: “Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front” written in 1973 and will be among the many lines of poetry discussed in St. Richard’s Episcopal Church’s “Summoning the Divine Through Literature” readings this fall. Participants will able to explore…
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Episcopal Relief & Development has announced that there are multiple ways for Episcopalians to help those Gulf Coast individuals and businesses that have been impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Krisita Jackson, the ERD’s representative for the Diocese of Central Florida, said folks throughout the diocese can access the ERD’s bulletin insert to see how to share…
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Working for the Lord is akin to rope-climbing up a mountain; it takes teamwork. That was the motto of sorts for the Rev. Loren Fox and his wife, Linda, who last Sunday visited St. Edward’s Episcopal Church in Mount Dora, and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Lakeland for Southwest Deanery Missions Night to share their…
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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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