Central Florida Episcopalian Online

With the 2018 Winter Olympics just around the corner, leaders at St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church in Sebastian decided to get into the spirit of things for this year’s Vacation Bible School (VBS) camp. “Our theme was Olympic-centered with ‘Go for the Gold!’” said St. Elizabeth’s rector, the Rev. Dave Newhart. “Vacation Bible School 2017 was…

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The Church of the Holy Spirit in Apopka has an opening for an experienced bookkeeper. Candidate must have proven bookkeeping experience and mastery of the Automated Church Systems (ACS) or an equivalent church financial software, as well as a desire to implement the vision of the church as good stewards of God’s gifts. According to…

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Two years ago, Dylann Roof shot and killed nine people at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina. He was convicted of 33 federal hate crime charges in federal court in 2016 and now is on death row. Roof’s mass shooting, however, is not the only tragedy that has occurred in a U.S….

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St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church in Sebastian has an immediate opening for a part-time music minister. The position entails working approximately eight to 10 hours per week. The music director, who operates in the ministry division, serves as choir leader and supports the choir through musical accompaniment, direction and leadership. Father Dave Newhart, rector at St….

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Having a good laugh at Christianity can be a good thing for some folks, especially for those who are spiritually lost. Taking its cue from a successful venture in South Florida, Holy Faith Episcopal Church will hold its Christian Comedy Show on Saturday, Sept. 23, at the church: 6990 S. Federal Highway 1 in Port…

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When it comes to reaching out, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Haines City is taking that extra step to calling people back to the Lord’s house. St. Mark’s will hold its inaugural Homecoming Service at 10 a.m., Sunday, July 30, at the church: 102 N. Ninth St., Haines City. The vestry, rector, rector emeritus and…

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Worshipping together took on a whole new meaning this month at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, where Father Chris Brathwaite called for a midsummer ecumenical service. Brathwaite said the Haines City church’s ecumenical service on Sunday, July 2, far exceeded the expectations of many as the rector called on people of all faiths to come together…

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“Hearts Alive: A Gospel-Based Children’s Lectionary Curriculum” is now available for Sunday School ministries, according to the Rev. Charlie Holt, rector of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Lake Mary. Published June 26 by Bible Study Media Inc., “Hearts Alive” provides a highly anticipated children’s curriculum that combines engaging content, lectionary alignment and gospel focus for…

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The music ministry of the Cathedral Church of Saint Luke, under the direction of Canon Benjamin Lane, Cathedral Musician, shares the Good News far and wide through its choirs, which provide opportunities for young people as well as adults to perform, and offer diverse and high-quality concert series year after year by incorporating excellent musical…

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When administrative assistants from the diocese get together for an annual luncheon, it’s like Christmas in July. That’s exactly how festive this event has become. For the seventh consecutive year, the Administrative Assistants’ Luncheon at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church in Orlando proved to be a joyous affair, complete with holiday-type food and plenty…

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